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The Malaysian Youth Museum, which is located in the former General Post Office building next to Christ Church, was established following a decision by the Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) in 1989 to set-up a museum to honour the country’s youths. The objectives of the museum, among others, are to create public awareness on the roles of youths in the country’s development apart from instilling a sense of patriotism and to motivate youths.
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Mahkota Parade, View From Front.
Mahkota Parade was opened to the public in late 1993. It is a shopping empire of over 200 retail shops, cineplexes, bowling alleys, food and entertainment outlets. This is the first phase of the multi-million Mahkota Melaka Seafront Development.
With something for everyone, Mahkota Parade boasts of a good tenant mix which includes most of the popular and prominent names in each category of business and trade.
Event Inside Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall.
There are over 200 shops that sell anything from time piece, jewellery, local handicraft and souvenirs, household accessories to the latest names in fashion. Shop like Benetton, Lea, Bonia, Levi’s, La pagoyo, The Body Shop provide shopping experience for local and foreign tourists.
The anchor tenant is Parkson Grand – the biggest department store chain in Malaysia. Parkson Grand occupies approximately 160,000 sq. ft. and this store in Mahkota Parade is its biggest grand store in Malaysia. Mahkota Parade is favorite spot for the locals to watch movies, bowling and family entertainment. For More info and event at Mahkota Parade please click here.
View From Mahkota Parade, Opposite is Dataran Pahlawan Shopping Mall.
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Hang Tuah’s well is located in Kampung Duyong where Hang Tuah was born and spent his childhood among four of his good friends who would later become the famous warriors of Malacca Sultanate. The well is said to be the abode of his soul which takes the apparition of a white crocodile. For a commoner to catch the glimpse of Hang Tuah is hardly likely. It is said that the holy among us can ever hope to see the apparition.
Perhaps one name that cannot be separated from Melaka is that of Hang Tuah – a warrior and admiral (or Laksamana) – whose name has become legend (or perhaps myth?) of sorts. He was said to have enjoyed an outstanding military career under Sultan Mansur Shah at the height of Melaka’s power in the 15th century, apart from being able to ward off attacks by the Siamese and Achenese fleets. Many of his exploits were documented in the Sejarah Melayu (Malay Annal). However, the authenticity of some of the entries can be questioned as in several entries, Hang Tuah was potrayed as a ‘super human’, capable of feats outside the comprehension of human mind. Be it a legend or a myth, Hang Tuah has become very much associated with Melaka and some of his ‘legacies’ are said to be in existence today. Some locals believe that the well contains Hang Tuah’s spirit in the form of a white crocodile, which can only be seen by the spiritually pure. Come here!!!
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Jonker Walk, is a pedestrian walkway along Jalan Hang Jebat (known as Jonker Street) and along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (known as Heeren Streets) in the hearts of Melaka Town. The streets become a marketplace / nite market every friday, saturday and sunday. This is the place to shop that you cannot find at the others place. The streets make up about 140 rows pre-war shoplots featuring antique shops, salons, restaurants, dining outlets, acupuncture clinic, spa, boutique hotel, longevity shop and others. This place also famous as the antiques paradise. You may just be rewarded with authentic artefacts such as porcelain or ceramics pieces that can be date as far back as 300 years. The buildings also are immaculately constructed with elaborate carvings on its pillars and walls. That is so happening. Opening hours for different shop vary but generally from Monday to Thursday, most open from 10am – 6pm and during the nite market, many stay open until 11pm. Cultural performances are held regularly on the street and provide the fascinating atmosphere. Chinese opera, dancing and wushu performances staged in the heart of old Melaka. Several beautiful Peranakan houses such as the Tan family mansion, now a modern boutique hotel, Puri Hotel are worth to visit. Also, you can see The Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum that gives a view into the lifestyle of the this community. You must visit here. Come here and have this unique experience once in your life.
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Go Holidays and win exciting prizes. You could bring back a Proton Savvy, Flat Screen Tv, Cool Mobile Phone & Digital Camera. Just go buy a domestic holiday packages from your travel agents or hotels and this will entitled you for 1 entry form. Can get this form from Tourism Malaysia Official Website not Virtual Malaysia. For more info visit here.
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The Proclamation of Independence Memorial building, which was built in 1912, was formerly the Melaka Club clubhouse before it was converted into the Independent Memorial. Visitors to the memorial will be able to witness collection of manuscripts, videotapes and other audio and visual collections which documents Malaysia’s struggle to achieve Independence from the British colonial rule. Also included are events leading to the proclamation of Malaysia’s independence at the nearby Padang Pahlawan in 1957. The Proclamation of Independence Memorial also provides audio visual aids and research materials to those carrying out research the country’s independence. The building was near by the Porta De Santiago and The Cultural Museum, located at Banda Hilir, Melaka.
It just free for the entrance. It is a great moment to know about the Malaysia independence day. Come and visit this memorial and you will see with your big heart!!!!
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Villa Sentosa is not officially a museum though it is opened to the public and they can have a look around this 1920′s kampung (village) house. Villa Sentosa is in Kampung Morten, just across the river from the Rennaisance Hotel. The old family still lives there and one of its members will gladly show visitors around inside. It does not have many items of interest but it does have some heirlooms passed down by its patriarch, Tuan Hashim Hadi Abdul Ghani, who died at the ripe old age of 98.
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Travel News Malaysia Asia Pacific Tourism NewsSite last updated May 22, 2012 @ 7:32 am
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