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Torture Exhibition

Published on September 4, 2011 in education, Event, Melaka and Museum. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

I don’t want to imagine it, but I know that there are people whole this kind of eerie stuff. It’s gothic and old, a history that prove people can be really nasty when ring so satisfy their heart.

So if you want to see those gothic and medieval instrument to torture people, Tortura exhibition are here until 31st October 2011. Place at Dataran Pahlawan upper pergola, Banda Hilir.


Suspended Animation: Pain, Pleasure and Punishment in Medieval Culture

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The International Museum Day…

Published on May 20, 2011 in Event and Museum. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Did you celebrate International Museum day last Wednesday? Or you don’t know anything about 18 May…But It’s normal for everyone don’t really realize The International Museum Day on 18 May, not like mothers day or valentines day that widely publicized on the media and at shopping mall.

Actually there is an Organization that support this movement of International Musuem. You can read all about International Council of Museum here.

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Islamic and Chinese artifacts at Bastion house

Published on March 12, 2011 in culture, education, Melaka and Museum. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

PERZIM / Melaka Museum Corporation is having Islamic & Chinese Exhibition until 15 June 2011. Although just a small scale exhibition, the exhibits are a very rare items dated from Shang Dynasty (1700bc). It’s a real artifacts, not a replica.

This are some of the collection:

Please visit the exhibition at Bastion House, Jalan Kota Melaka. Just next to the A Famosa Fortress. Time from 9.00am to 6.00pm. There will be entrance fee at RM12 for adult.

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The Great Island got a museum

Published on December 13, 2010 in eco-tourism, Melaka and Museum. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , .



Picture more at fairus.com..

Its called Muzium Pulau Besar. Just open this year and operated by PERZIM (Melaka Museum Corporation). Open everyday from 9.00am to 5.30pm. As my previous post, Pulau Besar Melaka have been known for its mysteries and legend for the locals. So the museum will feed you the stories.

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Jade Musuem

Published on August 9, 2010 in interesting place, Malaysia and Museum. 3 Comments Tags: , , , , .



Did I write anything about Jade in Melaka before? I think not. Actually there is one Ancient Jade Museum in Melaka and it is privately funded. Located in Plaza Mahkota, Bandar Melaka. Some shop lot opposite the Menara Taming Sari before Mahkota Parade. Well, I just visit the musuem once and can find the pic. Next time I will do another visit and write the stuff there.

But there is another good Jade Musuem for you to visit for the gemstone lover. If Musuem in Melaka only showcase the Antique, this Jade Museum Kuala Lumpur had wide variety of jade and astonishing gemstone which you could buy for yourselves or as a gifts.

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— asmaliana

Melaka 1st water Reservoir

Published on July 26, 2010 in historical spot, Melaka and Museum. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .



At the end of 19th century, almost all the population in Malaya (before Malaysia was exist) are using ground water or river. That’s why you see the old water reservoir here is just hole. Maybe for surrounding area or for the hi rank person at that time.

This construction was found when the government were building a road at the Stadhuys Hill (circular road from to go up and down the hill) in September 1982.



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Melaka Old fire Engine Truck

Published on July 26, 2010 in historical spot, Melaka and Museum. 0 Comments Tags: , , .



Imagine this one small truck is used on fire extinguisher operation before world war 2 until 1974.

This fire engine truck started its service in 1939, under control of Chief Police Officer of Malacca. In 1942, the British brought along this fire engine to Singapore but was transferred back to Malacca by the Japanese. After 2nd world war, this vehicle was placed under the control of Malacca municipal council.

This fire engine took part in many operations such as at Lereh, Tanjung Kling, Lee Rubber Godown in Bacang and at Banda Kaba Street.

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— asmaliana

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