(holding of the Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland)

District Grand Lodge of the Middle East

Our history

The District Grand Lodge of the Middle East was established on 20 October 1916, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, uniting all existing Scottish Craft Lodges under its jurisdiction. Since its formation, it now oversees 24 Lodges within its district, spanning across Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.

(Photo: The Straits Times, 4 October 1916, Page 8)

*In the 19th century, Westerners divided the "Orient" into three regions based on their position relative to Europe —the Near East, covering the Ottoman Empire and Balkans; the Middle East, spanning from the Persian Gulf to Southeast Asia; and the Far East, encompassing Asian countries along the Pacific Ocean. The historical context further explains why our District continues to use this designation.This historical context explains why our district continues to use this designation.

What is Freemasonry

Freemasonry is a Brotherhood of men sharing a focus on moral and spiritual values, dedicated to the ideals of promoting Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.

Every member is expected to profess a belief in a Supreme Being, regardless of their religion, and abide by the laws of the country in which they reside.

Freemasonry uses allegories and symbolism to teach the liberal arts and sciences which form the basis of the ancient traditions. In essence, it inspires men to become better versions of themselves.