Jalan Peter Paul Dason was named after one of the founding members of the Democratic Action Party (DAP). Mr Peter Paul Dason (1934-2004) was one of the politicians of that party to win a state seat in the 1969 state assembly. He served two terms as the Member of Parliament for Bukit Bendera (1974-1978, 1982-1986), for Bayan Baru (1986-1990), a single term as State Assemblyman for Air Itam (1978-82), and Gelugor (1990-1995). Mr Dason passed away at his apartment at Kelawei Road at 5:30pm on 14 July 2004. His wake was at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.