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Jalan Hang Lekiu, Kuala Lumpur


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Jalan Hang Lekiu, Kuala Lumpur (Jun 2024)

Jalan Hang Lekiu is a minor road in downtown Kuala Lumpur. It is a one-way street that runs from Jalan Yap Ah Loy, at the intersection with Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin, to Jalan Bukit Nanas, at the intersection of Jalan Gereja. In between, it is intersected by Jalan Tun Perak.

Jalan Hang Lekiu was originally known as Klyne Street1. It was named after the Klyne brothers, who were Eurasians of Dutch descent. The Malacca-born John F. Klyne and F.C. Klyne made Kuala Lumpur their home. John had a career as a Surveyor. He was one of the founders of the Selangor Museum. His brother was a pharmacist. The street may have been named after either of them.

Map of Jalan Hang Lekiu, Kuala Lumpur

Hotels along Jalan Hang Lekiu

  1. Arenaa Star Hotel (GPS: 3.14858, 101.69872)

Banks along Jalan Hang Lekiu

  1. 7-Eleven, 2 Jalan Hang Lekiu, 03 2026 1289 (GPS: 3.14718, 101.6971)
  2. Public Bank, 20-26, Jalan Hang Lekiu, 03 2078 7077 (GPS: 3.14771, 101.69748)

Educational Institutions along Jalan Hang Lekiu

  1. Segi College, 33 Jalan Hang Lekiu, 03 2070 2078 (GPS: 3.1481, 101.69814)

References

  1. Kuala Lumpur Street Names by Mariana Isa & Maganjeet Kaut, published by Marshall Cavendish (2015) page 143.

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