Kampung Kaka, George Town

About Kampung Kaka

Kampung Kaka is the name of a short stretch of road between Carnarvon Street and Kampung Kolam. The name comes from a Malabari settlement that developed there in the 19th century. The name "Kaka" is a polite form of address to the Malabari Muslims, just as Mamak is used to address the Tamil Muslim man. Collectively they are known as the Keling who worship at the Kapitan Keling Mosque nearby.

Kampung Kaka existed as a village right up to the beginning of the 20th century, when rebuilding of the shophouses along the road erased the village feel of the place.