Kapitan Keling
Historically, aKapitan Kelingwas appointed by European authorities to govern local Indian communities in colonial territories inSoutheast Asia,similar to the more widespread office of the "Kapitan Cina"for the Chinese community."Keling"is a Malay term for people of Indian origin, nowadays considered offensive but was not so regarded historically.
CauderMohideenwas the first Kapitan Keling ofPenang.In 1795, he -along withKapitan CinaKoh Lay Huanand other prominent members of the newly founded Penang community - formed the first Committee of Assessors to decide on the municipal rates and collection of taxes.[1]
The name ofKapitan Keling Mosque,founded by Indian Muslim traders in 1801 and still a prominent Penang landmark, preserves the memory of this office.
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