History of Malacca

Malacca Map

Malacca is a wonderful city for nice daytime activities or for a stay of more than one day. Malacca is a state in Malaysia and located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, next to the Straits of Malacca.

The state is bordered by Negeri Sembilan to the north and west and Johor to the south.Its capital is Malacca City,this historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.

     Although it was the location of one of the earliest Malay sultanates, the local monarchy was abolished when the Portuguese conquered it in 1511. The head of state is the Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor, rather than a Sultan.

 

❤ Don't mess with Melaka ❤

A'Famosa Fort

A'Famosa Fort

The fortress was built in 1511 by Commander Albuquerque because of the Portuguese  believed that Melaka would become an important port linking Portugal and the spice trade from China.Now there is only one gate left. The fort changed hands in 1641 when the Dutch beat the Portuguese and they renovated the gate in 1670.

                               

The remaining bricks of the A'Famosa Fotress  around the Straits of Malacca.Another legacy of the Portuguese occupation of Malacca, this fort also built to defend the city against attacks by the sea hundreds of years ago. Recently restored to its former glory, the fort is a great reminder of the city’s past.

Built: 1511 by Portuguese Empire

Controlled by: 

Portugal (1511 - 1641)

Netherlands (1641 - 1795)

Britain (1795 - 1807)

Masjid Selat Malacca

Malacca Straits Mosque is a floating mosque that can be found in Pulau Melaka and was build in September 2003. The mosque is popular among locals by the name of Masjid Selat Melaka.The mosque was constructed by the Government of Melaka at the shore of Selat Melaka in Bandar Hilir.

This mosque has been awarded as the most beautiful mosque in Malaysia because  it is built on the shoreline of the Strait and when the water level is high, the mosque looks like it's floating above the water

What makes this mosque beautiful is the mosque beautiful under the night sky when its entire area light up, offering a breathtaking and quiet atmosphere.

       

Environment inside the mosque,the capacity of Jamaah for this mosque is around 5000 per time. 

Coconut Shake Original Klebang

Main Entrance  

Coconut shake Klebang is the best place for those who are really thirsty and hungry,those who love going for Klebang Coconut Shake whenever they are in Malacca. According to them, it’s the best thing created to combat the sweltering heat.

They are officially open at 12.30pm.Even then, there's customer Started queuing and waiting while the workers were preparing the shake.The landmark for this place is a Caltex petrol station.If you're coming from the direction of Melaccaa Town, the Klebang Original Coconut Shake is right before the station on your right on the other side of the road.

In the restaurant, they are serving other food as well, 3 pieces of 'kuih' for RM 1.00. Karipap Sardin/Kari, Cucur Jagung, Lekor Nasi Lemak, Nasi Ayam and much more. They also sell Fried Mee and Bihun too.

Price list of food in Coconut Shake Original Klebang 

Opens Hour: 12.30pm-6.30pm daily 

Friday: 2pm-6.30pm

Malacca River Cruise

Today, Malacca river has transformed from trading port became the tourist main attraction and things to do in Malacca.Malacca river cruise is a must things to do when visit historic city Malacca. If you stay overnight you can do it twice, one in the morning and another one at the night. Malacca river cruise covering several traditional village, historic bridge and also well decorated old building. Malacca River Cruise tour duration about 35 – 45 minutes.

a Venice style brigde and a ferris wheel along the way

 colourful houses along the river side

 the scenery at night

Malacca River Cruise Ticket Prices and Schedule:

Operation Time: 9.00am – 11.00pm daily.

Entrance fees: 

LOCAL

Adult -- RM10 

Children -- RM5 

FOREIGNER

Adult -- RM15

Children -- RM7

Every Friday the cruise will close from 1230pm – 200pm due       Friday Prayers        

No fixed schedule/timetable – during slow period tourist might need to wait a bit longer until they get sufficient passenger to do the tour. Minimum 20 passenger is required.

Best time to go for photo shoots -Morning from 10.00am – 12.30 noon and 500pm – midnight.

Porto Historia

Porto Historia seems to be the favorite spot of tourist in Malacca when the night comes. Well, knowing Malacca, you can always find a place to go to in the place even every weekend and one of those is Porto Historia right in front of Kapitan Kongsi Hotel, an imitation of a European-style building.

Some stalls selling a variety of hand made works of art, small antique, ceramic furnishings and all kinds of valuable secondhand collection that are all perfect as gift for your friends, family and loved one.

For me as a Malaccan, life of a night owl would not be complete without slurping down some cool drinks and savoring some piece of snacks as well as having fun, right?

Thanks to the wide range of stalls present at Porto Historia. You will not only enjoy specialty food and drinks but also lots of "Longcan" bottled drinks, roast lamb, mango ice sand and a lot more.

 In addition, there are also a variety of affordable clothing  that you may buy.

To make the night memorable, don’t miss to watch the singing performances present every night at Porto Historia night market. Have a good night by spending some hours at this night market.

Klebang Dessert

This desert in Melaka is actually a reclaimed land by Melaka developers and it has been years the extra pile of sands placed at the edge of the island.The location and scenery is so unique that you might think yourself has traveled to somewhere exotic like the Sahara Desert.

Actually there is nothing to say about this place,I just want to share the views and pictures around the desert.

 The best time to visit Malacca Desert (Padang Pasir Klebang) is during sunrise or sunset hour. This is because you will able to get the amazing panorama during golden hour to create the amazing contrast on your background.

                     

   

People hanging out at the lake side Padang Pasir Klebang

Abandoned ship along the desert seems like "Flying Dutchman" ghost ship.Meanwhile,pictures below show abandoned container at the midle of the desert.

The map of Malacca Dessert

Menara Taming Sari

Malacca Taming Sari Tower officially opened for tourist on the 18th of April 2008, Menara Taming Sari is the first and only gyro tower in Malaysia so far. 

It height is 110 metres, it is revolving structure offers a 360 degree panoramic view of Malacca town.The location of the tower is in the popular district of Bandar Hilir on Jalan Merdeka, only 3 minutes’ walk from Mahkota Parade Shopping Complex and Dataran Pahlawan Mega Mall.