at
Northam Road in
George Town was once the residence of Lim Lean Teng. Lim Lean Teng ventured into business in Penang. He was successful and became a millionaire. He was one of the richest people in Penang at that time. He owned a
bungalow as a personal residence. He also owned several other properties around the island. He helped establish the
Han Chiang School with the Teochew Association of Penang. In 1919, the Teochew Association tried to established
SJK(C) Han Chiang but was short of funds. Lim Lean Teng came forward and donated the needed funds. The school was established on Chulia Street in Penang. In 1936, he donated the
Sungai Petani clock tower commemorating King George V's Silver Jubilee. In 1950, Mr. Lim also established Han Chiang High School. This school was also on Chulia Street. However, by the time Han Chiang High School was founded, the school was overcrowded. Lim Lean Teng donated a piece of property to construct a new school. He gave of land in Jalan Datuk Keramat,
George Town for the school's construction purposes. Lim Lean Teng continued to support both Han Chiang schools. In 1963, Lim Lean Teng died at age 93. Han Chiang School mourned the loss of their founder. Many people paid their respects and remembered his philanthropy for Chinese education in
Malaysia. ==Recognitions and honours==