Visitors at Villa Sentosa

MELAKA CITY - Villa Sentosa is a living museum and is situated by the bank of Melaka River, a stone throw from Jalan Bunga Raya Pantai. A must-visit for those who appreciate the things of the past, Malay rich heritage and fine architecture.

MALACCA'S first six-star resort and spa will open its doors next week, following a RM140 million investment by timber group Sanbumi Holdings Bhd.

The Philea Resort & Spa, claimed to be Asia's largest log resort, is located on a 5.7ha site in Ayer Keroh, Malacca. It was designed by Symbios Design Associates Sdn Bhd.

Philea's general manager Ung Beng Huat said Philea is Sanbumi's maiden venture in the hospitality management industry. Sanbumi is also involved in the tourism industry

The long history of Regal Hotel has come to an end.

Regal hotel used to be THE hotel in Malacca in 1969 when it first opened for business.

All the rooms were fitted with window air-conditioned units while there was a Chinese Restaurant on the top most floor.

Over time, more newer and modern hotels were built in Malacca. In 1980's, Ramada Hotel (now Renaissance Hotel) opened at Jalan Bendahara followed by other high rise hotels.

June 03, 2010 19:47 PM

Melaka Sultanate's New Date Need International Ratification - Rais

PETALING JAYA, June 3 (Bernama) -- Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said 1262 as the new establishment date for the Melaka Sultanate, as opposed to 1400 previously recorded, must be internationally ratified.

In these matter, it is the ministry's opinion that such dates must be ratified internationally and if there was any artifacts found, it must also be ratified by international experts in the presence of local ones, said Rais.

I now remember the Popiah (Malacca best style). I also remember the nice Malacca Bubur Cha Cha from Glutton's Corner (at the seaside/sea front which now has been reclaimed) at Sky & Night Star stalls which are a few stall away.

Then there's the unique Malacca style Mee Siam, available nearby.

The famous Saturday Ice Cafe is still there and their favorite famous drinks are still there.

Don't forget unique Malacca Char Kuey Teow, which will add at the side of the plate, the sweet sauce (only Malacca has that, maybe Penang also has that?).

This is still available at Sat Ice Cafe.

Since April 2010, Tourism Melaka can be found on the evergrowing Social Network site at www.facebook.com/tourismmelaka and www.twitter.com.

Come join our group at Facebook to express your views and comments regarding the development of Tourism in Melaka - World Heritage Site, Unesco.

You can follow us at Twitter through our Twits. Click on www.twitter.com/tourismmelaka.

Hope all of you will participate and popularise Melaka as a tourism destination to the world.

May 31, 2010 21:43 PM

New Date On Establishment Of Melaka Malay Sultanate Discovered

MELAKA, May 31 (Bernama) -- A research team appointed by the Melaka state government has discovered that the Melaka Malay Sultanate had in fact begun in 1262, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.

He said the new date rejects the previous date, 1278, which was announced by the team last month.

Top 5 day trips from Kuala Lumpur
KL has lots to offer, but here are 5 reasons to escape for a day
By Dan Waters 31 May, 2010

1. Melaka

Dutch architecture in central Melaka

This historic sea-town is the first port-of-call for anyone interested in Malay culture and cuisine. It epitomises Malaysia’s multi-cultural history. Not only does it display the country’s more common Islamic, Chinese and Indian influences, it also harbours a rich European history too.

May 30, 2010 14:44 PM

Melaka Ready To Receive Sukma Athletes

HULU TERENGGANU, May 30 (Bernama) -- Melaka, host of the 13th SUKMA, are ready to accept the expected stream of athletes pouring into the state for the games from June 10-19 said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.

Mohd Ali said RM50 million had been allocated to host the games, including RM11 million contributed by various corporate and government linked companies like Telekom Malaysia and Tenaga Nasional Berhad.

ay 28, 2010 20:29 PM
Melaka Government Looks To Enter Aviation Industry By Introducing Melaka Air

MELAKA, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government is looking into making inroads in the aviation industry by introducing "Melaka Air" to boost the tourism and aviation sectors in the state.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said for a start, they would study whether to rent a Boeing 737-400 aircraft or an Airbus 320 to offer flights from Melaka International Airport (LTAM) in Batu Berendam here.