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Wong Ah Fook

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Malaysian businessman

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,, also known as Wong Fook (黄福) or Wong Fook Kee (黄福基), was a Chinese immigrant, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who left an indelible imprint on the state of Johor in present-day Malaysia, particularly its capital, Johor Bahru.

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Wong Ah Fook J.P.,, also known as Wong Fook (黄福) or Wong Fook Kee (黄福基), was a Chinese immigrant, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who left an indelible imprint on the state of Johor in present-day Malaysia, particularly its capital, Johor Bahru. Primarily a building contractor, although he also ventured into many other businesses, he built a good number of Johor's heritage buildings, including the original Istana Besar, the royal palace of the Sultan of Johor. Jalan Wong Ah Fook, one of the busiest streets in downtown Johor Bahru, is named after him.

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Lived 1837 to 1918 · aged 81
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