NEWS about the United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) recognising the Melakan performing art form Dondang Sayang
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February 22, 2021 in Environment, Malacca
The Strait of Malacca – a historical shipping metropolis
For centuries, ports along the coasts have been more than transshipment sites for goods; they are also places of interaction between people from foreign cultures.
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MELAKA: A holiday in Melaka is considered as ‘incomplete’ without getting on a cruise along Sungai Melaka that snakes through this historical city.
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MALACCA: As had been the vowed routine annually, an endless stream of Sikh devotees and pilgrims from all over Malaysia with their families in tow converged at Malacca’s lone Sikh…
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“TELL me a story, ma…” begs the child, weary with the play of the day and ready for that happy hour just before bedtime.
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Persona gratissima: Seet Kee Ann (seated second from left) was a member of the Malacca Municipal Commission from 1895.
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August 30, 2020 in Malacca, Personalities
The Man With the Black Umbrella – His Legacy Lives On
Tears stung our eyes as we walked down the langar hall. This was even before we got down to work. My sister and I scanned the area for a seat…
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The Malacca Sultanate (Malay: Kesultanan Melayu Melaka; Jawi script: کسلطانن ملايو ملاک) was a Malay sultanate centred in the modern-day state of Malacca, Malaysia.
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Coming soon, Melaka story The Historical Melaka City Council is running a Ceritera Melaka Pioneer Project that collects the history of Melaka City and is collected in an interactive system…
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In 1914, it was possible to travel to Malacca (Melaka) by train via the 32km branch line from Tampin to Malacca town which was opened in 1905.
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The term Peranakan generally refers to people of mixed Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. Many Peranakans trace their origins to 15th-century Malacca where their ancestors were thought to be Chinese traders…
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“The scenic beachfronts of our town are disappearing.” This casual yet wistful mention is not uncommon especially amongst folks living in the coastal areas.
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As a person of Chinese ancestry who lived among Malay Muslims, Hang Li Po is a prototype for the lived experience of many modern-day Malaysians.
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At a first glance one could almost believe that the 3D models pictured in this article are photo-realistic paintings of Malacca at its seafaring prime. Despite what the eyes say,…
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It’s a Catch-22 situation. In being declared by Unesco as a World Heritage Site, George Town and Melaka, both historic cities of the Straits of Melaka, have experienced higher tourist…
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July 6, 2020 in Malacca, Personalities
Baba Sohan Singh: Never fails to attend to people
1972: As the cortege wound its way to Melaka for the final rites, at every town people flocked in large numbers to have a last look and to pay their…
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June 15, 2020 in Environment, Malacca
Bukit Cina (Chinese Hill)
The largest Chinese cemetery in the world outside of China dates back to the 15th century IN THE MIDST OF URBAN Malacca, a 820,000 square foot (250,000-square-metre) hill provides a verdant, peaceful…
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June 15, 2020 in Malacca, Tourism
A Warm Welcome Back to the Natural Heritage of Melaka – Hawksbill Turtles
Melaka is one of the last strongholds in Malaysia for this critically endangered species of sea turtles. Annually, 400 – 450 nestings are recorded in Melaka making this the biggest…
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