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Melaka Sultanate Palace
2008-02-03 02:49:00
Built based on the description and reference to the palace in 'Sejarah Melayu' (Malay History), the wooden replica houses the Cultural Museum of Melaka. Situated at the foot of St. Paul's Hill, it is the only Malay palace from Melaka's glorious past built with such detail and refinement. The original location of the palace was on to of Melaka Hill (now St. Paul's Hill) overlooking Melaka River and Baazar. Operating hours : 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Entrance fee : RM1.50 (Adults) and RM0.50 (Children) Closed on Tuesdays Tel. No. : +606-282 7464
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The Youth Museum
2008-02-03 02:44:00
The museum is dedicated to the contribution made by the youth in the country economic and social well-being of the country. The noble efforts evident at regional, national and international levels are displayed at the museum. Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 6.00 pmEntrance Fee: RM1.00 (Adult) and RM0.50 (Children)Tel. No:+606-282 7353
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People's Museum Complex
2008-02-03 02:38:00
People's Museum Bandar Hilir, Melaka. Kite MuseumMuseum of Enduring BeautyPeople's Museum People's Garden Malaysia Youth MuseumArt GalleryMelaka Islamic MuseumMelaka Chitty Museum - Gajah Berang, Melaka. For more information, contact: Tel: 06-2865311 / 06-2827353 / 06-2822973 / 06-2830926Fax: 06-2826745 Ticket Prices: Adult : RM 2.00Children : RM 0.50
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Thousands flock to Malacca village to celebrate 5,000-year-old festival
2008-01-28 15:25:00
Story and pictures by ALLISON LAI THOUSANDS of young and old residents and tourists flocked at Kampung Chetty in Jalan Gajah Berang, Malacca, to witness the 2008 Ponggal festival. Other than being a harvest festival, which dates 5,000 years, it is a traditional event among Indians denoting thanksgiving to God. Organised by the Indian Chetty community this year, a variety of activities were held to add merriment to the four-day event. All ready: G. Puvanesh (left) and N. Ranjini (right) holding Ponggal rice pots. The Ponggal rice cooking, sacred cow bathing and appreciation ceremony, Indian dance presentation, traditional Indian Chetty wedding demonstration and traditional Indian folk games were among the activities enjoyed by the visitors. K. Vimala Devi, a resident of Kampung Chetty, prepared prayer offerings such as fresh flowers, fruits, silk, kumkum and vibuthi for the festival,. “These items will be offered to the sacred cow for its hard work during t...
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State backing for Jonker Street CNY carnival
2008-01-17 05:58:00
MALACCA: It was a relief for the Jonker Street Committee when Kota Melaka MP Wong Nai Chee succeeded in getting the local city council and Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Melaka to support the cost of street decorations and organising the Jonker Street Chinese New Year carnival.MBMB will foot the Jonker Street electricity bill throughout the Chinese New Year period while Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan will install panel boards and steel brackets extending from the sides of buildings along the street.Installation of the 5m by 1m brackets will ease the job of hanging 1,500 lanterns for the carnival.Fifteen associations and societies will decorate streets in the city, towns and villages to usher in the Year of the Rat.More than 70 activities have been lined up by the organizing committee to keep tourists and locals occupied during the carnival.MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting has been invited to launch the carnival on Jan 19.
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Melaka Tropical Fruit Farm
2008-01-13 10:40:00
The Melaka Tropical Fruit Farm , which was formerly known as the Sungai Udang Agro Park, is indeed a perfect place to unwind and become one with nature.Visitors will have the opportunity to experience for themselves the cool and serene surroundings at the farm, apart from having the opportunity to savour fresh tropical fruits like the durian, rambutan and others.Visitors will also be able to learn more about these fruit trees, which many may not have seen before.One of the main attractions at the farm is definately the mini zoo, where visitors, especially children, will get the opportunity to interact and learn more about animals like the camels, ostriches, goats, rabbits and others.Apart from these attractions, accommodations are also available for those wanting to spend the night at the farm. Several chalets, a hostel and camp site are available.InformationMelaka Tropical Fruit Farm,Sungai Udang,76300 MelakaTel/Fax : +606-351 6916orPembangunan Pertanian Melaka Sdn Bhd,No 110, Aras ...

Agro Astronomy- Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex
2008-01-13 10:32:00
Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex is one of the facilities that are provided by Melaka State Government in order to study and to explore the growth and the mystery of the universe. Melaka Mufti Department has been honored to realize the State Government’s ambition.There were three main buildings in the Complex, which are the Observatory, the Planetarium and the Training Centre. At this moment, the Observatory and the Planetarium has been fully functioning, whereby the Training Centre is expected to serve end of year 2007.In the expansion of Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex, our community has the opportunity to study and appreciate astronomy deeper. Apart from that, today’s generation has the potency to bring the glory of astronomy back in today’s world.For More Information Please Contact:Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy ComplexKampung Balik Batu,Tanjung Bidara,78300 Alor Gajah, MelakaTelephone : 06 – 384 2148Facsimile : 06- 384 2126OrMelaka Mufti DepartmentKompleks Majlis Agama Islam M...
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WiFi service for all in Malacca
2008-01-13 10:20:00
MALACCA: Malacca has launched a WiFi service to cover the entire state. The Wireless Melaka project hopes to cover 70% of populated areas and deliver low cost Internet access, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam. “I am very happy that wireless Internet access is now available in three locations – two at MITC (Melaka International Trade Centre) and at UiTM (Universiti Teknologi Mara) on Jalan Hang Tuah,” he told a press conference yesterday. He said the service would be implemented in three phases at a cost of RM2.5mil, adding that the state government had asked the consortium handling the project for Internet access at parklands and subsidised access fees for students and the poor. Wireless Melaka is a consortium formed by Melaka ICT Holdings Sdn Bhd, The Red Snapper (M) Sdn Bhd and Jaring Communications Sdn Bhd which would build and operate the service. Red Snapper executive chairman Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff said the first phase covering 45% of the populated ...
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Xmas songs ring out at Ayer Salak village
2007-12-29 04:07:00
By STEVEN DANIEL MALACCA: Christmas carolling has always been a tradition of the Ayer Salak village. This year, youths in St Mary Church, organised a carolling group to visit the 50 Christian family homes in the village. Merry time: Chung Chee Kian and family joining Santa Claus and carollers in celebration at the Ayer Salak village. The church youth deputy president Martha Chua Swee Chin said it was a time for interaction and sharing in the spirit of Christmas. She said the 25-member group, aged between 10 and 35, had practised singing for one week before their carolling rounds. “We have to visit the houses on our motorcycles as the roads are narrow,” she said. Sensible: Travelling by motorcycle is the practical way. The carolling group, gathered at Chua’s house before starting their tour at 7.30pm, singing carols and hymns until midnight. “We would sing four songs in either Chinese or English at the request of each household; our two...
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Malacca tower’s revolving top finally put in place
2007-12-25 10:12:00
MALACCA: It was a slow process but the revolving top of the Taming Sari tower in Banda Hilir was finally put in place yesterday. The RM23mil, 116m-high tower, now at its makeshift location, would be moved to its permanent location 15m away in a few days’ time. The state’s latest tourist attraction, is expected to be opened in February. The tower, named after Hang Tuah’s mythical kris, and built using Swiss technology, will be the first tower in the country to have a fully revolving structure. It can accommodate up to 80 people at one time. The revolving tower, some 100m above ground, will make a complete circle in five minutes. There is also a restaurant, convenience store and a souvenir shop on the ground floor. The tower was to be built near the Parameswara Jetty but work stopped when an ancient Portuguese wall was discovered at the site near the Stadthuys. A ground-probing radar survey was undertaken to ensure that there were no historical artefacts or cons...
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Capitol Satay - Satay Celup [NON-HALAL], Lorong Bukit Cina, Malacca, Malays
2007-12-11 10:04:00
Location:Capitol Satay Celup, 41, Lorong Bukit Cina . 75100 MELAKAPrice:Budget: $ (less than RM10)Other Info:Opens: 5.30pm until last customer leaves. Closes on Mondays.Tel: 06-283 5508Mobile: 012-205 8877Type of food: Chinese localCategory: Non-halalParking: Be prepared to walkBusiness-friendly: YesNoise level: 4 (noisy)Satay CelupSatay celup or satay steamboat only found in Malacca , are assortment of raw and semi-cooked seafood, meat and vegetables on skewers that are dunked into a boiling pot of water and eaten with sauce that is similar to the ubiquitious satay sauce but has different ingredients. Though Jalan Ong Kim Wee abounds with many satay celup shops but this place is said to be the best, as the sauce is thick and aromatic.Location Map:Source:http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Mel aka/guide_food.htm
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Melaka To Have Monorail If Investors Keen
2007-11-24 04:05:00
MELAKA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government is prepared to introduce the monorail to ease traffic congestion in the historical city if there is an investor keen to participate in the project, the State Assembly was told Tuesday.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the monorail would cover 12 kilometres from Ayer Keroh through Jalan Ong Kim Wee, Jalan Pantai, Melaka Raya, Ujong Pasir, Simpang Empat, Semabok to Melaka Sentral."It can be implemented at any time if an investor is interested in the project," he said when replying to a question from Datuk Chong Tam On (BN-Bemban). Mohd Ali said a local company was conducting a study on the monorail.He also said that the state government has sent a proposal to the federal government to extend the railway commuter service from Seremban to Melaka city or from Tampin to Melaka city. -- BERNAMA
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The Proclamation of Independance Memorial
2007-11-13 21:00:00
This British villa was built in 1911 and is now a museum charting the history of of Malaysia's progression to independance. There is not so much to see inside the building but if you want to know more about this subject, there is a lot to read inside.Directions: Right next to A' Famosa
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Hotel Puri: simple and quiet
2007-11-01 15:44:00
Good location, it's located in the middle of many scenic spots. A blemish in an otherwise perfect thing is without elevator in the hotel.It's a historical building for sure. Theme: Hotel Comparison: about averageAddress: 118 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, , Melaka, MelakaWebsite: http://www.hotelpuri.com/
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Eastern Heritage Guest House: No bunks at this hostel!
2007-10-26 21:08:00
Very nice guesthouse in a beautiful Melaka building dating from 1918. There are quite a few stairs to climb to the attic, where the big budget room is. There aren't any bunks here so no waking up in the middle of the night when you're bunk buddy decides to go to the toilet or anything. Breakfast is included and quite nice. The whole place has a very friendly atmosphere and is located close to the town centre.There is a dipping pool and nice architecture both inside and outside the building. Theme: Pension/Guest housePrice: less than US$20Comparison: least expensiveAddress: Jln Bukit ChinaDirections: Take a city bus from the bus terminal. Just ask around which bus you need.
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Genting founder dies
2007-10-23 08:59:00
PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, founder and honorary life president of Gent ing Group, passed away at 11.20am Tuesday at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre. The tycoon, who turned 90 in April this year, was renowned for his vision in transforming Genting Highlands from an unexplored hilltop to one of the world's most successful casino resorts. The fifth child in a family of seven children, Lim migrated from China's Fujian province in 1937 at the age of 19 with only a small suitcase and US$175. The idea of a hill resort was chanced upon by Lim amidst the crisp air of Cameron Highlands in 1964. Lim was then working on a hydro-electric power project at the popular hill resort, patronised mostly by British colonials seeking cool refuge from the tropical heat, when he foresaw a prosperous Malaysia of the future desiring a cool mountain holiday resort within the reach of all Malaysians. To date, Genting Highlands Resort has five hotels and two apartment blocks at the hilltop and Aw...
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Melaka International Regatta At Pantai Kelebang From Nov 8-13
2007-10-22 15:22:00
The Melaka government's inaugural Melaka International Regatta 2007 will be staged at Pantai Kele bang, about 13km from here, for six days from November 8.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the regatta organised in collaboration with the Youth and Sports Ministry is a continuation of the Melaka River Festival that will be held from November 1 to 8.Speaking at a press conference here today, he said it would be the fourth biggest regatta in the country after Raja Muda International Regatta, Royal Langkawi International Regatta and the Monsoon Cup."It will have jet ski shows and workshops, F3000 powerboat racing and optimist/laser class sailing apart from night time "para sailing", which will be a first in Asia," he said, adding that the state planned to make it an annual event. Some 200 participants from Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Australia and China are due to take part in it. -- BERNAMA
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Famosa Chicken Rice Ball Restaurant, Jonker Walk,malacca.
2007-10-20 21:28:00
Creator: chankoonchengDescription: famosa chicken rice ball restaurant, 21 jonker st (jonker walk)(jalan hang jebat), malacca, malaysia april 07.(view photos at flickr.com (type in at searchbar: malacca.fotos).Duration: 02:37s
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"Rasa Sayange" A Popular Song Among Melaka Portuguese Community
2007-10-20 05:35:00
"Rasa Sayange" is not only sung by the Malays bur is also very popular among the Portuguese in Malaysia, and is a favourite during festivals at the Portuguese settlement in Ujong Pasir here.The head of the Portuguese traditional music group at the settlement, Manuel Lazaroo said the song handed down by their great-grandparents."The word "nona" in the lyrics of the "Rasa Sayange" song in Portuguese means a young lady or an unmarried woman," he told Bernama here today.He said this in reaction to allegations by some quarters in Indonesia that Malaysia had "stolen" the song and made it a jingle for the country's promotion Visit Malaysia Year and Malaysia Truly Asia programmes.The Portuguese first arrived in Melaka in 1511. There are currently about 1,200 Portuguese staying in 118 houses in Ujong Pasir.Lazaroo, 66, however, said he could not say from which country the song originated or who composed the "Rasa Sayange" but that it had been sung since the time of his forefathers. "I was t...
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Holiday Inn
2007-10-20 05:13:00
Four-Star RM68 Mln Holiday Inn Opens In Melaka MELAKA, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Melaka's first new international hotel in over 10 years, the 20-storey RM68 million Holiday Inn Melaka, opened for business Monday at Bandar Hilir here. The hotel overlooks the Straits of Melaka and is a short walk away from historic attractions such as the The Stadhuys, St Peter's Church and Jonker Street. "The hotel commands an unrivalled view of the picturesque Straits of Melaka, a view that will appeal to both the corporate and leisure markets," its general manager, Damien Ten Bohmer, said today at the official opening of the hotel by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam. He described Holiday Inn's entry as well timed to strengthen Melaka's tourism market, especially in the midst of the Visit Malaysia Year campaign, and pledged that the hotel will help raise the profile of tourism in this historic city. The four-star hotel has 275 guest rooms including four floors of executive club r...

Fermented Shrimp Sauce - Cincaluk
2007-10-08 07:23:00
Name of Shop: Tan Kim Hock Seng Food Sdn Bhd Are you a fan of Jerry Hopkins (The Chap who wrote Extreme Cuisine)? If you are, then I think you will take to this specialty from Melaka, Malaysia. Called Cincaluk, it's made from tiny shrimp left to rot in salt and rice for weeks on end till it turns a pinky brown colour. The smell, needless to say, stinks like cheese but it's helluva delicious! What To Buy: For us Peranankans ( Straits Born Chinese ) , no dish is ever complete with this stinky, salty shrimp sauce. Like the Thais with their ubiquitous fish sauce, we use it for practically everything, as a dip for barbequed fish, a sauce for beef noodles and even as seasoning for fried chicken. If you're keen, buy a bottle of the sauce from the famous Tan Kim Hock store in Melaka and try this simple but delicious recipe. Bon Appétit !Bpacker's Cincaluk ChickenIngredients1)A couple of chicken thighs2)A salty marinade consisting of 1 tbsp sugar +2.5 tbsp cincaluk +1 tbsp lime ju...
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First Chinese Bible from Malacca
2007-10-02 01:53:00
The 200th anniversary of the arrival in China of the first Protestant missionary, Robert Morrison, who contributed much to western knowledge of Chinese , is being marked by a display in the Bodleian Library, Oxford. Robert Morrison (1782–1834, right in photo), from Northumbria in northern England, arrived in the port of Canton on 7 September 1807, commissioned by the new London Missionary Society first to learn Chinese, and then to make a Chinese translation of the Bible . Despite Qing law preventing foreigners from learning Chinese, the East India Company policy excluding missionaries, and opposition from Portuguese Catholics who were already working in the country, Morrison mastered the language with help from faithful Chinese assistants. In 1809 he became official interpreter for the East India Company alongside his mentor, Sir George Staunton (1781–1859), the only other Englishman who knew Chinese at the time. Though often critical of the Company and of British governmen...
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Clog Shops in Jonker Street
2007-09-30 06:33:00
Like the the Netherlands, traditional wooden clogs will always be in fashion in Melaka, Malaysia... well, at least to the tourist. I wonder if anybody actually remembered that these clogs were traditionally used in wet places like the kitchens and toilets? The toilet slippers came in plain red, of course, unlike the flowery new designs. Even if you're not keen on these clunky slippers, you can get a mini-me pair on a key chain. Kitsch but cuteWhat To Buy: Pop by Jonker Street and you'll see lots of these clog-making shops . If you can, pester the shop keeper to let you see how those clogs are made. It's a fast-disappearing art as it's difficult to get young apprentices.What To Pay: Expect to pay up to RM20 if you want delicately painted flowers on your toilet slippers...
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Women's Clothes
2007-09-25 12:27:00
Name of Shop: Kebaya Shops in Jonker StreetLike the beaded shoe, the nonya kebaya has been described as traditional haute couture. I feel almost decadent each time I slip on a blouse with intricate embriodery and lacework because it takes hours of painstaking labour to make!What To Buy: Melaka is the right place to buy the beautifully embroidered top that you see on the mannequin. Worn by the Peranankans on special occasions, each piece can fetch up to RM700 if the piece is hand embroidered on Swiss Voile. What To Pay: Expect to pay RM150-RM200 for a 'real' nonya top made on Swiss Voile. If not, go for the cheaper ones made of courser materials.
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Brown Coconut Sugar
2007-09-24 08:10:00
Now if you haven't tasted this yummy brown coconut sugar , you haven't been to Melaka, Malaysia! Why else would they name the sugar after the state anyway? Gula Melaka is made from from the sweet, watery sap that drips from cut coconut flower buds. Contrary to belief, it isn't palm sugar but coconut sugar.What To Buy: Good Gula Melaka taste lusciously sweet, creamy and rich like caramel when it's soft. To use, pop a piece into a bag and hammer it into small pieces. You can find good, fresh Gula Melaka from this little factory -shop in Jonker Street.What To Pay: RM4 for about 6 piecesAddress: Along Jalan Kubu
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Get More Traffic with BlogRush
2007-09-22 12:49:00
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New interchange and road cuts travel time
2007-09-22 11:56:00
MALACCA: The completion of the RM44.9mil interchange and road in Ayer Keroh would enable faster travel to the soon-to-be opened Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) and Kolej Yayasan Saad. Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said it would cut the travelling time from 10 minutes previously to two minutes. Mark of progress: Mohd Ali cutting a ribbon to mark the launching of the RM44.9mil interchange in Ayer Keroh recently. “The interchange will make it easier for students of the two institutes to travel to town and access the nearby recreational places,” he said. The Federal Government funded the construction of the interchange and the road. Mohd Ali said the soon-to-be opened UTeM is expected to have around 6,000 students and would complement the 3,000 student population in Kolej Yayasan Saad. He hoped the surrounding areas leading to the college would be further developed, with the opening of the interchange. “With ample space, good roa...
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One-stop centres for investors in Malacca
2007-09-21 10:32:00
MALACCA: Mala cca will set up one-stop centres in industrial estates to cater to the needs of investors.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the centres would have clinics, restaurants and courier and security offices.Speaking to reporters after visiting Panasonic Electronic Devices Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Batu Berendam, he said the concept was similar to those in the United States, Japan and South Korea.“The state economic development corporation will set up the centres in an area close to the factories in the industrial estates.“We are also planning to set up an international school in the state to attract Japanese investors to bring along their families.“At present, most Japanese chief executives and senior management staff stay alone in Malacca and put up their families in Kuala Lumpur.“We want to reverse this trend and entice them to bring their families over to Malacca,” he added.Mohd Ali said a committee comprising state government officials and senior foreign ...
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Malaysia's New Currency Control Information
2007-09-21 03:12:00
Malaysia's New Currency Control Information With effect from 1 October 1998, all travellers are required to fill in the Travellers Declaration Form (TDF) on arrival/departure. Residents and Non-Residents are allowed to bring in not more than RM1,000 in cash and an unlimited amount of foreign currency.Residents leaving Malaysia can take out up to RM1,000 in cash and foreign notes including travellers cheques not more than the equivalent of RM10,000 on departure. Non Residents are only allowed to take out amounts less than or equivalent to the sums they have declared upon entry. The new measure is the result of Bank Negara Malaysia's Exchange Control Measure's Implementation Plan to regain monetary independence in the current world economic environment and to stabilise the country's economy. A Resident means:- a citizen of Malaysia, including a person who has obtained permanent resident...
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Malacca hands out dodol to 300 lucky visitors
2007-09-20 16:17:00
Malacca hands out dodol to 300 lucky visitorsStory and photo by S.L. FOOMALACCA: It was literally a sweet experience for tourists visiting the Stadhuys here recently when they were greeted and given small packs of dodol – a sweet chewy candy synonymous with Malacca.Some 300 lucky tourists received the tasty snack handed out by Tourism, Culture and Heritage Committee deputy chairman Datuk Chua Peng Song.Singaporean Thomas Low, 41, said dodol would always remind him of the country’s multi-racial community.“The sweet was one of the first cakes I tasted when I visited Malacca for the first time many years ago. I still remember its delicate taste and aroma.”Delicacy: Chua handing out dodoland street maps to tourists at the Stadhuys in Malacca recently.Low, who was in town sightseeing, said the dodol would always remind him of the historical state.Abdul Rahmet, 41, a tourist from Saudi Arabia, said the dodol was an excellent gift to remind tourists of Malacca, its people and cultu...
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