Ong Chong Keng Street

Ong Chong Keng Street (20 March 2013)


Ong Chong Keng Street is a minor road in George Town that connects Madras Lane on one end to Kinta Lane on the other. It was named in 1954 after Dr Ong Chong Keng (1904-1948), who was one of the past president of the Hu Yew Siah, located a short distance down Madras Lane.

Dr Ong Chong Keng was murdered by communist guerillas in an ambush, at a plantation in Jelutong, purported over the introduction of the Identity Card.

Lebuh Ong Chong Keng road sign (20 March 2013)


Dr Ong, a Buddhist, is remembered for the initial efforts to get Wesak Day listed as a public holiday. Although he never lived to see his effort bearing fruit, Wesak Day was eventually made a public holiday in Penang.

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Burmah Road. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 10, 101, 102, 103, 104 and 304.

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