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.

RIVER IN 1970S

 A photo of Melaka River near the Melaka Central market in 1970s.

NEW FREE CAR PARKINGS ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS

Please be informed that the Melaka Historical City Council has changed the free parking days from Saturday and Sunday to Monday and Tuesday.

So visitors from outside states and Malaccans must pay for street parking on Saturdays and Sundays.

Previously, visitors enjoy free parking on weekends and congestion occurs around the city.

Hopefully, less congestion will happen.