Wesley Methodist Church | |
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Malay: Gereja Methodist Wesley | |
Location | 31, Walker Road, 34000 Taiping, Perak |
Country | Malaysia |
Denomination | Methodist |
History | |
Founded | 6 February 1885 |
Clergy | |
Pastor(s) | Tan Yee Ho |
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