Bridging street’s past, future with weekend attraction


Weekend vibe: Visitors strolling along Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, which is lined with stalls on Saturday mornings. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JALAN Tan Hiok Nee in Johor Baru carries the name of one of Johor’s most influential Chinese leaders.

Born in 1810 in Chaozhou, China, Tan Hiok Nee arrived in South-East Asia at the age of 17.

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