Melaka

Melaka (a.k.a. Malacca) is the capital of the Malaysian state of Malacca.
Traditionally, the spot where Melaka stands today was the center of Malaccan history. It was the capital of the Malaccan Sultanate and the center of the Malay world in the 15th and the 16th century before it fell to the Portuguese in 1511. Centuries of colonization by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British have shaped the architecture of the town.

Penang

Penang is the name of an island in the Straits of Malacca, and also of one of the states of Malaysia, located on the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite. The city Georgetown is the 2nd biggest city in Malaysia and traveller′s hub.

Melaka, Malaysia

Dutch Square (Red Square)
The Dutch Square, also called Red Squared because all the surrounding building painted red, next to the Melaka river is a good starting point for visiting the old part of the town. ... more
St. Paul’s Church
The ruin of St.Paul′s Church is located on top of St.Paul′s Hill and was one of five churches in the fortress complex A Famosa on the hill that was built by the Portuguese in 1521. ... more
A Famosa
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Massive fortress that was built by the portuguese in the 16th Century. ... more
Istana
Reconstruction of the Sultan′s Palace which was destroyed by a fire in 1460. ... more
Chinatown
Melaka′s chinatown has a very peaceful atmosphere especially at night. Almost all houses are still in tact and painted colourfully. ... more
Harmony Street
Jalan Tokong Besi in Chinatown is also called Harmony Street because Temples and Mosques of the three main religions of Malaysia are located peacefully in the same small street. ... more
Bukit Cina
Bukit Cina (Chinese Hill) is the largest chinese burial ground outside China. ... more
Jonker Walk
A street in Chinatown with many antiques stores. On weekend nights the whole street is closed for traffic and turns into a lively night market ... more
Medan Portugis / Portuguese Settlement
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To the west of downtown Melaka, the portuguese decendants founded their own settlement in the 1930s. Interesting evening trip to Medan Portugis to have a feast in the various portuguese seafood restaurants. Nothing to see, it′s all about the people and goooood food. ... 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
Melaka Sentral
New Bus Termin for Melaka built in 2004. It almost feels like an airport, probably the most modern bus terminal in Malaysia. ... more
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Things to do & see
Medan Portugis / Portuguese Settlement

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To the west of downtown Melaka, the portuguese decendants founded their own settlement in the 1930s. Interesting evening trip to Medan Portugis to have a feast in the various portuguese seafood restaurants. Nothing to see, it′s all about the people and goooood food. ... more
Istana

Reconstruction of the Sultan′s Palace which was destroyed by a fire in 1460. ... more
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Melaka
Straight of Malacca
Things to do & see
Perhentian Islands, Long Beach (Pasir Panjang)

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Most popular beach on the small Island for backpackers with many chalets and restaurants, snorkel spots right at the beach ... more
Melaka, Bukit Cina

Bukit Cina (Chinese Hill) is the largest chinese burial ground outside China. ... more
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20.Dec - Hari Raya Qurban
25.Dec - Christmas Day

2008:
1 January (Tues) New Year’s Day
10 January (Thurs) Awal Muharam (Maal Hijrah)
7 & 8 February(Thurs & Fri) Chinese New Year
20 March (Thurs) Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
1 May (Thurs) Labour Day
19 May (Mon) Wesak Day
7 June (Sat) Birthday of SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong
31 August (Sun) National/Merdeka Day
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27 October (Mon) Deepavali *
8 December (Mon) Hari Raya Qurban
25 December (Thurs) Christmas Day
29 December (Mon) Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)

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