Showing posts with label Low budget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Low budget. Show all posts
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Thursday, March 22, 2018
KLIA to Malacca bus service
Transnasional runs multiple direct buses daily at 01:15, 07:45, 09:15, 11:45, 14:15, 16:15, 18:45, 20:15,& 21:15 (RM24,50/16 adult/child). Check their website for the latest schedule. Travel time is 2 hours 30 min. There is no Transnasional ticket counter at KLIA airport, buy tickets online ahead of time at their website (requires a Malaysian issued credit card) or at www.easibook.com (charges small booking fee). For easibook.com tickets, a printout of the ticket confirmation can be used as a boarding pass for the bus, show this to the bus driver on boarding.
The ticket confirmation will indicate the need to turn in the confirmation for a boarding pass at the ticket counter. However as there is no Transnasional ticket counter at KLIA the confirmation acts as a boarding pass. Alternatively, transfer and purchase the tickets directly at the KLIA2, Transnasional ticket counter, on the ground floor. KLIA2 airport is reachable by shuttle bus (RM2.5/30-40 min), or taxi. Shuttle buses depart every half hour from the KLIA bus terminal on platform #10.
While it may be possible to wait at the bus stop and purchase tickets directly on the bus at KLIA, it is highly recommended to pre-book your tickets online or transfer to KLIA2 to purchase tickets and board. The bus departs from KLIA2 and KLIA is its second stop. If the bus is full or near full it may not stop at KLIA at all unless there are pre-booked passengers at KLIA. Board the bus in KLIA at bus platform #8, however it may sometimes arrive at another nearby platform.
Note depending on the time of the bus, some will arrive in Melaka at Melaka Sentral or alternatively at Mahkota Medical Centre as the final destination. Buses arriving at Mahkota Medical Centre will stop at Melaka Sentral as the second to last stop. If your destination in Melaka is Jonker St Chinatown, Mahkota Medical Centre is within walking distance (20-30 min if you don't have luggage or a short taxi ride away (~RM10). Melaka Sentral is further distance wise from Jonker St. however more accessible by local bus to Chinatown.
Local taxis are known to be dirty, rude and aggresive, and would refuse to use the meter. They would cost about RM25 (June 2017) from Melaka Central bus terminal. A better alternative would be Grab or Uber which would be about RM 7-8 to Jonker Street for a clean and safer car/driver. Note that you would need to head to the front entrance of Melaka Sentral and have the app in your smartphone.
If you miss these buses, you'll have to detour via KL or take a taxi with travelling time about 1.5 hours (fixed "budget" fare RM159, 1 way, counter inside Domestic Arrivals, the guard will happily let you and your trolley of luggage back into this area from outside).
Or you can take the airport shuttle to TBS for RM 8,00 and then get on a regular bus to Melaka Sentral, for about RM 10-12, running daily between 7.00 - 22.58.
~Info courtesy of Wikitravel~
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
FireFly-Melaka Air to boost tourism
FireFly-Melaka Air will boost state as tourist destination
MALACCA: The Batu Berendam International airport here is poised to get a stimulus with a new airline interested in turning the facility into its air transportation hub.
Servicing seven air routes between Thailand, Indonesia and local sectors, the FireFly-Melaka Air is expected to make its maiden flight on Nov 11, 2011, symbolising the favourite numbers for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak - (11/11/11).
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said NN Flyers, a aviation company based in Kuala Lumpur who holds an equity of 90% in the company will collaborate with state-owned agency, Yayasan Melaka, who owns a 10% share in the airlines.
Affordable air travel: Budget carriers like Firefly is making transit time faster for busy people.
“NNFlyers will lease the ATR-72 aircraft from MAS affiliate FireFly with the cost of USD190,000 where the collaboration will be known as Firefly-Melaka Air,” he said after chairing the weekly Exco meeting here on Wednesday.
Mohd Ali added that the airlines will serve Medan, Pekan Baru, Padang and Pelembang in Indonesia, Hatyai in Thailand while Penang and Kota Baru are the two local routes.
The frequency of flights are between three to four times in a week while the ticket prices are expected to be announced later.
Mohd Ali said he had calculated the maintenance of each aircraft at RM800,000 including the salaries of crew members of the new airline.
“We anticipate the revenue of the new airline to be lucrative considering that Malacca is a top tourist destination,” he said.
He also noted that two other airlines Wings Air and Riau Airlines that have landing rights at the airport here would not be affected by the debut of the new service.
The air transporation providers currently serves Pekan Baru-Malacca-Pekan Baru with frequencies of three flights, a week.
On a separate matter, Mohd Ali announced that foreigners will be granted to procure properties here that cost more than RM200,000 but with the condition that they have to fork out a levy of 2%.
He said the new ruling will take effect immediately where the revenue collected from such levies would be used to aid the needy in the state.
Mohd Ali added that the collection will be channelled to state Public Aid Fund where the fund would be wisely utilised to aid the locals who are in need of financial assistance.
He said the state hoped to yield some type of revenue due from the property boom in the state, especially with the overwhelming demand from foreigners, especially Singaporeans who are keen to own properties here.
~News courtesy of The Star~
MALACCA: The Batu Berendam International airport here is poised to get a stimulus with a new airline interested in turning the facility into its air transportation hub.
Servicing seven air routes between Thailand, Indonesia and local sectors, the FireFly-Melaka Air is expected to make its maiden flight on Nov 11, 2011, symbolising the favourite numbers for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak - (11/11/11).
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said NN Flyers, a aviation company based in Kuala Lumpur who holds an equity of 90% in the company will collaborate with state-owned agency, Yayasan Melaka, who owns a 10% share in the airlines.
Affordable air travel: Budget carriers like Firefly is making transit time faster for busy people.“NNFlyers will lease the ATR-72 aircraft from MAS affiliate FireFly with the cost of USD190,000 where the collaboration will be known as Firefly-Melaka Air,” he said after chairing the weekly Exco meeting here on Wednesday.
Mohd Ali added that the airlines will serve Medan, Pekan Baru, Padang and Pelembang in Indonesia, Hatyai in Thailand while Penang and Kota Baru are the two local routes.
The frequency of flights are between three to four times in a week while the ticket prices are expected to be announced later.
Mohd Ali said he had calculated the maintenance of each aircraft at RM800,000 including the salaries of crew members of the new airline.
“We anticipate the revenue of the new airline to be lucrative considering that Malacca is a top tourist destination,” he said.
He also noted that two other airlines Wings Air and Riau Airlines that have landing rights at the airport here would not be affected by the debut of the new service.
The air transporation providers currently serves Pekan Baru-Malacca-Pekan Baru with frequencies of three flights, a week.
On a separate matter, Mohd Ali announced that foreigners will be granted to procure properties here that cost more than RM200,000 but with the condition that they have to fork out a levy of 2%.
He said the new ruling will take effect immediately where the revenue collected from such levies would be used to aid the needy in the state.
Mohd Ali added that the collection will be channelled to state Public Aid Fund where the fund would be wisely utilised to aid the locals who are in need of financial assistance.
He said the state hoped to yield some type of revenue due from the property boom in the state, especially with the overwhelming demand from foreigners, especially Singaporeans who are keen to own properties here.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Bugdet Accomodation at Melaka Raya
Melaka Raya
* Shirah's Guest House. No.207B, 2nd floor, Taman Melaka Raya, Bandar Hilir. ☎+60 6 286 1041. RM10 dorms in a triple room; RM15 for a single room with fan; max double-room with AC & bathroom RM35-40. Clean and nice with many in-house facilities.
* Samudra Inn 348b, Jln Melaka Raya 3 (beside the 7-11 store at the bottom of this street). ☎ +60 6 2827441. The hotel is on the second level, you have to use the staircase to go up to the locked gate of the hotel; you have to leave your shoes at the staircase after you enter the gate; dorms with shared hot shower and toilet (3 beds per room) - RM15; singles rooms - from RM20 for one with shared hot shower and toilet; all rooms with fans, more expensive rooms have attached shower. Room rates are posted clearly on a white board at the reception. Lounge with TV and refrigerator. Laundry service available, rate around RM1.50 per shirt; guests will be given a key to the locked gate.
* Travellers' Lodge 214b Jalan Melaka Raya 1, ☎+60 6 226 5709. Large, friendly hostel in a convenient location near several attractions. Rooms are clean with fan or A/C and en suite bathrooms available. The hostel also features a kitchen, laundry, roof terrace and cafe with internet access. Movies are shown every night. Good value. Fan room from RM18.
* The Trend Hotel . 216-220 Jalan Melaka Raya 1. ☎+60 6 286 1199. friendly, helpful hostel staff. Rooms are clean with bathroom, big windows and TV and the A/C is very strong for the small-sized rooms. http://thetrendhotel.friendpages.com/p/pages/cover.cgi?pageid=thetrendhotel
* Time Hotel Melaka. Lot 467, Jalan Melaka Raya 12. ☎+60 6 292 1311. It offers A/C rooms, all of which have cable TV, comfy duvet, and private hot and cold rainshower. High-speed Internet access, currency exchange, and business center. While staying here, you can visit some interesting places like A’Famosa Fort, and Jonker Walk. http://www.timehotel-malacca.com/
-Info courtesy of Wiktravel-
* Shirah's Guest House. No.207B, 2nd floor, Taman Melaka Raya, Bandar Hilir. ☎+60 6 286 1041. RM10 dorms in a triple room; RM15 for a single room with fan; max double-room with AC & bathroom RM35-40. Clean and nice with many in-house facilities.
* Samudra Inn 348b, Jln Melaka Raya 3 (beside the 7-11 store at the bottom of this street). ☎ +60 6 2827441. The hotel is on the second level, you have to use the staircase to go up to the locked gate of the hotel; you have to leave your shoes at the staircase after you enter the gate; dorms with shared hot shower and toilet (3 beds per room) - RM15; singles rooms - from RM20 for one with shared hot shower and toilet; all rooms with fans, more expensive rooms have attached shower. Room rates are posted clearly on a white board at the reception. Lounge with TV and refrigerator. Laundry service available, rate around RM1.50 per shirt; guests will be given a key to the locked gate.
* Travellers' Lodge 214b Jalan Melaka Raya 1, ☎+60 6 226 5709. Large, friendly hostel in a convenient location near several attractions. Rooms are clean with fan or A/C and en suite bathrooms available. The hostel also features a kitchen, laundry, roof terrace and cafe with internet access. Movies are shown every night. Good value. Fan room from RM18.
* The Trend Hotel . 216-220 Jalan Melaka Raya 1. ☎+60 6 286 1199. friendly, helpful hostel staff. Rooms are clean with bathroom, big windows and TV and the A/C is very strong for the small-sized rooms. http://thetrendhotel.friendpages.com/p/pages/cover.cgi?pageid=thetrendhotel
* Time Hotel Melaka. Lot 467, Jalan Melaka Raya 12. ☎+60 6 292 1311. It offers A/C rooms, all of which have cable TV, comfy duvet, and private hot and cold rainshower. High-speed Internet access, currency exchange, and business center. While staying here, you can visit some interesting places like A’Famosa Fort, and Jonker Walk. http://www.timehotel-malacca.com/
-Info courtesy of Wiktravel-
Sayang-Sayang Youth Hostel
Sayang-Sayang Youth Hostel
-Superb location-Free wifi
-Aircon/Fan
-Hot shower
-Riverside
-BBQ Area
-Bicycle for rent
-5 Star quality bed
-Rooms and dorm
-Free DVD viewing
16, Jln Kampung Hulu, 75200 Melaka
Booking 06 2814326
Kent Lee 012 2505138
Karen Lee 012 2322624
www.facebook.com/sayang.sayang1
Room from RM38*
Bed from RM9*
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Budget Accomodation (Heritage Area)
* Chong Hoe Hotel (忠和旅店) 26 Jalan Tukang Emas (Goldsmith Street, opposite of Masjid Kampung Kling), Tel: +60-6-2826102 : It situated at a strategic location (at the centre of the historical places).It offers good value with air-con and TV room for RM30 which is without bathroom and air-con singles/doubles with TV and bathroom for RM50 onwards. The rooms are nice and clean. Wi-Fi in rooms
* Holitel This place has standard rooms with aircon and a private bathroom. It costs 50 RM and the rooms are really clean. Friendly and helpfull staff. Better than most places in China Town.
* Sama-Sama Guest House 26 Jalan Tukang Besi (or Blacksmith Street, one block north and parallel to Jalan Hang Jebat or Jonker Walk). Tel (mobile): +60-12-3051980 . A laid-back guesthouse with 8 rooms. Rooms are basic, with no air-con. Large, friendly hang-out area with "no TV, just sweet reggae music" and occasional live music, and a nice back courtyard with burbling fountain. Laundry available. RM20-35.
* Jalan Jalan Guesthouse Jalan Tukang Besi (or Blacksmith Street, one block north and parallel to Jalan Hang Jebat or Jonker Walk, just up the road from Sama-Sama Guest House). Similar to Sama-Sama, this is a nice place to go for budget dorms. A very cute place with a pleasant outdoor garden. RM 14 for fan dorms. http://www.jalanjalanguesthouse.com/jjjs/index.htm
* Old Town Guesthouse Jalan Temenggon (Get off the bus at Bukit Cina). Nice and very friendly family guesthouse owned by a french guy and his chinese wife. The place is very clean and has a great atmosphere. There are also rooms availible. Dorm RM12. http://www.melakaguesthouse.com/
* Discovery cafe Atmospheric, very central bed and breakfast with live music every night, basic but clean rooms with and without aircon, sharing toilette and shower, ca 40 rm per night. Wifi,Madav(from Nepal), whose artist name is "James", does a brilliant job keeping everybody happy. More info at [Discovery-malacca.com] /+6012-6835606 Bob Teng
* River View Guest House 94&96 Jalan Kampung Pantai. In the heritage district of Chinatown, back terrace overlooking the river. Delightful, recently converted Chinese shop house, spacious spotless fan rooms, shared shower rooms, high quality beds and bedding. All rooms have windows. Use of kitchen, interned & wifi. No children. Charming owners. Twins (fan)only @ RM 45 / King airconditioned only @ RM60. Reservation : hostelworld.com or hostelbookers.com only. Please read terms before making reservation.
* Ringo's Foyer 46A Jalan Portugis. +606 281 6393, Howard. Just far enough out of Central Chinatown to be quiet, but close enough to be convenient. Plain, clean, has staff and relaxing rooftop chill-out area. http://ringosfoyer.com.my/rfjs/index.htm
* House Of Kititto 50A Jalan Portugis. +606 281 1105, Kent/Monica. It is a unique mixture between ordinary guesthouse and homestay, with only four rooms for rent. Two mins walk and you are at the Jonker Street. You will have an unforgettable stay here. Operated by young couple who love travel and happy to share travel tips with their guests. http://house.kititto.com/
* Holitel This place has standard rooms with aircon and a private bathroom. It costs 50 RM and the rooms are really clean. Friendly and helpfull staff. Better than most places in China Town.
* Sama-Sama Guest House 26 Jalan Tukang Besi (or Blacksmith Street, one block north and parallel to Jalan Hang Jebat or Jonker Walk). Tel (mobile): +60-12-3051980 . A laid-back guesthouse with 8 rooms. Rooms are basic, with no air-con. Large, friendly hang-out area with "no TV, just sweet reggae music" and occasional live music, and a nice back courtyard with burbling fountain. Laundry available. RM20-35.
* Jalan Jalan Guesthouse Jalan Tukang Besi (or Blacksmith Street, one block north and parallel to Jalan Hang Jebat or Jonker Walk, just up the road from Sama-Sama Guest House). Similar to Sama-Sama, this is a nice place to go for budget dorms. A very cute place with a pleasant outdoor garden. RM 14 for fan dorms. http://www.jalanjalanguesthouse.com/jjjs/index.htm
* Old Town Guesthouse Jalan Temenggon (Get off the bus at Bukit Cina). Nice and very friendly family guesthouse owned by a french guy and his chinese wife. The place is very clean and has a great atmosphere. There are also rooms availible. Dorm RM12. http://www.melakaguesthouse.com/
* Discovery cafe Atmospheric, very central bed and breakfast with live music every night, basic but clean rooms with and without aircon, sharing toilette and shower, ca 40 rm per night. Wifi,Madav(from Nepal), whose artist name is "James", does a brilliant job keeping everybody happy. More info at [Discovery-malacca.com] /+6012-6835606 Bob Teng
* River View Guest House 94&96 Jalan Kampung Pantai. In the heritage district of Chinatown, back terrace overlooking the river. Delightful, recently converted Chinese shop house, spacious spotless fan rooms, shared shower rooms, high quality beds and bedding. All rooms have windows. Use of kitchen, interned & wifi. No children. Charming owners. Twins (fan)only @ RM 45 / King airconditioned only @ RM60. Reservation : hostelworld.com or hostelbookers.com only. Please read terms before making reservation.
* Ringo's Foyer 46A Jalan Portugis. +606 281 6393, Howard. Just far enough out of Central Chinatown to be quiet, but close enough to be convenient. Plain, clean, has staff and relaxing rooftop chill-out area. http://ringosfoyer.com.my/rfjs/index.htm
* House Of Kititto 50A Jalan Portugis. +606 281 1105, Kent/Monica. It is a unique mixture between ordinary guesthouse and homestay, with only four rooms for rent. Two mins walk and you are at the Jonker Street. You will have an unforgettable stay here. Operated by young couple who love travel and happy to share travel tips with their guests. http://house.kititto.com/
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