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My Gurdwara, Kuala Lumpur (2026)

22/04/2026

Gurdwara Sahib Bagan Serai, Perak, Malaysia

A small Gurdwara located near the border of Perak and Penang, it still retains its traditional wooden structure which is synonymous with classic Malaysian architecture where homes are built on stilts and elevated above the ground.

The town, purportedly home to only a handful of Sikh families, remains a beacon of memories past and a lasting footprint of the Sikh diaspora in Malaysia.

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05/04/2026

Gurdwara Sahib Mantin, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Gurdwara Sahib Mantin, located in the Mukim of Setul, and the state of Negeri Sembilan, is believed to have been established in the early 1890s, making it the oldest Sikh Gurdwara in the state. Originally built with wooden planks and an attap roof, later replaced with zinc, the Gurdwara sits on a three-and-a-half-acre site held under two land grants. Uniquely one in the name of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Guru of the Sikhs.

A new building was constructed between 1901 and May 1902 at a cost of Straits Settlements $4,791.00, with the Sikh sangat contributing sewa to level the land. In the early 1900s, the Gurdwara also supported the community by renting rooms for $1.00 a month.

Through the decades, it remained a spiritual and community hub, from Amrit Sanchar held in 1942, to major restoration works in 1989, and further expansion in July 2002 with new facilities. The Gurdwara now has two darbar sahibs, one in the original building and another one in back in almost a circular shape.

A highlight of the gurdwara is the well located on the premise, from which visitors always come and pull water from for their own use. This is one of a few Gurdwaras in Malaysia that has one on their promise.

Surrounded by serene greenery, with mountain ranges in view, Gurdwara Sahib Mantin continues to stand as a symbol of faith, seva, and unity for over a century.

04/04/2026

Gurdwara Sahib Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

In the early 20th century, a small Sikh community settled in Serdang, working mainly as dairy farmers, bullock cart operators, and in agriculture.

In 1904, they built the first Gurdwara Sahib, a simple wooden structure with an attap roof. By 1914, the present site at Lot 1451, Mukim Petaling, Kuala Lumpur was gazetted as a Sikh Temple Reserve, and a new wooden Gurdwara on concrete pillars with a tiled roof was completed.

In 1972, the Gurdwara underwent major renovations costing RM60,000, including a RM7,000 government contribution, led by President Lambardar Surjan Singh and his committee. In modern, the Gurdwara serves the location the best for the sangat in and around the area, as the other nearest Gurdwaras are Kuyoh and Kajang or High Street Police in Kuala Lumpur.

The complex includes the Granthi’s quarters, a langgar hall and kitchen at the rear, and two visitor rooms. The Gurdwara also uniquely has a well located in its langgar hall, a unique feature that not many Gurdwaras in Malaysia have.

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01/04/2026

Gurdwara Sahib Bayan Baru, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Located in the southern region of Pulau Pinang, this Gurdwara is one of four on the island, with the remaining three situated in George Town. It primarily serves the Sikh sangat residing in the island’s newer southern suburbs.

The present building, completed in 2016 after nearly a decade in a temporary location, stands alongside other places of worship, reflecting Malaysia’s multicultural and multi-religious landscape.

Despite its relatively recent establishment, the Gurdwara has quickly become a vital community hub—housing a Punjabi school within its four-storey premises, functioning as a humanitarian aid centre, and actively engaging youth through regular camps and programmes

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31/03/2026

Gurdwara Sahib Polis, Georgetown, P. Pinang, Malaysia

The history of the Sikh Police Gurdwara Sahib in Penang traces back to 1881, when Sikh personnel of the Straits Settlements Police were stationed at Fort Cornwallis established a small prayer room at the top of the fort. This space became the first Gurdwara Sahib in Penang, where the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was installed, and daily sewa was carried out by police officers in the absence of a Granthi.

By 1896, Sikh members of the Malay States Guides, alongside police personnel and civilians, regularly gathered for Sunday prayers, beginning with Asa Di Var Kirtan. Major religious occasions were marked with jormelas, even attended and supported by British officers.

A significant milestone came in 1927, when the police headquarters moved to Jalan Patani. On 28 December 1927, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was ceremoniously carried in a grand procession from Fort Cornwallis to the new Gurdwara Sahib. This was followed by an Akhand Path, concluding on 30 December 1927, supported by contributions from police personnel and the wider sangat.

In 1962, the second Gurdwara was demolished to make way for police barracks. Through the efforts of DSP Sardar Darshan Singh and others, a new site was approved. The present Gurdwara Sahib was built and officially opened on 29 August 1968 by Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee.

This Gurdwara is one of 3 Gurdwaras located in Georgetown, and also are in walking distance from each other. The existence of this gurdwara is evidence of the history and ongoing relationship of Sikhs and the police and other uniformed forces in Malaysia!

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29/03/2026

Gurdwara Sahib Klang, Selangor, Malaysia

Located near the center of the Klang city centre, it sits on the side of a hill. From its early days as a thriving trading hub in the late 19th century, Klang became home to a growing Sikh community, many of whom served in the Federated Malay States Police and later as watchmen, dairy farmers, and transport operators.

By 1900, around 50 Sikhs had settled in Klang, establishing their first Gurdwara Sahib at Jalan Raya Barat, a modest wooden structure with an attap roof. The site was officially gazetted as a Sikh Temple Reserve in 1931.

As the community expanded to about 200 Sikhs by 1930, a larger double-storey wooden Gurdwara was built in 1933/1934, with further land expansion and renovations in 1972. By 1985, the sangat had grown significantly, drawing nearly 1,200 Sikhs from Klang and surrounding areas, making the need for a new, larger space inevitable.

In August 1989, a new one-acre site was allocated at Jalan Bukit Jawa. Construction of the current Gurdwara began in November 1993 and was completed by end-1995. The new building was officially opened on 17 February 1996, marked by a grand procession carrying Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji from the old site.

Recently the Gurdwara celebrated its 100 Year Anniversary with a large scale celebration, including kirtan darbars and special programs commemorating the mile stone.

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28/03/2026

Gurdwara Sahib Bidor, Perak, Malaysia

Gurdwara Sahib Bidor stands as a quiet yet powerful reminder of the early Sikh pioneers who made the small town their home. In the 1940s, a handful of Sikh families, many of whom worked along the railways and in nearby industries, came together to build a place where they could gather, pray, and stay connected to their faith. From a modest wooden structure built through collective effort soon became the heart of the local Sangat.

Over the years, as the community grew and change, so too did the Gurdwara. Rebuilt and strengthened through the contributions of generations, it transformed into a lasting spiritual sanctuary that continues to serve both locals and visitors today.

Baba Jewala is remembered within the Bidor Sangat as a devoted sevadar whose presence and guidance helped shape the early spirit of Gurdwara Sahib Bidor. Known for his humility and deep commitment to seva, he played an important role in supporting the growing Sikh community during its formative years. There’s even a room dedicated to remember him within the premise.

Today, Gurdwara Sahib Bidor is accessible a short way from the exit from the North South highway, a far cry from the days that the town was a town that travelers would pass through on the way to Ipoh, from Kuala Lumpur down south and beyond and vice versa.

(Images from 2021)

27/03/2026

Gurdwara Sahib Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia

This gurdwara located in the township of Puchong is pretty large in comparison to many others nearby. The current building was established in 2010, with the sangat in the area using a house to fulfill their spiritual needs previously.

Currently this Gurdwara uniquely has about 10 Darbar Sahibs, including the main one used for daily programs. Reason for the high number of Darbar Sahibs is to accommodate multiple programs, particularly Sukhmani Sahib Paths and Akhand Paths. It also has a central kitchen, that cooks for all the programs, and a langgar hall that serves food every day.

Additionally the Gurdwara houses the largest saroop (physical copy) of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in Malaysia. This saroop did bring some controversy and the scrutiny of the Sri Akaal Takht (Supreme Temporal Seat of the Sikhs). The outcome being the Gurdwara was advised to not do a Prakash (respectfully opening the saroop) of it, most probably due to the sensitive nature of how it is made.

Regardless the Gurdwara has a steady stream of programs and is a hive of enterprises as it has several lots opened for businesses to operate.

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26/03/2026

Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Settlement Tanjung Tualang, Perak, Malaysia

This gurdwara dates its history back to the 1930, with the establishment being lead by early Sikh pioneers from Punjab. So much so that the building and management of the Gurdwara and its surrounding homes was done in a Pindh (name for traditional village in Punjab) way. To the point Panchayats (Village Committees) were elected and a Serpanch (Village head, similar to a Ketua Kampung in Malaysia) chosen.

Most Sikhs at the time were involved in tin mining, dairy farming and transporters. The Japanese Occupation of Malaya disrupted life, but subsequently caused many Sikhs to move to the current location due to resettlement initiatives to combat Communist Insurgents. Initially the nearest Gurdwara for this village was in Ayer Papan, a 6 kilometer trek away.

Eventually the residents of the settlement saw the need to build a gurdwara nearer to their homes. Then eventually by 1955 a humble single storey wooden gurdwara was built, and redeveloped again in 1970 a more solid structure of brick and mortar.

Though most of the younger generation have moved out in search of greener pastures, the village still holds a treasure trove of unique history as it’ll operated like a pindh, outside of Punjab. With traditional ways of celebrating special occasions, kabbadi competitions in the early days and several individual who have come and gone but shaped many generations. The Gurdwara underwent a major renovation in the last 6 years, to address aging of the old structure and accommodate modern needs. The Gurdwara is truly a unique part of Malaysia Sikh history.

23/02/2026

Gurdwara Sahib Kampar, Perak, Malaysia

A prominent spiritual landmark in Perak and the home of the annual Dasmesh Pita Semagam held every January, drawing sangat from across the region.

Overlooking lush green hills and just a short walk from Kampar town centre, the Gurdwara offers a rare blend of tranquillity and accessibility.

Though the Sikh community here is modest in size, its roots run deep. Many families are descendants of early Sikh settlers were tradesmen, security personnel, farmers, bullock cart operators, and government officials. Whose resilience and contribution helped shape the town.

Today, the Gurdwara stands as a proud testament to heritage, faith, and a close-knit sangat that continues to uphold its legacy.

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