Taman David Chen

Taman David Chen, Batu Lanchang (9 March 2013)


Taman David Chen is a residential neighbourhood in Batu Lanchang, Penang. It comprises two minor roads that join together in the form of a T. The area has mostly private houses. One end of the road connects with the driveway of Chung Ling High School.

Taman David Chen was named in memory of David Chen Chong Ern, the headmaster of Chung Ling. Mr Chen was shot in the head and killed as he was about to come out of his car at Macalister Road on 5 February, 1952. His murder came in the wake of earlier killings blamed on the communist of anti-communist Chinese educationers, among them teacher Boey Eng Eng in 1949 and Chung Ling's acting headmaster, Chan Chong Yuk, in 1952.

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Jalan Air Itam, which is served by Rapid Penang bus 201, 202, 203, 204, 306 and 502.

Taman David Chen road sign (9 March 2013)

Location of Taman David Chen on the map

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