The Sri Kandaswamy Temple in the Brickfields neighborhood is defined by its ornate, towering gopuram, a monumental entrance gate covered in intricate, colorful sculptures of Hindu deities. Inaugurated in nineteen oh two, the temple was…
Backstreets of Brickfields
This walk takes you through the quiet residential lanes, pre-war railway quarters, and community-led social enterprises that define the unique, supportive spirit of Brickfields.
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1. Sri Kandaswamy Temple
2. Malaysian Association For The Blind (MAB)
The Malaysian Association for the Blind occupies a complex on Jalan Tebing in the Brickfields district of Kuala Lumpur. This neighborhood is synonymous with the organization, which has operated from this area since its founding on November…
3. 88A BLIND MASSAGE
The name Eighty-Eight A Blind Massage does not refer to a specific, identifiable establishment with a verified history in Kuala Lumpur. Search records for this name in the city return no results for a registered business or a physical…
4. Jalan Tun Sambanthan 4
Jalan Tun Sambanthan is a major thoroughfare in the Brickfields district, serving as the commercial pulse of an area widely recognized as Kuala Lumpur’s Little India. The road is named for V. T. Sambanthan, a pivotal figure in the…
5. Jalan Rozario
Jalan Rozario is a minor road in the Brickfields neighborhood, connecting Jalan Tun Sambanthan to Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad. It bears the name of R.L.D. Rozario, a Eurasian of Portuguese descent from Malacca who served as the chief clerk…
6. The Vivekananda Ashrama Kuala Lumpur
The Vivekananda Ashrama is recognized by its symmetrical facade, decorative domes, and the pointed arches framing its windows. Established in nineteen oh four by Jaffna Tamil immigrants, the building was constructed to honor Swami…
7. Lorong Chan Ah Tong
Lorong Chan Ah Tong is a quiet passage bordering the open green space long known to local residents as the Chan Ah Tong field. This area sits within Brickfields, a neighborhood historically defined by its ties to the railway and the…