Jalan Wu Lean Teh, Ipoh
Jalan Wu Lean Teh is a minor residential street located in the city of Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. It lies within a housing estate and provides local connectivity between major internal roads of the estate.
Location & Surroundings
The road runs in a roughly north‐south orientation, linking:
- to the north: Persiaran Medan Ipoh
- to the south: Jalan Chan Chee Keong
- to the east: Hala Hock Lee
As such, Jalan Wu Lean Teh serves as a useful internal thoroughfare for the local housing estate in Taman Ipoh South. 8
Significance & Name Origin
The name of the street honours the eminent physician Wu Lien‑Teh (Chinese: 伍连德), who is regarded as a pioneer in modern medicine and public‐health in the region. 12 The road is located in the residential estate of Ipoh Garden South where another reference to Dr Wu’s legacy is noted. 4
Practical Information
The road falls under the jurisdiction of the local city council in Ipoh and carries the postcode 31400. 2 It is primarily residential in character, lined with terrace houses and semi‐detached homes. For example, recent listings show properties for sale along Jalan Wu Lean Teh in Taman Ipoh South. 8
Why Visit / Fun Fact
While Jalan Wu Lean Teh may not be a tourist attraction in its own right, it carries a subtle piece of history by way of its name: Dr Wu Lien-Teh was nominated for the Nobel Prize and made significant contributions to medical science and pandemic control. 12 For local residents and visitors exploring the broader neighbourhood of Ipoh Garden South, spotting this road offers a quiet nod to that legacy.
Getting Around
From the north end at Persiaran Medan Ipoh you can drive or walk southwards along Jalan Wu Lean Teh until it meets Jalan Chan Chee Keong. There are junctions leading east into Hala Hock Lee, making it convenient for local circulation within the housing estate. As it is a purely residential street, traffic is typically light and parking is available along the road in designated bays.
Quick Facts
- Street name: Jalan Wu Lean Teh
- City: Ipoh, Perak
- Area / estate: Taman Ipoh South / Ipoh Garden South
- North junction: Persiaran Medan Ipoh
- South junction: Jalan Chan Chee Keong
- East junction: Hala Hock Lee
- Postcode: 31400
- Named after: Dr Wu Lien-Teh
- Character: Residential minor road
Jalan Wu Lean Teh on the Map of Ipoh, Perak
References
- Jalan Wu Lean Teh – Waze map
- Postcode details for Jalan Wu Lean Teh
- Blog post about Jalan Dr Wu Lien Teh
- Heritage trail document about Dr Wu Lien-Teh
- Flickr photo of Jalan Wu Lean Teh
- News article on Dr Wu Lien-Teh
- (same as #4) Heritage trail note
- Property listings on Jalan Wu Lean Teh
- Wikipedia: Wu Lien-Teh
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