1820
Thian Hock Keng was created in 1842.
Pagoda Street in Singapore is named after the Thian Hock Keng Temple, which features a pagoda-style architecture. The area is historically significant and reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese community in Singapore. The street has evolved over time, becoming a vibrant hub for shopping and tourism while retaining its historical charm.
He was the first Asian to be appointed Justice of the Peace (JP).He was known to provide burial costs for the Chinese poor.In 1844, he donated Spanish $7,000 to the building of the Chinese Pauper's Hospital, which was later renamed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital or TTSH.He was a founder of the Thian Hock Keng Temple at Telok Ayer Street, Singapore's oldest temple, which had been the centre of worship for the Fujian Chinese and donated money to the construction.His role in helping the early Chinese immigrants settle disputes earned him the title "Captain of the Chinese."
No, Chua Chong Neo was not the mother of Lim Yew Hock. Lim Yew Hock was actually the son of Lim Boon Keng, a prominent figure in Singapore's history. Chua Chong Neo was a notable figure in her own right, but there is no familial connection between her and Lim Yew Hock.
Keng Li died in 1965.
Irene Keng is 5' 4".
Lu Keng died in 2008.
Hood Keng Goh has written: 'Memoirs of the late Rev. Goh Hood Keng'
Allen Keng is 5' 7 1/2".
Chung Keng Quee died in 1901.
Yin Ju-keng was born in 1885.
Hin Keng Estate was created in 1986.