Jalan Daeng Selili, Kuala Kangsar

Jalan Daeng Selili, Kuala Kangsar (24 July 2023)


Jalan Daeng Selili is one of the main roads in Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Part of Federal Route 1, it connects the Kuala Kangsar Clock Tower Roundabout in the south to the intersection with Jalan Besar Utara Selatan, Jalan Raja Idris and Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah Bridge.

Jalan Daeng Selili is named after the honorific title for Bugis prince from Sulawesi, who lived in Perak during the reign of Sultan Mudzaffar Shah III (1728-1752). Daeng Selili is not his actual name, but rather his honorific title, based on his brotherhood with the district of Gunung Selili in Samarinda, East Kalimantan. His actual identity was concealed because he was wanted by the Dutch for having destroyed Dutch warships and cargo ships, so much so that the Dutch labelled him a pirate.

In 1743, he was bestowed the title of Haji Besar for his success in eradicating the pirates at Pulau Sembilan, and handing over the island to Sultan Mudzaffar Shah III.

Today Jalan Daeng Selili borders the western part of Kuala Kangsar Old Town.

Map of Jalan Selili, Kuala Kangsar

Jalan Daeng Selili, Kuala Kangsar (24 July 2023)

Jalan Daeng Selili on Google Street View

Jalan Daeng Selili, Kuala Kangsar (Mar 2021)

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