TOON BOON TONG KHOO KONGSI
(THE PARENTAGE SOCIETY OF THE KHOO CLAN )

This social welfare arm of the Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi was founder on 27 June 1884. It was registered with the Registrar of Societies, the official address being on the ground floor of the Kongsi’s main temple at 20 Cannon Square, Penang.
The main objectives of this Society were to look after the welfare of clansmen; encourage them to join the parent Association, Leong San Tong Khoo kongsi; promote a feeling of arbitrade in any disputes.

The Society also records meticulously the dates of the death of their members on the boards at the altar.

In the olden days, members were encouraged to hold weddings and other functions at the premises, but of course,with the changing trend,nowadays such functions are often held in hotels and restaurants.

Prayers are held annually on the 6th day of the 5th moon in lunar calendar to commemorate its Founder’s day. The Annual General Meeting is also held on the same day to approve Statements Of Accounts for the year and to elect various office bearers.The Society has 130 members in 1998.