Your Melaka

On Mobile #Baba Melaka is also where the Babas and Nyonyas or Peranakans originate. They are descendants of the Chinese who arrived in Melaka and married locals. They retain many Chinese customs but Malay is their mother-tongue. They have adopted the Malay-style of dressing.

On Mobile #IndianCommunity The Indian community make up another important ethnic group in Melaka. Deepavali is the main celebration of the Hindu Indians and Thaipusam being their religious event with several rituals including a procession from one temple to another.

On Mobile #BullockCart Once they were used as a means of transporting people and goods; bullock carts gave way to modern vehicles. A distinct feature of the Melaka bullock carts is its pointed roof in the shape of a bull’s horn accompanied by trappings and colors. This ride can be found outside the Museum of Aborigines. This ride is only meters away from the Botanical Garden. Tel 012 765 3341

On Mobile #Watermill This watermill was built in the late 2007 and completed by March 2008. It has been recorded as the first and the largest watermill ever in Malaysia. The structures are based from the Islamic technology which can be found in Syris and also from Lijang, China.

On Mobile #Mosque Built in 1728 by Dato’ Shamsuddin, it is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia. Its unique architecture style is not traceable to others in the country.

On Mobile #HangTuah Hang Tuah was the second most skillful and famous of the five warriors. Hang Jebat was unceremoniously killed by Hang Tuah in a duel of honor that lasted 3 days and 3 nights. He ran amok after suffering a fatal wound from Hang Tuah’s dagger ‘Keris Taming Sari’ His mausoleum is in the old town of Melaka on Jalan Hang Jebat near to Jonker Walk. The exact age of the grave is not known but its Achehnese design show that Jebat was given a warrior’s burial despite his murderous rampage and inglorious death at the palace.

On Mobile #ChengHoonTeng Also known as the Green Clouds Temple, it is located on Jalan Tokong or Harmonious Street, near Jonker Walk. Colorful stalls clustered around the entrance of the temple selling candles, josspaper and aromatic  joss-sticks required by devotees. In the temple you will see devotees performing prayer rites that have been handed down from generation to generation, since the Chinese first settled in Melaka.

On Mobile #KgMorten One of the houses in Kampung Morten which has been converted into a private museum for visitors to experience the ambience of a village house. It was built in 1920 by Tuan Haji Hashim bin Dato’ Demang Haji Abdul Ghani, a pioneer of Kampung Morten. The house is filled with the essentials and collectibles of the owners. Tel +606 619 8244

On Mobile #HangLiPoh Built in 1459, under the royal command of Sultan Mansur Shah for Hang Li Poh (the Chinese princess who married the sultan), the well never runs dry up and was the only source of water supply during great drought. The Dutch enclosed with it with stout walls in 1677 to maintain its ultimate purpose of a wishing well. It is said that those who throw coins into it will return to Melaka time and again. Admission is Free.

On Mobile #Dutch The Stadhuys, or city hall was built between 1641 and 1656 and is the oldest existing VOC building in Asia. It was used as the Governor’s residence. Opening Hours: 09:00 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday Opening Hours: 09:00 – 22:00 Friday – Sunday Tel +606 282 6526

On Mobile #Malay Majority of Melaka people's are Malays and they usually live in villages as tight knit communities. They speak Malay, practice Islam and bear Arabic names and are steeped with traditions.

On Mobile #Church This oldest Protestant Church in Malaysia  took 12 years to build by the Dutch. It has 8 foots long ceiling beams, which are cut in one piece and constructed without any joints. The handmade pews are definitely original which dated some 200 years back. Tel +606 284 8804

On Mobile #Merdeka Next to Porta De Santiago is the Proclaimation of Independence Memorial. The Proclaimation of Malaya’s independence was made by Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj at Padang Pahlawan or the Warrior’s Field This memorial houses invaluable exhibits of the country’s struggle leading to the independence. Exhibits include relics, manuscripts, video tapes, films and slides. Opening Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 Weekends/Public Holiday & School Holiday Closed on Monday Admission is Free Tel +606 284 1231

On Mobile #Chinese The 2 nd largest community in Melaka is the Chinese. Synonymous with business and entrepreneurship, the Chinese are usually predominant in the cities. Despite passage of time and progress this race comprising of the various dialect groups such as Hokkien, Cantonese, Hakka, Teochew and Hainanese retain the legacies and still practice their various traditional festivities and religions rites.

On Mobile #Hinduism Being the oldest Hindu Temple in Malaysia, Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Temple is dedicated to Lord Vinayagar or Ganesha, the deity revered for his wisdom and ability to remove obstacles so that one could accomplish one’s desire or goal. It is interesting to note the Dutch influence in the architecture of the temple and this can be seen in the details and finishing of the entrance, walls, columns, vaulted domes and roof tiling. 

On Mobile # St.Paul’sChurch The church was built on a hill in 152 by Duarte Coelho, a Catholic Portuguese captain. Admission is Free

On Mobile #PortaDeSantiago A prominent landmark in Melaka was built by the Portuguese admiral, Alfonso d’Alburquerque during the Portuguese invasion in 1511. Admission is Free.

On Mobile #FlorDeLaMar Situated on Jalan Merdeka near the estuary of Melaka River. Showcase the history of seafaring in Melaka as well as the spread of Melaka's commercial influence from the Malay Sultanate. Built in 1990 and is itself a replica of Portuguese galleon, the 'Flor de La Mar'. For more information, call  +606 282 6526

On Mobile #MelakaSultanate The Melaka Sultanate Palace is a replica of a Sultan's palace during the period of the Melaka Sultanate. Apart from the unique building design and ornate wood carvings, visitors would also be able to gain insights into the institution of the Melaka Malay Sultanate and experience a true palace atmosphere. Opening Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 Daily Tel: +606 282 6526

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On Mobile The state of Melaka is named after this tree. Only a few of this trees can be seen today. You can see this trees at Porta de Santiago and Stadhuys. #Melaka

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On Mobile To get something, some local  +Orang Melaka  has to ask someone where to get it! What more about you, as the first time traveler to Melaka? Follow this YouTube Channel !

On Mobile 鸡场街 or Ji Chang Jie  is not a street where people think that plenty of chickens were bred . Ask Gan Tian Loo  about Jonker Walk! Or, follow this Channel .

On Mobile People all over know that civilization began near the river. The same too took place in Melaka some 752 years back. Find out about the history timeline of Melaka by following this Channel and get to know where and when there is fun. Enjoy!

On Mobile Your Front Office is the Hotel. Hotelier!, you may be an owner to a 1-Star hotel, or you may own a 6-Star hotel in Melaka. Your guests will decide not to return to your hotel again if your Front Office cannot please them and if you do not accept the fact that your Front Office is your hotel.

On Mobile Whether you are old, an adult or young, you to greet and be greeted. Get greeted at the Melaka YouYube .

On Mobile Food and beverages is one of the most important thing everyone look for everyday. Even if you are a local  +Orang Melaka  , you have to ask for recommendation from your friend or people around you on food and beverages. ' When I eat with my friend, it is a moment of real pleasure, when I really enjoy my life.'

On Mobile You want to refresh on Melaka's heritage though you are familiar with. Because it has been so long, the heritage noted last time is becoming vague. This is the Youtube Channel you must follow!

On Mobile Keep informed about your Melaka's events when you are far from home.