History

“If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree. ” 
~Michael Crichton

   

                                                                                                                                                                    

Jonker Street, today called Jalan Hang Jebat, was the name of the street through Malacca town, the core zone of the Malacca UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name "Jonker" was derived from the word "junk", in which refers to the Chinese vessels.

Hokkien Clan Centre

The early Jonker Street was made up of different Chinese clans with their identical associations. Among them, the Hokkiens were one of the earliest dialects to establish their clan which was in 1837, along with the clan associations of Tan, Lee, and so on. Most of the shophouses in Jonker Street date to the early 20th century, while some may trace to the 19th century.

Baba Nyoya Musuem

The Baba Nyonya culture is another focal point in town which couldn't be neglected in Jonker Street. This has been a gradual process lasts for more than 400 years since the great Chinese explorer, Admiral Cheng Ho first brought Chinese settlers to Malacca. Over the centuries, the Baba Nyonyas have developed a highly interersting culture and a distinct community only in Peninsular Malaysia, particularly Malacca and Penang.
People can now view the historical artefacts unique to this heritage at a captivating private museum run by the Baba Nyonyas. 

Today Jonker Street is the venue of the weekly Jonker Walk Night Market.