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.
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