MELAKA THE COOLEST HERITAGE CITY

 

MELAKA COOLEST HERITAGE CITY

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Come and visit our coolest heritage city.

HOTEL LISTINGS AROUND MELAKA NEW CHINATOWN

Melaka New Chinatown covers the streets of Jalan Bunga Raya, Jalan Kampong Jawa, Jalan Kee Ann, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Jalan Bendahara, Jalan Bunga Raya Pantai.

There are medium priced hotels, boutique hotels and international class hotels for visitors to historical Melaka in Melaka New Chinatown.

Medium priced Hotels 

At Jalan Kee Ann 

Tun Fatimah Riverside Hotel, Prima Hotel

At Jalan Bunga Raya 

1825 Gallery Hotel, Kingston Hotel,

At Jalan Bendahara 

Ibis Hotel, Treasures Hotel and Suites

Jalan Munshi Abdullah

Hallmark Express Hotel Melaka

Jalan Bunga Raya Pantai ( International Class Hotels )

Dusit Princess Hotel Melaka, The Shore, Majestic Hotel Melaka. All International Class.

KEE ANN ROAD BECOMING A TOURIST HUB FOR VISITORS TO STAY

KEE ANN ROAD BECOMING A TOURIST HUB

Kee Ann Road used to be very busy from 1930s until 1980s because the Central market is located here during this period. 

After the market was shifted out in 1990s, Kee Ann Road is now becoming a tourist hub for visitors to stay for a night or two from outstation.

A few medium priced hotels are located on Kee Ann road like Prima Hotel. 

              

Other medium priced hotels nearby are Kingston Hotel, Tun Fatimah Riverside Hotel,1825 Gallery Hotel and Hallmark Express Hotel ( former Regal Hotel in 1970s ).

                       Tun Fatimah Riverside Hotel

Nearby, we have the international class hotel namely Dusit Princess ( formerly Ramada Hotel ).

                        Dusit Princess Melaka

On weekends, outstation tourist buses can be seen parked outside these hotels.

For food, there are a few kopitiams nearby at Jalan Bunga Raya, Jalan Munshi Abdullah and Jalan Bendahara like JJ Chicken Rice Balls cafe, Nyonya Secrets, popular Lorong Siham, Pork Rice, Bunga Raya Popiah,  Meow Mee Korean cafe, Abstract Japanese cafe and many more.

To visit the world renown Jonker Walk and other historical and cultural sites, visitors can just walk over the bridge over the Melaka River at Jalan Pasar or Jalan Kampung Jawa.

Health enthusiasts and joggers can always walk or jog along the pathway besides the Melaka River early in the morning or late evenings when it is cooler.

Also, we recommend to take our Melaka River Cruise at night to view the colourful river lights or walk down the river romantically with your love ones.

MELAKA INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

 

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40th Melaka International Dragon Boat Festival 2025

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Details

Date:

June 21, 2025

 to 

June 22, 2025

Time:

8:00 am

Organizer:

MELAKA DRAGON BOAT ASSOCIATION

Venue

Melaka River Cruise Jeti Quayside

Casa del Rio Melaka,
88, Jalan Laksamana,
Taman Kota Laksamana,
75200 Melaka,
Malaysia

Overview

Melaka Dragon Boat Association, Zheng He Duo Yun Xuan Art Gallery, Tourism Melaka and Perbadanan Pembangunan Sungai Dan Pantai Melaka (PPSPM) jointly organised the 40th Melaka Dragon Boat Festival 2025 on the 21st and 22nd June 2025 at Melaka River, Melaka, Malaysia.

Melaka Dragon Boat Festival will spread across in the month of May and June. The festival will kickstart with launch ceremony, cultural activities and dragon boat procession on 25 May for the celebration of Duan Wu Festival. Such celebration has been a success to showcase the culture of dragon boating since 2022.

Participating teams from all over Malaysia will battle for 8km marathon paddling on 21 June, and 200m distance races on 22 June.

Melaka Dragon Boat Festival will be held on 21 – 22 June 2025. We would like to invite teams participate in our 40th anniversary celebration, competing with teams from Malaysia and beyond, and enjoying the fun of racing on Melaka River!
Date: 21 – 22 June 2025
Venue: Melaka River (jetty opposite Casa del Rio Melaka)
Race category:
8km marathon race
200m distance race: Open 12’s, Women’s 12’s, Mixed 12’s

Location Map

KEE ANN ROAD: A BLEND OF HERITAGE AND MODERNITY

 

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KEE ANN ROAD OF MELAKA

 **Kee Ann Road in Malacca: 

A Blend of Heritage and Modernity**  

( Written by Deepseek )

Kee Ann Road, located in the heart of 

Malacca City,  is a charming street  that

reflects the rich cultural tapestry of this 

UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Lined with a mix of traditional shophouses 

and modern establishments, 

the road offers a glimpse into Malacca’s 

vibrant past while catering to 

contemporary lifestyles.  

These shophouses, some dating

 back to the early 20th century, now 

house a variety of businesses,

 including cafes, boutique hotels, and 

souvenir shops, blending history 

with modern commerce.  

Food lovers will appreciate Kee Ann Road

 for its local eateries serving 

Nyonya cuisine, a delicious fusion of

 Chinese and Malay flavors. 

Nearby attractions, such as Jonker Street

 and the Malacca River, are 

just a short walk away, making it a convenient 

spot for tourists exploring 

the city’s heritage.  

Whether you're admiring the historical

architecture, savoring Malaccan 

delicacies, or simply soaking in the laid-back

 atmosphere, Kee Ann Road offers 

a delightful experience that captures the 

essence of old-world Malacca.

By Deepseek.

USS Nimitz aircraft carrier passes through Malacca Straits

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is headed to the Middle East to boost the US presence as Israel and Iran do battle.

At 13:45 GMT, the carrier was traveling through the Malacca Strait toward the Indian Ocean, according to Marine Traffic, a ship-tracking site.

This deployment comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with the Nimitz joining the USS Carl Vinson in the region.

RIVER BOAT STAYS ON MELAKA RIVER?

To enhance Melaka attractions on the Melaka River,  it is possible for limited river boat  stay for visitors. 

Boat residents have to use onland water closets and showers. They can only be allowed to stay on board the boats overnight. 

Portable WCs can be used on the boat but their contents cannot be disposed into the river but into inland WCs only.

Limited onboard cooking is allowed.

Solar powered LED lights can be used for carbon free environment. 

Boat residents can experience their unique stay onboard these river boats.