Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:34:12 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/images/logo.gif http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/ twkang@tourism-melaka.com http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article201.html COVER STORY: Homage to heritage 2009/11/26 DENNIS CHUA An arts fest will be held to celebrate Malacca’s status as a Unesco World Heritage Site, writes DENNIS CHUA. FOR the first time, the historic city of Malacca is having its very own arts festival, for three days beginning tomorrow. The Melaka Art And Performance Festival 2009 (MAP 2009) is a celebration of music, visual art, dance and film that simultaneously pays tribute to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) World Heritage Site. The festival is organised by E-Plus Entertainment Productions with the support of the Malacca State Government and the Information, Communication and Culture Ministry. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:34:12 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article200.html DMDI And Yuen Her Holdings To Build Admiral Cheng Ho Theme Park In Klebang MELAKA, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Melaka state government through DMDI Finance House Bhd and a private company, Yuen Her Holdings, will build a RM50 million Admiral Cheng Ho theme park in Kelebang near here. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the 12-hectare theme park project will house a replica of Admiral Cheng Ho's ship --the first of its kind outside China. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:07:44 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article199.html Heritage houses in Malacca restored MALACCA, Sept 27 — The building in Malacca is next door to where hit Chinese drama serial The Little Nyonya was filmed. Dating back to 150 years ago, it is now owned by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and has been restored. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:41:17 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article198.html 18th. September 2009 MITS to be different this year, with B2B session included Kuala Lumpur, 17 September 2009: The 7th Melaka International Tourism Show (MITS), expects to attract 30,000 visitors to its show this year, which will be held at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh, Melaka from 4 – 6 December. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:49:46 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article197.html Monday July 20, 2009 Malacca seeks Firefly link to Batam BATAM: The Malacca government will ask Firefly to operate direct flights from the Batu Berendam Airport in Malacca to the Hang Nadim Airport here. Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the service was important to strengthen ties between Malacca and the Indonesian island and to encourage tourism. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:20:02 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article196.html Author Dennis De Witt: The Secret Tunnels Of Malacca – Fact or Fiction? St Paul’s Hill in Malacca is a mountain of mysteries. Whether it is an unexplained little indented circular ground at the entrance of a fort, an unusual arch supporting the base of a pillar or a recycled tombstone bearing names of Portuguese as well as the Dutch, they hold secrets more intriguing than the Da Vinci Code. The story that there are secret tunnels below the streets of Malacca is fact and not myth. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:42:55 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article195.html 2009/06/25 Firefly's Sept 1 date for flight to Singapore MALACCA: The country's first community airline, Firefly, will begin its maiden flight to Singapore from Batu Berendam Airport here on Sept 1. The Malacca-Singapore route would have three flights a week -- on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. As an introductory offer, the tickets for the one-way trip from Malacca to Singapore would be available at only RM88. Managing director Eddy Leong said the Firefly flights would leave the Batu Berendam Airport at 4.10pm and land at the Changi Budget Terminal in Singapore at 5.10pm. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:53:20 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article194.html June 22, 2009 12:09 PM Melaka River, A New Economic 'Cake' For Hang Tuah State By Mohamad Bakri Darus MELAKA, June 22 (Bernama) -- More than a decade ago, Sungai Melaka was notoriously known as a river clogged with rubbish and other wastes. Now, the scenario is altogether different as Sungai Melaka is a 'must visit' attraction for tourists, the locals and foreigners alike. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:38:18 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article193.html June 21, 2009 17:50 PM Arab City In Melaka Will Be Successful: Developer GCH President Sheikh Saleh Al Mansour (right) with Managing Director of GCH (second, left) during a site visit to the Arab City project at Pulau Melaka, Sunday. The construction of the Arab is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2010. Phase one of the project; which will exhibit historical Arabic items, will included shopping bazaars, Arabic-themed restaurants, cafes and museum. Pic: Shaharim MELAKA, June 21 (Bernama) -- The developer of Arab City Melaka, the integrated commercial project in the state, is confident the RM1 billion investment will be successful, especially with tourists arriving from Arab countries. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:03:44 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article192.html June 11, 2009 17:20 PM Melaka Planning To Set Up Batik Village MELAKA, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government is planning on establishing a batik village in the state as part of its efforts to further develop the country's batik industry. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:20:50 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article191.html May 30, 2009 23:28 PM Melaka To Introduce Water Taxi Service MELAKA, May 30 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government plans to introduce a 'water taxi' service along Sungai Melaka and the coastal areas in the state before the end of the year. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the water taxis would provide service from Melaka Sentral to the Dataran Sungai Melaka and from the Sungai Melaka estuary to the Sungai Linggi Jetty and Sungai Rambai Jetty. Sun, 31 May 2009 13:32:33 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article190.html Melaka River Fiesta to attract 100,000 visitors AYER KEROH - The Melaka River Fiesta, which will be held for nine days beginning this Saturday, is expected to be capable of attracting more than 100,000 local and foreign visitors to the State. Fri, 29 May 2009 14:34:52 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article189.html Friday May 15, 2009 Largest international go-kart circuit in Malacca by JASON LIOH MALACCA: The state is now home to the largest international go-kart circuit in the country following the officially opening of the Malacca International Motor sports Circuit (MIMC) in Durian Tunggal recently. Fri, 15 May 2009 18:27:42 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article188.html May 11, 2009 21:07 PM 3-in-1 Travel Package To World Heritage Sites KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The Tourism Ministry with the cooperation of its Indonesian counterpart will introduce a three-in-one tourism package in August which offers travel to three World Heritage sites. Tue, 12 May 2009 16:11:02 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article187.html 2009/05/12 Second 'ship' museum for Malacca An artist’s impression of the ‘ship’. It is expected to be a replica of a 15th century royal ship. MALACCA: After the 19- year-old Flor De La Mar Ship Museum, the state government will soon build another ship at Sungai Melaka. Tue, 12 May 2009 15:51:55 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article186.html Upgraded Malacca airport to boost health tourism By : Jason Gerald John MALACCA: The newly upgraded airport at Batu Berendam is expected to receive 500,000 passengers within the next three years. Melaka International Airport Main Entrance Check in Counters Arrival Hall This figure is not far-fetched as the airport, which will be renamed Malacca International Airport by year end after a RM131.5 million upgrade, is targeted to boost the state as a hub for health tourism. Wed, 06 May 2009 17:30:38 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article185.html 4th. May 2009 The new Melaka Batu Berendam Airport Terminal will open for business tomorrow, 5th. May 2009. The new terminal building will replace the old terminal building which was built in 1950s. Malaysia Airport Berhad advertise the opening on one of the English papers today. Mon, 04 May 2009 17:05:43 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article184.html 3rd. May 2009 Kumpulan Melaka Berhad has published an invitation to tender for interested parties to invest or build the proposed cable car project to connect Pulau Melaka with the Eye of Malaysia site at the mouth of Melaka River. Sun, 03 May 2009 18:05:14 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article183.html April 28, 2009 19:16 PM Arab City Melaka To Cost Over Rm1 Bln "We will provide the development plan within three months from now to the state government, with investments expected to cost more than RM1 billion," he said. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:12:28 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article182.html 2009/04/28 Arab City Melaka to cost more than RM1 billion Bernama MALACCA, TUES: Arab City Melaka, the integrated commercial project in the state, will cost more than RM1 billion with construction expected to be completed in the first quarter of next year, its developer announced today. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:33:27 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article181.html Wednesday April 22, 2009 Firefly may start flying to Singapore in June By LEONG HUNG YEE SUBANG: FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines (MAS), is expected to commence its inaugural flight to Singapore in June following the approval from the Transport Ministry. Managing director Eddy Leong said the airline would need some time to finalise details before it actually flew to Singapore. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:13:18 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article180.html Hatten Group, a local property developer, plans to turn the Bandar Hilir area in Malacca into a commercial district the likes of Ginza, Tokyo's classiest commercial centre. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:17:55 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article179.html April 17, 2009 20:43 PM RM4mil To Maintain And Upgrade Tourism Infrastructure Projects ALOR GAJAH, April 17 (Bernama) -- The Tourism Ministry will disburse RM4.1mil to maintain and upgrade tourism infrastructure projects in Melaka. State Tourism, Culture and Heritage committee chairman Datuk Seet Har Cheow said the projects were at Tanjung Bidara, Pengkalan Balak, Padang Kamunting, Dataran Alor Gajah and Seri Tanjung Homestay at Masjid Tanah. Speaking to reporters after opening the RM5mil Medan Ikan Bakar at Komplek Terapung Fort Supai, Kuala Linggi here, he said the state government has applied for RM25mil to develop the project's second phase. -- BERNAMA Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:02:07 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article178.html RM25m marina in Malacca set for completion soon By MARTIN CARVALHO MALACCA: The state’s RM25mil marina is expected to attract yachts and other sailboats from around the world when it is fully operational by June this year. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said that work on the 40-berth marina in Kota Laksamana next to the Eye On Malaysia was due for completion by May 5. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:55:18 +0800 http://www.tourism-melaka.com/review/Article177.html March 31, 2009 21:45 PM AirAsia To Operate Flights From Batu Berendam Airport MELAKA, March 31 (Bernama) -- Budget airline, AirAsia, will be asked to use aviation facilities at the newly-upgraded Batu Berendam Airport from May 1, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said today. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:47:20 +0800