HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR 2022

On 1st. February 2022, billions of Chinese around the world will usher in the Chinese New Year of the Tiger.

We want to wish all Kong Xi Fa Chai. Hopefully, the new year will bring us peace, happiness, health and prosperity to everyone.

MELAKA RIVER CRUISE REOPENS

Saturday, October 16, 2021

MELAKA RIVER CRUISE REOPENS

Melaka River Cruise attracts 10,000 visitors within 14 days since opening of state’s tourism sector Saturday, 16 Oct 2021 12:32 PM MYT

Perbadanan Pembangunan Sungai dan Pantai Melaka chief executive officer Datuk Murad Husin during a press conference in Melaka October 16, 2021. — Bernama pic 

MELAKA, Oct 16 — Some 10,000 visitors went on the Melaka River Cruise (MRC) within 14 days after Melaka opened its tourism sector following the state’s transition to Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (PPN) since last October 1. 

Perbadanan Pembangunan Sungai dan Pantai Melaka (PPSPM) chief executive officer Datuk Murad Husin said this showed a positive sign for the corporation to achieve the target of getting 200,000 visitors for this year. 

 “On Thursday (October 14) alone, we recorded a total of 1,400 visitors and the number is expected to increase over the weekend, especially with the cross-state travel now allowed,” he told Bernama when met at the MRC here last night. 

Also present was PPSPM Business and Corporate Development director Salman Salim. Murad said various plans would be implemented in stages to attract more tourists to MRC, including offer of pit stop package at 14 jetties under Phase One of Sungai Melaka project involving the route from Muara Sungai Melaka to Taman Rempah here which is expected to be launched on October 23. 

 “Through the package, visitors can take the MRC to their respective destinations at the 14 stations, like Kampung Morten, The Shore, Kampung Hulu and Kampung Jawa using a ‘one day access ticket’,” he said, adding that a total of 28 pit stops would be built along the Melaka River for the cruise. 

He said the ticket price is RM25 for children, adults (RM40), senior citizens and students (RM30) while, for foreigners, it is RM50 and RM40 each for adults and children, respectively. 

Besides the pit stop package, he said PPSPM would also introduce the “water taxi” at as a new product for the MRC and as a new medium of public transport. 

It is to make it easier for consumers to move from one destination to another as well as reducing traffic congestion, especially during the school holiday season, he added. — Bernama

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR IN THE YEAR OF THE GOLDEN OX

We want to extend our Happy LUNAR New Year in the Year of the Golden OX.

Qong Xi Fa Cai. Happiness, Stay Healthy and Harmony.

OLD BRIDGE OF MELAKA MUNICIPAL MARKET

Before the old Municipal Central Market was demolished in 1980s, this market bridge connected Kampung Hulu to the Central Market. 

Now,  the bridge still links Kampung Hulu to Jalan Kee Ann.  

There is a newly built 4 storeys mall named Vedro by the River still looking for tenants to lease the place. 

KAMPUNG BESIDES MELAKA RIVER DEMOLISHED

Recently,  the kampung opposite Vedromall besides the Melaka River was evacuated of her residents and demolished by Melaka Historical Council. 

It seems this area has been sold to a private company for redevelopment. 

 

ROMANTIC DINNER CRUISE

Maybe we can bring back this type of river cruise with modifications. Brand it as a cultural night river cruise with dinner. To prevent our cultural treasures from vanishing, these 1.5 hours cultural cruises can have live pantun renditions during dinners.

By doing so, young people interested in learning the berpantun culture can be nurtured and employed on these cruises.
Vistors can also be allowed to show off their berpantun skills on board.

Will be happy to see your feedback on this idea. Instead of gondolas of Venice, we have our own romantic dinners with pantun cruises of Melaka.

CONVERT RIVER CRUISES TO SOLAR POWERED ELECTRIC ONES

The Melaka River Cruise operator should convert their cruises to electric powered boats in Phases.

This will be good for Melaka Historical City to embrace her green initiative in reducing her carbon footprint. 

Solar panels on top of the roof canopy can assist to power up electric motors that move the cruises.

Some of the cruises can also be used as electric powered water taxis to operate on a daily basis as a water transportation system. 

Unlimited travel pass for daily travel can be implemented for RM 5.00. Water taxis can help to reduce traffic jams on Melaka inner city. 

Travellers can go into the city centre from the central bus terminal. 

Recently, it was announced that Panorama buses in Melaka wants to introduce electric-powered buses by working with a company for this. 

Why not Melaka authority works with a firm that can power the cruises by solar and battery system.