Jalan Peter Paul Dason, Tanjong Tokong, Penang
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Jalan Peter Paul Dason, Tanjong Tokong, Penang (15 February 2023)
Jalan Peter Paul Dason is a minor road in Tanjong Tokong, Penang. It connects on one end to Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang. The road serves the City of Dreams condominium.
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.
Map of Jalan Peter Paul Dason, Penang
Sights along Jalan Peter Paul Dason
- City of Dreams (GPS: 5.44588, 100.31003)
Jalan Peter Paul Dason, Tanjong Tokong, Penang (15 February 2023)
Jalan Peter Paul Dason roadsign (15 February 2023)
Jalan Peter Paul Dason Penang on Google Street View
Jalan Peter Paul Dason Penang (Jan 2021)References
- The Star reports that DAP founder member Dason dies aged 70
- Lim Kit Siang: Eulogy for Peter Paul Dason
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