The Ngee Ann Kongsi was founded in 1845 by Seah Eu Chin to look after the religious and humanitarian needs of Teochew immigrants in Singapore.
The centre offers traditional medicine through a partnership with China's Longhua Hospital, whose registrars and specialists provide their services, as well as alternative treatments such as herbal remedies and acupuncture.
The Kongsi also continues to research various areas of healthcare, such as meeting the needs of an aging population and exploring the field of alternative medicine.
The current 39th Chairman of the TCMC is Phua Bah Lee, a former Member of Parliament and a director Metro Holdings Ltd and Singapura Finance Ltd.
Approximately 14 thousand full-time and 5000 part-time students attend classes in more than 20 fields of study, offered by 14 academic departments, at the 36-hectare campus.
Ltd., and Ngee Ann - Adelaide Education Center are situated within the Teochew Building (formerly Tuan Meng High School).