Ngee Ann Kongsi

The Ngee Ann Kongsi (Chinese: 義安公司) is a charitable foundation governed by the Ngee Ann Kongsi Ordinance (1933).
It is one of the many Overseas Chinese clan associations that was set up by immigrants from China in the late 19th century.

The foundation's name 'Ngee Ann' is the old name for Teochew (潮州) people. The Teochews reside within the province of Guangdong, China (Formerly known as Canton), sharing the province with other communities like the Cantonese and Hakkas.

Founded in 1845 by Seah Eu Chin (佘有进) to look after the religious and welfare needs of Teochew immigrants in Singapore, it was set up within a temple then at Philip Street named Yueh Hai Ching Temple (粤海清), which is a national monument of Singapore now. The Ngee Ann Kongsi has evolved to become a significant contributor towards the enrichment of Singapore society. Considered a non-profit organisation, several education institutions, namely: Ngee Ann Primary School, Ngee Ann Secondary School, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, and University of Adelaide Singapore Campus, former known as Ngee Ann - University of Adelaide Education Centre, Ngee Ann Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre at Balestier Road, and the third largest shopping centre in Singapore's famous Orchard Road shopping belt called Ngee Ann City bears the noun phrase 'Ngee Ann' in their names. Other assets held include the Teochew Funeral Palour at 10 Ubi Road 4, and also the Memorial at Yishun Ring Road.

Ngee Ann Kongsi's wholly owned divisions are Ngee Ann Property & Management Pte Ltd, and Ngee Ann Development Pte Ltd, both housed within Ngee Ann City's Tower A. Whereas Ngee Ann Kongsi, Ngee Ann Education Holdings Pte Ltd, Ngee Ann Knowledge Centre, Ngee Ann Cultural Centre Pte Ltd, & Ngee Ann - Adelaide Education Centre are situated within the Teochew Building (formerly Tuan Meng High School) at 97 Tank Road (beside the Church of the Sacred Heart).