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Monday, February 3, 2020
Kota Linggi a forgotten place
Kota Linggi a forgotten place
The area around Kota Linggi and the river mouth is a popular fishing spot while the calm and beautiful waters is a tourist draw. — Bernama
Despite its wealth of history which included the Bugis, Dutch and Melaka Malay Sultanate, Kota Linggi, also known as Kota Bukit Supai, now lies neglected and forgotten.
The local community wants the city, built by the Dutch and the Bugis at the mouth of Sungai Linggi in the 1870s, to be revived as a tourism product.
Salmah Harun, who operates a stall selling kuih muih, said previous efforts by the Melaka Museum Corporation and Alor Gajah District Council to promote the area had failed.
Since then, Salmah, 48, together with the local villagers, have taken the initiative to revive the area by starting small food and drinks businesses catering to tourists. There is also a food court which opens at night.
The Stadhuys building in Melaka is a popular tourist attraction. — Filepic
“The biggest problem we face is the location of this place compared to other places such as Bandar Hilir which is in the middle of Melaka City.
“This place is about 50km away, on the border of Melaka and Negri Sembilan, so it is difficult for tourists to come here.
“One solution is for the tour operators to bring in groups of tourists. The villagers are willing to work with them as it is sad to see the town gone quiet, ” she said.
Based on records, Kota Bukit Supai is also known as Kota Belanda, Kota Meriam Patah and Kota Filipina.
It was a strategic location for the Dutch to monitor the movement of their enemies as well as a site to collect the taxes imposed on tin ore brought from Rembau and Linggi.
History and natural beauty makes Kota Bukit Supai a potential tourism product. — Bernama
In the end, however, the city was neglected after the Dutch left Melaka.
Factory supervisor Tham Zhee Meng, 39, who often goes fishing in the area, said the town was a heritage location.
“It has a high historical value and should be promoted as a tourism attraction as Melaka is rich in history, ” the Rembia resident said.
Tham said the area around the river mouth was also a popular fishing spot while the calm and beautiful waters had the potential to draw tourists there.
Fisherman Abu Bakar Md Piah, 57, said the combination of history and natural beauty made Kota Bukit Supai a potential tourism product.
Kota Linggi was built by the Dutch and the Bugis at the mouth of Sungai Linggi in the 1870s. — Bernama
Melaka Chief Minister Adly Zahari said the state government was looking at rural tourism products like Kota Bukit Supai to attract tourists in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2020.
He said local and foreign tourists were already familiar with popular locations in Melaka like the Stadthuys, A’Farmosa Fort, St Paul’s Hill and museums in Bandar Hilir.
“We want to have a variety of tourism products in the state which are not just focused in the Bandar Hilir area, but in rural areas such as Kota Bukit Supai, ” he added. — Bernama
The area around Kota Linggi and the river mouth is a popular fishing spot while the calm and beautiful waters is a tourist draw. — Bernama
Despite its wealth of history which included the Bugis, Dutch and Melaka Malay Sultanate, Kota Linggi, also known as Kota Bukit Supai, now lies neglected and forgotten.
The local community wants the city, built by the Dutch and the Bugis at the mouth of Sungai Linggi in the 1870s, to be revived as a tourism product.
Salmah Harun, who operates a stall selling kuih muih, said previous efforts by the Melaka Museum Corporation and Alor Gajah District Council to promote the area had failed.
Since then, Salmah, 48, together with the local villagers, have taken the initiative to revive the area by starting small food and drinks businesses catering to tourists. There is also a food court which opens at night.
The Stadhuys building in Melaka is a popular tourist attraction. — Filepic
“The biggest problem we face is the location of this place compared to other places such as Bandar Hilir which is in the middle of Melaka City.
“This place is about 50km away, on the border of Melaka and Negri Sembilan, so it is difficult for tourists to come here.
“One solution is for the tour operators to bring in groups of tourists. The villagers are willing to work with them as it is sad to see the town gone quiet, ” she said.
Based on records, Kota Bukit Supai is also known as Kota Belanda, Kota Meriam Patah and Kota Filipina.
It was a strategic location for the Dutch to monitor the movement of their enemies as well as a site to collect the taxes imposed on tin ore brought from Rembau and Linggi.
History and natural beauty makes Kota Bukit Supai a potential tourism product. — Bernama
In the end, however, the city was neglected after the Dutch left Melaka.
Factory supervisor Tham Zhee Meng, 39, who often goes fishing in the area, said the town was a heritage location.
“It has a high historical value and should be promoted as a tourism attraction as Melaka is rich in history, ” the Rembia resident said.
Tham said the area around the river mouth was also a popular fishing spot while the calm and beautiful waters had the potential to draw tourists there.
Fisherman Abu Bakar Md Piah, 57, said the combination of history and natural beauty made Kota Bukit Supai a potential tourism product.
Kota Linggi was built by the Dutch and the Bugis at the mouth of Sungai Linggi in the 1870s. — Bernama
Melaka Chief Minister Adly Zahari said the state government was looking at rural tourism products like Kota Bukit Supai to attract tourists in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2020.
He said local and foreign tourists were already familiar with popular locations in Melaka like the Stadthuys, A’Farmosa Fort, St Paul’s Hill and museums in Bandar Hilir.
“We want to have a variety of tourism products in the state which are not just focused in the Bandar Hilir area, but in rural areas such as Kota Bukit Supai, ” he added. — Bernama
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Melaka's iconic red clock tower continues to draw tourists
Melaka's iconic red clock tower continues to draw tourists
The 134-year-old iconic red clock tower, located at Dutch Square in Stadthuys here, is one of the main tourist draws.
The chief guard of the clock tower, Fadlina Mohni, 43, said as early as 8 am, local and foreign tourists gather around the 50 feet high clock tower, built in 1886, to take pictures for remembrance sake.
“More commonly known as the Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower, it was built about 61 years after the Dutch surrendered Melaka to the British and it is actually not as old as the Dutch colonial administration building Stadthuys which was built in 1650.
“Now a hundred years old, the clock was never allowed to stop because over the years it has been carefully cleaned, serviced and every component tested to ensure it continues to tick for another 134 years or longer,” he told Bernama at the Stadthuys building here.
Fadlina, who is also the Senior Electrical Engineer, Department of Engineering, Historical Melaka City Council (MBMB) said even more interesting is that the clock tower was also a symbol of family love because it was built by a son who wanted to fulfill his father's request.
She said according to history, the clock tower was built by Tan Jiak Kim, a Peranakan Chinese philanthropist who wanted to fulfill the wishes of his late father Tan Beng Swee who dreamed of a clock tower in the heart of Melaka when he was still alive.
“After Tan Beng Swee’s death, the clock tower was built in the Stadthuys building near Queen Victoria’s Fountain, the Cheng Ho Cultural Museum and Christ Church. Each of the four clock faces with a diameter of 34.5 centimetres (cm) featuring Roman numerals were specially imported from England.
“Then in 1982, the four clocks were replaced with ones from Japan's Seiko brand, much to the chagrin of local senior citizens around Melaka who remembered the harsh treatment and sufferings under the Japanese Occupation,” she said.
Fadlina, who oversees the clock tower, also known as the Bandar Hilir Red Clock Tower, has for the past 17 years hoped that the historic clock tower would continue to be maintained and preserved so that the tourism product could be enjoyed by future generations.
Meanwhile, according to Fadlina’s assistant Mohd Suhaimi Idris, 36, an assistant Electrical and Facilities engineer at MBMB, the 24-volt voltage clock is also equipped with a global positioning system (GPS), to provide the accurate time.
“In collaboration with the Melaka Health Department we installed a predatory bird sound system which plays the sound for 45-seconds with one minute long intervals to prevent crows and pigeons from perching and defecating around the clock tower,” he said.
The hourly striking clock tower is among the core zones recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Melaka as one of the states selected to boost Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM 2020).
-- BERNAMA
The 134-year-old iconic red clock tower, located at Dutch Square in Stadthuys here, is one of the main tourist draws.
The chief guard of the clock tower, Fadlina Mohni, 43, said as early as 8 am, local and foreign tourists gather around the 50 feet high clock tower, built in 1886, to take pictures for remembrance sake.
“More commonly known as the Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower, it was built about 61 years after the Dutch surrendered Melaka to the British and it is actually not as old as the Dutch colonial administration building Stadthuys which was built in 1650.
“Now a hundred years old, the clock was never allowed to stop because over the years it has been carefully cleaned, serviced and every component tested to ensure it continues to tick for another 134 years or longer,” he told Bernama at the Stadthuys building here.
Fadlina, who is also the Senior Electrical Engineer, Department of Engineering, Historical Melaka City Council (MBMB) said even more interesting is that the clock tower was also a symbol of family love because it was built by a son who wanted to fulfill his father's request.
She said according to history, the clock tower was built by Tan Jiak Kim, a Peranakan Chinese philanthropist who wanted to fulfill the wishes of his late father Tan Beng Swee who dreamed of a clock tower in the heart of Melaka when he was still alive.
“After Tan Beng Swee’s death, the clock tower was built in the Stadthuys building near Queen Victoria’s Fountain, the Cheng Ho Cultural Museum and Christ Church. Each of the four clock faces with a diameter of 34.5 centimetres (cm) featuring Roman numerals were specially imported from England.
“Then in 1982, the four clocks were replaced with ones from Japan's Seiko brand, much to the chagrin of local senior citizens around Melaka who remembered the harsh treatment and sufferings under the Japanese Occupation,” she said.
Fadlina, who oversees the clock tower, also known as the Bandar Hilir Red Clock Tower, has for the past 17 years hoped that the historic clock tower would continue to be maintained and preserved so that the tourism product could be enjoyed by future generations.
Meanwhile, according to Fadlina’s assistant Mohd Suhaimi Idris, 36, an assistant Electrical and Facilities engineer at MBMB, the 24-volt voltage clock is also equipped with a global positioning system (GPS), to provide the accurate time.
“In collaboration with the Melaka Health Department we installed a predatory bird sound system which plays the sound for 45-seconds with one minute long intervals to prevent crows and pigeons from perching and defecating around the clock tower,” he said.
The hourly striking clock tower is among the core zones recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Melaka as one of the states selected to boost Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM 2020).
-- BERNAMA
Monday, January 13, 2020
Melaka hopes to collect RM25 million from River Cruise this year
Melaka hopes to collect RM25 million from River Cruise this year
The Melaka River Cruise (MCR) is one of many tourists attraction in the state. -NSTP/File pic
The Melaka River and Coastal Development Corporation (PPSPM) targets to collect RM25 million this year from 1.2 million tourists taking the Melaka River Cruise (MCR).
State Tourism, Heritage and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Muhammad Jailani Khamis said last year over one million tourists paid a total of RM20 million for the cruise.
He said in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2020 (VMY2020), PPSPM has been holding monthly lucky draws since August last year and the annual “Cruise & Win” lucky draws had been held since 2017.
Last December RM306,933 was collected in lucky draw, while the Cruise & Win draw fetched RM490,724, he said at the Melaka Grand Cultural Festival 2019 appreciation ceremony here today.
Muhammad Jailani said PPSPM was also beautifying the lamps along the Melaka River and replacing old boats with new ones in a bid to attract more tourists.
He said the state government was also upgrading Melaka’s tourism products and infrastructure to help the federal government achieve its goal of welcoming 30 million tourists to the country and registering RM100 billion in tourism receipts in 2020. - Bernama
The Melaka River Cruise (MCR) is one of many tourists attraction in the state. -NSTP/File pic
The Melaka River and Coastal Development Corporation (PPSPM) targets to collect RM25 million this year from 1.2 million tourists taking the Melaka River Cruise (MCR).
State Tourism, Heritage and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Muhammad Jailani Khamis said last year over one million tourists paid a total of RM20 million for the cruise.
He said in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2020 (VMY2020), PPSPM has been holding monthly lucky draws since August last year and the annual “Cruise & Win” lucky draws had been held since 2017.
Last December RM306,933 was collected in lucky draw, while the Cruise & Win draw fetched RM490,724, he said at the Melaka Grand Cultural Festival 2019 appreciation ceremony here today.
Muhammad Jailani said PPSPM was also beautifying the lamps along the Melaka River and replacing old boats with new ones in a bid to attract more tourists.
He said the state government was also upgrading Melaka’s tourism products and infrastructure to help the federal government achieve its goal of welcoming 30 million tourists to the country and registering RM100 billion in tourism receipts in 2020. - Bernama
Friday, December 20, 2019
Portuguese settlement amps up its Yuletide celebration
Portuguese settlement amps up its Yuletide celebration
Finishing touches: Theseira adjusting the decorations at the Portuguese settlement in Melaka.
MELAKA: Come rain or shine, the annual Christmas celebrations at the Portuguese settlement here are set to go on and will be even merrier than previous years.
This is the promise made by the residents there and Kampung Attap Christmas’ celebrations joint committee members.
They said the rings of jingle bells would reverberate greater than before at the settlement in Bandar Hilir here.
Martin Theseira, a committee spokesman, said a host of programmes had been lined up to make this Yuletide a memorable one.
He said Christmas would be a lively affair despite the committee being cash-strapped and residents affected by the economic slowdown.
“The spirit of Yuletide will not be dampened and colourful decorations will adorn the settlement just like in previous years.”
Theseira said the settlement would also be the venue for the state-level Christmas celebrations on Dec 31.
“We were told that the state government is allocating RM80,000 for the event, which will further turn the settlement into a Christmas fairyland, ” he said.
Theseira said due to the lack of corporate sponsors, the celebration could not be organised on a grand scale.
“But we will plan a meaningful celebration accordingly with the available funds and resources.”
He expressed hope that Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong would be able to allocate some funds to light up the settlement.
Khoo, he said, was treated to traditional Portuguese dishes when he paid a visit to the settlement on Friday night.
Theseira also commended state executive councillor Datuk Tey Kok Kiew for providing financial support to organise several events for senior citizens and the disabled among the community.
He said the community would also hold prayer sessions on the eve of New Year.
As part of the Christmas celebrations in the settlement, children will also be given toys as Christmas gifts during a special get-together programme.
Portuguese Village Community Management Council head Jacinta Lazaroo said toys worth about RM60 each would be given away.
“We used our own funds to buy these toys. Hopefully, we will be able to organise charity giveaways with the collection through ticket sales during the event.”
~The Star~
Finishing touches: Theseira adjusting the decorations at the Portuguese settlement in Melaka.
MELAKA: Come rain or shine, the annual Christmas celebrations at the Portuguese settlement here are set to go on and will be even merrier than previous years.
This is the promise made by the residents there and Kampung Attap Christmas’ celebrations joint committee members.
They said the rings of jingle bells would reverberate greater than before at the settlement in Bandar Hilir here.
Martin Theseira, a committee spokesman, said a host of programmes had been lined up to make this Yuletide a memorable one.
He said Christmas would be a lively affair despite the committee being cash-strapped and residents affected by the economic slowdown.
“The spirit of Yuletide will not be dampened and colourful decorations will adorn the settlement just like in previous years.”
Theseira said the settlement would also be the venue for the state-level Christmas celebrations on Dec 31.
“We were told that the state government is allocating RM80,000 for the event, which will further turn the settlement into a Christmas fairyland, ” he said.
Theseira said due to the lack of corporate sponsors, the celebration could not be organised on a grand scale.
“But we will plan a meaningful celebration accordingly with the available funds and resources.”
He expressed hope that Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong would be able to allocate some funds to light up the settlement.
Khoo, he said, was treated to traditional Portuguese dishes when he paid a visit to the settlement on Friday night.
Theseira also commended state executive councillor Datuk Tey Kok Kiew for providing financial support to organise several events for senior citizens and the disabled among the community.
He said the community would also hold prayer sessions on the eve of New Year.
As part of the Christmas celebrations in the settlement, children will also be given toys as Christmas gifts during a special get-together programme.
Portuguese Village Community Management Council head Jacinta Lazaroo said toys worth about RM60 each would be given away.
“We used our own funds to buy these toys. Hopefully, we will be able to organise charity giveaways with the collection through ticket sales during the event.”
~The Star~
Thursday, December 19, 2019
River cruise operator confident of meeting Rm20mil target
River cruise operator confident of meeting Rm20mil target
Tourist favourite: The new Melaka River Cruise route will last for about an hour and 34 minutes. — Bernama
Despite the monsoon, the Melaka River Cruise operator is confident of achieving its RM20mil target in revenue by year-end.
Melaka River and Coastal Development Corp CEO Azlan Abidin said the cruise service had to be stopped for the past few days due to downpours, but things are beginning to look up again.
“The number of passengers was encouraging when services resumed after the weather improved.
“I am confident we will achieve the target within the next few days, ” he said in an interview.
He said the service raked in RM18mil in revenue since January, adding that his team was working very hard to hit the target by Dec 31.
Azlan said the service was a favourite among foreign tourists in Melaka.
He said a longer route of the cruise, covering 10km, was also expected to start soon from Pengkalan Rama Jetty to Melaka Sentral, which is part of the second phase of the Melaka River cleaning and beautification project.
Azlan said the cruise on the new route would last for about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
~The Star~
Tourist favourite: The new Melaka River Cruise route will last for about an hour and 34 minutes. — Bernama
Despite the monsoon, the Melaka River Cruise operator is confident of achieving its RM20mil target in revenue by year-end.
Melaka River and Coastal Development Corp CEO Azlan Abidin said the cruise service had to be stopped for the past few days due to downpours, but things are beginning to look up again.
“The number of passengers was encouraging when services resumed after the weather improved.
“I am confident we will achieve the target within the next few days, ” he said in an interview.
He said the service raked in RM18mil in revenue since January, adding that his team was working very hard to hit the target by Dec 31.
Azlan said the service was a favourite among foreign tourists in Melaka.
He said a longer route of the cruise, covering 10km, was also expected to start soon from Pengkalan Rama Jetty to Melaka Sentral, which is part of the second phase of the Melaka River cleaning and beautification project.
Azlan said the cruise on the new route would last for about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
~The Star~
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~
Tourists in Melaka 'bombarded' with crow droppings
Tourists in Melaka 'bombarded' with crow droppings
MELAKA: The crow menace in the state has worsened.
The crows are not only snatching undergarments but also driving away tourists with their droppings, says a local councillor.
Melaka Historic City (MBMB) councillor Tan Chin Gwan said tourists visiting popular destinations at Bandar Hilir had to cover their heads to avoid from being smeared.
"Tourists visiting the Dutch-era Stadthuys complained of being 'bombarded' with the droppings, some even had their faces covered in bird-poop," he said when interviewed on Sunday (Dec 1).
Tan said sidewalks at tourist hotspots and cars were also slick with a layer of bird faeces.
Earlier this year, Tan raised the concerns of residents at high-rise apartments in Kota Laksamana that panties placed on clotheslines were stolen by the crows.
He said the crow menace was not only confined to Kota Laksamana but now has turned into a major problem for the coastal tourist spot of Klebang here.
State Housing, Local Government and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Tey Kok Kiew said various measures were being initiated to address the crow menace.
He said the Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) placed additional workers at Dataran Klebang to clean up the mess caused by the birds as well as clearing food leftovers.
Tey noted that MBMB, together with Rela, had culled 2,290 crows since the beginning of this year.
He said the state government had also opted for an ultrasonic bird-repellent device as a new method to manage the crow population.
"We will put the device on a trial period to gauge its effectiveness before placing more at identified spots.
"One device can produce vibrations to cover a vast area," he said.
Tey said the sound vibrations keep the birds away.
He added that bird droppings created a health hazard and required costly clean-up, hence, the state government wants to address the issue, at once.
~The Star~
MELAKA: The crow menace in the state has worsened.
The crows are not only snatching undergarments but also driving away tourists with their droppings, says a local councillor.
Melaka Historic City (MBMB) councillor Tan Chin Gwan said tourists visiting popular destinations at Bandar Hilir had to cover their heads to avoid from being smeared.
"Tourists visiting the Dutch-era Stadthuys complained of being 'bombarded' with the droppings, some even had their faces covered in bird-poop," he said when interviewed on Sunday (Dec 1).
Tan said sidewalks at tourist hotspots and cars were also slick with a layer of bird faeces.
Earlier this year, Tan raised the concerns of residents at high-rise apartments in Kota Laksamana that panties placed on clotheslines were stolen by the crows.
He said the crow menace was not only confined to Kota Laksamana but now has turned into a major problem for the coastal tourist spot of Klebang here.
State Housing, Local Government and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Tey Kok Kiew said various measures were being initiated to address the crow menace.
He said the Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) placed additional workers at Dataran Klebang to clean up the mess caused by the birds as well as clearing food leftovers.
Tey noted that MBMB, together with Rela, had culled 2,290 crows since the beginning of this year.
He said the state government had also opted for an ultrasonic bird-repellent device as a new method to manage the crow population.
"We will put the device on a trial period to gauge its effectiveness before placing more at identified spots.
"One device can produce vibrations to cover a vast area," he said.
Tey said the sound vibrations keep the birds away.
He added that bird droppings created a health hazard and required costly clean-up, hence, the state government wants to address the issue, at once.
~The Star~
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