Chung Keng Quee - Roads in His Name

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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