Vehicle-free zone gets mixed reactions from tourists and traders in Melaka

MELAKA: The decision to turn some of Melaka's busiest tourist-laden streets in Bandar Hilir into a vehicle-free zone during weekends has received mixed reactions from tourists and traders. Some of those interviewed said the idea to close the roads - Jalan Istana, Jalan Mahkamah, Jalan Gereja, Lorong Gereja, Jalan Laksamana as well as parts of Jalan...

Melaka Perhilitan says RM1.19mil on plant pest eradication this year

MELAKA: The state Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks of Peninsular Malaysia (Perhilitan) spent RM1.19 million for the implementation of the Plant Pest Eradication Programme this year. State senior Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Rais Yasin said the cost involved the procurement of 316 traps of various types...

Kind Malaysians donate RM30,000 to help man and adopted daughter

MELAKA: The generous nature of Malaysians is once again evident after a fundraising effort raised about RM30,000 to aid a man and his adopted daughter who has Down syndrome. Nearly RM30,000 has poured in for Teo Hock Teng, 58, and the 16-year-old within two days after their plight was highlighted in The Star on July 19. Tanjung...

Melaka’s Famous Capitol Satay Celup Restaurant To Close After 30 Years

Although Malaysia has various cuisines offered up for our delight, there are certain food items which everyone loves. One of it is, of course, satay celup. While there are many sellers in Malaysia, few will dispute that the Capitol Satay Celup Restaurant (佳必多沙爹朱律) in Melaka sells the best ones! The Capitol Satay Celup Restaurant has been...

The 12 Most Instagrammable Spots in Malacca

1 Christ Church Melaka When you’re in Malacca, you can’t not visit the landmark, right? The red Dutch church is a defining structure that tells the history of Malacca. You can’t say you’ve been to Malacca if you missed this historical attraction! Address: Gereja Christ, Jalan Gereja, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Malacca Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 0900-1630 / Sun 0830-1300 2...