Malacca News, 2011-06-29

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MELAKA SUNKEN TREASURE THEFTS SundayJune 26, 2011 Malacca probes sunken treasure thefts By R.S.N. MURALI murali@thestar.com.myMALACCA: The state Museum Authority has been ordered to get more evidence on reports that hundreds of underwater artefacts from dozens of shipwrecks off the Tanjung Tuan coast here have been stolen by relic hunters. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the evidence was crucial for the state.....     MAHKOTA MEDICAL CENTRE IN MELAKA TO EXPAND MahkotaMedical Centre to expand KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkota Medical Group, a unit of Singapore-listed Health Management International Ltd (HMI), will spend between RM250 million and RM300 million to expand the Mahkota Medical Centre in Malacca. The medical centre, which is now a 280-bed facility, wants to add another 220 beds. The expansion is expected to be ready by end-2014. "We are in midst of pla..... MAHKOTA MEDICAL CENTRE IN MELAKA TO EXPAND MahkotaMedical Centre to expand KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkota Medical Group, a unit of Singapore-listed Health Management International Ltd (HMI), will spend between RM250 million and RM300 million to expand the Mahkota Medical Centre in Malacca. The medical centre, which is now a 280-bed facility, wants to add another 220 beds. The expansion is expected to be ready by end-2014. "We are in midst of pla.....

May13, 2011 21:06 PM 'Bahtera Merdeka', A New Tourist Attraction In Melaka MELAKA, May 13 (Bernama) -- 'Bahtera Merdeka', an amphitheatre in the shape of a ship from yesteryear, is set to be a new tourist attraction in Melaka when it is open to the public by year-end. Mohd Nizar Mohd Najib, who heads Pekan Legasi Sdn Bhd, the company responsible for building the new attraction, said Bahtera Merde.....

Malacca News, 2011-06-27

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MELAKA SUNKEN TREASURE THEFTS SundayJune 26, 2011 Malacca probes sunken treasure thefts By R.S.N. MURALI murali@thestar.com.myMALACCA: The state Museum Authority has been ordered to get more evidence on reports that hundreds of underwater artefacts from dozens of shipwrecks off the Tanjung Tuan coast here have been stolen by relic hunters. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the evidence was crucial for the state.....     MAHKOTA MEDICAL CENTRE IN MELAKA TO EXPAND MahkotaMedical Centre to expand KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkota Medical Group, a unit of Singapore-listed Health Management International Ltd (HMI), will spend between RM250 million and RM300 million to expand the Mahkota Medical Centre in Malacca. The medical centre, which is now a 280-bed facility, wants to add another 220 beds. The expansion is expected to be ready by end-2014. "We are in midst of pla..... MAHKOTA MEDICAL CENTRE IN MELAKA TO EXPAND MahkotaMedical Centre to expand KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkota Medical Group, a unit of Singapore-listed Health Management International Ltd (HMI), will spend between RM250 million and RM300 million to expand the Mahkota Medical Centre in Malacca. The medical centre, which is now a 280-bed facility, wants to add another 220 beds. The expansion is expected to be ready by end-2014. "We are in midst of pla.....

May13, 2011 21:06 PM 'Bahtera Merdeka', A New Tourist Attraction In Melaka MELAKA, May 13 (Bernama) -- 'Bahtera Merdeka', an amphitheatre in the shape of a ship from yesteryear, is set to be a new tourist attraction in Melaka when it is open to the public by year-end. Mohd Nizar Mohd Najib, who heads Pekan Legasi Sdn Bhd, the company responsible for building the new attraction, said Bahtera Merde.....

Malacca News, 2011-06-24

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MAHKOTA MEDICAL CENTRE IN MELAKA TO EXPAND MahkotaMedical Centre to expand KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkota Medical Group, a unit of Singapore-listed Health Management International Ltd (HMI), will spend between RM250 million and RM300 million to expand the Mahkota Medical Centre in Malacca. The medical centre, which is now a 280-bed facility, wants to add another 220 beds. The expansion is expected to be ready by end-2014. "We are in midst of pla.....     MAHKOTA MEDICAL CENTRE IN MELAKA TO EXPAND MahkotaMedical Centre to expand KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkota Medical Group, a unit of Singapore-listed Health Management International Ltd (HMI), will spend between RM250 million and RM300 million to expand the Mahkota Medical Centre in Malacca. The medical centre, which is now a 280-bed facility, wants to add another 220 beds. The expansion is expected to be ready by end-2014. "We are in midst of pla.....

SIKH ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO MELAKA Malaccapilgrimage tabla! Fri, May 13, 2011  By Surendar Kaur  DON'T be surprised if you don't see too many Sikhs in Singapore next weekend. Most of us will be in Malacca from May 20 to 22 for prayers at the Gurdwara Sahib Malacca. The weekend of prayers draws thousands of Sikhs and others from Malaysia and Singapore to the Jalan Temenggong gurdwara. They go to pay their respects to the l.....

Malacca News, 2011-06-22

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HARD ROCK CAFE IN MELAKA June10, 2011 12:59 PM Hard Rock Cafe Melaka Eyes Sales Of RM1 Million A Month MELAKA, June 10 (Bernama) -- Melaka's new tourism product, Hard Rock Cafe, which will be built on the World Heritage Site in Jonker Walk, is expected to generate sales of RM1 million a month. Chairman of Hard Rock Cafe Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd, Tan Sri Syed Yusoff Syed Nassir, said the cafe was expected to attract between.....

HISTORICAL SHIP WREAKS TuesdayMay 10, 2011 Shipwrecks off Tg. Tuan may contain historical treasureMALACCA: The state government is attempting to salvage dozens of shipwrecks found off the coast near Tanjung Tuan here, which may yield artefacts worth billions of ringgit.State Tourism, Culture and Heritage committee chairman Datuk Latiff Tamby Chik said the shipwrecks, some of which were 500 years old, were discovered.....

Malacca News, 2011-06-20

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HARD ROCK CAFE IN MELAKA June10, 2011 12:59 PM Hard Rock Cafe Melaka Eyes Sales Of RM1 Million A Month MELAKA, June 10 (Bernama) -- Melaka's new tourism product, Hard Rock Cafe, which will be built on the World Heritage Site in Jonker Walk, is expected to generate sales of RM1 million a month. Chairman of Hard Rock Cafe Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd, Tan Sri Syed Yusoff Syed Nassir, said the cafe was expected to attract between.....

HISTORICAL SHIP WREAKS TuesdayMay 10, 2011 Shipwrecks off Tg. Tuan may contain historical treasureMALACCA: The state government is attempting to salvage dozens of shipwrecks found off the coast near Tanjung Tuan here, which may yield artefacts worth billions of ringgit.State Tourism, Culture and Heritage committee chairman Datuk Latiff Tamby Chik said the shipwrecks, some of which were 500 years old, were discovered.....

Malacca News, 2011-06-17

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HARD ROCK CAFE IN MELAKA June10, 2011 12:59 PM Hard Rock Cafe Melaka Eyes Sales Of RM1 Million A Month MELAKA, June 10 (Bernama) -- Melaka's new tourism product, Hard Rock Cafe, which will be built on the World Heritage Site in Jonker Walk, is expected to generate sales of RM1 million a month. Chairman of Hard Rock Cafe Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd, Tan Sri Syed Yusoff Syed Nassir, said the cafe was expected to attract between.....

HISTORICAL SHIP WREAKS TuesdayMay 10, 2011 Shipwrecks off Tg. Tuan may contain historical treasureMALACCA: The state government is attempting to salvage dozens of shipwrecks found off the coast near Tanjung Tuan here, which may yield artefacts worth billions of ringgit.State Tourism, Culture and Heritage committee chairman Datuk Latiff Tamby Chik said the shipwrecks, some of which were 500 years old, were discovered.....

Malacca News, 2011-06-15

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HARD ROCK CAFE IN MELAKA June10, 2011 12:59 PM Hard Rock Cafe Melaka Eyes Sales Of RM1 Million A Month MELAKA, June 10 (Bernama) -- Melaka's new tourism product, Hard Rock Cafe, which will be built on the World Heritage Site in Jonker Walk, is expected to generate sales of RM1 million a month. Chairman of Hard Rock Cafe Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd, Tan Sri Syed Yusoff Syed Nassir, said the cafe was expected to attract between.....     HISTORICAL SITES SECURITY TO BE ENHANCED FridayJune 10, 2011 Malacca to boost security at historical sites, says CM By R.S.N. MURALI murali@thestar.com.myMALACCA: The state government has initiated measures to protect its historical sites following the theft of wheels from ancient Portuguese cannons on top of St John's Hill at Bandar Hilir on Wednesday. Describing the theft as a threat to the state's artefacts, Chief Minister Datuk Se..... HISTORIC CANNON WHEELS STOLEN AT ST. JOHN'S HILL, MELAKA hursdayJune 9, 2011 Cannon wheels stolen By R.S.N. MURALI murali@thestar.com.myMALACCA: Several thieves have made off with the 20 solid cast iron wheels that supported five ancient Portuguese cannons on top of St John's Hills in Bandar Hilir here. State Housing, Local Govern-ment and Environment committee chairman Datuk Md Yunus Rahmat rushed to the historical site where maintenance works have ..... MELAKA RIVER MONTH LONG CARNIVAL TILL 30.6.2011 MALACCARIVER FIESTA (until June 30) Malacca City.The month-long event is packed with activities like kebaya nyonya beauty contests, river games and other competitions — all organised beside the scenic Malacca River. Call 06-281 4322......

HISTORICAL SHIP WREAKS TuesdayMay 10, 2011 Shipwrecks off Tg. Tuan may contain historical treasureMALACCA: The state government is attempting to salvage dozens of shipwrecks found off the coast near Tanjung Tuan here, which may yield artefacts worth billions of ringgit.State Tourism, Culture and Heritage committee chairman Datuk Latiff Tamby Chik said the shipwrecks, some of which were 500 years old, were discovered.....

Malacca News, 2011-06-13

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HARD ROCK CAFE IN MELAKA June10, 2011 12:59 PM Hard Rock Cafe Melaka Eyes Sales Of RM1 Million A Month MELAKA, June 10 (Bernama) -- Melaka's new tourism product, Hard Rock Cafe, which will be built on the World Heritage Site in Jonker Walk, is expected to generate sales of RM1 million a month. Chairman of Hard Rock Cafe Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd, Tan Sri Syed Yusoff Syed Nassir, said the cafe was expected to attract between.....     HISTORICAL SITES SECURITY TO BE ENHANCED FridayJune 10, 2011 Malacca to boost security at historical sites, says CM By R.S.N. MURALI murali@thestar.com.myMALACCA: The state government has initiated measures to protect its historical sites following the theft of wheels from ancient Portuguese cannons on top of St John's Hill at Bandar Hilir on Wednesday. Describing the theft as a threat to the state's artefacts, Chief Minister Datuk Se..... HISTORIC CANNON WHEELS STOLEN AT ST. JOHN'S HILL, MELAKA hursdayJune 9, 2011 Cannon wheels stolen By R.S.N. MURALI murali@thestar.com.myMALACCA: Several thieves have made off with the 20 solid cast iron wheels that supported five ancient Portuguese cannons on top of St John's Hills in Bandar Hilir here. State Housing, Local Govern-ment and Environment committee chairman Datuk Md Yunus Rahmat rushed to the historical site where maintenance works have ..... MELAKA RIVER MONTH LONG CARNIVAL TILL 30.6.2011 MALACCARIVER FIESTA (until June 30) Malacca City.The month-long event is packed with activities like kebaya nyonya beauty contests, river games and other competitions — all organised beside the scenic Malacca River. Call 06-281 4322......

HISTORICAL SHIP WREAKS TuesdayMay 10, 2011 Shipwrecks off Tg. Tuan may contain historical treasureMALACCA: The state government is attempting to salvage dozens of shipwrecks found off the coast near Tanjung Tuan here, which may yield artefacts worth billions of ringgit.State Tourism, Culture and Heritage committee chairman Datuk Latiff Tamby Chik said the shipwrecks, some of which were 500 years old, were discovered.....

Malacca News, 2011-06-10

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HISTORICAL SITES SECURITY TO BE ENHANCED FridayJune 10, 2011 Malacca to boost security at historical sites, says CM By R.S.N. MURALI murali@thestar.com.myMALACCA: The state government has initiated measures to protect its historical sites following the theft of wheels from ancient Portuguese cannons on top of St John's Hill at Bandar Hilir on Wednesday. Describing the theft as a threat to the state's artefacts, Chief Minister Datuk Se.....     HISTORIC CANNON WHEELS STOLEN AT ST. JOHN'S HILL, MELAKA hursdayJune 9, 2011 Cannon wheels stolen By R.S.N. MURALI murali@thestar.com.myMALACCA: Several thieves have made off with the 20 solid cast iron wheels that supported five ancient Portuguese cannons on top of St John's Hills in Bandar Hilir here. State Housing, Local Govern-ment and Environment committee chairman Datuk Md Yunus Rahmat rushed to the historical site where maintenance works have ..... MELAKA RIVER MONTH LONG CARNIVAL TILL 30.6.2011 MALACCARIVER FIESTA (until June 30) Malacca City.The month-long event is packed with activities like kebaya nyonya beauty contests, river games and other competitions — all organised beside the scenic Malacca River. Call 06-281 4322...... SMOKEFREE ZONES IN MELAKA FROM 15th. JUNE 2011 June05, 2011 16:56 PM Five Zones Declared Smoke-Free Areas In Melaka MELAKA, June 5 (Bernama) -- Five areas measuring a total of 338 hectares in Melaka were declared as smoke-free zones beginning June 15, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said. He said the areas are the Melaka world heritage city, Melaka Raya, Melaka International Trade Centre and the Alor Gajah and Jasin town centres. A.....

MELAKA SONGKET IN THE FUTURE May05, 2011 18:03 PMSongket Melaka Adds Prestige To Historical State By Fadzli RamliMELAKA, May 5 (Bernama) -- Traditionally, the songket, the luxurious textile hand-woven in silk or cotton and intricately patterned with gold or silver threads, is an exclusive artwork from Kelantan and Terengganu. Now, Melaka, a state in the west coast, aims to be part of the songket's legacy with its own unique .....

Malacca News, 2011-06-08

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SMOKEFREE ZONES IN MELAKA FROM 15th. JUNE 2011 June05, 2011 16:56 PM Five Zones Declared Smoke-Free Areas In Melaka MELAKA, June 5 (Bernama) -- Five areas measuring a total of 338 hectares in Melaka were declared as smoke-free zones beginning June 15, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said. He said the areas are the Melaka world heritage city, Melaka Raya, Melaka International Trade Centre and the Alor Gajah and Jasin town centres. A.....

CHINESE HISTORY GALLERY SundayMay 1, 2011 Chinese history gallery to be housed in Malacca’s heritage site By MARTIN CARVALHO and YUEN MEIKENG newsdesk@thestar.com.myKUALA LUMPUR: The proposed museum in Malacca to exhibit the Chinese community's contributions to the nation will be sited at the heart of the historical city in Banda Hilir. Malacca Museum Corporation (Perzim) general manager Khamis Abas said Banda Hi.....

Malacca News, 2011-06-06

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SMOKEFREE ZONES IN MELAKA FROM 15th. JUNE 2011 June05, 2011 16:56 PM Five Zones Declared Smoke-Free Areas In Melaka MELAKA, June 5 (Bernama) -- Five areas measuring a total of 338 hectares in Melaka were declared as smoke-free zones beginning June 15, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said. He said the areas are the Melaka world heritage city, Melaka Raya, Melaka International Trade Centre and the Alor Gajah and Jasin town centres. A.....

CHINESE HISTORY GALLERY SundayMay 1, 2011 Chinese history gallery to be housed in Malacca’s heritage site By MARTIN CARVALHO and YUEN MEIKENG newsdesk@thestar.com.myKUALA LUMPUR: The proposed museum in Malacca to exhibit the Chinese community's contributions to the nation will be sited at the heart of the historical city in Banda Hilir. Malacca Museum Corporation (Perzim) general manager Khamis Abas said Banda Hi.....

Malacca News, 2011-06-03

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KAMPUNG HULU MOSQUE OF MELAKA KampungHulu Mosque's 283 years of history Features My Kampung  2011-05-28 18:12 Kampung Hulu Mosque in 1910s. Photo courtesy: University of Singapore 1 of 3 Translated by LIM YAN TING Sin Chew Daily MELAKA: Kampung Hulu Mosque was built in the year 1728 during the Dutch colonisation. It is one of the oldest and yet still fully functional mosque in the country, the other one being Peringgit Mosq.....

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT IN MELAKA April30, 2011 21:01 PMCM Launches Biggest Real Estate Development In MelakaMELAKA, April 30 (Bernama) -- Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam today launched the RM2 billion Hatten City, an iconic new integrated mixed development project that blends six unique themed development in Bandar Hilir here. The project, to be undertaken by Singapore-based Hatten Group, smartly blended six unique the.....

Malacca News, 2011-06-01

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KAMPUNG HULU MOSQUE OF MELAKA KampungHulu Mosque's 283 years of history Features My Kampung  2011-05-28 18:12 Kampung Hulu Mosque in 1910s. Photo courtesy: University of Singapore 1 of 3 Translated by LIM YAN TING Sin Chew Daily MELAKA: Kampung Hulu Mosque was built in the year 1728 during the Dutch colonisation. It is one of the oldest and yet still fully functional mosque in the country, the other one being Peringgit Mosq.....     MELAKA RIVER EMBANKMENT IN FRONT OF STADTHUYS COLLAPSES Asorry sight: The embankment along Sungai Melaka was ruined after the soil underneath the pedestrian pathway gave way and collapsed near Stadhuys on Wednesday.Friday May 27, 2011 Malacca river bank collapses MALACCA: Part of an embankment along Sungai Melaka here, believed to have been built during the early days of the British colonial era, has collapsed. The over 100-year-old structure, which ..... PROPOSED MELAKA PROJECTS Melakaproposes four infrastructure projects under budget 2012 Business News  2011-05-23 15:30 MELAKA, May 23 (Bernama) -- A coastal highway between Melaka and Port Dickson and a flood mitigation project are among four infrastructure projects proposed by the Melaka government in Budget 2012 to be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Oct 7. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd A.....

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT IN MELAKA April30, 2011 21:01 PMCM Launches Biggest Real Estate Development In MelakaMELAKA, April 30 (Bernama) -- Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam today launched the RM2 billion Hatten City, an iconic new integrated mixed development project that blends six unique themed development in Bandar Hilir here. The project, to be undertaken by Singapore-based Hatten Group, smartly blended six unique the.....