At the recent launch of Bank Rakyat’s new headquarters, officially christened the Bank Rakyat Twin Towers, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that a portion of Jalan Travers running in front of the buildings has now been renamed to Jalan Rakyat.
The 300 m stretch links the Jalan Tun Sambanthan intersection with the intersection between Jalan Bangsar and Jalan Travers.
“It is to perpetuate the name of Bank Rakyat and celebrate the people who are the lifeblood of the excellence of Bank Rakyat, comprising the multiracial members, clients and society throughout the country,” the premier said at the event.
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The comments reflect a mix of reactions to the proposed renaming of Jalan Travers to Jalan Rakyat, with many expressing disagreement over the change, citing unnecessary confusion and cultural irrelevance. Some comments satirically suggest naming roads after various humorous or controversial names, while others criticize the focus on road names instead of pressing national issues like economic decline, corruption, and social polarization. A few commenters show support for the move, viewing it as a symbolic gesture or a sign of patriotism, but overall, most are dismissive or sarcastic, emphasizing that the renaming is trivial compared to pressing governance problems. There are also off-topic remarks and humorous jabs, with a general tone of skepticism and frustration.