Loke Yew Street, Singapore

Loke Yew Street, Singapore

Loke Yew Street is a minor street in downtown Singapore. It connects Hill Street in the east with Armenian Street in the west.

Loke Yew Street was named after the 19th century Kuala Lumpur tycoon who also owned quite a number of properties in Singapore. Arriving penniless in Singapore at the age of 11, he made his fortune in Larut, but settled down in Kuala Lumpur. An ardent philantropist in 19th century Malaya, Loke Yew even donated S$50,000 towards the Tan Tock Seng Hospital¹. Loke Yew Street was named in his honor on 30 January, 1904.

In Kuala Lumpur, Loke Yew was similarly generous, donating large sums to the Victoria Institution. Loke Yew Road in Kuala Lumpur, now known as Jalan Loke Yew, was also named in his honor.

Map of Loke Yew Street, Singapore

Commercial Properties along Loke Yew Street

Loke Yew Street road sign (13 September, 2010)

Loke Yew Street Singapore on Google Street View

Loke Yew Street, Singapore (Feb 2022)

References

List of the Streets in Singapore; Discover Singapore

 Sights in Singapore

 Latest updates on Penang Travel Tips

Streets of Singapore and Map of Singapore Streets

Singapore MRT and Map of Singapore MRT

Postal Districts of Singapore and Map of Singapore Postal Districts

Planning Areas of Singapore and Map of Singapore Planning Areas

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