NEW TOURISM PRODUCTS IN MELAKA

 

PPSPM to develop new tourism products for Visit Melaka Year 2024

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 at Economy | News

MELAKA – The Melaka River and Coastal Development Corporation (PPSPM) will diversify its tourism products, including introducing a floating market as a new attraction in preparation for Visit Melaka Year (TMM) 2024.

PPSPM chief executive officer Datuk Murad Husin said the second phase of the Melaka River development project with the developer covers the area around Taman Lagenda and is expected to be operational next year.

“We are trying to take a different approach from floating markets in other places by selling Melaka products and dry food. It will also be accessible to passengers on the Melaka River Cruise, which travels along the river.

“In addition, PPSPM is targeting to make the Sigua (or Monitor Lizard) Mini Theme Park, set to open at the end of this year, as a new attraction to this state,” he told reporters after the inauguration of PPSPM’s new office and the launch of the Melaka Water Taxi in conjunction with the Aidilfitri open house here last night.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh officiated the ceremony, with state Tourism, Heritage, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman also present.

In the meantime, Murad said the water taxi service is seen as an alternative for tourists to tour around Banda Hilir when the tourist area is made a vehicle-free zone every Friday to Sunday, which is expected to be implemented next month.

“The price offered is reasonable, from as low as RM1 to RM10, and visitors can park their vehicles at any parking area to take a water taxi to their destination,” he said.

As of May 15, the Melaka River Cruise has attracted 283,540 visitors, and a target of 800,000 visitors has been set for this year.

“Last year, we recorded 792,215 local and foreign visitors, exceeding the target of 700,000 people,” he said. – Bernama

EXTEND EXPRESS RAIL FROM KLIA TO MALACCA

It is possible to extend the current express rail from Kuala Lumpur to KLIA airport to the historic city of Melaka.

The new route can travel to Melaka via Port Dickson.

Travellers can enjoy the beaches of Port Dickson and then travel by rail to the historical sites in Melaka.

Once implemented, travellers can hop on this train from Melaka to PD, KLIA and Kuala Lumpur with ease 

MELAKA WATER TAXIS LAUNCHED

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Water taxi service debuts along Melaka River

Melaka Water Taxis

MELAKA: Melaka Chief Minister has launched the water taxi service along the Sungai Melaka waterway after a 10-year wait.

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Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Jusoh officially commenced the urban water taxi service on Tuesday (May 16) night soon after launching the Melaka River and Beach Development Corporation’s (PPSPM) new headquarters at Dataran Pengakalan Rama here.
In his speech, Ab Rauf said PPSM has grown by leaps and bounds since it was established in 2005.

He said in the beginning, the River Cruise service only recorded 3,290 passengers.

"However, a whopping 13 million people have used the River Cruise service between 2006 and May 8 this year.

"This is an outstanding achievement within a time frame of 18 years," he said.

Ab Rauf said PPSPM started with two boats as its River Cruise Service and now has a fleet of 40 boats.

"PPSPM now has a water taxi service," he said.

The initial plan to introduce the water taxi service was made by the then Melaka chief minister Tun Dr Mohd Ali Rustam, back in 2011.

Dr Mohd Ali is currently the Yang-di Pertua of Melaka.

However, the RM130mil rehabilitation and beautification of Sungai Melaka hit a snag after the earlier contractor appointed by then

Natural Resources and Environment Ministry failed to complete the project as scheduled in 2017.

The project involves the widening and extension work of the river by another 2.3km to enable the water taxis to stop and pick up passengers from five new jetties along the second phase from Dataran Pengkalan Rama to Batu Hampar in Batu Berendam.

Meanwhile, PPSPM chief executive officer, Datuk Murad Husin said there will be dozens of jetties for the water taxis to serve the passengers along the waterway from Dataran Pengkalan Rama.

He said the fare from one jetty to another will cost RM1 and the total for the full route will be RM8.

Murad said PPSPM also plans to extend the water taxi service up to Batu Hampar under the second phase of the River Cruise route.

"However, we are facing the issue of sediment which impedes the boat movements.

"We are working closely with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage to resolve this," he said.

Murad said the water taxi service can currently reach up to Rumpun Bahagia jetty under the second phase and the plan is to extend up to the Melaka Sentral bus terminal

YONG TAI TAKEOVER

BUSINESS

Sheng Tai International takes over Yong Tai's helm

By NST Business
May 12, 2023 @ 6:44pm

Sheng Tai International founder and chairman Datuk Leong Sir Ley has become the single largest shareholder in Yong Tai Bhd (YTB) effective 10 May 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR: Sheng Tai International founder and chairman Datuk Leong Sir Ley has become the single largest shareholder in Yong Tai Bhd (YTB) effective 10 May 2023.

The acquisition, executed through Domain Capital Sdn Bhd which acquired 90 million shares, represents a 23.8 per cent stake in the Melaka-based property company.Thus, Leong becomes the new managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of YTB, taking over from Datuk Wira Boo Kuang Loon who stepped down as CEO."This acquisition was a strategic move to strengthen our base while continuing to support future business growth," Leong said in a statement.

Leong is well known as a pioneer of property tourism.

She championed the concept, merging the sale of developments as well as tourism to attract both foreign direct investment and boost the travel industry in Malaysia

Leong's property portfolio under Sheng Tai International is The Sail in Melaka, an ambitious RM6.5 billion project and the jewel in her property crown and the future central business district of the state.

Designed by local architects, The Sail

consists of nine tower blocks set against the straits of Melaka.

Leong will be ably supported in her new role by Collin Tan Yoong Wei, who will be

YTB's new group chief operating officer and Tyson See Tai Soon will be the company's new executive director.

YTB's core business is tourism-related

property development.

It is responsible for Encore Melaka and Impression City, the first international franchise of China's famous Impression series.

CANOPY FOR KEE ANN WALK?

It is possible for building a canopy for Kee Ann road so that Kee Ann Walk night market can be established. 

No need to worry about rain and hot sun. 

PROJECTS TO PULAU BESAR?

 

Another way to connect Pulau Besar to Teluk Mas is to construct a 4 km landbridge. 

This is a direct route where a toll system can be implemented.

A cable car system can also be considered. 

To construct a 4km cable car system to Pulau Besar may cost about RM 285 million. 

To recover this infra investment in 6 years, at least 1.5 million visitors per year must visit Pulau Besar at RM 30.00 each. 

Currently, visitors to Pulau Besar take boats from the mainland to the island.

Other potential land bridges in Malaysia

West Coast of Peninsular Malysia

1. Langkawi to Kuala Perlis

2. Pulau Pangkor to Lumut

3. Port Klang to Pulau Ketam

East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia

1. Marang to Pulau Kapas

2. Pulau Redang to Chalok

3. Pulau Tioman to Mersing