Is there really a street in Iran named after our very own Kuala Lumpur? Verdict:TRUEThere is indeed a street named after Kuala Lumpur in the Iranian city of Esfahan, one of the country's most celebrated cultural centres. The Kuala Lumpur Avenue in Esfahan was officially named on June 24, 1997, as a gesture of goodwill reflecting the bilateral ties between Malaysia and Iran, according to the Kuala Lumpur City official website. Jalan Esfahan in Kuala Lumpur is located right next to Sogo. As a footnote, Kuala Lumpur is not the only Malaysian connection to Iranian cities.

Source: The Star April 02, 2026 12:48 UTC