Gerbang Heah Swee Lee, George Town

Gerbang Heah Swee Lee, George Town, Penang (1 April 2024)


Gerbang Heah Swee Lee is a minor road in the Green Lane neighbourhood of George Town, Penang. It is also called Gerbang Swee Lee, or Swee Lee Gate. It connects Jalan Kennedy to Jalan Sir Hussein.

Gerbang Heah Swee Lee was named after early 20th century millionaire Hean Swee Lee, whose legacy includes Northam Lodge and the Penang Lawn Tennis Association Heah Swee Lee Cup. The Heah Swee Lee Challenge Cup was established in 1948 and is today the oldest tennis team competition in Penang.

Heah Swee Lee's father was a 19th Teochew planter, Heah Jin Wooi, was also a prominent figure. He was a sugarcane baron in Kuala Kurau. The historical Heah Mansion in Bukit Tambun was built by Heah Jin Wooi. Heah Swee Lee was born in 1875. Heah Swee Lee eventually inherited his father's 2,000-acre estate, the Jin Heng Estate.

Map of Gerbang Heah Swee Lee, Penang

Gerbang Heah Swee Lee roadsign (1 April 2024)


Swee Lee Gate, Penang (23 September 2012)


Gerbang Swee Lee road sign (23 September 2012)

Gerbang Heah Swee Lee on Google Street View

Gerbang Heah Swee Lee (Jan 2014)

List of Streets in Penang and Streets in Malaysia