History
Thean Hou temple was constructed between 1981 and 1987 at a cost of approximately 7 million Ringgit.
The installation dates of the Goddesses are as follows:
- 16 November 1985 - Tian Hou
- 19 October 1986 - Guan Yin
- 16 November 1986 - Shui Wei Sheng Niang
The temple was officially opened on 3 September 1989.
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