by Nabilah Wan

 

Envy those who travel? Who said traveling was expensive? Now, traveling is made affordable via budgetary options. With less than RM500 in your pocket, you can explore the many wonders of Malacca! Spend three days and two nights in Malacca and you will be thrilled with what the prosperous state may offer.  Bewildered? Take a tour to the suggested places, use the transportation guide below and an amazing adventure awaits you! Don’t worry, once in Malacca, you can either walk or ride the local rickshaws known as ‘beca’ to feel like a queen!

 

Bus To Malacca

Price: RM27.20

Where: Roundtrip from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan

Forget the fare flights expenses because buses are the way to go if you’re a budget traveller! Think smart. Don’t waste on the unnecessary and save the cash for the fun later on. Hop on a bus to Malacca, make sure to book your bus in advance. Bus fares are less than RM20 per ride so that means a roundtrip to Malacca will only cost approximately RM40.  On easybook.com, bus fares go as low as RM10.  The price of a Transnasional bus ticket from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan is RM13.60 (May). Altogether, your transportation expenses to and from Malacca will be a total of RM27.20.

 

Heritage House Melaka

Sleep In At Heritage House (Boutel)

Price: RM152

Where: Jalan Kampung Hulu, Malacca

 

Why sleep in a hotel when you can rest in a comfy cultural home? Malacca is also known for the Baba and Nyonya culture, Chinese immigrants who mostly resided in the state back in the 15th century. The unique red lantern designs provide a romantic atmosphere especially at night. Only three-minutes away from the famous Jonker Street and the Malacca River across, the house is designated in a very strategic location. It features a two and half preserved heritage house with five big rooms that comes with King sized beds, a kitchen for light cooking as well as easy and free access to wifi. Check out airbnb.com for budget hotels, guesthouses or lodges and you’ll find incredible deals. For RM76 per night, the Heritage House offers a deal of RM152 for a two nights stay.

 

Stadthuys

Stadthuys

Price: RM5

Where: Jalan Gereja, 75000, Malacca

 

Much of what was left behind by the Portuguese can still be found today at the Stadthuys. The red building, built between 1641 and 1660, was once an administrative centre for successive governments, which has now been transformed into a historical museum. The Stadthuys is believed to be one of the oldest Dutch building in the East.  Wander inside and fascinate yourself with some of the common features of designs dating back to the Dutch colonial era. Be enchanted by the Dutch solid doors and louvered windows.

 

Jonker Street

Jonker Street:

Price: From RM3-10

Where: Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200, Malacca.

 

If you’re hungry and want a taste of delicious cheap food, thenhead down to Jonker Street. A few minutes from the Stadthuys, you will find Jonker Street. Jonker Street is a food haven for food lovers who want to try traditional local dishes.  The night market is centred in the streets of China Town. Among the must try famous dishes here are the Asam Laksa, Cendol, Tornado Potatoes and Fruit Candies.

 

St. Paul’s Hill

St. Paul’s Hill 

Price: Free

Where: Jalan Kota, 75000, Malacca.

 

Built on the site of the last Malaccan Sultanate’s Palace lies St. Paul’s Hill. At. St. Paul’s Hill, one will see a church called the St. Paul’s Church, which was constructed by the Portuguese. The church was established as a symbol of the Portuguese nobleman and captain Duarte Coelho’s  gratitude to the Virgin Mary for saving his life during a storm at the sea. Encapsulate yourself with the moments and make your path to the hill for more stories about the once Protestant Church.

 

Menara Taming Sari

Menara Taming Sari

Price: RM24

Where: Jalan Merdeka, 75000, Malacca

 

Menara Taming Sari (Taming Sari Tower), the first and only gyro tower in Malaysia, opened for business attractions in 2008.  Located three minutes away from Mahkota Parade Shopping Complex, the tower offers 360-degrees panoramic views of the state, standing tall at 110 metres high.  Shaped in the form of a mythical local weapon known as ‘keris,’ the tower is to represent the keris’s possessed powers used by the legendary Malay warrior, Hang Tuah. Take a peak inside and who knows you’ll end up leaving with his mystical powers!

 

Malacca Wonderland

Malacca Wonderland Theme Park

Price: RM37.90

Where: Lot PT17178, Lebuh Ayer Keroh, Hang Tuah Jaya, 75450 Ayer Keroh, Malacca

 

Breakaway from historical monuments and take enormous water rides at the Malacca Wonderland Theme Park. The theme park is by far the region’s newest water park. The resort is situated in Ayer Keroh, Melaka featuring 360 hectares of recreational forests. Once there, tourists will find 16 attractions, Tornado Chaser, the Lazy cum Crazy River and many more.

 

Upside Down House Gallery

Upside Down House Gallery

Price: RM15

Where: G12 & G14, Jalan PM7, Plaza Mahkota, Bandar Hilir, Malacca.

 

Up for an upside down reality like in the Upside Down movie? Just behind the Mahkota Parade, tourists will come across the Upside Down House Gallery. Almost everyone who’s been to Malacca recently is talking about the unique and rare angles of the house gallery. Recently opened in 2014, this place is quite new and attracts a number of tourists locally and from abroad because of its upside down angles. Be Spider-Man and take pictures while you’re in his shoes!

 

With a total of RM271.70, you can travel to many exciting places in Malacca. Experience a contemporary twist of the old and new while you’re out for an amusing adventure!  Philosophize yourself with the Malaysian colonial times at Stadthuys and St. Paul’s Hill, be astounded with impressive architectural sites such as the Menara Taming Sari and entertain yourself at Jonker Street, Malacca Wonderland Theme Park and the Upside Down House Gallery. A promising adventure awaits you!

Homestay Melaka INDAH Kembara Melaka terletak di lokasi penginapan di tempat pelancongan. Berhampiran TOP-SPOT pelancongan dan tempat makan di Melaka.

Pusat Pelancongan:
# 5 minit ke Bandar Hilir dimana terletaknya Kota A Famosa, Bandar Hilir, Melaka River Cruise, Jonker Walk, Menara Taming Sari, Dataran Pahlawan, Mahkota Parade, Masjid Kg Hulu, Masjid Tengkera.
# 5 minit ke Klebang dimana terdapatya Muzium Kapal Selam, Pantai Klebang, Dataran 1 Malaysia
# 10 – 15 minit ke Pantai Puteri dan Makam Hang Tuah di tanjung Kling
# 20 minit ke Ayer Keroh untuk ke Zoo Melaka, Melaka Wonderland, Mini Malaysia, Taman Botanikal dan sebagainya.

Tempat Makan terdekat:
# 3 minit ke McDonalds (depan asrama/apartment), Starbucks, Restoren Mamak Tasik Limbongan, Kuih Keria Antarabangsa (belakang asrama/apartment), Asam Pedas Claypot 3, Medan Selera Limbongan, Restoren Cina Muslim Mukmin, Restoren Cina Muslim Shirlin Low, Restoren Tom Yam Dyana, Capati Mahmud (semuanya berhadapan dan bersebelahan sahaja), Mee Bodo Tengkera, Mee Sup Tengkera, Roti John Barkat,
# 5 minit ke Coconut Shake Klebang, Yong Tau Foo Pulau Gadong, Rahman Sup Pulau Gadong,
# 20 minit ke Ikan Bakar Muara Sungai Duyong dan Cristal Bay.

KEMUDAHAN YANG DISEDIAKAN;
# Bilik Utama:  1 katil KING + 1 katil SINGLE berhawa dingin (aircond)
# Bilik Kedua:  1 Katil KING berhawa dingin (aircond).
# Bilik Ketiga: 1 katil QUEEN berhawa dingin (aircond)

# Ruang tamu yang besar dengan kelengkapan sofa dan TV 24”
#1 Bilik Mandi (Bilik Utama) + 1 Bilik Air berasingan; semua lengkap dengan water heater
# Meja makan 4 tempat duduk
# kemudahan pantry, sinki dan cerek air elektrik
# Sterika dan alas sterika

# Kemudahan Kolam Renang untuk kanak-kanak juga disediakan

KADAR HARGA

– Hari Biasa (Ahad hingga Khamis) dari RM 200.00

– Hujung Minggu (Jumaat & Sabtu) RM 250.00

– Cuti Umum dan Cuti Sekolah  RM280.00

Untuk tempahan segera dan maklumat lanjut sila hubungi:

Pn Hana 013-2987378
atau KLIK LINK http://0132987378.wasap.my/ untuk terus WhatsApp.
Untuk memudahkan proses tempahan. Sila nyatakan dengan jelas maklumat berikut;

1. Tarikh Check In
2. Tarikh Check Out
3. Bilangan Keluarga
4. Bilangan Dewasa
5. Bilangan Kanak-Kanak

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Ruang Tamu dengan Meja Makan 4 tempat duduk, sofa dan TV 24″

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Peti Sejuk, Pantry dan Singki

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Bilik Utama: 1 katil KING + 1 katil SINGLE berhawa dingin (aircond) dengan bilik air + water heater

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Bilik Kedua: 1 Katil KING berhawa dingin (aircond).

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Bilik Ketiga: 1 katil QUEEN berhawa dingin (aircond)

Kini kami menyediakan kolam renang kanak-kanak untuk para pengunjung yang menginap di Homestay Melaka INDAH Kembara.

Sophie Homestay Melaka

Sophie Homestay Melaka menyediakan penginapan alternatif yang luas dan selesa kepada pengunjung melaka bandaraya bersejarah dengan harga yang berpatutan. Sesuai untuk penginapan percutian ahli keluarga yang ramai, majlis perkahwinan, konvokesyen, dan lain-lain lagi.

Bilik Tidur:
Kami menawarkan 3 bilik tidur yang selesa
Bilik no 1 : 1 set katil king + kipas siling + aircond
Bilik no 2 : 1 set katil king + kipas siling

Bilik no 3 : 1 set katil super queen + kipas siling

Ruang Tamu:
Ruang tamu kami dilengkapi dengan
1. TV
2. Astro
3. Sofa
4. Meja
5. air-cond

Dapur dan Ruang Makan:
Bagi menjamin keselesaan pelanggan kami.Kami menyediakan kemudahan seperti berikut :
1. Meja makan untuk 8 orang.
2. Microvawe Oven
3. Cerek Elektrik
4. Peti Sejuk
5. Mesin basuh

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Kemudahan Lain yang disediakan:
1. Sejadah
2. Tuala mandi
3. Bantal
4. Water heater
5. Iron
6. Iron Board

Antara Lokasi berhampiran dengan Homestay Lorong Pandan Melaka.
5-10 minit dari :
1.Bandaraya Melaka
2. Bandar Hilir
3. Kota A Famosa
4. Istana Kesultanan Melaka
5. Muzium Kapal Samudera
6. Menara Taming Sari
7. Mahkota Parade
8. Dataran Pahlawan
9. Hospital Mahkota Medical Centre
10. Hospital Putra Melaka
11.Jonkers Walk
12. Hard Rock Melaka
13. River Cruise

Antara Lokasi berhampiran dengan Homestay Lorong Pandan Melaka.
15-20 minit dari :
1. Plaza tol ayer keroh
2. Melaka Wonderland Theme Park
3. Zoo Melaka
4. Taman Buaya
5. Taman Mini Malaysia Asean
6. Taman rama-rama dan reptilia
7. MITC

Antara Lokasi berhampiran dengan Homestay Lorong Pandan Melaka.
25-35 minit dari :
1. Medan Ikan Bakar Umbai
2. Medan Ikan Bakar Serkam
3. Medan Ikan Bakar Muara Sg Duyung.

Contact : 0137605303
Harga promosi RM250/hari

 

Sophie’s Homestay Melaka

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Kami menyediakan penginapan alternatif yang luas dan selesa kepada pengunjung melaka bandaraya bersejarah dengan harga yang berpatutan. Sesuai untuk penginapan percutian ahli keluarga yang ramai, majlis perkahwinan, konvokesyen, dan lain-lain lagi.

Bilik Tidur:
Kami menawarkan 3 bilik tidur yang selesa
Bilik no 1 : 1 set katil king + kipas siling + aircond

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Bilik no 2 : 1 set katil king + kipas siling

Sophie's Homestay, Lorong Pandan Melaka.

Sophie’s Homestay, Lorong Pandan Melaka.

Bilik no 3 : 1 set katil super queen + kipas siling

Sophie's Homestay, Lorong Pandan Melaka.

Sophie’s Homestay, Lorong Pandan Melaka.

Ruang Tamu:
Ruang tamu kami dilengkapi dengan
1. TV
2. Astro
3. Sofa
4. Meja
5. air-cond

Sophie's Homestay, Lorong Pandan Melaka.

Sophie’s Homestay, Lorong Pandan Melaka.

Dapur dan Ruang Makan:
Bagi menjamin keselesaan pelanggan kami.Kami menyediakan kemudahan seperti berikut :
1. Meja makan untuk 8 orang.
2. Microvawe Oven
3. Cerek Elektrik
4. Peti Sejuk
5. Mesin basuh

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Kemudahan Lain yang disediakan:
1. Sejadah
2. Tuala mandi
3. Bantal
4. Water heater
5. Iron
6. Iron Board

Antara Lokasi berhampiran dengan Homestay Lorong Pandan Melaka.
5-10 minit dari :
1.Bandaraya Melaka
2. Bandar Hilir
3. Kota A Famosa
4. Istana Kesultanan Melaka
5. Muzium Kapal Samudera
6. Menara Taming Sari
7. Mahkota Parade
8. Dataran Pahlawan
9. Hospital Mahkota Medical Centre
10. Hospital Putra Melaka
11.Jonkers Walk
12. Hard Rock Melaka
13. River Cruise

Antara Lokasi berhampiran dengan Homestay Lorong Pandan Melaka.
15-20 minit dari :
1. Plaza tol ayer keroh
2. Melaka Wonderland Theme Park
3. Zoo Melaka
4. Taman Buaya
5. Taman Mini Malaysia Asean
6. Taman rama-rama dan reptilia
7. MITC

Antara Lokasi berhampiran dengan Homestay Lorong Pandan Melaka.
25-35 minit dari :
1. Medan Ikan Bakar Umbai
2. Medan Ikan Bakar Serkam
3. Medan Ikan Bakar Muara Sg Duyung.

Contact : 0137605303
Harga promosi RM250/hari

MALACCA TOURISM ASSOCIATION
No.4281-C, Jalan Mawar, Bukit Baru,75150 Melaka, Malaysia. Tel: 06-284 8234 Fax: 06-281 8408
email: mtamkz@hotmail.com website: www.malaccatourism.com

President :

Mdm. Madelina Kuah Wey Lee Kenzar Travel Tours Sdn. Bhd.
DSM,BCM,BKT, PJK No. 113-A, Jalan TMR 24, Taman Melaka Raya,
75000 Melaka.
Tel. No : 06-281 1133 Fax No:06-281 1122
H/P No: 019-665 7221
E-mail:madelina@kenzartravel.com.my;
kenzar@pd.jaring.my

Vice President:

Encik Sazali Sabri,PJK Seri Malaysia Melaka Hotel
Lebuh Ayer Keroh, Melaka, 75760 Melaka
Tel. No: 06-232 8464 Fax: 06-232 8470
H/P No: 012 231 5685 E-mail:zaligoodman@yahoo.co.uk

Secretary :

Mr. Narendra Kumar Reddy,PJK The Shore@ Malacca River
(Kerjaya Hotel Sdn Bhd)
189-G-01 , Jalan Pesisiran
75300 Melaka
Tel: 06-282 2666 Fax: 06-282 0333
H/P No: 012 220 3828
Email: narendra.kumar@kerjayaprospek.com

Treasurer:

Mr. Gan Sen Chin Ezee Technosys (M) Sdn Bhd
DT 3946-1, Jalan Angsa Mas 1
Taman Angsa Mas, Durian Tunggal,76100 Melaka
H/P No: 6 016 663 2377
E-mail:gan @ezeetechnosys.com.my

Ahli Jawatankuasa:

Puan Latifah Mohd Abdul Wahab
LMN Travel Tours Sdn Bhd
No.19-2, Jalan PM2
Plaza Mahkota,75000 Melaka
Tel. No: 06-286 0399 Fax No:06-286 0397
H/P No: 017-692 7917
E-mail:lmntravel_tours@yahoo.com

Encik Nazary Bin Ahmad,DSM, BCM
Melaka Taming Sari Bhd
Jalan Merdeka, Banda Hilir, 75000 Melaka Tel:06-288 1100 Fax:06-288 1551
H/P No: 019-388 9267
E-mail:nazary@menaratamingsari.com

Mr. Gunabalan A/L V.G.Balasubramanian
Balmic Management Services Enterprise 828H, Taman Kerjasama, Jalan Zamrud 1
75450 Melaka
H/P No: 012-605 0446
E-mail:gunabalan67@yahoo.com

Ms Jessica Yeo
Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre
(Representative for Ms Christine Lee)
Medical Hub, Pantai Klebang,
Taman Limbongan Indah, 75200 Melaka
H/P: 016-665 3323
E-mail:jessicayeo@orientalmedical.com.my

Ms Melissa Chan Bee Cheng
Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum Melaka
48 50, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock
75100 Melaka
Tel/ Fax: 06-283 1273
H/P: 012-362 8274
E-mail:melissa@babanyonyamuseum.com

Mr. Feeter Francis

Hatten Hotel
Jalan Merdeka, Bandar Hilir,
75000 Melaka

Tel: 06-221 9738 Fax: 06-221 9799
H/P: 012-3872396 Email :feeter.francis@hattenhotel.com

Mr. Stanley Lam
Mahkota Medical Centre Sdn. Bhd. No.3, Mahkota Melaka, Jalan Merdeka 75000 Melaka
Tel. No: 06-285 2888 Fax No:06-281 0560
E-mail: stanleylam@mahkotamedical.com

Mr Chew Chert Fong
Coral Wonderland Sdn Bhd
F4-99 Level 4,
Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall
Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Melaka Tel:06- 282 9966 Fax:06-281 9966
H/P: 012-681 8168
Email: chewchertfong@hotmail.com

Past President :

Datuk Seet Tiang Chye
No.4281-C, Jalan Mawar, Bukit Baru, 75150 Melaka
DMSM,DSM,BCM,BKT
H/P No: 012-6811848 E-mail: seet38@gmail.com

Executive Secretary
Miss Cheong Fay Fong
Persatuan Pelancongan Negeri Melaka
No.4281-C, Jalan Mawar, Bukit Baru, 75150 Melaka
Tel: 06-284 8234 Fax: 06-281 8408
H/P No. 017-681 3901 E-mail: mtamkz@hotmail.com