The Best Museums in Melaka | Melaka Museum Hunting
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Oldest Dutch Colonial Building! Stadthuy's Museum in Melaka, Malaysia
Melaka faced Portuguese, Dutch, English, and Japanese colonial rule and the oldest Dutch colonial building in Southeast Asia, the Stadthuy's, has been converted into a museum for the different eras of rule of Melaka.
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Malaysia-Malacca (Melaka) Part 12
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Malaysia-Malacca:
Malacca (Malay: Melaka, dubbed The Historic State ) is the third smallest Malaysian state after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, next to the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and Johor to the south. The capital is Malacca City, which is 148 kilometres (92 miles) south east of Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur, 235 kilometres (146 miles) north west to Johor's largest city Johor Bahru, and 95 km (59 miles) north west to Johor's second largest city, Batu Pahat. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.Although it was the location of one of the earliest Malay sultanates, the monarchy was abolished when the Portuguese conquered it in 1511. The head of state is the Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor, rather than a Sultan.
The historic centre of Malacca was inscribed on the World Heritage List on 7 July 2008 together with George Town, the capital of Penang.
Two of the most important museums in Malacca are the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum and the Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum.
Belacan, a Malay variety of shrimp paste, is prepared from fresh shrimp of a species known as keragu in Malay. .
A population of Portuguese descent, who speak a Portuguese creole, are the descendants of colonists from the 16th and 17th centuries. Even to this day, many of the traditions originating with the Portuguese occupation are still practised, i.e. Intrudu from Portuguese word Entrudo (a water festival that marks the beginning of Lent, the Catholic fasting period), branyu (traditional dance), Santa Cruz (a yearly Festival of street celebrations). The Portuguese colonists contributed dishes like Devil's Curry and Portuguese egg tarts to the town's cuisine. Ikan Bakar (roasted fish) restaurants in Umbai, Serkam and Alai are also popular.
There is also a sizeable number of Sikhs residing in Malacca, and Sikhs from Malacca and abroad congregate in the gurdwara (Sikh temple) situated in Jalan Temenggong during the last weekend of May, to commemorate the death of its former priest, Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji, who was elevated to a saint upon passing away.[citation needed] Visitors are welcome but are advised to follow rules and common practices within the premises.
Melaka - Governor's House
Adjacent to the ruins of St Paul's Church on the hilltop, this museum is rarely visited but worth a visit.
VLOG: MUZIUM TUAN YANG TERUTAMA (GOVERNOR'S MUSEUM)
Malaysian Studies assignment video
Venue: Muzium Tuan Yang Terutama, Melaka, Malaysia.
Melaka Round Up | Episode 6 | STAD THUYS MUSEUM | Malacca | Malaysia Tourism
The Stadthuys (an old Dutch spelling, meaning city hall) is a historical structure situated in the heart of Malacca City, the administrative capital of the state of Malacca, Malaysia in a place known as the Red Square.The Stadhuys is known for its red exterior and nearby red clocktower. It was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.
When Malacca was handed over to the British in the 19th century, the Malacca Free School was opened in the vicinity of the Stadthuys on 7 December 1826, by missionaries residing in the state, in response to a letter dated 19 April 1825, signed by a J. Humprey, J. W. Overee and A. W. Baumgarten, which called for an English institutional education to be built in Malacca. The school which the British provided free education to residents was eventually renamed Malacca High School in 1871 upon a takeover by the British government, and moved out to its present site at Chan Koon Cheng Road in 1931.
Situated at Laksamana Road, beside the Christ Church, the supposed oldest remaining Dutch historical building in the Orient, is now home to the History and Ethnography Museum. Among the displays in the museum are traditional costumes and artifacts throughout the history of Malacca, which makes it Malacca's premier museum.
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Malacca (Malay: Melaka, dubbed The Historical State or Negeri Bersejarah amongst locals) is the third smallest Malaysian state, after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and the state of Johor to the south. The capital is Malacca Town. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.
Although one of the oldest Malay sultanates, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor, rather than a Sultan, acts as the head of state.
The historic centre of Malacca was inscribed on the World Heritage List on 7 July 2008 together with George Town, the capital of Penang.
The Malays who are the original settlers of Malacca since 1400, form the largest community. The Malaccan Malays are rich in culture from their daily life to the building arts. The famous Malacca Steps or Tangga Melaka are common in front of many Malay houses in Malacca.
Two of the most important museums in Malacca are the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum and the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum.
Malacca is well-known for its food. Most notable of all is the traditional Malay dishes like ikan asam pedas, sambal belacan and cencaluk.
Belacan, a Malay variety of shrimp paste, is prepared from fresh tiny shrimp of a species known as keragu in Malay. These are mashed into a paste and dried in little mashed lumps, pounded and formed into large balls, dried again for a week or so, wrapped in plastic and stored for future use. It is in this form that most of these blachan balls are sold. Belacan is used as an ingredient in many dishes, or eaten on its own with rice. A common preparation is sambal belacan, made by mixing belacan with chili peppers, minced garlic, shallot paste and sugar and then fried. The aroma from the frying mixture can be unpalatable to Westerners who have not become accustomed to it, but is an absolute delight to the Asian connoisseur. Melaka is also famous for satay celup. Raw fish and meat are skewered onto sticks which is then cooked in a peanut sauce. The satay celup is often self-service where you pay for individual sticks.
There is also Nyonya-Baba cuisine which is a mixture of Chinese (mostly southern Hokkien or Fujian influence), Portuguese, Dutch, Indian, British and Malay cooking with most dishes being spicy in nature. Interesting dishes of the Peranakan include Itik Tim (a soup containing duck and salted vegetables), Ayam Pong Teh (chicken casserole with salted brown-bean sauce which is usually served with potatoes) as well as the famous Nyonya Laksa. Chicken Rice Ball is another dish popular with domestic Chinese tourists.
Malacca's ethnic Portuguese population are the descendants of Portuguese colonists from the 16th and 17th centuries. Even to this day, many of the ancient traditions passed down since the Portuguese occupation are still practised, i.e. Intrudu from Portuguese word Entrudo (a water festival that marks the beginning of Lent, the Catholic fasting period), branyu (traditional dance), Santa Cruz (a yearly Festival of street celebrations).
The Portuguese colonists contributed dishes like Devil's Curry and Portuguese egg tarts to the town's already rich cuisine. Ikan Bakar (roasted fish) restaurants in Umbai, Serkam and Alai are also popular.
Pulau Sebang at Alor Gajah district, a town 30 km north of Malacca town, is the nearest train station that serves Malacca. There were railway tracks from Pulau Sebang to Malacca before World War II but were dismantled by the Japanese during the war for the construction of the infamous Burmese Death Railway. It was never rebuilt after the war though traces of the line remain.
Malacca has a bus station, Melaka Central which has air-conditioned waiting areas and separate areas for buses plying the town routes and for buses plying the intertown routes with regular bus services to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and other places in Malaysia. Batu Berendam Airport in Batu Berendam mainly serves chartered flights from around the region. It also serves as a flight school for Malaysia Flying Academy. It is now refurbished into a brand new international Airport for the state of Melaka.
The Ayer Keroh exit at the North-South highway is the main entry to Malacca. There are two additional exits along the North-South highway, namely the Simpang Ampat and Jasin exits.
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Malacca (Malay: Melaka, dubbed The Historical State or Negeri Bersejarah amongst locals) is the third smallest Malaysian state, after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and the state of Johor to the south. The capital is Malacca Town. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.
Although one of the oldest Malay sultanates, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor, rather than a Sultan, acts as the head of state.
The historic centre of Malacca was inscribed on the World Heritage List on 7 July 2008 together with George Town, the capital of Penang.
The Malays who are the original settlers of Malacca since 1400, form the largest community. The Malaccan Malays are rich in culture from their daily life to the building arts. The famous Malacca Steps or Tangga Melaka are common in front of many Malay houses in Malacca.
Two of the most important museums in Malacca are the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum and the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum.
Malacca is well-known for its food. Most notable of all is the traditional Malay dishes like ikan asam pedas, sambal belacan and cencaluk.
Belacan, a Malay variety of shrimp paste, is prepared from fresh tiny shrimp of a species known as keragu in Malay. These are mashed into a paste and dried in little mashed lumps, pounded and formed into large balls, dried again for a week or so, wrapped in plastic and stored for future use. It is in this form that most of these blachan balls are sold. Belacan is used as an ingredient in many dishes, or eaten on its own with rice. A common preparation is sambal belacan, made by mixing belacan with chili peppers, minced garlic, shallot paste and sugar and then fried. The aroma from the frying mixture can be unpalatable to Westerners who have not become accustomed to it, but is an absolute delight to the Asian connoisseur.
Malacca is also famous for satay celup. Raw fish and meat are skewered onto sticks which is then cooked in a peanut sauce. The satay celup is often self-service where you pay for individual sticks.
There is also Nyonya-Baba cuisine which is a mixture of Chinese (mostly southern Hokkien or Fujian influence), Portuguese, Dutch, Indian, British and Malay cooking with most dishes being spicy in nature. Interesting dishes of the Peranakan include Itik Tim (a soup containing duck and salted vegetables), Ayam Pong Teh (chicken casserole with salted brown-bean sauce which is usually served with potatoes) as well as the famous Nyonya Laksa. Chicken Rice Ball is another dish popular with domestic Chinese tourists.
Malacca's ethnic Portuguese population are the descendants of Portuguese colonists from the 16th and 17th centuries. Even to this day, many of the ancient traditions passed down since the Portuguese occupation are still practised, i.e. Intrudu from Portuguese word Entrudo (a water festival that marks the beginning of Lent, the Catholic fasting period), branyu (traditional dance), Santa Cruz (a yearly Festival of street celebrations).
The Portuguese colonists contributed dishes like Devil's Curry and Portuguese egg tarts to the town's already rich cuisine. Ikan Bakar (roasted fish) restaurants in Umbai, Serkam and Alai are also popular.
There is also a sizeable amount of Sikhs residing in Malacca. Devotees of Sikhism from all over Malaysia and the world congregate each year at the well-maintained gurdwara (Sikh temple) situated in Jalan Temenggong during the last weekend of May. The occasion marks the commemoration of the death of its former priest, Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji, who was elevated to a saint upon passing away. Visitors are welcome but are advised to follow rules and common practices within the premises. Typical vegetarian punjabi cuisine will be served to everyone visiting the gurdwara.
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Red House Melaka
Malacca is one of the most culturally and historically rich city in Malaysia, being the centre of the powerful Malacca sultanate during the medieval ages. Since then, it has been colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch and British respectively, forming an intriguing mix of cultures. The state, rightly dubbed Negeri Bersejarah or the Historical State in Malay, has an attractive variety of sights, food, inhabitants and architecture that would definitely appeal to any curious visitors.
A Brief History of Malacca
Established by the Srivijayan Prince Parameswara, the Sultanate of Malacca was a powerful force in the Malay archipelagos during the 1400s to the early 1500s. Legend has it that Parameswara decided to establish Malacca after seeing one of his hunting dogs defeated by a mouse deer, naming the state after the tree he was resting under. At the height of its power, the Malaccan Sultanate ruled over a major portion of the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra.
In 1511, the Portuguese under the command of Afonso de Albuquerque conquered Malacca, with the intent of turning it into a centre for trade and expansion.
Unfortunately, the Portuguese failed to keep Malacca and the city soon fell to Dutch invaders. The Dutch, however, was not interested in developing Malacca, ceding it to the British some time later. Malacca later became part of the Malayan Union, the predecessor of the Malaysia we know today.
Culture and Attractions
On 7 July 2008, Malacca was officially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its important cultural and historical significance. The town of Malacca is literally filled to the brim with places to visit for the culturally-curious. This article can only cover the tip of the iceberg, but hopefully it will serve as a rough guide to any interested visitors.
Many museums have been established to contain the significant artefacts from Malacca's rich history. Among the more prominent museums are the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum, the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum and the Museum of History and Ethnography.
One of the most popular places to visit is none other than the ruins of A Famosa-the most famous legacy from the time Malacca spent under Portuguese rule. It is what remains of the Portuguese fort originally built to defend Malacca. Another unique attraction in Malacca are the various red structures originally of Dutch construction and design, such as the Christ Church and various other historical structures.
The most famous of the red structures, however, has to be the Stadthuys. The oldest remaining Dutch structure in the region, it is more popularly known as the Red Square or the Red House. Originally constructed to be the residence of the Dutch governor, it now houses the Museum of History and Ethnography.
Visitors to Malacca should also take note to visit Jonker Street (officially known as Jalan Hang Jebat). The street houses many buildings that date back all the way to the 17th century. It is also littered with traditional businesses selling items found nowhere else, ranging from antiques to crafts to unique food such as chicken rice balls. Ever since the government took steps to make it a tourist destination, more effort has been poured into the street to showcase the best of Malaccan culture-turning it into a must-visit spot for anyone exploring the town.
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Traveling to Malaysia | Vacation in World Heritage Melaka | VLOG
Malacca, (Malay: Melaka; Tamil: மலாக்கா, simplified Chinese: 马六甲; traditional Chinese: 馬六甲), dubbed The Historic State[citation needed], is a state in Malaysia located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, next to the Strait of Malacca.
The state is bordered by Negeri Sembilan to the north and west and Johor to the south. The exclave of Cape Rachado also borders Negeri Sembilan to the north. Its capital is Malacca City, which is 148 kilometres (92 miles) south east of Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur, 235 kilometres (146 miles) north west of Johor's largest city Johor Bahru, and 95 km (59 miles) north west of Johor's second largest city, Batu Pahat. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.
Although it was the location of one of the earliest Malay sultanates, the local monarchy was abolished when the Portuguese conquered it in 1511. The head of state is the Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor, rather than a Sultan.
Malacca has adopted as its slogan, Visiting Malacca Means Visiting Malaysia (Melawat Melaka Bererti Melawati Malaysia).
Malacca has numerous historical places and buildings. In order to preserve those sites, numerous museums have been built to preserve those legacies. Most of the museums in the state are managed by Malacca Museum Corporation (PERZIM; Malay: Perbadanan Muzium Melaka).[61] Museums in Malacca are Aborigines Museum, Agricultural Museum, Malacca Al-Quran Museum, Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, Beauty Museum, Cheng Ho Cultural Museum, Chitty Museum, Customs Department Museum, Democratic Government Museum, Education Museum, Malacca Forestry Museum, Governor's Museum, History and Ethnography Museum, Malacca Islamic Museum, Malacca Kite Museum, Malacca Literature Museum, Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum, Malay and Islamic World Museum, Malaysia Architecture Museum, Maritime Museum, Navy Museum, People's Museum, Prison Museum, Pulau Besar Museum, Stamp Museum, Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum, Submarine Museum, Toy Museum, Tradition and Custom Museum, UMNO Museum, World's Bees Museum and Youth Museum.
The other historical buildings and structures are A Famosa, Alor Gajah British Graveyard, Bastion Middleburg, Dutch Graveyard, Hang Jebat Mausoleum, Hang Kasturi Mausoleum, Hang Li Poh's Well, Hang Tuah Mausoleum, Hang Tuah's Well, Malacca Light, Malacca Warrior Monument, Portuguese Well, Proclamation of Independence Memorial, Ruins of Saint Paul's Church, Saint John's Fort, Stadthuys, Tun Abdul Ghafar Baba Memorial and Tun Teja Mausoleum.
There are also galleries displaying various aspects of life in Malaccaa, which include, Chief Minister’s Gallery, Demang Abdul Ghani Gallery, Folks Art Gallery, Malacca Gallery, Gallery of Admiral Cheng Ho, Macau Gallery, Malacca Art Gallery and Malacca House.
Theme parks, education centres, resorts and zoos in Malacca are A' Famosa Resort, Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex, Malacca Bird Park, Malacca Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary, Malacca Crocodile Farm, Malacca Planetarium, Malacca Wonderland, Malacca Zoo, Mini Malaysia and ASEAN Cultural Park, Pirate Park and Taming Sari Tower.
Melaka has natural-related tourist sites, such as Ayer Keroh Lake, Bukit Batu Lebah Recreational Forest, Cape Rachado, Garden of Thousand Flowers, Klebang Beach, Malacca Botanical Garden, Malacca River, Malacca Tropical Fruit Farm, Paya Laut Linggi Recreational Forest, Pengkalan Balak Beach, Puteri Beach, Saint Paul's Hill and Sungai Udang Recreational Forest. Malacca has also hot springs, namely Gadek Hot Spring and Jasin Hot Spring.
Malacca is a multi-religious society, therefore various worshiping places can be found around the state, namely Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Chinese Mosque, Christ Church, Kampung Hulu Mosque, Kampung Kling Mosque, Poh San Teng Temple, Saint Francis Xavier Church, Saint Peter's Church, Straits Mosque, Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple, State Mosque and Tranquerah Mosque.
Public squares in Malacca are 1Malaysia Square, Alor Gajah Square, Ayer Keroh Square and Jasin Square.
Some famous night markets can be found along Jonker Walk in Chinatown during weekends evening and along Puteri Beach in Tanjung Kling. In total, there are around 87 night markets around Malacca.[62] During the Islamic fasting month, special night markets are opened along many major roads throughout the month.[63]
source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malacca
The Vacation | Stadthuys - Melaka (Malacca) 马六甲
The Stadthuys (an old Dutch spelling, meaning city hall) is a historical structure situated in the heart of Malacca City, the administrative capital of the state of Malacca, Malaysia in a place known as the Red Square. The Stadhuys is known for its red exterior and nearby red clocktower. It was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.
Stasdhuys
When Malacca was handed over to the British in the 19th century, the Malacca Free School was opened in the vicinity of the Stadthuys on 7 December 1826, by missionaries residing in the state, in response to a letter dated 19 April 1825, signed by a J. Humprey, J. W. Overee and A. W. Baumgarten, which called for an English institutional education to be built in Malacca. The school which the British provided free education to residents was eventually renamed Malacca High School in 1871 upon a takeover by the British government, and moved out to its present site at Chan Koon Cheng Road in 1931.
Situated at Laksamana Road, beside the Christ Church, the supposed oldest remaining Dutch historical building in the Orient, is now home to the History and Ethnography Museum. Among the displays in the museum are traditional costumes and artifacts throughout the history of Malacca, which makes it Malacca's premier museum.
Royal Museum Old Istana Negara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Royal Museum Old Istana Negara
The palace was originally a double-storey mansion called The Big House built in 1928 by a local Chinese millionaire, Chan Wing. During the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945, it was used as the residence of the Japanese Governor. After the surrender of the Japanese on 15 August 1945, the British Military Administration (BMA) commandeered it for a senior military officers mess from the rank of brigadier. With the formation of the Federation of Malaya in 1950, the Selangor State Government rented the residence from the owners for Straits Dollars 5,000 a month until Merdeka or Independence in 1957. It was renovated to become the palace of His Majesty the Sultan of Selangor. In 1957, the owners sold the property of 13 acres to the Federal Government at an agreed valuation of Straits Dollars 1.4 Million.The Federal Government then converted the residence into the Istana Negara for the newly created sovereign post of Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaya which was about to achieve independence that August as scheduled. Since then it has undergone several renovations and extensions. But the most extensive upgrading was carried out in 1980, as it was the first time that the installation ceremony of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was held at the Istana Negara. Prior to this the Installation Ceremonies were held at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Hall in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur with the first one held in 1957.
After the Istana Negara moved to the new palace at Jalan Duta in December 2011, it was later used for a royal exhibition called Raja Kita, in conjunction with the installation of Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong in 2012. The exhibition started on 15 April 2012 and is later extended on 8 December 2012. Over 314,757 visitors, both local and foreign visited the exhibition between 15 April and 7 December.
It was decided that starting in 2013, two guards in Malay traditional attire would be stationed at the main gateway of the old Istana Negara to revive the nostalgia and tradition of the Malay Sultanate. Information, Communications and Culture Minister Rais Yatim said the practice will help retain the old palace as a must-visit tourist destination. Several rooms and halls at the old Istana Negara will be open to visitors to learn of their use to the previous thirteen Kings who lived in this old royal palace. An inventory will be drawn up of the collections in the palace in the effort to conserve them. Rais Yatim requested the Royal Malaysia Police and the Department of Museums to collaborate in managing the collections.
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The Malaysia Prison Museum. Muzium Penjara Malaysia
The Malaysia Prison Museum (Muzium Penjara Malaysia) is a museum in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. The museum building used to be a prison built in Malaysia. The building was originally constructed in 1860 by Governor Colonel Cavenagh as HM Prison Jail. In 1964, it was changed to Henry Gurney School 2nd Bandar Hilir. On 11 June 1990, it was upgraded to be Bandar Hilir Prison. Finally, approval was issued by the Prisons Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs to modify the prison into a museum. The Malaysia Prison Museum was officially opened by Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca Mohd Khalil Yaakob on 20 November 2014.The museum opens everyday except Monday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The Malaysia Prison Museum Melaka is, in my opinion, one of Malaysia’s more interesting museums. Most of us, thankfully, never get to see the inside of a jail. This museum, housed in a real former prison, gives us a chance to appreciate how life must have been for the prisoners and for the prison staff. Exhibits include photos from other jails around Malaysia, including the notorious Pudu Jail in KL, whose grim walls were demolished in 2012. The part of the old Pudu Jail gate bearing the date of its establishment (1895) was preserved and can be seen outside the rear of the Prison Museum. Some of the original cells have been kept in their original state, complete with stained walls and graffiti by prisoners. They are very narrow rooms with just a grill window high up to allow some light to enter. The most interesting part for many visitors is the block where condemned prisoners were housed and executed. Photography is not allowed in this section so you will have to visit it for yourself. The gallows, where up to three prisoners could be hanged at the same time, with the metal mortuary trolleys parked underneath, brings home the reality of capital punishment which is still practised in Malaysia today. Photos of the injuries inflicted on bare buttocks by strokes of the rotan cane show that prison caning is quite a vicious punishment. Whether it acts as a deterrent or not is a matter for debate but you certainly wouldn’t want to endure it. Wall displays showing the ingenuity of prisoners to smuggle contraband items into the jail are fascinating. Money for example has been hidden inside drink cans, false teeth, toilet rolls and so on. There is also a lot of information on the work of the Prisons Department and the more positive aspects of their role in rehabilitating offenders. I recommend this museum for a sobering peek into the lives of prison inmates. There is a lot to see in this former jail. There is also a shop where handicraft items made by prisoners can be purchased.
Opening Hours and Admission Fee
Open Tuesday - Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Ticket counter closes at 4:30 pm.
Closed Mondays and Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha.
Ticket Price
Adult RM 3 My Kad, RM 6 Foreigners
Child (7-12) RM 1 MyKad, RM 3 Foreigners
Free admission for children aged 6 and under and people with disabilities.
Since it is a jail they should consider charging visitors to get out instead of paying to go in!
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Where to Remain in Melaka Malaysia?
Trying to find a great time in Melaka? Questioning where to stay in Melaka Malaysia so that you can easily enjoy your time here? If you have not got an idea then permit us to pleasantly help you figure it out. In this short article, we will not only discuss where to remain in Melaka Malaysia however also on exactly what that particular area is like such as the destinations, food and nightlife activities.
So, let us dive straight into it shall we? The best location to remain in Melaka is none other than Jonker Street and its surrounding areas. Jonker Street as it is notoriously understood is now Jalan Hang Jebat nevertheless, majority of the public still refer to it as Jonker Road merely since it carries such history and reputation. Its surrounding areas that you should look out for are Jalan Merdeka, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Hang Kasturi and Jalan Laksamana. These locations surrounds the well known Jonker Street and provides simple access to the single most vibrant place of Melaka's capital, Malacca City.
Below, around Jonker Road there are lots of activities and tourist attractions for vacationers. Jonker Road is clearly among them but there are others such as the Stadthuys (a.k.a. Red Square), A Famosa Ft, the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum and the Malacca River among others. The Stadthuys is the earliest enduring Dutch building in the East as soon as housing Dutch governors and policemans; it is now changed into a museum showcasing the history and culture of Melaka. The A Famosa Fort is the city's most visited spots and is one of the oldest making it through European architectural remains in Asia. The Baba Nyonya Heritage Gallery showcases the Baba Nyonya heritage and culture while the Malacca River provides river trips with the city which is particularly lovely in the evening with the vibrant lights.
Furthermore, Jonker Street and these surrounding areas homes many hawker stalls and bistros that offers a few of the best local food you can discover in Malaysia from 'Asam Pedas' (Baba Nyonya Curry) to the prominent Cendol Melaka making use of palm sugar (in your area called 'Gula Melaka') that is only discovered in Melaka for Malaysia. Right here you can also enjoy the many ranges to shop while you eat which makes for an unforgettable experience.
There are numerous hotels in these areas and a specialty shop hotel that you should think about is Xcel Hotel Melaka. Located in Jalan Merdeka, it offers guests with a comfortable place to retire to after a long day and is also rather reasonable in rates. Still having difficulty thinking of where to remain in Melaka Malaysia?
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MALACCA RED SQUARE (DUCTH MALACCA)
The Stadthuys (an old Dutch spelling, meaning city hall) is a historical structure situated in the heart of Malacca City, the administrative capital of the state of Malacca, Malaysia in a place known as the Red Square.[2] The Stadhuys is known for its red exterior and nearby red clocktower. It was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.
Stadthuys
When Malacca was handed over to the British in the 19th century, the Malacca Free School was opened in the vicinity of the Stadthuys on 7 December 1826, by missionaries residing in the state, in response to a letter dated 19 April 1825, signed by a J. Humprey, J. W. Overee and A. W. Baumgarten, which called for an English institutional education to be built in Malacca. The school which the British provided free education to residents was eventually renamed Malacca High School in 1871 upon a takeover by the British government, and moved out to its present site at Chan Koon Cheng Road in 1931.
Situated at Laksamana Road, beside the Christ Church, the supposed oldest remaining Dutch historical building in the Orient, is now home to the History and Ethnography Museum. Among the displays in the museum are traditional costumes and artifacts throughout the history of Malacca, which makes it Malacca's premier museum.