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MELAKA, WORLD HERITAGE CITY, UNESCO - EVERLASTING LIVING HERITAGE

MELAKA - BANDARAYA WARISAN DUNIA,UNESCO

DO YOU KNOW THAT 7.2 MILLION VISITORS VISITED MELAKA IN 2008 and 7.4 MILLION VISITORS IN 2009? WE HOPE TO ATTRACT 8 MILLION VISITORS TO MELAKA - WORLD HERITAGE CITY BY 2010... THANK YOU FOR VISITING US..COME TO MELAKA AGAIN....AND AGAIN.....ENJOY

Hi, I am Kancil (or Mister Mousedeer), the official mascot for Tourism Melaka. I welcome you to our Tourism Melaka website where I introduce you to the charms of Melaka - World Heritage City, Unesco and Everlasting Living Heritage.

On the 7th. July 2008, Melaka and Georgetown were listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Cities List under "Historic Cities in the Straits of Malacca". This is certainly an historic day for Melaka in particular and Malaysia in general. Melaka and Georgetown are recognised as World Heritage Cites and we must be responsible custodians of this heritage status. These cities do not only belong to Malaysia now BUT to the whole World now. Let us do our part in the years ahead.

Take your time to browse through our contents and do pay us a visit in person to Melaka for her history, cultures, food, shopping and enjoy our friendly Malaccan hospitality. Enjoy and Tourism Melaka welcomes you.

Also, if you want to know why I am a VVIP(Very Very Important Person) in Melaka, you can read about me by Clicking here. You will then understand why. SELAMAT DATANG.

MELAKA & GEORGETOWN LISTED BY UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST UNDER "HISTORIC CITIES IN THE STRAITS OF MALACCA" FROM 7TH. JULY 2008

This is a very historic day for Melaka in particular and for Malaysia in general. Melaka and Georgetown have been listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Cities under "Historic Cities in the Straits of Malacca" from 7th. July 2008. This was announced in Quebec, Canada after the UNESCO Heritage Meeting.

Details of UNESCO Announcement can be seen here.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN!
Located on the West Coast of the Malaysian Peninsular is the state of Melaka (or as it was `formerly known as Malacca).Melaka is about 120 km south east of Kuala Lumpur and about 250 km. north-west of Singapore and is easily accessible by road via the North-South highway.

A Famosa,the most photographed landmark of Melaka. Plans are being made to re-construct half of the 1.3km wall of this Malacca fortress.Read more...

THE HISTORY OF MELAKA
The history of Melaka spans a period of over 600 years. The state was ruled in turn by the Melaka Sultanate, the Portuguese, the Dutch, the British, the Japanese, the British again, until Malaya finally became an independent nation in 1957..... ( Read More... | )

THE HISTORY OF MELAKA TOLD in STAMPS
The history of Melaka spans a period of over 600 years. The state was ruled in turn by the Melaka Sultanate, the Portuguese, the Dutch, the British, the Japanese, the British again, until Malaya finally became an independent nation in 1957..... ( Read More... | )

CHRONOLOGY OF THE HISTORY OF MELAKA ( Read more )

THE MELAKA SULTANATE ( Read more )

MELAKA LEGENDS AND TALES

Founding of Melaka - The Tree and the Mousedeer

The LEGEND OF HANG TUAH ( Read more )

The LEGEND OF PUTERI GUNUNG LEDANG (PRINCESS OF MT.OPHIR) ( Read more )

HANG TUAH - MAN OR MYTH? ( Read more )

LEGEND OF HANG TUAH'S TAMING SARI KRIS ( Read more )

Gunung Ledang (Mt.Ophir) Revisited ( Read more )

THE STORY OF ADMIRAL ZHENG HE (CHENG HO)
The famous Chinese Admiral Zheng He (also known as Cheng Ho) brought his armada of ships from China to Melaka in 1405. He was also a Muslim. (Read more)

Melaka was an important base for Zheng He in his expeditions to discover the World. Read more

Re-enactment of Zheng He's Voyage to Melaka in 1405. Read more

CONQUEST OF MELAKA BY THE PORTUGUESE IN 1511
In 1511, the Sultanate of Melaka fell to the Portuguese.The account of this event is documented here ..... (Read more)

PORTUGUESE MALACCA (1511 - 1641)
After Melaka fell in 1511 to the Portuguese, they ruled over Melaka until their fall to the Dutch in 1641. How was that period under the Portuguese in Melaka?Read More....

KRISTANG - The Malacca Portuguese Creole
Kristang was already in its death throes in 1960s. But there is still a glimmer of hope in keeping this ancient language alive .... (Read more)

DUTCH IN MELAKA (1641 - 1825)

Melaka fell to the Dutch in 1641 after a long siege by the Dutch forces. How was the Dutch era in Melaka?Read about it here.

BRITISH IN MELAKA (1795-1818,1826-1941, 1945-1957)

MUNSHI ABDULLAH OF MELAKA (1795 to 1852)
Abdullah bin Abdul Kadir commonly known as Munshi Abdullah was a great Melakan scholar & teacher... (Read more)

JAPANESE OCCUPATION IN MELAKA (1941-1945)

PROCLAIMATION OF MERDEKA AT DATARAN PAHLAWAN(Feb. 20th. 1956)
Tunku Abdul Rahman announced on his trip back from London on February 20th. 1956, that the British Government had agreed to grant Malaya independence the following year, on August 31st. 1957 ...... (Read more)

HISTORICAL SCHOOLS OF MELAKA

Melaka High School-Established 1826 Oldest Government School in Melaka & Malaysia. ( Read more ) ( Read more )

St Francis Institution of Melaka ( Read more )

St.David's High School

Methodist Girls Secondary School, Malacca (MGSS)- Established 1904 ( Read more )

Bandar Hilir English School-Established 1908. SK Bandar Hilir celebrates her 100 years of founding on 14th. June 2008. ( Read more )

HISTORICAL CLUBS IN MELAKA

THE MALACCA CLUB - MELAKA'S OLDEST PRIVATE CLUB FOUNDED IN 1890.

CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN MELAKA

Restoration of Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in 2000.

No. 8, Heeren Street, Melaka in 2005

Archeological Excavation of Bastion Middlesburg in 2007

Restoration and conservation of No.54 & 56, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Melaka in 2009 (NEW>

MAP OF MELAKA
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Tourism Melaka Updates and News

For adventurous visitors who want to self-drive to Melaka or other interesting places around Malaysia upon arrival at KLIA, check out below.

Check out the latest news around Malacca in this column.For greater news and views coverage on Malacca,Click on www.emelaka.com/melaka

MOST BOOKED TOUR FROM KUALA LUMPUR

NEWS UPDATE & ACTIVITIES

TORTURA EXHIBITION IN MELAKA

MELAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO BE OFFICIALLY DECLARED OPENED BY PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA ON 4TH. FEBRUARY 2010

MELAKA, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will make a one-day visit to Melaka on Feb 4 where he is scheduled to open the Melaka International Airport in Batu Berendam, Chief Minister Datuk Mohd Ali Rustam said.

The RM190 million airport, which has a new terminal capable of handling 1.5 million passengers a year, is targeted to be an airport hub for health tourism.

LARGEST JUSCO STORE TO OPEN IN MELAKA ON 5TH. FEBRUARY 2010

Jusco Melaka Store, the largest in Malaysia,will open her doors on 5th.February 2010. Located just besides Tesco Melaka at Pringgit, Malaccans and visitors will benefit greatly by making Melaka a destination for shoppers. As it just before the Chinese New Year of the Tiger in February, Jusco Melaka is gearing up for her opening.

MELAKA INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SHOW (MITS) 2009

MITS 2009 will be held at MITC at Air Keroh from today,4th. December until 6th. December 2009. This 3 days event is a must for Malaccans and visitors alike to see and hear about Melaka's tourism programmes and travel deals.Why not make you way to MITC today.

MELAKA DUCK TOUR IS FINALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Duck Tour finally in operation. Because of limited ride, Phone reservations are highly recomended. Boarding Details are :

Operation Hours : 9am-6pm

Tour Operation : 45-60mins

Duck Capacity : 34 Duckies

Admission : RM38/ Adult

RM22/ Child (3-12years)

Website : www.melakaducktours.com

During peak season there will be additional times available. But during heavy rain the duck will not go into the water. Booking for groups are available. The ticket kiosk is conveniently located at Menara Taming Sari. You know where to find it. So for those who want to explore the historical Melaka by land or sea, without ever living the seat browse here for the route. Or contact: Hotline : 016-6627999 Phone : 062922595 Fax : 062925595

15th. November 2009

MELAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO BE OFFICIALLY DECLARED OPENED ON 15TH.JANUARY 2010

Melaka International Airport at Batu Berendam, will be officially declared open by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, on 15th. January 2010. It is expected to bring in international visitors from overseas into the heritage city of Melaka.

Expanded to cater for Boeing and Airbus 320 jet planes at a cost of MYR 131 million, more air planes from AirAsia, Firefly etc.are expected to fly directly into Melaka when the airport opens next year.

9th. October 2009

LARGEST JUSCO STORE TO OPEN IN MELAKA

Jusco Melaka Store, the largest in Malaysia,will open her doors in December 2009. Located just besides Tesco Melaka at Pringgit, Malaccans and visitors will benefit greatly by making Melaka a destination for shoppers. As December month is a festival month for Christmas and New Year including the Chinese New Year in February, Jusco Melaka is gearing up for her opening.

7th. October 2009

Our website, www.tourism-melaka.com was selected in an article in "Travel Times" in New Strait Times yesterday as "Top 10 Asean Heritage Sites" chosen by David Bowden.

You can view his write-up here.

19th. September 2009

MELAKA HARI RAYA OPEN HOUSE ON 20TH. SEPTEMBER 2009

24th. July 2009

LISBON CHAMBER CHOIR AT RENAISSANCE HOTEL, MELAKA ON 30TH. JULY 2009

Malaccans can enjoy a night of the renown Lisbon Chamber Choir in Melaka on Thursday, 30th. July 2009. The choir will be performing at the Renaissance Hotel, Melaka.

Those interested, please contact Mr. Andrew Goh (Tel : 012-6221877) or Pastor Moses Tay (012-4738966) for tickets of RM 50.00, RM 70.00 and RM 100.00 only or Click here for further information. You may also care to help inform your friends and relatives who may be interested to attend this rare event.

15th. July 2009

Message from Mss Lee Lee from Eye On Malaysia:

“Greetings from Eye On Malaysia, Menara Taming Sari, Melaka River Cruise and Straits Meridian Hotel. Come discover Historical Melaka in a whole new, different and unique way by participating in our version of “Treasure Hunt”, except it’s on-foot !!! (aka walk hunt). It combines sight seeing, recreation and at the same time meeting a variety of objectives, namely :

i. fun (rides on the Eye & Tower) ii. educational (history) iii. leisurely (sight seeing) iv. general knowledge (learn & walk journey) v. team building (+ rebonding - resourcefulness is KEY) vi. & excercise ( 5km the most) The treasures???? for example ……’We were once defending the fort, now there’s only 6 of us left. What am I?’ - answer…CANNONS.

Trust us, YOU will NOT regret it!! In fact, you will have the better of it!!! Call : 60196557783 Emel: tanleelee@eyeonmalaysia.com.my

7th. July 2009

MELAKA CELEBRATES 1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITY LISTING

All are invited to celebrate Melaka 1st Year Anniversary of UNESCO World Heritage City Listing at 8.00pm tonight.

4th. July to 5th. July 2009

FRUITS FIESTA 2009

29th. June 2009

FOOD PROMOTIONS AT RENAISSANCE HOTEL, MELAKA.

There are some food events that recently launched for the month of July & August 2009 by Renaissance Hotel, Melaka. It is good to let Malaccans and visitors to Melaka know, there are still plenty of good eatery places they might have missed.

Food promotions at Renaissance Hotel,Melaka.

26th. June 2009

Have you been to Venezuela? If the answer, not yet…you still have a good opportunity to learn the Venezuelan cultural & heritage…just at Taming Sari Tower, Melaka.
This event specially broad from Embassy of The Bolivarian Republic of Venezeula to Melaka. The officially launching will be held on 28th June 2009 (Sunday), 8.00pm at Taming Sari Tower by Melaka Chief Minister, YAB Datuk Seri Hj Mohd Ali Bin Rustam.
You also invited to join the salsa dancing class, try the Venezuelan food (foc for the food testing), enjoy the movie & photograph & tourist poster exhibition. Dont miss the chance & let's celebrate together. See u there!!!

MELAKA RIVER TRANSFORMED INTO A ROMANTIC & MAGICAL RIVER AT NIGHT

Nightly especially from Friday to Sunday nights, Melaka river is transformed into a romantic and magical river of lights. It is very romantic to stroll down the Melaka River and all visitors should enjoy this enchanting walk along Melaka River and enjoy the lights. Click here and be enchanted

MELAKA RIVER READY FOR TOURISTS AND LARGEST AQUARIUM TO BE BUILT

Tuesday June 2, 2009

Malacca River clean and ready for tourists

MALACCA: The rehabilitated Malacca River is set to become a major tourist attraction, with its river cruise activities capable of attracting 500,000 visitors this year.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the state would continue to promote the river as a tourist product, including starting a water taxi service by the end of the year.

“Based on ticket sales last year, some 350,000 visitors took the Malacca River cruise for their sightseeing.

“We expect the numbers to rise to more than half a million this year following our promotion,” he said during the launch of the 3rd annual Malacca River Fiesta on Saturday.

He said there were 26 pilots operating 40 ferries for the 4.5km cruise along the river, adding that the state planned to recruit more soon.

Mohd Ali said the state would also be building the country’s largest aquarium on a site near the river in a bid to enhance its tourism appeal.

Meanwhile, the nine-day fiesta kicked off to a glittering start as thousands of people gathered at Dataran Sungai Melaka to witness the event.

Among the highlights was a river cruise taken by Malacca Governor Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob and other dignitaries from Taman Rempah in Pengkalan Rama to Dataran Sungai Melaka.

The event, launched by Mohd Khalil, also saw colourful cultural performances by various ethnic groups and fireworks display.

Other events at the fiesta, themed River – The Pulse of Life, were dragon boat races, a colouring contest, jet ski performances, kite flying, exhibitions and a gotong-royong to clean up the river.

MIMOSA HOTEL, MELAKA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PROMOTION SPECIAL

School Holiday Promotion(31.5.09 - 13.6.09)

RM148 nett

Package inclusive of :-

2 days 1 night Superior(twin) accomodation

2 pax of Buffet Breakfast

2 pax of Local Set Lunch

1 Lucky Draw from Tourism Melaka

CHECK OUT MIMOSA HOTEL, MELAKA.

COLOURFUL WATER FOUNTAIN IS OPERATIONAL AT JALAN KEE ANN

14th. May 2009

If you think that the area near Plaza Hotel is rather dark at night, please re-visit this area again. You will be surprised!!!

Yes, we have a new attraction there. Recently, the musical water fountain with colourful lights was commissioned. At night, you will be able to witness the water fountain in her full glory. Colourful lights also make the area enchanting and being near the Melaka River, the fountain makes the place unique.

Come and enjoy the new water fountain at Jalan Kee Ann.

KOTA LAKSAMANA TO LIMBONGAN COASTAL HIGHWAY IS NOW OPEN TO TRAFFIC

The new Kota Laksamana to Limbongan Coastal Highway is now opened to traffic. Cars can now come direct to Bandar Hilir from Klebang and vice versa.

MELAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NEW TERMINAL OPENS ON 5TH. MAY 2009

Some photos taken at the newly opened Melaka International Airport Terminal on 5th. May 2009.

Melaka International Airport Main Entrance

Check in Counters

Arrival Hall Hopefully within this year, jet planes such as Airbuses 320 and Boeings 737s will bring in overseas visitors to this Melaka International Airport.

MELAKA STREET CARNIVAL 2009 IN JUNE.

Come and enjoy in Melaka Street Carnival at Jalan Hang Tuah Mall.

11th. March 2009

MELAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO BE READY BY SEPTEMBER 2009

Being a state where tourism is a major revenue generator, Malacca is eyeing a share of the RM200 million allocated for the sector in the mini-Budget.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the allocation would be helpful for the various projects being undertaken in the upgrading of tourist attractions in the state. "The allocation is expected to boost the upgrading works on the Batu Berendam Airport to accommodate the landing of Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft, beautification of Sungai Melaka and other tourism-related projects. "Malacca is already cashing in on tourism but we want to turn the state into the ultimate tourist destination and for that we have to have world class infrastructure.

"Although the economy is quite slow, the number of domestic tourists coming to the state has seen an increase this year. The allocation for tour-ism could help us boost our tourism market."

Christmas do on Dec 27th. December 2008

MALACCA: The national-level Christmas celebration will be held in the Portuguese settlement here on Dec 27.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said yesterday preparations for the event were 95 per cent completed. The celebration begins at 8.30pm and will be launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

He will be accompanied by his wife, Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah, and Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob. About 30,000 people are expected at the event. -- Bernama

MELAKA DUCK TOURS offers a combined city, island and harbor tour without the hassle of switching craft. More than a tour, it is 45 to 60 minutes of land sea adventure. The tour route would cover sites of interest such as Porta de Santiago, Sultanate Palace, Independence Memorial Museum, Mahkota Parade and Pulau Melaka. The Duck Tour will enter the Straits of Melaka from Floating Mosque towards the Great Island before entering back Banda Hilir at Melaka River.

Rates : Adult RM 38.00 / Student RM 28.00 Children (Age 3 to 12 yrs) RM 22.00 Toddlers (0 to 3 yrs) FREE Full DUCK charter RM 1,500.00 Family Package: 2 Adult & 2 Child RM 100.00

For more info about the route map, contact and infos, please browse the duck site here.

TOURISM MELAKA WEBSITE EXCEEDS 400,000 VISITORS IN NOVEMBER 15TH. 2008

Tourism Melaka website has just breached 400,000 visitors on 15th. November 2008. Since its inception in 2001, we reached our 100,000 visitors mark on 15th. July 2005 and on January 2007, it touched 200,000 mark.

On 15th. November 2008, we have succeeded in touching a total of 400,000 visitors to Tourism Melaka website. On average, 100,000 visitors visited our website per year. On daily basis,on normal days an average of 300 visitors grace our site. However, on pre-holiday seasons, it can reach between 400 to 500 visitors per day.From Mondays to Fridays while weekends, the numbers range from 250 to 300 visitors.

We are very encouraged by the ever growing number visitors to our website. More foreign visitors will grace our site as Melaka now is a World Heritage City since July 2008.

As 2008 draws to a close in 45 days,we at Tourism Melaka will like to wish our visitors farewell to 2008 and welcome you to hopefully, a better 2009.Do continue to visit our website to keep in touch of latest development in Melaka - World Heritage City, an everlasting Living Heritage.

FAREWELL 2008 AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009

21ST. BABA CONVENTION IN MELAKA (5TH.-7TH.DECEMBER 2008)

For Babas and Nyonyas and friends who want to know about the Peranakan culture, please mark the dates 5th. to 7th.December 2008. The 21st. Baba Convention will be held in the World Heritage City of Melaka.

Babas and Nyonyas from all over the world are expected to attend this convention. Over the years, Peranakans have gone all over the world and this convention will be a good meeting point.

As the Peranakan culture is unique to Melaka in particular, it must be preserved as a living heritage for the world.

Our kudos to the organisers of this forthcoming convention. Kamsiah.

TOURISM MELAKA WEB PORTAL TO PROMOTE MELAKA - WORLD HERITAGE CITY

Tourism Melaka Web Portal will be marketing 2 specially-designed caps to promote as "Melaka - World Heritage City" and "Melaka - Bandaraya Warisan Dunia". This is one of our many initiatives undertaken by us to publicise and promote Melaka to the World.

We hope to sell our caps to interested vendors in Melaka so that they can be purchased by local and foreign visitors to Melaka as souvenirs.

MELAKA - WORLD HERITAGE CITY - AN EVERLASING HERITAGE IS OFFICIALLY PROCLAIMED ON 1ST. AUGUST 2008

August 02, 2008 00:08 AM

Khalil Declares Melaka A World Heritage City

MELAKA, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri, Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob Friday officially declared Melaka a World Heritage City as recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) recently.

About 7,000 visitors including foreign tourists flocked the area in front of the Stadhuys Building near the Bandar Hilir Historical Complex, to witness the Letter of Declaration of Melaka being recognised as World Heritage City, which was symbolically delivered to Khalil by a group of "warriors".

Also present was Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.

Various activities have been lined up for a month-long celebration in conjunction with the declaration, including an Everlasting Living Heritage-themed fireworks display.

-- BERNAMA

TOURISM MELAKA ATTENDS MELAKA TOURISM DIALOGUE SESSION AT DEWAN SERI NEGERI MELAKA AT AYER KEROH ON 1ST.AUGUST 2008

The founder and CEO of Tourism Melaka Web Portal attended the above dialogue at Dewan Seri Negara Melaka on Friday, 1st.August 2008 at 9.00am. Mr.TW Kang who foundered and manages www.tourism-melaka.com, was invited to attend this public dialogue with other Malacca tour and hotel players in Melaka - World Heritage City, Unesco.

More than 100 persons from different Melaka state agencies, NGOs,Malacca Hotel Associations,Melaka Tourism Association and other organisations related to Melaka tourism industry attended this event.

During the meeting, a number of important issues were raised with Datuk Bandar, Tourism Malaysia Melaka and other state agencies. This open dialogue was useful for all those present.

We were also requested to promote Melaka as "Melaka - World Heritage City, Unesco - Everlasting Living Heritage". We were also invited to witness the Proclaimation Ceremony of Melaka as World Heritage City tonight at Dataran Stadthuys at 8.00pm.

MELAKA AND GEORGETOWN LISTED IN UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITIES

Malaysia's Melaka and George Town added to UNESCO sites 08.07.08 01:19

Two historic cities on the Straits of Malacca - Melaka and George Town - have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage list on Monday by the committee meeting in Canada, dpa reported.

The two towns developed over 500 years of trading and cultural exchanges between East and West in the Straits of Malacca, bringing "tangible and intangible" evidence of a multicultural heritage that combines the influences of Asia and Europe, UNESCO said on its website.

Melaka's heritage dates back to the 15th-century Malay sultanate in Melaka and the Portuguese and Dutch periods beginning in the early 16th century.

George Town's residential and commercial buildings represent the British era from the end of the 18th century.

"The two towns constitute a unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia," the UNESCO selection committee said.

JONKER WALK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008

FESTA SAN PEDRO FROM 22ND.JUNE TO 27TH.JUNE 2008

MALACCA: A decorated float procession from A'Famosa in Bandar Hilir to the Portuguese Settlement and street dancing are some of the highlights of this year's Festa San Pedro (Feast of St Peter). The week-long celebration of tradition and culture by the Portuguese community in the historical city opens with Festa San Juang (Feast of St John) on June 23, and is combined with the opening of Festa San Pedro on June 27.

PESTA SUNGAI MELAKA - MELAKA RIVER CARNIVAL FROM 31ST.MAY TO 8TH. JUNE 2008

Melaka is holding a week long Pesta Sungai Melaka or Melaka River Carnival from 31st. May to 8th. June 2008. All are invited to join in the fun as more than 31 events are planned over this period. Click here for Details.

8th. May 2008

MELAKA TOURISM STREET CARNIVAL FROM 24TH. TO 31ST. MAY 2008

Hang Tuah Mall will be full of fun again on 24th to 31st May 2008. Lot of activities and events in this year Melaka Tourism Street Carnival. What has Bestnya added to the subject? Best 104 Radio Station will also be joining us along the week!. Best 104 Deejay will be doing live radio broadcast at Hang Tuah Mall. The event will spread along Jalan Hang Tuah, Hang Tuah Mall, Graha Maju & UiTM Campus Parking Lot, Plaza Hang Tuah compound and along Melaka Uptown till the Eye on Melaka Station (the existing)besides the Melaka River.

The Activities for this year Melaka Tourism Street Carnival include:

-Grand MTSC Parade -Lucky Coupon for Melaka Tourism Festival 2007 (Big Prizes…ITs A Car!) -The Famous Autoshow with KW. -Extreme Games -Canon Photo Shoot Competition -Miss MTSC 2008 -Martial Art Demo From Multi Races -Shuffle Dance Performance (Kids Nowadays…) -Online Gaming - Winning Eleven -Coral Speaking -Little Tot Compete -Futsal for Chief Minister Cup

…Lots of exhibition booths, typical night market stall and a PC Fair @ Digital Mall too!

17th. March 2008

MELAKA TOWER (MENARA TAMING SARI) TO BE LAUNCHED ON 1ST. APRIL 2008)

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam taking in the view of the historical city from Menara Taming Sari yesterday.

After a delay of about 2 months, the Melaka Tower or "Menara Taming Sari" at Banda Hilir, will be ready for visitors on 1st. April 2008.

Visitors will be able to move upwards the Tower by sitting in an air-conditioned capsule and see the panoramic view the of Melaka City from a height of 110 meters.

This Melaka Tower will add onto Melaka's various historical and tourist attractions. Hopefully, more tourists and locals alike will visit Melaka in the future.

See Melaka City from the Sky Tower

BANDA HILIR - Melaka Sky Tower is set to change landscape of Banda Hilir. The soon to be completed revolving tower is the only revolving tower in Malaysia with a cabin lift fitted outside the tower.

Targeted to be open to the public in April this year, the one of its kind tower with its cabin capable of traveling rotationally and vertically, will be a great place up in the sky to catch the birdeye view of the Straits of Melaka, Casa De Rosa, Watermill and the scenic sight of Melaka River.

Visualize yourself at tip of Melaka Sky Tower, enjoying aesthetic view of skyscrapers, seeing the contrast of old and new buildings of Melaka and so on. You will be blown away for sure!

The lift cabin, which is capable traveling vertically, and rotating at the same time like 'a helicopter and its rotor', can accommodate a maximum of 80 passengers and it costs only RM10.00 for adults and RM5.00 for children to take the seven minutes ride. Using Swiss technology, the head-turner of Banda Hilir tourists belt will provide four foldable seats for physically challenged at the lift cabin. It only takes one minute to go up and you will be given spend 5 minutes to enjoy panoramic view of Melaka hence giving ample time for people to take photographs and one minute to get down.

Make sure you take a ride at Melaka Sky Tower otherwise; you are missing a whole lot!

MELAKA MAY MAKE IT INTO UNESCO HERITAGE LIST

15th. March 2008

Chances are high for Malacca to make it to the Unesco World Heritage Listing. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, who announced the good news after hosting Unesco director-general Koichiro Matsuura who is on a courtesy visit, said the state had fulfilled all the criteria for the listing.

"Things are looking good," he said.

Malaysia has been trying to get the historical sites of Malacca and Penang to be listed since 2000. The submissions were accepted last year. Matsuura is in Malaysia for the Southeast Asia Ministers of Education (Seameo) conference in Kuala Lumpur recently.

MELAKA MISSING RAILWAY TRACKS FROM TAMPIN TO MELAKA

Do you know that Melaka used to have a direct railway link from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka before the 2nd. World War? This railtrack from Tampin to Melaka was dismantled by the Japanese Occupation forces in 2nd. World War and transported to Siam to build the infamous "Death Railway" to Burma. Now, there is no railtrack into Melaka unless KTM revives this line.

You can read about "Melaka Missing Railtracks" here. Enjoy

MAJESTIC MALACCA IS BACK IN FULL GLORY

After being extensively refurbished and renovated, the Majestic Hotel of Malacca is back in her full glory. Majestic Malacca was officially opened in mid January 2008 and is now a boutique hotel.

The original hotel structure has been retained and houses the lobby, bar and an air-conditioned restaurant at the first floor. The new rooms are located at the back of the old building.

ALDY HOTEL CHINATOWN IS OPENED FOR BUSINESS

Aldy Hotel Chinatown,located at the junction of Jalan Bunga Raya and Jalan Munshi Abdullah in Melaka New Chinatown has opened for business since mid December 2007. With only 16 renovated rooms, Aldy Chinatown has a trendy check-in and lobby, painted in bright red and black. There is a nightly band and a cool place to unwind at the lobby.

MELAKA TOWER TO BE READY BY END FEBRUARY 2008

View of Melaka Tower from Jalan Kee Ann, Melaka New Chinatown, Melaka.

MELAKA TOWER which rises to 110 metres will be operational in end of February 2008. Visitors will sit in a rotating air-conditioned capsule which rotates upwards to 110 metres tower. Once it reaches up the highest level, visitors can view the panoramic view of Melaka from above.

JONKER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008

MORE THAN 76,000 VISITORS VISITED TOURISM MELAKA WEBSITE IN 2007

In 2007, more than 76,000 visitors have graced our Tourism Melaka website. This works out about 6,300 visitors visited us per month or on average 200 visitors per day.

Since our launching of our website in 2001, more than 330,000 visitors have already seen us. We value your interest in our Tourism Melaka website. For this, we say a big THANK YOU for your continuous support. Besides visiting us, we invite you to pen a few words on our "Guest Book". We want to hear about your views and share your comments.

Meantime, do make a point to visit Malacca in 2008 whenever you can. Lots of interesting new sites are being set up in Malacca. In 2007, we had the "Melaka Panorama Tours", "Eye on Malacca", "Pirate Ship", opening of Holiday Inn, Melaka and the completion of the Melaka River Walk.

In 2008, we will be able to view Melaka from 100 metres up via the Melaka Tower. A refurbished boutique "HOTEL MAJESTIC" will open at Jalan Bunga Raya. Then, a new hypermarket like Carrefour and new GSC Cinemas will be opened in April 2008 at Banda Hilir. So, it will be fun for all. Enjoy.

DUTCH HERITAGE TRAIL IN MELAKA

A new attraction for locals and tourists is now available in Melaka. Called the "Dutch Heritage Trail", you can walk, see historical buildings and learn about the Dutch Era in Malacca. This new attraction is a MUST to all visitors to Malacca and locals alike.

Read about the "Dutch Heritage Trail" (NEW)

MALACCA EYE ON THE BANKS OF MELAKA RIVER By Tourism Melaka Reporter

17th. October 2007

Construction of the smaller version of the Eye of Malaysia is under way on the banks of the Malacca River.

Called the Malacca Eye, the 25 metres-high ferris wheel from Hong Kong is expected to be a far better attraction than the Eye on Malaysia at Titiwangsa as it will have two added attractions built next to it – a trampoline bungy and a pirate ship.

The new attractions are located opposite the former Cathay Cinema which used to be the location of the Express Bus Terminal at Jalan Kilang near Hang Tuah Mall.

The Melaka State government will manage the operations of the ferris whee and had invested some RM 3.3 million for the three attractions which would be fully operational by end of the month i.e. in October 2007.

Malacca Eye will be a permanent feature in the state and its 16 gondolas can sit five people each.

It is hoped that the new attractions will draw more visitors to Melaka. Visitors in the future can enjoy their boat rides up the Melaka River, sit on the Malacca Eye and bounced on the trampoline and ride on the Pirate ship. These are fun projects which can be enjoyed by all.

More importantly, it is good to see that the Melaka State Government are finally investing in tourism projects outside the main heritage zone of Melaka. By doing so, visitors can start to explore the various locations outside the Melaka Heritage Zone.

Currently, too many projects have been carried out around Banda Hilir and are now causing infamous traffic jams around the area on weekends. Tourism Melaka 2007

HOLIDAY INN TO OPEN IN MELAKA ON 1ST. OCTOBER 2007

17th. September 2007

Jalan Melaka Raya: The first purpose built international hotel Melaka which has seen for over 10 years will be open on Monday 1st October, 2007. Heralding a new era in style and trend, the MYR68million Holiday Inn Melaka, rises 20 storeys high above Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz and is already a landmark hotel in the heart of the city. The arrival of the Holiday Inn name in Melaka – one of the world’s strongest and most widely recognised hotel brands – will strengthen the city’s profile with international visitors who seek familiar leisure and business brands when traveling away from home.

HOLLAND DAYS IN MELAKA

1st. September 2007

From 1st. September to Sunday, 9th. September 2007, Dutch Heritage Melaka has organised some activities, exhibitions and food fare in Melaka.

From 1st. to 9th. September, a "Dutch Market" is being held at the Dutch Square in Melaka from 9.00am to 7.00pm. There will be stalls featuring ING Delft Blue Painter, Flowerbooth, Dutch Snack Booths, Photoshoot Dutch Costumes etc.

On Thursday, 6th. September, a lecture on the Old Melaka Fort by John Koh will be held at Melaka Historic Museum, Dutch Square,Jalan Kota from 4.00 to 5.00pm.

On Saturday, 8th. and 9th. September, Celine Marbeck will provide Dutch Cooking lessons at Quayside Cafe at No.4, Quayside Heritage Centre from 3.00 to 4.00pm.

Concert 'Kleinstje Pils' will be held on 8th. & 9th. September from 3.00 to 4.00pm and from 8.30pmto 9.30pm at Dutch Square and Jonker Street. Kleintje Pils plays joyful, catchy music, mainly Dixieland Jazz and Dutch classics.

EXHIBITIONS from 1st to 30th. September

Dutch East India Company (VOC)

Dutch East India Company Coins (VOC Coins)

Sketchbook Malacca.

Venue : Melaka Conservation Centre, Jalan Laksamana.

AUTHENTIC DUTCH FOOD AND SNACKS

Authentic Dutch Food and snacks will be served at "The Windmill Station(1) at Melaka Raya and at "The Windmill Station (2) at Jaya Jusco Shopping Centre.

Another new food sensation "Dutch Harbour Cafe" comes to Melaka at No. 39, Jalan Laksamana, Melaka.

People who are interested to know more about Dutch history, food and music are invited to attend these events in Melaka. Enjoy and Click here for details.

TOURISM MELAKA to have own Blog site

TOURISM MELAKA has created her own blog site at TOURISM MELAKA BLOG.We hope visitors can visit and comment on our own blog site. Enjoy and be a blogger.

MALACCA INTRA CITY HOP ON HOP OFF DOUBLE DECKER AND PANORAMA BUSES

Fare for Red Double Decker Bus Tour is only RM5.00 per Adult.

27th. April 2007

Syabas and Congratulations to the Melaka State Government for introducing the abovementioned bus services. It only costs RM 2 per day to hop up and down of the aforesaid bus services with the same ticket !!!!! It should had been introduced a long long time ago....as this service will enhance visitors and locals to use public transport around Melaka.

MELAKA HISTORICAL CITY TOUR BY MELAKA RED DOUBLE DECKER BUS>

Panorama Bus Routes around Tourist Sites and outskirts of Melaka.(NEW)

RAPTOR WATCH WEEKEND AT TANJUNG TUAN, MELAKA FROM 10-11TH MARCH 2007

February 2007

Bring your friends and family to this annual celebration of raptor migration and enjoy an activity-filled weekend for young and old.

With more games, craft, shopping, talks, performances, mangrove and forest walks, and much much more, this year's festivities spell more fun on the ground even as you gaze in awe at hundreds of birds soaring overhead en route to their nesting grounds in the northern hemisphere.

Venue:PNB Ilham Resort, Tanjung Tuan, Malacca(10mins from Port Dickson) Phone: ë17-6729367 Fax:ë3-22878773 Email:raptorwatch@gmail.com Website:www.raptorwatch.org Contact person:Serina Rahman Organised by:Malaysian Nature Society

Click here for more details

A FAMOSA TO BE REBUILT

4th. June 2007

Since the announcement in January 2007 that the A Famosa walls will be re-built, in March 2007, the Federal Government has alloted RM 12.8 million ringgit for its reconstruction. Read more here about the re-building plans of about 50% of the 1.3km wall of A Famosa.

27th. January 2007

Since the accidental find of the foundation of the A Famosa wall during the building of the Melaka Tower near the Stadthuys in November 2006, the Malaysian Government has decided to rebuilt part of the A Famosa wall Read more...

14th. August 2006 PUTERI GUNUNG LEDANG - THE MUSICAL

The 2nd. season of "Puteri Gunung Ledang - The Musical" is currently being performed at the Istana Budaya at Kuala Lumpur from 12th. to 21st.August 2006. I had the opportunity to see the musical yesterday afternoon and it was a world class performance about the legend and mystical story of the Princess and Hang Tuah at Mount Ophir(Gunung Ledang).

The show inspire eternal love, romance, glamour of Melaka in ancient times and the politics of that time. This 3 hours long show can be considered worldclass performed by Malaysians that we can produce a great show for all to see.

Definitely a must-see for all lovers of performing arts and it is a matter of time that this musical will be made into English for world audience in the future.

With the long festive holidays behind us,it is back to work for most of us. However, pamper yourself & your family by having a short break in between by visiting enchanting historical Melaka and check out her history, food fares,island & beach resorts and her cultures. Enjoy.

TAXI TERMINAL AT JALAN KEE ANN IN MELAKA NEW CHINATOWN

Both Malaccans and visitors will be surprised to hear that there is a Taxi Terminal located at the end of Jalan Kee Ann and Jalan Pasar Baru. It is located right in the centre of Melaka New Chinatown and these taxis ply local routes including to KLIA International Airport,KL, Muar, Tampin and even Singapore.It is also a taxi terminal for other taxis from Melaka Sentral and other outskirts of Melaka into Jalan Kee Ann and Jalan Pasar Baru. Passengers can go directly to this Taxi Terminal and take their taxis to other destinations. For details of Taxi fares, please click here.

BREAKING NEWS ... BREAKING NEWS : MELAKA TOWER TO BE BUILT ON HERITAGE ZONE?

Malacca, Friday, March 11, 2005 By Sharanjit Singh, New Straits Times

The controversial RM 15 million tourist observation tower will now be built in the middle of Malacca's gazetted heritage zone, containing landmarks such as the Stadthuys and Christ Church area.

Tourism Melaka was able to get a photo of the Sky Tower on Sentosa Island....

Read more.....

News report has said that the above controversial Melaka Tower WILL be built at Jalan Merdeka at a location outside the Heritage Zone.

Recently, the Melaka State Government has proposed the building of a 116 meters high Observation Tower in historical Melaka. The proposal has drawn both supporters and opposition groups on the project.

Read more .....

MS POH BEE LENG OF SINGAPORE WINS our "Win a Melaka Chinatown 2 days/1Night Weekday Promotional Package".
On May 7th. 2004, we celebrated our second anniversary. To celebrate our 2nd. Anniversary, www.tourism-melaka.com sponsored a simple On-line Contest where entrants must write in not more than 100 words "Why I like most about Melaka". which closed on 31st. December 2004. The lucky entrant stand to win a free 2days/1night Melaka Chinatown Weekday package.

We are pleased to announce that Ms Poh Bee Leng of Singapore has won this On-line Contest with her entry.

"What I like most about Melaka......: The ever friendly and helpful Malaccan!

Our congratulations to Ms Poh Bee Leng of Singapore. We will be contacting you via email soon.

Hi Mr Kang, Thank you for your email, informing me about the good news. What a surprise! I'm looking forward to hearing from you again. Please let me know the information you require in regard to the claiming of the prize.

In the meantime, I would like to wish you and all members of the tourism-melaka as well as all Malaccan a safe and blessed Year 2005! Regards, Bee Leng

Tourism Melaka has affiliated with Viator to provide on-line tour bookings into and out of Malaysia. Since we live in a global world, we hope this new service will enhance our services to our visitors.Click here for more details

PAYPAL ON-LINE PAYMENT GATEWAY

Since 1st. July 2004,on-line visitors to our site can pay for hotel room bookings, tours, products and services via our secured Paypal payment site. This is a secured site where you can make payment safely.Payments are to be made in US Dollars which you can do so via your credit cards. This is another value-added service brought to you in collaboration with Paypal. Looking forward to your transaction payments by using this service.

CLICK HERE TO USE OUR SECURED PAYPAL PAYMENT GATEWAY.

MELAKA HISTORICAL WEEK DAY PACKAGE FOR TWO

Our specially Melaka Historical Week day Package for 2 Days/1night stay at Hotel Puri, Melaka for 2 will include a night's stay at a 200 year heritage hotel at the heart of Melaka Chinatown and a half day historical tour around the historical sites around Melaka.

Also included is a cruise for two down Melaka River. Costing around RM 285.00 for two persons,Bookings must be made on-line. For details, please click here.

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www.tourism-melaka.com selected in Tourism Malaysia website
Our website was selected to be featured in the official website of Tourism Malaysia ( www.tourism.gov.my ) under the state tourism logos. This website was begun as a community service to promote Melaka to the world and to bring the people of Melaka together, and we are truly honoured at having our site selected and thank Tourism Malaysia for choosing us.

Wanna to know more about Land DownUnder? You can read about DownUnder in our sister site at www.upfromaustralia.com

Welcome to Melaka New Chinatown

Introduction
Melaka New Chinatown covers the streets of Jalan Kee Ann, Jalan Bunga Raya, Jalan Pasar Baru, Jalan Jawa, Jalan Munshi Abdullah and Jalan Bendahara. These streets are located to the eastern banks of the Melaka River.

This Melaka New Chinatown Portal and Business Directory is created to trace & document the history of Melaka New Chinatown & her development over the years.At the same time,we hope to encourage locals and tourists alike to visit & shop in this unique part of Melaka City. More details.....

Melaka Tours & Other Malaysian Tour Packages

Melaka Hotels & Resorts Promotion Packages

From Singapore to Melaka

Day Day Tour from Singapore to Melaka

2 Days/1 Night Melaka City Tour.(New)

From Kuala Lumpur

Full Day Historical Sites Tour of Malacca (Ex-Kuala Lumpur)(On-line Booking Available)(Most Booked Tour)

Portuguese Food Tour with Cultural Show and Historical Melaka Tour ( Coming Soon )

From Melaka

Half Day Historical Tour around Malacca Historical Sites (Ex-Malacca) (On-line Booking Available)

Full Day Tour around Historical Malacca City (Ex-Malacca)(On-line Booking Available)

2 Days/1 Night Historical Malacca Package (Ex-Melaka)(On-line Booking Available)(New)

2 Days/1 Night Melaka Chinatown Package (Ex-Melaka)(On-line Booking Available)(New)

River Cruise on Malacca River (On-line Booking Available)

Straits of Melaka Sea Cruise (New) (On-line Booking Available)

LEISURE HUNT - Discover Melaka (New)

MALACCA ON BIKE (MOB) (New)

ORANG ASLI KAMPUNG VILLAGE "Coconut Tour" (New)

TEAM BUILDING PROGRAMME (New)

FAMILY OUTING/YOUTH CAMP/CHURCH RETREAT (New)

Trishaw(Beca) Rides around Malacca

Food Tours (Coming Soon)

These Tours allow you to see first hand the historical sites & different cultures around Malacca and the Malacca Chinatown area. Interested parties can e-mail us at:tours@tourism-melaka.com for details.

OTHER MALAYSIAN TOUR PACKAGES

From Kuala Lumpur

Featured Day Trip Tours

TOUR 01:Kuala Lumpur City Sights

TOUR 02:Kuala Lumpur Batu Caves & Country Tour

TOUR 03: Chinatown Night Tour with Dinner and Cultural Show

TOUR 04: Kuala Lumpur City Nature Tour

TOUR 05: Putrajaya and The Mines Resort City

TOUR 06: Genting Highland Tour

TOUR 07: Kuala Selangor Fire Flies

TOUR 08: Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

TOUR 09: Templers Park Waterfall And Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)

TOUR 10: A Famosa Animal World Safari

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