9th. July 2008

Melaka and Georgetown Listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site from 7th. July 2008

All Malaccans are honoured and happy that UNESCO and the world has finally recognised the importance and value of Melaka in her historical past and multi-cultural citizens living especially in Melaka in particular and Malaysia in general.

1st. July 2008

The 4th. Phase or Final Phase of the Melaka River Beautification Works is being carried out. This final phase will involve the renovation or replacement of some of the bridges along the Melaka River.

For Melaka New Chinatown, the bridges affected are the Pasar Baru Pedestrian Bridge (to be renovated), Hang Tuah Bridge (to be demolished and replaced with a new bridge that does not have piles into the river which impede waterflow) and the pedestrian bridge from former Cathay cinema on to the "Melaka Eye" and "Pirate ship" entertainment area.

23rd. June 2008

The Historic City of Melaka and Georgetown, Penang submitted to UNESCO for the Heritage Listing under "Historic Cities of Melaka and Georgetown in the Straits of Melaka" and is scheduled to be announced on 27th. July 2008.

20th. June 2008

Emperor Hotel, Melaka has the potential for promoting Melaka if a gigantic banner is placed on the hotel front.

Maybe some private company can see this advertising potential.

8th. May 2008
BREAKING NEWS .COME AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR ON-LINE CONTEST..............
Tourism Melaka is promoting the website of Melaka New Chinatown so that visitors can enjoy the many places within Melaka New Chinatown.

We are now holding an on-line contest for visitors to Melaka New Chinatown website.

Winners to our on-line contest can win the following:-

FREE VOUCHERS

MELAKA MONORAIL SYSTEM IS LAUNCHED.

March 2008

Pengkalan Rama
Melaka wish of having a monorail service is becoming a reality when the ground breaking ceremony of the monorail project besides the banks of Melaka River was held recently.

Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam officially launched the monorail project which will link Taman Rempah, near the Hang Jebat bridge to Hang Tuah Bridge at Jalan Hang Tuah.

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.

MAJESTIC MALACCA IS BACK IN HER 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.

Majestic Hotel, Melaka at night

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.
11th. January 2008

Take a time walk at Jalan Bunga Raya Pantai

BUNGA RAYA – Take a time walk along Jalan Bunga Raya Pantai situated in the heart of Melaka City and you will find out it has lots to offer; a street to be reckoned with.

Besides, a plethora of Malay, Indian and Chinese food, you also a place where you would find Chinese donuts or Yu Char Kueh and the best teh tarik, air-cooled tea and fresh coconut drink.

Visit the only food centre by the river, you would find Melaka’s best Roti John (Sardine baked roll) and Yong Tau Hu, Hainanese coffee and tea brewed in the