THE uproar over the renaming of Jalan Silibin must be solved at once.

My family moved into Lorong Silibin in 1965. Silibin holds many memories for me, and I believe many thousands more cherish this place and its growth.

I do not wish to see the road renamed. While we acknowledge the contribution of P. Patto to Ipoh, from my experience of living in Silibin for more than 25 years, I believe he did not play much of a role in the development of Silibin. He was mostly seen in the Sungai Pari and Buntong areas.

CHELVAM RENGASAMY, Kuala Lumpur

Source: NST – November 20, 2008