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Geographér Café
Geographér Café is conveniently located in a conspicuous corner pre-war shophouse right in the heart of Chinatown, Old Malacca. This eatery with its warm ambience reflects the gracious old charm of the seasoned traveller and truly maintains the tradition in a place where East meets West.
Visitors are provided a window with a "Living Museum" as they keep an exciting look-out for the bustling activities that pulse through the many narrow streets nearby, which are lined with shops, houses and buildings, centuries old.
Within walking distance from Geographer Cafe, history is alive in abundance from Geographer Cafe. The oldest Chinese Temple and Muslim Mosque are located on harmony street, a short stroll away. This beautiful old architecture respond to cultural and spiritual expectations from the glorious past till the present day.
The charm of Malacca is spell-binding and timeless. Its proximity to the riverfront made it the location for settlement and development.
The Baba Nyonya House situated at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock or formerly known as Heeren Street, is one of the most exquisite, displaying a blend of Dutch and Chinese influences. The Babas were called the Straits Chinese or Peranakans. Their culture is derived from Traditional Chinese with Malay influence. They belong to their own unique community and Malacca is the original birthplace of this clan. Their beautiful homes which contains their heritage structure are located a short distance from Geographer Cafe.
Join us at Geographer Cafe, a city of many historical cultures and delicious local cuisines.
Geographér Café
83, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia
Tel: +60 6 281 6813 Fax: +60 6 2816613
https://geographer.com.my/
Monday, December 16, 2019
Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
No. 48 & 50 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock
75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Tel: +606-282 1273
Mail: admin@babanyonyamuseum.com
Operating Hours:
10am - 5:00pm
(last tour 4pm, last admission 4:15pm)
Extended Hour on Fri, Sat, Sun :
10am - 6:00pm
(last tour 5pm, last admission 5:15pm)
Webpage http://babanyonyamuseum.com/
Monday, December 2, 2019
Melaka installs multilingual signboards
Melaka installs multilingual signboards
Malaysian way: Tey and Melaka Historic City Mayor Datuk Mansor Sudin standing at the side of a multiple language signboard.
MELAKA: Road signboards at the Unesco World Heritage site here are now truly Malaysian.
The state has placed 24 signboards, including at the iconic Jonker Walk, in multiple languages.
Melaka Housing, Local Government and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Tey Kok Kiew said four languages were used on the signboards.
“Bahasa Malaysia is prominently used on the top of the signboards besides English, Chinese and Tamil.
“Jawi script is also used on the signboards which reflects our harmonious population, ” he said.
Tey said Melaka Historic City Council completed installation of the signboards on Nov 14 at a cost of RM6,000.
The signboards are visible, among others, in Jalan Tokong, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Hang Jebat and Jalan Kampung Kuli.
~The Star~
Malaysian way: Tey and Melaka Historic City Mayor Datuk Mansor Sudin standing at the side of a multiple language signboard.
MELAKA: Road signboards at the Unesco World Heritage site here are now truly Malaysian.
The state has placed 24 signboards, including at the iconic Jonker Walk, in multiple languages.
Melaka Housing, Local Government and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Tey Kok Kiew said four languages were used on the signboards.
“Bahasa Malaysia is prominently used on the top of the signboards besides English, Chinese and Tamil.
“Jawi script is also used on the signboards which reflects our harmonious population, ” he said.
Tey said Melaka Historic City Council completed installation of the signboards on Nov 14 at a cost of RM6,000.
The signboards are visible, among others, in Jalan Tokong, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Hang Jebat and Jalan Kampung Kuli.
~The Star~
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More upgrading on historical sites
More upgrading on historical sites
Maintenance of the historical sites in the state has to be upgraded in the effort to draw more tourists said state Tourism, Culture and Heritage Committee Chairman Datuk Latiff Tamby Chik.
He added that such will encompass cleanliness, parks, signboards, drainage, building structures and car parking bays.
“For example, the Jonker Street area needs more parking bays to meet the demand of the rising number of tourists,” he said after after a tour of the Jonker Street and Melaka river bank areas.
Latiff said irresponsible people were imposing up to RM5 in parking fees when the actual rate was RM3.
“We will not compromise with those who indulge in such activities which do not have the approval of the local authorities, and will take firm action against them,” he said.
Last year, Melaka registered 10.35 million tourist arrivals, and is targeting 11 million arrivals this year.
~News courtesy of Bernama~
Maintenance of the historical sites in the state has to be upgraded in the effort to draw more tourists said state Tourism, Culture and Heritage Committee Chairman Datuk Latiff Tamby Chik.He added that such will encompass cleanliness, parks, signboards, drainage, building structures and car parking bays.
“For example, the Jonker Street area needs more parking bays to meet the demand of the rising number of tourists,” he said after after a tour of the Jonker Street and Melaka river bank areas.
Latiff said irresponsible people were imposing up to RM5 in parking fees when the actual rate was RM3.
“We will not compromise with those who indulge in such activities which do not have the approval of the local authorities, and will take firm action against them,” he said.
Last year, Melaka registered 10.35 million tourist arrivals, and is targeting 11 million arrivals this year.
~News courtesy of Bernama~
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Closure of Jonker Street during night
Closure of Jonker Street during nightBetween 1 March to 14 March 2011, 7pm to 6am, for upgrading of power cables.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Malacca heritage buildings will be repainted
Malacca heritage buildings will be repainted
Quality paint worth RM2.5mil will be used to spruce up heritage buildings located within the historic city’s Unesco World Heritage Site core zone.
The project is a collaboration between paint manufacturer Akzonobel and the Malacca Museums Corporation (Perzim) to repaint part of the old city and several well known historical monuments.
Perzim chairman Datuk Hamdin Abdollah said RM250,000 worth of paint a year will be used to repaint 26 buildings located in the city’s core heritage zone.
Painting it red: Staff of the Malacca Museums Corporation are busy painting the Stadthuys – By CINDY TAN / THE STAR
“The project will start with the repainting of the 17th Century Dutch Complex or Stadthuys,” he said, during of the launching of the repainting project here recently.
He said the project would also cover several places of worship located in the heritage zone.
“We are very happy Akzonobel has stepped forward to help preserve the heritage buildings in Malacca by giving them a new coat of paint.
Besides paint, they gave free consultation on the type of paints and how to carry out the painting job,” he said.
New coat: The Stadthuys is one of the 26 buildings that will be repainted.
He assured due care would be given to heritage concerns and the repainting would take into account appropriate colours and safe use for the old building.
“Akzonobel has pledged to donate the paints for the next 10 years,” he said, adding that the buildings would be repainted twice over the next decade.
Malacca City was listed as a heritage city under Unesco’s World Heritage Sites on July 7 in 2008.
Last year, the Jonker Walk Committee initiated a RM400,000 project to repaint some 139 18th century Dutch-styled homes located along Jalan Hang Jebat or more popularly known as Jonker Street.
-News courtesy of The Star-
Quality paint worth RM2.5mil will be used to spruce up heritage buildings located within the historic city’s Unesco World Heritage Site core zone.
The project is a collaboration between paint manufacturer Akzonobel and the Malacca Museums Corporation (Perzim) to repaint part of the old city and several well known historical monuments.
Perzim chairman Datuk Hamdin Abdollah said RM250,000 worth of paint a year will be used to repaint 26 buildings located in the city’s core heritage zone.
Painting it red: Staff of the Malacca Museums Corporation are busy painting the Stadthuys – By CINDY TAN / THE STAR
“The project will start with the repainting of the 17th Century Dutch Complex or Stadthuys,” he said, during of the launching of the repainting project here recently.
He said the project would also cover several places of worship located in the heritage zone.
“We are very happy Akzonobel has stepped forward to help preserve the heritage buildings in Malacca by giving them a new coat of paint.
Besides paint, they gave free consultation on the type of paints and how to carry out the painting job,” he said.
New coat: The Stadthuys is one of the 26 buildings that will be repainted.
He assured due care would be given to heritage concerns and the repainting would take into account appropriate colours and safe use for the old building.
“Akzonobel has pledged to donate the paints for the next 10 years,” he said, adding that the buildings would be repainted twice over the next decade.
Malacca City was listed as a heritage city under Unesco’s World Heritage Sites on July 7 in 2008.
Last year, the Jonker Walk Committee initiated a RM400,000 project to repaint some 139 18th century Dutch-styled homes located along Jalan Hang Jebat or more popularly known as Jonker Street.
-News courtesy of The Star-
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tourist Sites in Heritage Area
Heritage area
* Stadthuys - completed in 1660. Nowadays, it houses the historical museum. This is one of the oldest Dutch buildings in the east.
* Christ Church - this church was built between 1741 and 1753. It replaced a Portuguese church, which was shattered. Bricks were shipped from Zeeland in the Netherlands. On the floor of the church you will find Dutch tombstones. It is the oldest protestant church in Malaysia. On the altar you will see sacramental silverware, still bearing the Dutch coat of arms. Open: 0830-1700 Mon-Sat, free admission; photography is forbidden
* Dutch Square - Beautiful square around Christ Church and the Stadhuys. On this square you will find the Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower, it looks Dutch, but it is not. It was built in 1886.
* Porta de Santiago - You will find this remains of the old Portuguese fort A Famosa on Jalan Kota, around St Paul's Hill. What you can see nowadays is a mostly Dutch reconstruction, bearing the VOC coat of arms.
* St Paul's Church - take a path up the hill and it will lead you to this church. It was originally built in 1521, by the Portuguese. It became a fortress in 1567, until 1596. After the Dutch siege it became St Paul's, before it was known as Nossa Senhora da Annunciada (Our Lady of Annunciation). It has been used as a burial ground for the Dutch. You can still see the tombstones, along the walls of ruins of the church.
* Muzium Budaya/Sultanate Palace - Below the hill you will find this museum (Melaka Cultural Museum). It is a reconstruction of the istana of the sultan Mansur Shah. It was built in 1985. It is open daily from 9AM to 6PM except on Tuesdays, and on Fridays from 1215-1445. Entrance fee: RM 2
* UMNO Museum, Jalan Kota (between the Islamic Museum and the Muzium Rakyat) - museum about the United Malays National Organisation.
* Malay and Islamic World Museum, Jalan Kota (beside the Porta de Santiago) - it also currently houses a Museum of Torture (European medieval period) for a limited duration on the ground floor.
* Stamp Museum, Jalan Kota (sandwiched between the Muzium Rakyat and the Malay and Islamic World Museum)
* Youth Museum/Melaka Art Gallery, Jalan Laksamana, beisde the Christ Church. The Youth Museum is on the ground floor, the Art Gallery on the second level. You can have a bird's eye view of Dutch Square from a window on the second level. Open Wed to Sun 9 am - 5.30 pm; combined admission for adults - 2RM
* Malaysian Navy Museum, across the road from the Maritime Museum
* Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Museum. Tel: +60-6-2831233. Opening hours: 10:00-12:30, 14:30-16:30. Closed on Tuesdays - Step back in time with a visit to this museum which is an actual Peranakan heritage town house and is a great example of Peranakan culture. It is on Heeren Street (now known as Tun Cheng Lock Street). The entry fee is RM8 per person and everyone has to follow a guide-led group. Photography is forbidden. Open Wed to Mon 1000-1230 1400-1630
* Jonker, Heeren and adjacent streets - This is the residential heart of Old Malacca just west of the Malacca River, with its narrow winding streets, beautifully decorated houses, tiny shops, temples and mosques. The whole area is undergoing a renaissance with new shops, restaurants and hotels catering to tourists mushrooming everywhere. However, the area still has a lot of atmosphere and is worth having a look around. One of the streets in this area is Harmony Street (officially Temple street or Jalan Tokong), so called because it contains the prayer houses of Malaysia's three main faiths - the Cheng Hoon Teng Chinese temple, the Sri Poyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Hindu Temple, and the Kampung Kling Mosque.
* Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. 25, Jalan Tokong. Tel: +60-6-2829343. Opening hours: Morning to 7PM - Oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia and has an inscription dating 1685 commemorating the deeds of by Kapitan China Li Wei King.
* Masjid Kampung Hulu - built in 1728, it's one of the oldest functioning mosques in Melaka together with Masjid Kampung Kling and Masjid Tengkera (Tranquerah), Jln Tengkera see the mixed architecture of Chinese, Javanese and Arab on the minarets and the roofs.
* Yeetea house - 22 Jalan Laksamana, Famous Local tea shop selling a range of tea from China and Taiwan as well as offering tea ceremony classes.
-News courtesy of Wikitravel-
* Stadthuys - completed in 1660. Nowadays, it houses the historical museum. This is one of the oldest Dutch buildings in the east.
* Christ Church - this church was built between 1741 and 1753. It replaced a Portuguese church, which was shattered. Bricks were shipped from Zeeland in the Netherlands. On the floor of the church you will find Dutch tombstones. It is the oldest protestant church in Malaysia. On the altar you will see sacramental silverware, still bearing the Dutch coat of arms. Open: 0830-1700 Mon-Sat, free admission; photography is forbidden
* Dutch Square - Beautiful square around Christ Church and the Stadhuys. On this square you will find the Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower, it looks Dutch, but it is not. It was built in 1886.
* Porta de Santiago - You will find this remains of the old Portuguese fort A Famosa on Jalan Kota, around St Paul's Hill. What you can see nowadays is a mostly Dutch reconstruction, bearing the VOC coat of arms.
* St Paul's Church - take a path up the hill and it will lead you to this church. It was originally built in 1521, by the Portuguese. It became a fortress in 1567, until 1596. After the Dutch siege it became St Paul's, before it was known as Nossa Senhora da Annunciada (Our Lady of Annunciation). It has been used as a burial ground for the Dutch. You can still see the tombstones, along the walls of ruins of the church.
* Muzium Budaya/Sultanate Palace - Below the hill you will find this museum (Melaka Cultural Museum). It is a reconstruction of the istana of the sultan Mansur Shah. It was built in 1985. It is open daily from 9AM to 6PM except on Tuesdays, and on Fridays from 1215-1445. Entrance fee: RM 2
* UMNO Museum, Jalan Kota (between the Islamic Museum and the Muzium Rakyat) - museum about the United Malays National Organisation.
* Malay and Islamic World Museum, Jalan Kota (beside the Porta de Santiago) - it also currently houses a Museum of Torture (European medieval period) for a limited duration on the ground floor.
* Stamp Museum, Jalan Kota (sandwiched between the Muzium Rakyat and the Malay and Islamic World Museum)
* Youth Museum/Melaka Art Gallery, Jalan Laksamana, beisde the Christ Church. The Youth Museum is on the ground floor, the Art Gallery on the second level. You can have a bird's eye view of Dutch Square from a window on the second level. Open Wed to Sun 9 am - 5.30 pm; combined admission for adults - 2RM
* Malaysian Navy Museum, across the road from the Maritime Museum
* Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Museum. Tel: +60-6-2831233. Opening hours: 10:00-12:30, 14:30-16:30. Closed on Tuesdays - Step back in time with a visit to this museum which is an actual Peranakan heritage town house and is a great example of Peranakan culture. It is on Heeren Street (now known as Tun Cheng Lock Street). The entry fee is RM8 per person and everyone has to follow a guide-led group. Photography is forbidden. Open Wed to Mon 1000-1230 1400-1630
* Jonker, Heeren and adjacent streets - This is the residential heart of Old Malacca just west of the Malacca River, with its narrow winding streets, beautifully decorated houses, tiny shops, temples and mosques. The whole area is undergoing a renaissance with new shops, restaurants and hotels catering to tourists mushrooming everywhere. However, the area still has a lot of atmosphere and is worth having a look around. One of the streets in this area is Harmony Street (officially Temple street or Jalan Tokong), so called because it contains the prayer houses of Malaysia's three main faiths - the Cheng Hoon Teng Chinese temple, the Sri Poyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Hindu Temple, and the Kampung Kling Mosque.
* Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. 25, Jalan Tokong. Tel: +60-6-2829343. Opening hours: Morning to 7PM - Oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia and has an inscription dating 1685 commemorating the deeds of by Kapitan China Li Wei King.
* Masjid Kampung Hulu - built in 1728, it's one of the oldest functioning mosques in Melaka together with Masjid Kampung Kling and Masjid Tengkera (Tranquerah), Jln Tengkera see the mixed architecture of Chinese, Javanese and Arab on the minarets and the roofs.
* Yeetea house - 22 Jalan Laksamana, Famous Local tea shop selling a range of tea from China and Taiwan as well as offering tea ceremony classes.
-News courtesy of Wikitravel-
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sukma games
Sukma games
Members of the public are invited to join in the Malaysia Games (Sukma) baton run today that will begin at 8am at the stage in Jonker Walk to Taman Rempah in Pengkalan Rama. Cultural performances and lion dance will be held before the flag- off. For details, call 06-284 8282.
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