INTERESTING IN Malacca

MALACCA

Malacca’s appeal lies in its rich and colorful past. Its 600 years of history is reflected in its ancient’s buildings, intriguing streets, delectable cuisine and unique cultural heritage. In the 16th century, Malacca enjoyed reputation as the foremost maritime trading centre in the region. Merchants came from as far as Arabia, China, India and Europe to conduct trade in silk, spice, gold, and porcelain.
Malacca’s history began in 1403 with the arrival of Paramewara, an exiled Hindu Prince from the Kingdom of Sri Vijaya in Sumatra. He assumed the tittles of Raja Iskandar when he embraced Islam and became the first rulers of this new kingdom which marked the early beginnings of the Malacca Sultanate. In time, Malacca gained prominence as a vibrant maritime trading centre and was covered by several foreign powers. The Portuguese led by Alfonso d’ Albuquerque Malacca in 1511 and colonized it for 130 years. The Dutch then came in 1641 and ruled for 154 years. The were follows by the Britich in 1824 who ruled until the country gained its independents. Malacca also experience Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945. After world war two. Nationals centimes began to spread culminating in the proclamation of independence on the 31st of August 1957. modern Malacca set on a course of industrial development about two decades after independents and forges aheat in its vision to be a fully industrialized stated by the year 2010



INTERESTING IN Malacca



1) PORTA DE SANTIAGO (A’FAMOSA)

This prominent landmark in Malacca was a fortress build by the Portuguese admiral, Alfonso d’Albuquerque in 1511. It was badly damage during the Dutch invasion in 1641. Timely intervention by Sir Stamford Raffles, a British official, in 1808 saved what remains of the A’Famosa today.

2) ST. PAUL’s CHURCH

The church was built on a hill in 1521 by Duarte Coelho, a Catholic Portuguese captain. It was later renamed St. Paul,s Church by the Dutch’s. Francis Xavier was buried n the open grave here in 1553 before his body was transferred to Goa in India. The church has a commanding view of Malacca.
3) THE STADTHUYS
A major landmark in Malacca, the stadhuys was built in 1650 as the official residence of Dutch government and their officers. Believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East (circa 1641 and 1660), the stadhuys houses the museum of History and Ethnography. Originally white, it was given a striking salmon-red colour to match the nearby Christ Church. Museum of History and Ethnography opening at 9am to 6pm and the admission fee is Adult RM5 and Children RM2.




4) CHRIST CHURCH.
Situated adjacent to the stadhuys, the bright red structure is testimony to dutch architectural ingenuity,. Interesting features include the church’s handmade pews, ceiling beams, brass bible, tombstone and ‘The Last Supper’ in glazed tiles. When the British arrived they turned the building into an Anglican church and added a weathercock as well as a bell tower.


5) HANG LI PO’S WELL
Built by the follower of Hang Li Po, the well was the only souse of water during great droughts. The Dutch enclosed it with stout walls to reserve it for their exclusive use. Today, it enjoys a reputation as a wishing well. Hang Li Po Well opening at 7am-7pm.


6) HANG TUAH’S WELL
This well is located in Kampung Duyong, where Hang Tuah was born and spent his childhood with four of his good friends. They later became the famous knight of Malacca.

CULTURES IN MALACCA

Malacca’s rich cultures heritage comes from its various ethnic group who are proud of their historical link to the past.

The Malays
The Malay constitute the largest group of Malacca’s population. Islam pervades their whole way of life, including their costumer or adat. The social system of the Malay in Malacca is based on adapt temenggong, which embraces a patriarchal tradition. This custom spread subsequently to other state in the peninsular.

The Chinese
The Chinese community forms the second largest ethnic group in Malacca and most them are involved in business and trading activities. The peranakan or strait born Chinese from a unique sub-group. Also know as baba-nyonya, they are descendants of the Chinese who arrived in Malacca and married local. Described as ‘ Chinese in spirit and malay in form’, they retain many Chinese costum but malay is their mother-tongue. They have adopted the Malay-style of dressing.


The Portuguese-Eurasians

The Portuguese-Eurasians community number about 10,000 in Malaysia. About 2,600 live in Malacca in the Portuguese Settlement which dates to 1930. They speak cristang, an archaic Portuguese dialect, and are Roman Catholics. The settlement is a hive of activity during the Festa San Juang and Festa Son Pedro celebration.


Museums

In Malacca we can see many museum. For example, The Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum. The furniture is made of Chinese rosewood in a mixture of Chinese, Victorian and Dutch designs. The opening hours is 10am-12.30pm and 2pm-4.30pm. Their admission fee is for adult RM8 and for Children RM4. For more information about The Baba and Nyonya Heritage museum anybody can call this phone number for ask something about Baba and Nyonya Museum. 06-2831273.


Most popular museum in Malacca is The Maritime Museum. This museum opening at 8.30am to 5.30am everyday except Tuesday. This museum closed on Tuesday. Located along Jalan Quayside, the Maritime Museum is housed in a replica of the floor de la Mar, a Potuguese vessel that sank off the Malacca coast. Their admission fee is for adult RM2 and for Children RM0.50. For more information call 06-2830926.


Hotel in Malacca
In Malacca we can get any residence in simple way, just ready some money and find in Malacca. In Malacca got 13th hotel, that why you just choose where hotel you want stay and check in.

Food and beverage

Malacca cuisine is well-known for its lively flavoursand aromas. Each community has its distinct culinary style. The city’s many restaurant, cafes food court, pubs and fast food restaurants offer a range of dining options. In Malacca so many choice food and beverage for example malay food. Popular Malacca favourites are satay celup ( skewered seafood cooked in peanut souce), cincaluk (fermented shrimp relish ), rojak ( fruit and vegetable salad ), dodol ( a sweet sticky plam sugar delicacy ) and cendol ( cold dessert with coconut milk and palm sugar syrup ). All this malay menu can get at Restaurant Lot 85, Jalan Durian Daun or Restaurant Kari Kepala Ikan Hajah Rahmah, Jalan Bukit Katil. The second example is Nyonya food. Nyonya food incorporates Chinese ingredients like flavoured with malay spice and herbs. Popular Nyonya fevourites are otak-otak (spiced fish meat, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled), itik tim ( duck stew with salted vegetable ) and perut ikan (preserved fish stomach in herbs. The Nyonya food can get at Restaurant Bibik Neo, Jalan Melaka Raya or Restaurant Ole Sayang, Jalan Melaka Raya. Most popular food in Malacca is Portuguese food. Portuguese cuisine assimilates the culinary styles of Malay and Indian cooking traditions. Fish features highly in the community’s daily menu. Favorites are pasu keamadu (baked fish), garing fretu (fried whitebait with sliced shallots) and the fiery el Diablo curry (devil curry)



Transportation
Airlines
Airlines Company Telephone
RiauAirlines 03-78591933
Berjaya Airlines 03-3179661

Car Rental
Car Rental Company Telephone
Anna Rent-A-Car 06-2835626
Avis Rent-A-Car 06-2486710