Lodge Tullibardine in-the-East No. 1118 SC, registered under Malaysia’s Societies Act 1967, is one of the founding members of the District Grand Lodge of the Middle East. Its origins date back to 1913, when a group of 54 Freemasons—mostly British planters, civil servants, military, and police—petitioned for the creation of a new Scottish Lodge in Selangor. A charter was granted on 1 May 1913, and the Lodge was consecrated on 14 July 1913 at the Read Temple in Kuala Lumpur. The Lodge was named after the Marquess of Tullibardine, then Grand Master Mason of Scotland, and adopted the Murray of Atholl tartan, reflective of its Scottish heritage.

Initially, the Lodge shared meeting space with Read Lodge until 1919, when it moved into its own temple on Venning Road, built on land granted for that purpose. This temple served as its home until the Japanese occupation in 1942, during which Masonic activities ceased. The temple was later destroyed during Allied bombings in 1945. Only a few original items survived the war, including the Lodge Bible, Banner, and Quaich. The cornerstone of the destroyed temple was preserved and now resides at the Read Masonic Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

The Lodge resumed activities post-war, initially meeting at St. Andrew’s Church in 1946, and later at Batu Road School and the Read Masonic Hall. It faced severe losses during WWII, including members, records, and regalia. Nevertheless, it was repone in 1948 by returning Brethren, demonstrating remarkable resilience.

Lodge Tullibardine played a central role in forming the District Grand Lodge of the Middle East in 1916 alongside Lodge Scotia and Lodge Malaya. Four of its Past Masters have served as District Grand Masters. The Lodge also sponsored Lodge Kilwinning in the East No. 1606 SC, with which it maintains a unique annual joint meeting tradition.

As the third oldest Lodge in Kuala Lumpur, Lodge Tullibardine has grown in size and diversity. It has 70 resident members and maintains strong ties with sister lodges across various Masonic constitutions.

The Lodge continues to uphold Masonic values, fostering peace, harmony, and brotherhood. With its century-long legacy, Lodge Tullibardine in-the-East stands as a vibrant contributor to the growth and influence of Scottish Freemasonry in Malaysia.

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