Is Gelang Patah named after jewellery?


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YES, it appears that one origin story of the Gelang Patah suburb involves jewellery, a royal visitor, and a friendly marine animal.

Legend has it that Gelang Patah in Johor got its name when a queen, whose name and origin is unknown, came visiting.

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