Roads in His Name
Two streets in Penang were named after him, Keng Kwee Street and Ah Quee Street.
| English name | Malay (current official) name | Etymology | Hokkien name | Hokkien etymology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ah Quee Street | Lebuh Ah Quee | After Chinese Captain Chung Keng Quee, who presented it to the Municipality | 阿貴街 / 阿贵街 a-kui-ke | Ah Quee street |
| Keng Kwee Street | Lebuh Keng Kwee | After Chinese Captain Chung Keng Quee, who built the street and connected it with Penang Rd. | 景貴街 / 景贵街 keng-kui-ke | Keng Kwee street |
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