Lodge Nanyang owes its founding to the vision and dedication of its Founding Master, Worshipful Brother Khoo Boo Khean. After completing his studies, he began his professional journey as a professor. It was during the early 1970s that he was first introduced to Freemasonry by Brother Ang. As he delved deeper into the Craft, he found a profound resonance between the principles of Freemasonry and the values of Confucianism, which he held dear. 

However, in those early days, there were very few Chinese scholars within the fraternity. This may have been due in part to the language barrier, as the rituals were conducted exclusively in English—making it less accessible to the Mandarin-speaking community. 

Recognizing this gap, a respected senior Brother, Brother Leong, approached Bro Khoo with the idea of establishing a lodge that would operate in Mandarin. At that time, there was no available Mandarin translation of the modern Scottish ritual. Fortunately, with the kind support of Brother Kwok from Hong Kong, the first Mandarin version of the Scottish ritual was developed. This monumental effort culminated in the consecration of Lodge Nanyang on 26th February 2011, with invaluable assistance from Brother Neoh Ho Keat, Brother Kang Tee Yong, and Brother Dunstan Fernandez of the District Grand Lodge of the Middle East (DGLME). 

In the years that followed, the Lodge continued to evolve. About seven or eight years after its founding, further refinements were made thanks to the tireless efforts of Brother Yeow Ewe Hor, the Lodge's Director of Ceremonies. With the assistance of Brother Tang Hee Sung and Brother Chok Shiau Tshun, the ritual was meticulously recompiled and enriched with Mandarin phonetics. This made the work even more accessible and set a new standard for Mandarin-speaking lodges. Ultimately, Lodge Nanyang officially adopted its own Mandarin ritual, a meaningful milestone that not only strengthened the Lodge’s identity but also illuminated the path for future Mandarin-speaking Masonic lodges. 

Lodge Nanyang stands today as a testament to perseverance, cultural inclusivity, and the universal values that Freemasonry embodies.