Jalan Tun H S Lee 2

Some old shophouses were converted to this shopping centre.

I thought that it was a popular spot in the late 1980s early 1990s, but based on the outlets operating in the centre, it isn't so popular now. Maybe it's the location or maybe better choices are available now.

What used to be High Street Police Station is now the KL Head Quarters of our Traffic Police.

The traffic police building complex.

The policemen's bikes parked in a row.

Some of the cars in the police impound yard look like they belong in a junk yard.

As a student in the early 1970s, I was a member of what was known as "The Young Friends of the Arts Council". I remember attending a play here once, but I don't remember what it was.

The sign says that it's the KL Cultural Garden but I haven't found out what the building holds these days.

Jalan Tun H S Lee

Jalan Tun H S Lee, formerly Jalan Bandar and before that it was known as High Street.

The area is well known for it's florists, especially along Hotel Malaya. This florist now occupies 3 shoplots.

Due to it's proximity to China town, it is also popular with back-packers.

Handicrafts are also plentiful, however it's not always Malaysian handicrafts.

This lane is converted into a shopping mall on Sundays.

One of the old buildings, Lee Rubber Building. It now houses a book store. It has been many things in the past, including the branch of a local bank.

One of the newer buildings here.

A Chinese temple. This has a much larger frontage than Yap Ah Loy's temple.

Guardians of the temple.

Food court along H S Lee.

It joins Jalan Petaling at the end and includes a fresh produce market.

The famous Hindu temple is undergoing renovations.

Garlands are made not only using flowers but also using limes.


Shops selling ladies accessories are also abundant here.

Old Town Centre

I've been drawing rough sketch maps of the roads I'm taking you along, but I just discovered that maps are available at mapskualalumpur.com.

The maps are probably more to scale but not necessarily more accurate. (Note the 2 Jalan Tun H S Lee above. Which means that I'll continue with my sketches but maybe I'll have to relate my photos to the map and vice versa.)

SEGi College's Faculty of Nursing in Jalan Hang Lekiu.

In those days nursing was only offered at the Government hospitals. SEGi which started as Systematic College has come a long way since the 1970's to become what it is today.

An alter outside a shophouse. You don't see many of them these days.

Lin Ho's, one of the premier outlets for clothes and accessories. The clothes displayed on the mannequins at the windows were changed everyday without fail.

It's sad to see that the establishment has closed down.

One of the buildings along the road that has been rebuilt but still maintaining the original exterior.

Due to the large migrant workforce frequenting this area, there are establishments to cater to their everyday needs.

M S Ally, one of three leading Indian Muslim pharmacies in KL then.

My first job after I left school was as a sales assistant here.

The other 2 pharmacies were Naina's and Salim's who were operating in premises nearby. I don't know what became of them, they aren't around here anymore.

Some old pre-war shophouses.

More buildings.

These buildings look like they're going to be redeveloped.

I especially like this one. It's got real character and it looks like a picture for a postcard.

The barber shop was run by 2 brothers who have since retired and have probably returned to India to enjoy their twilight days.

Still more buildings.

Bangkok Bank, a landmark in the area.

An A & W outlet used to be next door and was one of my favourite meeting places in the 1980's.

A newer hotel building in the area.

Sign of the times. A Nepali restaurant at what used to be a printing press.








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