KL'S Street Heritage

Jalan Sultan Ismail, Raja Chulan and Jalan Chow Kit, how much do you know about the persons who gave their names to these busy roads in Kuala Lumpur?

Jalan Yap Ah Loy, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng and Jalan Yap Tai Chi, Why were so many roads in the capital city namesd after leaders surnamed Yap?

Did you also know that while tin tycoon Loke Yew had his business and properties all over Kuala Lumpur, none of them was in Jalan Loke Yew?

This book, a compilation of articles under the Our Street Heritage series published in The Star, tells you all you need to know about these eponyms, as wells as the unique character and unmistakable charm of Kuala Lumpur's streets.