Story of five great clans

Xxxxx: Historian Dr Wong Yee Tuan (standing, black) sharing the history of George Town on â¿¿The Rise of Penang and The Five Great Clans, Business Networks in the 19th Centuryâ¿TM during a â¿¿Talking Booksâ¿TM session held at the George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) at Lebuh Acheh.

PENANG from the 1830s to 1890s saw the rise of five renowned Hokkien clans who left their mark in the city.

The big five Hokkien families of the 19th century in Penang were the Tans, the Yeohs, the Lims, the Cheahs and the Khoos.