Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra is the first prime minister and the Father of Independence.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra is the first prime minister and the Father of Independence.

WRONG SIGNAGE

THE other day, as I was travelling in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, near Bank Rakyat, I noticed a signboard indicating the location of Memorial Tuanku Abdul Rahman Putra.

I was stunned.

 Tuanku Abdul Rahman was the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The old Batu Road in Kuala Lumpur was named after Tuanku, and there is no “Putra” after his name.

  Although I have not been there, I am sure that the memorial in question is that of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, our beloved first prime minister and the Father of our Independence.

  There is a difference between Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Tunku Abdul Rahman.  

  Before it causes more embarrassment, I hope the City Hall will take steps to right this wrong.

Mahmud Ibrahim, Klang, Selangor