St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas


This attractive church has stood here since 1918. It has English-language services at 8.30am and 11am every Sunday. Silvered leaf monkeys sometimes hang out on the church roof.


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