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Melaka, Malaysia

Sama Sama Guesthouse
Hostel, Melaka
 Basic but lovely guesthouse in a quiet location in the old town on Jalan Tukang Besi (Harmony Street) run by a friendly chinese-swiss couple. No online booking available. ... more
Number Twenty
Guesthouse, Melaka
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Boutique Guesthouse on Jonker Walk ... more
Eastern Heritage
Hostel, Melaka
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Yen′s popular hostel in a charming old house near Bukit Cina ... more
Kancil Guesthouse
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Lovely Guesthouse in a traditional chinese house on Jalan Parameswara run. This is the oldest established guesthouse / hostel in Melaka run by legendary Daud. The house has lots of old charm and a wonderful garden area to hang out. Despite being a few walking minutes from the centre it is very much recommended. ... more
Tonys Guesthouse
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Hostel in central Melaka ... more
Malacca Town Lodge 1
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hostel in Melaka Raya ... more
Discovery Cafe
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Guesthouse in Central Melaka with restaurant ... more
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Things to do & see
Bukit Cina

Bukit Cina (Chinese Hill) is the largest chinese burial ground outside China. ... more
Kampung Morten, Villa Sentosa

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a village of traditional Malay houses, it is located in a bend of Sungai Melaka, north of downtown. A Family in one of the biggest houses, Villa Sentosa, receives visitors. ... more
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Discover Malaysia - the backpacker's trail (documentary)

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PRESS ARTICLES
Malaysia at 50: So far, so good (International Herald Tribune)

Philip Bowring of the “International Herald Tribune” reflects about the country on it’s 50th (or 44th, read the article) anniversary, it’s rapid growth from rural to modern industrialized country. The peaceful situation but also the political and racial problems Malaysia is facing today.

STORIES
Dikir Barat
Dikir Barat is the most popular traditional music from Kelatan. It is also still actively performed in Terengganu and Singapore. It is very unique and entertaining to watch. The basic elements of a Dikir Barat group are the two frontmen, the Juara and the Tukang Karut, and the big vocal "rhythm group". Have a look!