Restoration of 122-year old Penang gurdwara to finish in two years

A view of the historic Wadda Gurdwara Sahib in Jalan Gurdwara, George Town in Penang. Photo: The Star/Filepic

Restoration work began yesterday on the 122-year-old Wadda Gurdwara Sahib in George Town, Penang, with an expected completion time of two years and a budget of RM6mil. The Penang state government has contributed RM1mil towards the restoration of this Sikh temple, the oldest gurdwara in Malaysia.

Santok Singh Ranjit Singh, president of Wadda Gurdwara Sahib, explained its historical significance, originating from Fort Cornwallis in the 1880s when Sikhs were brought in by the British to serve as policemen in Penang.