Contents
- 1. History
- 2. Physical Geography
- 3. Introduction
- 4. Economy
- 5. Transportation
- 6. Bus
- 7. Rail
- 8. Air
- 9. Ferry
- 10. Places to Eat/ Special Food
- 11. Places of Interest
- 12. Light and Sound
- 13. Malacca’s Sultanate Palace
- 14. A Famosa
- 15. The Stadhuys
- 16. Hang Tuah’s Well
- 17. Hang Tuah’s Mausoleum
- 18. Hang Jebat’s Mausoleum
- 19. Hang Kasturi’s Mausoleum
- 20. Hang Li Poh’s Well
- 21. Bukit China (Chinese Hill)
- 22. Dol Said’s Grave
- 23. Tun Teja Mausoleum
- 24. St. Paul Church
- 25. Christ Church
- 26. St. Peter’s Church
- 27. St. Francis Xavier’s Church
- 28. St. John’s Fort
- 29. Kampong Hulu’s Mosque
- 30. Kampong Kling’s Mosque
- 31. Tranquerah Mosque
- 32. British Graveyard
- 33. Dutch Fort
- 34. Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
- 35. Cheng hoon Teng’s Temple
- 36. Sam Po Kong Temple
- 37. Proclamation of Independence Memorial
- 38. Alor Gajah’s Museum
- 39. Jasin’s Museum
- 40. Maritime Museum
- 41. Muzium Rakyat (The people’s Museum)
- 42. Malaysia Youth Museum
- 43. Malacca Traditional House
- 44. Villa Sentosa
- 45. The Baba and Nyonya Heritage
- 46. Portuguese Square
- 47. Jonker Street
- 48. Infocraft Centre
- 49. Mini Malaysia
- 50. Mini ASEANA
- 51. Auyin Hill Resort
- 52. Natural Attractions
- 53. Gadek Hot Spring
- 54. Malacca Fish World
- 55. Cape Ricardo
- 56. Butterfly Farm
- 57. Malacca Zoo
- 58. Ayer Keroh Lake
- 59. Islands
- 60. Pulau Besar
- 61. Beaches
- 62. Tanjung Bidara Beach
- 63. Kundur Beach
- 64. Shopping
- 65. Hotels
- 66. Golf Clubs, Courses and Country
- 67. Melaka State Tourism Development
- 68. Travel Bureaus
1. History
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2. Physical Geography
Melaka District
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3. Introduction
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4. Economy
Agriculture, once the principal economic activity in Malacca State, is being replaced by develpments in the tourism and industrial sectors. Two Free Trade Zones and several light industrial estates at Alor Gajah, Selandar, Masjid Tanah, Taman Maju, Malim Jaya, Duyong, Bukit Katil, Tangga Batu, Padang Temu, Paya Rumput, Pulau Sebang, Sungai Petai, Paya Datuk, Melaka Pindah, Kuala Sungai Baru, Serkam, Nyalas and Air Panas.
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5. Transportation
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6. Bus
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7. Rail
Malacca does not have a train station, but visitors wishing to travel by train can do so by going to the nearest station at Tampin which is just 38 km north of Malacca. Tourist are advised to check with the Railway offices, for schedules and fares at the following places: Malacca Office (Tel: 06-2823091), Tampin Station (Tel: 06-411034)
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8. Air
Departure Fare (one way/ return)
Malacca/ Singapore daily RM154 / 308
Malacca/ Ipoh daily RM120/ 240
Malacca/ Ipoh/ Langkawi daily RM155/ 310
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9. Ferry
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10. Places to Eat/ Special Food
Nyonya food, a combination of Chinese and Malay cooking styles, is a favourite with many people in Melaka. Among the common dishes are achar, sambal, duck soup with salted vegetables, jantung pisang (banana shoots) and crabmeat cooked in coconut sauce. Another popular dish eaten by all races is devil kari, a spicy chicken dish of Portuguese origin. Several mouth-watering sweet meats should be tried. The ‘kueh kochi’ is made of glutinous rice flour filled with grated young coconut and cooked in a rich syrup of ‘gula melaka’( Melaka palm sugar). It is wrapped in a banana leaf and then steamed.
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11. Places of Interest
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The best way to learn up the history of Malacca. The light and sound show at Bandar Hilir, Padang Pahlawan is the first such project in Southeast Asia. It is equal to other project namely the Egyptian Pyramid at Gaza, the Acropolis at Athens, and the Red Fort at Delhi. Significant events in Malacca’s history are re-enacted by means of lights, narrative, dialogue, music and relative sound effects to project real-life drama that will glue visitors to the seat. Highly educational yet entertaining, visitors to Malacca should make it point to attend the show to understand Malacca, its food and its people.
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13. Malacca’s Sultanate Palace
Built based on the description and reference to the palace in ‘Sejarah Melayu’ (the Malay Annals), the wooden replica houses the Cultural Museum of Malacca. Situated at the foot of St. Paul’s Hill, it is the only Malay palace from Malacca’s glorious past built with such detail and refinement. Its now houses the Malacca Cultural Museum.
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14. A Famosa
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15. The Stadhuys
Built in 1650 as the official residence of Dutch Governors and their officers, the edifice is a fine examples of Dutch architecture. Preserved in its original structure and form, it now houses the Historic Museum and Ethnography Museum. On display daily are fine traditional bridal costumes and relics from Malacca’s glorious past.
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16. Hang Tuah’s Well
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17. Hang Tuah’s Mausoleum
A fully decorated admiral of Malacca’s naval forces who defended succesfully, countless attacks against Malacca sovereignty from siamese and Achenese fleets. Hang Tuah’s outstanding performance as a military officer made him a legend that has graced many a court and the history of Malacca. Hang Tuah’s bravery was discovered during his adolescence when he single handedly arrested a man who had ran amuck in the village called Kampong Duyong. His valiant act caught the sultan’s attention and he was called to the palace and conferred a knighthood, the youngest ever to be knighted.
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18. Hang Jebat’s Mausoleum
At Kampung Kuli road. The champion of justice who died a tragic death. Hang Jebat was unceremoniously killed by Hang Tuah in a duel of honour that lasted 3 days and 3 nights. He ran amuck after suffering a fatal wound from Hang Tuah’s dagger, ‘Keris Taming Sari’, in the name of justice to avenge the sultan’s hasty punishment against Hang Tuah for a crime he didn’t commit, Hang Jebat was accused by Hang Tuah of ‘durhaka’ (contumacy). The duel between two of Malacca’s most prominent knights has left a permanent question as to the moral behind Hang Jebat’s aberrent reaction against the authority and, the conventions by which Hang Tuah exercised his conduct as a loyal subject of the sultan.
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19. Hang Kasturi’s Mausoleum
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20. Hang Li Poh’s Well
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21. Bukit China (Chinese Hill)
As the name implies, ‘Chinese Hill’ was the official settlement of the Chinese entourage that arrived with Princess Hang Li Poh. She was sent to Malacca by the Emperor to marry the sultan to mark the advent of diplomatic relationship between MAlacca and China. The entourage stayed on this settlement until Portuguese occupation in 1511. Today Bukit China is the largest Chinese cemetery outside China with many of the tombs dating back to Ming Dynasty.
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22. Dol Said’s Grave
The ninth ruler of Naning who defiantly opposed the imposition of tax on the district by the British. He valiantly resisted British forces on Naning, deploying his troop with outstanding display of military ingenuity that outsmarted the invading forces on two campaigns. The Naning War, waged in 1834,made Dol Said a hero of exceptional valor that earned him a permanent place in the history of Malacca.
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23. Tun Teja Mausoleum
The daughter of Sri Amar Di Raja Pahang was convinced by Hang Tuah to marry Sultan Mahmud Shah. She died queen in Merlimau, about 24 km from Malacca Town, while retreating with members of the Malacca royal family from the Portuguese attack in 1511.
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24. St. Paul Church
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25. Christ Church
Standing exactly as it has always been since 1753, the church is testimony to Dutch architectural ingenuity. Take note of the church’s handmade pews, ceiling beams constructed without joints. Brass Bible, tombstone written in Armenian and ‘Last Supper’ in glazed tiles.
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26. St. Peter’s Church
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27. St. Francis Xavier’s Church
Built in 1849 by Reverend Farve, a Frenchman, the Gothic-towered church is dedicated to St. Francis Xavier. Known as the ‘Apostle of the East’, St. Francis Xavier is well-remembered for his missionary work spreading Catholicism to Southeast Asia in the 16th century.
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28. St. John’s Fort
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29. Kampong Hulu’s Mosque
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30. Kampong Kling’s Mosque
One of the oldest mosques in the country with Sumatran architectural features. Instead of a conventional dome, a three-tier roof rising like a pyramid is in place. Minaret peculiar in shape from a typical moorish style, is structured like a pagoda, portraying a mixture of East-West architectural influence.
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31. Tranquerah Mosque
Prominent in its architectural grandeur, the mosque is unique and bears testimony to the fact that Islam had its rightful place in Malacca almost 600 years ago. The tomb of Sultan Hussain of Johore is in the compond of the mosque. He was the ruler who signed the cession of Singapore with Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819.
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32. British Graveyard
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33. Dutch Fort
Used as an outpost to enforce the monopoly of tax collection. It was manned by a small garrison of Dutch officers but was later abandoned when the mining in Naning area ceased its operation.
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34. Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
One of the first Hindu temples built in the country at the turn of the century. It was built on the plot given by the Dutch.
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35. Cheng hoon Teng’s Temple
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36. Sam Po Kong Temple
Dedicated to Admiral Cheng Ho, the temple was named after a fish that miraculously saved the admiral’s ship from sinking after it had been hit by a storm enroute to Malacca from China. The fish mysteriously placed itself against a damaged hull preventing the ship from taking on water.
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37. Proclamation of Independence Memorial
Built in 1912, the former club house of Malacca Club now houses invaluable exhibits of the country’s struggle leading to the independence. Exhibits are in the form of relics, manuscripts, video tapes, films and slides.
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38. Alor Gajah’s Museum
Exhibits will help visitors to journey into the past and to visualise the amazing stories behind the district of Alor Gajah. The district was the site where Naning war was waged. There are also exhibits on the cultures of the Malay, Chinese and Indian.
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39. Jasin’s Museum
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40. Maritime Museum
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41. Muzium Rakyat (The people’s Museum)
Exhabits include special interest issues relating to Malaysia’s economic and social progress spanning from the period Malacca was known as ‘Sleepy Hollow’ right up to the phrase more apt to its dynamic outlook, ‘The Vibrant Malacca’. The exhibits are segmented into tourism, agriculture, industry and other sectors.
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42. Malaysia Youth Museum
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43. Malacca Traditional House
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44. Villa Sentosa
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45. The Baba and Nyonya Heritage
‘Straits Chinese’ or the Baba and Nyonya, are Chinese of noble descendants who have adopted much of the Malay culture into theirs. The public can now view the heirloom unique to this heritage at a private museum run by the Babas and Nyonyas of Malacca.
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46. Portuguese Square
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47. Jonker Street
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48. Infocraft Centre
It’s the handicraft promotion center where quality products such as batik, canes, bamboo, ceramics and other wares are carefully selected as exhibits based on workmanship and design. Made by local craftsmen, the products can be purchased as souvenirs. The centre also has an archieve corner to enlighten visitors on the subject local handicraft. The centre is open from 9 am – 5 pm everyday except public holidays.
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49. Mini Malaysia
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50. Mini ASEANA
Unique theme park conceived as the summary of prominent cultural elements of the countries that make up ASEAN i.e. Malaysia, Thailand, Philipines, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. Visitors will acquire of the countries based on the features of the houses constructed with remarkable detail. Open hours: 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
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51. Auyin Hill Resort
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52. Natural Attractions
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53. Gadek Hot Spring
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54. Malacca Fish WorldThe complex is an interesting place to take a glimpse at the underwater world in its natural setting. More than 50 species of fresh and saltwater fish are on display in a aquarium in the shape of a whale. The complex has been landscaped with cascades, caves, open ponds and ships.
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55. Cape Ricardo
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56. Butterfly Farm
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57. Malacca Zoo
More than 44 species animals found in southeast Asia and Africa amidst natural setting. Rated the best zoo in this part of the country. It is an exciting place to discover the animal kingdom at your own pace.
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59. Islands
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61. Beaches
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62. Tanjung Bidara BeachBack to Content ↑
63. Kundur BeachFor the adventurous wanting to experience life in a traditional Malay fishing village, Kundur Beach, about 17 km north of Malacca, is good choice. Here, visitors can spend a night in ‘kelong’, a wooden house on stilts.
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64. Shopping
Shopping Complex
Parkson Grand Mahkota Parade
Jln. Merdeka, Malacca
Jaya Jusco Store sdn. Bhd
Bukit Beruang, Malacca
Madam King’s (departmental)
126, 128, 133 jln. Nunga Raya, Malacca
Fajar Departmental Store & Supermarket Sdn. Bhd.
165, Jln. Hang Tuah, Malacca.
Great Wall Shopping Centre Sdn. Bhd.
Plaza Melaka
Gajah Berang Road, Malacca
Emporium Formosa Sdn. Bhd.
Bunga Raya Road, Malacca
Orchard Square
Off Ong Kim Wee Road, Malacca
City Bayview Hotel Arcade
Bendahara Road, Malacca
Duty Free Shops
Melaka Duty Free Shop
Batu Berendam Airport 11.
Souvenirs
Handicraft Stalls
Taman Merdeka, Bandar Hilir, Malacca
Orang Utan House
No.59, Hang Jebat Road, Malacca
Jade House Jewellery Sdn. Bhd.
564, Taman Melaka Raya, Malacca
Malacca Souvenir House & Trading
22, Tokong Road, Malacca
Handicrafts
Handicraft Stores along Taman Road
Syarikat Pemasaran Karyaneka Sdn. Bhd.
1 Laksamana Road, Malacca
Handicraft Centre
Taman Mini Malaysia
Air Keroh Malacca
Antiques
K&S Antiques House
22, Hang Jebat Road, Malacca
Fatimah Antik Stor
46, Hang Jebat Road, Malacca
Klasik
25, Hang Jebat Road, Malacca
Abdul Company
79, Hang Jebat Road, Malacca
Kowloon Antiques Shop
38 Hang Jebat Road, Malacca
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65. Hotels
The visitor to Malacca has a broad spectrum of accommodations such as rest houses
or even cabins in a recreational forest.
Hotel Equatorial
Tel: 06- 282 8333
Malacca Renaissance Hotel
Rooms: 295
Rate: RM270-RM2800
Tel: 06-2848888
Fax: 06-2835351
The Golden Legacy Hotel
Tel: 06- 281 6868
The Pan Pacific Legacy
Tel: 06- 280 8709
A Famosa Resort Hotel
Tel: 06- 552 0888
Century Mahkota Hotel
Tel: 06- 281 2828
Paradise Malacca Village
Tel: 06- 232 3600
Emperor Hotel
Rooms: 240
Rate: RM120-RM690
Tel: 06-2840777
Fax: 06-2638989
Grand Hill Hotel
Tel: 06- 282 7577
Agora Hotel
Tel: 06- 284 0881
The City Bayview Hotel
Rooms: 182
Rate: RM158-RM484
Tel: 06-2839888
Fax: 06-2836699
Hotel Seri Costa
Tel: 06- 281 6666
Shah’s Beach Resort
Tel: 06- 315 3121
Grand Continental
Rooms: 145
Rate: RM90-RM110
Tel: 06-2840088
Fax: 06- 2848125
Orkid Hotel
Tel: 06- 282 5555
Plaza Inn
Rooms: 142
Rate: RM98-RM118
Tel: 06-2840881
Fax: 06-2849357
Palace Hotel
Rooms: 48
Rate: RM97-RM138
Tel: 06-2825115,355
Fax: 06- 2848833
Tan Kim Hock Hotel
Rooms: 40
Rate: RM75-RM90
Tel: 06- 2835322/3
Fax: 06-2835327
Accordian Hotel
Rooms: 39
Rate: RM74-RM142
Tel: 06-2821911
Fax: 06- 282 1333
Atlantic Park hotel
Tel: 06- 281 0989
First Elite Hotel
Rooms: 36
Rate: RM88-RM158
Tel: 06-2837488
Fax: 06- 2837455
Bentona Hotel
Tel: 06- 284 3333
New Regal Hotel
Rooms: 31
Rate: RM50
Tel: 06-2835959
Fax: 06-2845500
Sento Hotel Melaka
Rooms: 30
Rate: RM35-RM55
Tel: 06-3358288
Lotus Inn
Rooms: 25
Rate: RM40-RM55
Tel: 06-2837211
Fax: 06- 2837213
Palace hotel
Tel: 06- 282 5355
Metropole Hotel
Rooms: 44
Rate: RM128-RM180
Tel: 06-2810080
Fax: 06-2837213
Mimosa Hotel
Tel: 06- 282 1113
Semabok Inn
Tel: 06- 283 8877
Dragon Hotel
Tel: 06- 335 6255
Gold Leaf Motel
Tel: 06- 283 6555
Hotel bamboo
Tel: 06- 361 922
Hotel Heritage (budget Hotel)
Tel: 06- 282 7515
SD Rest House
Tel: 06- 284 9656
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66. Golf Clubs, Courses and Country
It is only natural that the state once favored by Europeans, to be rich with golfing facilities that’s not only steeped in traditions but also designed corresponding to the verdant terrains,lakes, streams and the great blue sky up above. Ayer Keroh Country Club, the 18-hole panoramic is one of the most challenging courses in the country to push your skill to the limit. Once an exclusive and prestigious British planters’ club, the Jasin Golf Club is a 9-hole couse located within the confines of an army camp. The latest addition is the Golden Valley Golf and Country Club designed by Obayashi Corporation of Japan. The 54-hole golf couses with 3 international standard 18-hole courses is impressive in every sense of the word. Golfing in Malacca has certainly graduated into an art.
Ayer Keroh Country club
06- 232 4351
Bukit Terendak Golf Club
06- 357 3111
Jasin Golf Club
06- 529 3758
Orna Golf & Country Club
06- 242 0333
Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club
06- 231 2366
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67. Melaka State Tourism Development
Malacca Tourist Information Centre,
75000 Jalan Kota, Malacca.
Tel: 06-283 6538
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68. Travel Bureaus
Anda Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-284 7188
Annah (Melaka) Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-283 5626
AR Travel Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-283 1977
Auto Route Travel & Tours sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-282 3776
Falcon Travel Service (M) sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-282 0478
First Travel & Tours (Melaka) Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-284 6761
Hock Sang Express (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-283 9955
Kanayuky Travel Agency Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-335 5277
Light & Sound Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-283 5140
Lina Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-281 7261
Malacca City Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-284 4642
Masamas Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-283 5714
MB Tour (Malacca) sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-284 6251
Melaka City Tour Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-282 7980
Stadthuys Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-284 6001
Utas Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 06-284 6001
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