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 .....