Jiak Chuan Road Explained

Jiak Chuan Road is a two-way road in Chinatown within the Outram Planning Area in Singapore. The road links Teck Lim Road to Keong Saik Road, it is home to several budget hotels and rows of shophouses. The place was formerly part of the Keong Saik Road red light district, home to numerous brothels.

Etymology

The road is named after Tan Jiak Chuan, who is the grandson of philanthropist Tan Kim Seng.^{[1] [2]}

References

1.2798°N 103.8396°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Savage, Victor R. . Singapore street names : a study of toponymics . 2013 . Brenda S. A. Yeoh . 978-981-4484-74-9 . Singapore . 443 . 868957283.
2. Web site: Jiak Chuan Road, from Keong Saik Road : general view [4] PictureSG ]. 2022-03-02 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg.