BUNGA RAYA ROAD SONG

Chinese Song of Bunga Raya Road in Melaka.

https://aisong.io/song/33b65e18-a483-443c-941c-3ad86f5cec5d

 

A song on the Bunga Raya Road in Malay.

Enjoy 

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PORTUGUESE SETTLEMENT OF MELAKA SONG

Enjoy the song about Melaka Portuguese Settlement.

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Portuguese Settlement of Melaka in Kristang 

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The Portuguese Settlement in Melaka is a vibrant cultural village in Ujong Pasir, home to the Kristang (Portuguese-Eurasian) community and renowned for its seafood and festive celebrations. Established in 1933 on an 11-hectare site, it preserves the heritage, language, and traditions tied to the 1511–1641 Portuguese colonial era. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Community and Culture

The Kristang People: Descendants of early intermarriages between Portuguese settlers and local populations.
Language: Residents uniquely speak Kristang, a traditional Portuguese-Malay creole.
Festivals: Famous for massive, brightly lit Christmas displays and the annual Feast of San Pedro (Saint Peter) in late June. [1, 2, 3]

Food and Attractions

Portuguese Square: The central courtyard hub featuring open-air seafood stalls, restaurants, and cultural dance performances on weekends.
Local Cuisine: Signature dishes include Debal Curry (Devil's Curry) and fresh spicy grilled seafood.
Landmarks: Features a prominent replica of the Christ the Redeemer statue facing the sea. [1, 2, 3, 4]

If you would like, I can provide:

• Recommendations for top-rated seafood restaurants inside the settlement
• The exact schedule for cultural events and festivities
• Directions on how to get there from central Melaka

1 MILLION PAGEVIEWS REACHED TODAY

Tourism-melaka.blogspot.com has just broken 1 million pageviews today.

The website was started in 2007 to promote our historical Melaka to the world on a private initiative.

Interesting news and events on Melaka were posted on this website. Messages were also received from our viewers.

As we reached this milestone, our team at Tourism-melaka.blogspot.com want to express our thanks to your support in viewing our pages over the years.

Thank you and we look forward to your continuous support and views in the years ahead.

2007 Page views 100

2026 

July 26th. Page views 1,000,100

July 27th. Page views 1,007,790

MELAKA OUR HISTORICAL CITY

Our historical Melaka Song. Enjoy listening.

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SONG PRAISING MELAKA RIVER

 

Enjoy this song praising the historical Melaka River.

Song to praise the historical Melaka River.

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MALACCA HIGH SCHOOL 200 YEARS ANNIVERSARY DINNER

Malacca High School will be celebrating her 200 years old birthday in December 2026.

The official notice is posted here.

KEE ANN ROAD SONG

KEE ANN ROAD SONG

Our own Kee Ann Road Song. Enjoy.

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MELAKA PARTNERS WITH CHINA WATER TOWN

 

Melaka eyes tourism partnership with China’s Zhouzhuang water town

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By RSN MURALI

Tuesday, 21 Jul 2026 | 7:04 PM MYT

MELAKA: A proposed partnership between China's premier water town and the historic city can unlock new tourism and cultural opportunities while strengthening centuries-old ties between the two destinations, says Datuk Lim Ban Hong.

The Special Adviser on Investment and China Affairs to the Melaka Chief Minister, who also serves as the Melaka Special Envoy to China, said discussions would be held with the Melaka River and Beach Development Corporation (PPSPM) on establishing a working relationship with Kunshan Water Town Zhouzhuang Cultural Tourism Development Group Co. Ltd.

Lim, who is also the Klebang assemblyman, said although Zhouzhuang was not a seaport, the ancient town played an important role in China's inland waterway transport and commercial network, supporting the Maritime Silk Road during the Ming Dynasty through its extensive canal system linking major trading centres.

He said both Zhouzhuang and Melaka share a rich history shaped by waterways, making them natural partners in preserving cultural heritage while developing high-value tourism products.

MELAKA HERITAGE CHARGES SINCE 2012

 

Outstation visitors to Melaka have been contributing RM59.6 million in heritage charges to the state government since 2012. 

Monday, 13 Jul 2026 11AM MYT

MELAKA, July 13 — The Melaka government has collected RM59.6 million in heritage charges imposed on out-of-state visitors staying at registered hotels in the state since 2012.

MELAKA TO BOOST AIRPORT ARRIVALS

 

Efforts to boost air connectivity at Melaka airport to be intensified, says exco chairman

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By RSN MURALI

Monday, 13 Jul 2026 | 2:13 PM MYT

MELAKA: Efforts to strengthen air connectivity through Melaka International Airport (LTAM) in Batu Berendam will be intensified over the next five years.

The Melaka Legislative Assembly was told on Monday (July 13) that plans include introducing new domestic and international flight routes.

Hameed said the existing runway of LTAM is capable of accommodating Code 4C aircraft, including the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, which have flight ranges of up to six hours.

He said the capability allows the airport to serve major destinations across the region, including Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing in China, as well as India, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.

OUR WEBSITE VISITORS REACHING 1 MILLION

Our website was started in 2007 to promote the historical city of Melaka to visitors around the world.

In 2026, our website visitors have reached  962,146 visitors in 19 years. Average yearly visitors to our website is around 50,639 or about 4,200 visitors per month.

This website is operated by an individual who was born in Melaka without any finaneeecial assistance from any institution.

I hope more visitors will visit this website in

the years to come. Feedback can be emailed to tszwongkang@gmail.com.

Thank you.

AERIAL VIEW

 Aerial view of Kee Ann Road.

BOON LEONG FOOD STALLS

BOON Leong Food Stalls at Bunga Raya Road.

HIP ON HIP OFF MELAKA CRUISE

 

Melaka has a Hop On Hop Off cruises on Melaka River.

By doing so, passengers can use the cruise to stop at various jetis along the river.

Come and use this new cruise line. Enjoy.

DUTCH HERITAGE FUN WALK

Come and join in Melaka Dutch Heritage Fun Walk

EXPRESS BUS TO KLIA 1 & 2

From August 2026, a new express bus will travel to KLIA 1 and 2 from Melaka.

MELAKA DRAGON BOAT

Melaka held her annual Dragon Boat Festival at Melaka River recently.

MELAKA HOSPITAL THEN AND NOW

 

MELAKA HOSPITAL THEN AND NOW

Melaka Century old hospital being upgraded with new windows and air-conditioning.

FORGOTTEN MALACCA RAILWAY STATION

 Forgotten Malacca railway station

 

In 1914, it was possible to travel to Malacca (Melaka) by train via the 32 km branch line from Tampin to Malacca town which was opened in 1905. The Japanese pulled up the rails during World War II for re-use on the infamous Death Railway in Burma (Myanmar). The line was never rebuilt after the War. The station used to be on Bona Vista Road, today's Jalan Hang Tuah. 

The 1914 Pamphlet of Information for Travellers, Tours in the Malay Peninsula has a lot to say about Malacca. 

Here are some of the highlights:

'The scenery on that section of the railway which lies between Rembau Station and Malacca is, without doubt, the most beautiful on the whole line, especially the piece between Malacca and Tampin. It is, therefore, a pity to reach and return from Malacca by the night trains, since the views are lost. The road runs alongside the railway most of the way, and is, for scenery, the fairest in the Peninsula. The distant blue hills, the rice-fields, the Malay orchards, every now and then a bright river, or ponds full of lotus provide views which will never be forgotten.'

Source and image credit: Great Malaysian Railway Journeys website.

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Melaka is holding her Dragon Boat Festival on 21.6 2026.

All are welcomed to join in this festival tomorrow. 

Enjoy 

WHY NOT EXTEND ETS FROM TAMPIN TO MELAKA SENTRAL, MUAR, BATU PAHAT AND KLUANG ERL

Though there is a bus from Tampin to Melaka, the road trip takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.

If the transport ministry can extend the ETS from Tampin/Pulau Sebang to Melaka Sentral/Duyung, the trip can be done within 30 minutes to 45 minutes.

In future, this ERL can extend it to Muar, Batu Pahat to Kluang.

ERL South-west corridor to join up with Kluang ERL.

Development will expand in this Melaka-Muar-Batu Pahat corridor.

MELAKA SENTRAL TO KLIA

 Coming soon.

MELAKA NEW HOSPITAL

MALACCA WILL HAVE A NEW HOSPITAL IN HANG TUAH JAYA

A new public hospital worth RM875 million is developed on an area of 59.8 acres in Hang Tuah Jaya Parliament.

Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) through the Second Rolling Plan (RP2) the 13th Malaysia Plan enables the initial work to be implemented.

Type 2 Specialized Hospital equipped with 400 beds, appointed as the First Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Melaka and the Earliest Specialization Hub in the Southern Malaysia Peninsula.

#MalaysiaMADANI

#JabatanPenerangan

#JaPenMelaka

#kerajaannegerimelaka 

WINGSAIR FROM PEKANBARU TODAY

Wings Air has officially touched down at Melaka Airport (MKZ) from Pekanbaru! ✈️ With three weekly flights, travellers can enjoy greater connectivity while exploring the rich culture, heritage, and culinary delights of Indonesia and Malaysia. 

📸: avi.theaviator

#MYairlinesstories #MKZ #WingsAir

FROMPEKANBARU

Dari Pekanbaru terus ke Melaka....

Pesawat Wings Air selamat mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Melaka (LTAM), Batu Berendam hari ini, menandakan pembukaan semula laluan penerbangan terus Pekanbaru-Melaka yang dinantikan ramai pelancong dan pemain industri pelancongan kedua-dua destinasi.

📸 MR. AZLI

#MelakaHariIni #MelakaSayangRakyat #WingsAir #PekanbaruMelaka #LTAM #VisitMelaka #MelakaTourism #IndonesiaMalaysia #PenerbanganTerus #Melaka

MELAKA TO PENANG BY BATIK AIR

Batik Air is going to provide an air link from  Penang to Melaka soon. This augars well for more airlines to come into Melaka.

Now Scoot flies in from Singapore weekly.  From today,  an airline will fly from Melaka to Pekan Baru in Sumatra. 

More chartered flights can fly in from China to promote Zheng He tours. 

Penerbangan Laluan Melaka-Pulau Pinang Bakal Beroperasi Tahun Ini Menerusi Syarikat Penerbangan Batik Air - EXCO Melaka

ERL TO MELAKA?

 

The transport authority must relook at building a train link from KLIA ERL to Melaka.

With weekend jams of public roads from KL to Melaka, a direct rail link to Melaka is feasible. Instead of driving to Melaka, visitors can take an Aircon train from KL to Melaka.

On normal days, driving from KL to Melaka takes about 2 hours. On weekends, it can take from 3 to 4 hours.

With a train, KL to Melaka trip can done in 1 hour only. No jams as well.

NEW BUNGA RAYA AIRCOND CAFE

A new aircond coffee cafe has opened at Bunga Raya Road Melaka.

A comfortable place to enjoy your coffee and cakes here especially with the current hot weather.

Do come over to check it out.

GENTING TOLL CHARGES

GENTING HIGHLANDS Road charges from 28th. May 2026.

NAM SENG COFFEE OF KEE ANN ROAD

 

NAM SENG COFFEE OF KEE ANN ROAD

Kee Ann Road is the place where Nam Sing Coffee is located.

Their coffee brand is Pupil Brand or School boy brand.

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KAMPUNG HULU

Kampung Hulu, Melaka.

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ECRL BYPASS SINGAPORE IN JANUARY 2027

ECRL Bypass to Shenzhen saving 30 hours in time. Will operate on 1.1.2027 which is 6 months away.

Ships can unload their containers at Port Klang onto freight trains to be unloaded onto ships at Kuantan Port. Then, they can sail on to Danang, Hanoi in Vietnam, Cambodia, Hainan, SW China, Taiwan and Japan.

Ships can still sail down to Melaka, Singapore, Indonesia, Papua, Australia and New Zealand.

Kra canal or Thailand land bridge is still all talk.

With the Pinglu Canal being completed by September 2026, this new canal will allow freight to be shipped up to Nanning in China.

The Pinglu Canal is a massive new waterway in southern China. Spanning 134 kilometers, it directly links the inland Xijiang River system to the sea at the Beibu Gulf .

Set to open in September 2026—three months ahead of schedule—this $10.7 billion project is China’s first major river-to-sea canal since 1949 . It is designed to handle 5,000-tonne vessels, cutting the previous 560-km detour via Guangdong .

💡 Why does it matter?

· Cheaper & Faster Trade: It will slash logistics costs for southwestern China by 18-30% , saving an estimated $690 million annually .

· Boosting ASEAN Ties: As a "rail-water-sea" corridor, it aims to strengthen supply chains with ASEAN, China’s largest trading partner .

· Connecting Western China: It turns Guangxi into a key logistics hub, giving inland areas a much more efficient route to global markets .

While it’s a transformative regional project, analysts note it won’t rival the Suez or Panama Canals in global scale .

WINGSAIR FLY FROM MELAKA TO INDONESIA

Wings Air will fly from Melaka to Pekanbaru Indonesia from June 10 2026.

Melaka Tourism should also get Chinese airlines to fly into Melaka as Zheng He tours.

VIEW SUNSET AT ENCORE MELAKA

Visitors to Encore Melaka can view Straits of Melaka sunset in the evening.

There is a covered cafe there for you to view the sunset.

MELAKA HOP ON HOP OFF RIVER CRUISE

Visitors and Malaccans can take our Melaka Hop On and Hop Off Cruise. Visitors can stop at stops along the river.

Visit this link. 

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Cruise Details & Tickets

• Duration: Approximately 45 minutes.
• Operating Hours: Daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
• Ticketing: You can buy passes at the physical counters or skip the queue by booking in advance through platforms like the Melaka River Cruise - Online Ticketing portal or redBus.
• Jetties: The cruise typically operates as a return loop from Taman Rempah (Spice Garden Jetty) and Dataran Sungai Melaka (River Square Jetty).
• Hop-on Hop-off Feature: The operator sometimes offers a hop-on hop-off package (1-day or 3-day pass). This allows you to stop at specific points of interest—such as the Melaka River Park—explore attractions, and catch a later ferry back. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

Key Sights Along the River

As you glide down the UNESCO-recognized waterway, you'll pass several major city landmarks: [1, 2]

• Kampung Morten: A beautifully preserved traditional Malay village.
• The Stadthuys: Dutch colonial red buildings visible from the water.
• Jonker Street: The bustling heart of Melaka's historic Chinatown.
• Vibrant River Murals: Colorful street art painted on the walls of historic shophouses along the riverbanks. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Tips for a Great Experience

• Day vs. Night: Going in the late afternoon lets you catch the sunset. Evening rides are highly popular because the riverside bridges and buildings are illuminated with colorful, vibrant lights.
• Wildlife: If you go during the daytime, keep an eye out for monitor lizards basking along the riverbanks. [1, 2, 3, 4]

For a quick look at what the vibrant night cruise experience looks like from the water:

14 Februari - Pakej Hop On Hop Off (HOHO) Cruise Sungai Melaka yang dilancarkan Perbadanan Pembangunan Sungai dan Pantai Melaka (PPSPM), kini bersedia menerima kedatangan pelancong.

Timbalan Exco Kemajuan Desa, Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan, Low Chee Leong berkata, inisiatif ini membolehkan pengunjung turun dan naik di mana-mana jeti sepanjang Sungai Melaka.Kemudahan ini bukan sahaja memudahkan pergerakan pelancong, malah memberi manfaat besar kepada sektor pelancongan negeri ini.