How did the street name "Armenian Street" in Penang come from ? Did Armenian being in Penang before? ?

Question

I have been to Armenia in 2000 and learn about the people and culture there. An university principle in Yerevan told me that he knows about Malacca but not Penang. Just wonder the Armenian Street name came from.

Answer 1

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According to Streets of George Town, Penang, a map of the early 1800s showed
that Armenian Street was formerly called Malay Lane, due to the Malay kampong
settlement there. The name was changed to Armenian Street, in tribute to the Armenian merchants
who played a key role in Penang's economy. The neighbourhood was assumed by the
Straits Chinese in the mid 1800s.

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The answer given is quite good and reasonable.

Answer 2

Maybe because an Armenian had a restaurant which serves food so good the CM of Penang decides to honour him.

You know Malaysia. Everything can! (Malaysia Boleh!)

Answer 3

very sorry that i can't help u lah because i as a malaysian also don't know how does the name comes from may be is name derive from a hundred years ago