Wong Ah Fook

Who was Wong Ah Fook?

Wong Ah Fook also known as Wong Fook or Wong Fook Kee, 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 street in downtown Johor Bahru, is named after him.