The Kuala Lumpur Guitar Ensemble II was formed by Simon Cheong sometime in March 2002 with the objective of giving concerts as well as performing at functions.

The name was specifically chosen in memory of the original KLGE of which Simon was a founding member. The original KLGE came into being in ‘An Evening of Music and Dances' held in Dewan Tunku Chancellor, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur on 31 March 1978. This concert was organized by The Selangor Vocational Guidance Association in collaboration with The Malaysia Conservatorium of Music and The Federal Academy of Ballet , under the patronage of YAB Dato' Hormat bin Rafei, the then Menteri Besar of Selangor. It was the first performance by a group of guitarists brought together by Mr Andrew Chye, the principal of The Malaysia Conservatorium of Music.

The original KLGE went on to give numerous concerts that were highly acclaimed, creating a strong following for their concerts. Unfortunately, as the members of the ensemble went on their way to pursue their careers in various fields, the ensemble faded away after three years.

The Kuala Lumpur Guitar Ensemble II has performed on Malaysia Hari Ini , a TV3 programme, as well as at a wedding function that was graced by Datuk Seri Abdullah Badawi, the Prime Minister of Malaysia and his Deputy, Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. The Ensemble had earlier given a preview in a short  performance at the 2004 Guitar Camp organized by the Classical Guitar Society of Malaysia.

In July 2006, KLGE II was invited to perform at the Ordu International Guitar Festival, Turkey. At this festival, KLGE II in its inaugural performance played 2 concerts and was interviewed live on ORT (Ordu Radio & Television Station).

On December 3, 2006 KLGE II presented An Evening with the Classical Guitar in Kuala Lumpur graced by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism Datuk Dr. Victor Wee and a very special guest Tan Sri Rashid Hussain.

The original members of KLGE were Victor Wee (leader), Daniel Chan, Deborah Tan, Yong Mei Yuen, Dr. Vincent Chong and Simon Cheong. Later, as Daniel left for London to pursue his studies, Jimmy Tan joined us and then later still Eric Eng.

Today, KLGE II is made up of Ernest Thomas, See Sew Hong, Ong Peng Yang, Chua May Ling and Simon Cheong. Former members were Fung Tong Sen, Richard Siaw and Adee Ariffin.

e-mail: klgeII@cgs.net.my or  simoncheong@cgs.net.my