MALACCA CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS | General Thread [Archive] - Page 19

calaris

January 8th, 2012, 03:07 AM

Probably the heritage we can see a bit, but silverscape can hardly see

ooo...thanks for the answer.

Anyway,

Saturday January 7, 2012

Hotel ordered to halt works to ‘save’ pre-war structures

MALACCA: A local councillor has obtained a temporary stop-work order to “save” a row of pre-war buildings in Jalan Parameswara here that could be at risk with the construction of a hotel nearby.

Piling work for the multi-storey hotel has been causing anxiety among the proprietors of the shophouses who are worried about structural damage to their property.

Malacca Historic City Council's (MBMB) councillor Ronald Gan said the council issued the order after cracks appeared on two of the buildings.

“Work will only be allowed to resume after reports are submitted by a high-level committee appointed separately by the MBMB and the hotel developer,” he said after visiting the site yesterday.

Gan claimed that piling work on the 17-storey hotel site had caused soil movement, affecting the structure of the pre-war shophouses.

“Engineers will propose alternatives to avoid direct piling.

“Currently, our priority is the safety of the dwellers besides tourists as the pre-war shophouses are within the tourist belt and Unesco heritage site buffer zone,” he said.

Gan said the premise owners had voiced their concerns over their heritage-status buildings being affected by the construction work.

One of the buildings, he said, bore the British royal coat of arms, indicating that the place could be more than 150 years old.

One of the proprietors, Tan Chin Chin, 40, said she lodged a police report on Dec 29 in a bid to have the contractor discontinue piling work.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/1/7/nation/10222268&sec=nation

daeng_jal

January 8th, 2012, 04:42 AM

soon we will have the skyline, but the government should look at the streetscape along those roads now(Jalan Taming Sari, Jalan Tun Sri Lanang, Jalan Bunga Raya, and Jalan Bendahara), as they form such a vital gateway to melaka city, and right now, they are in a mess (traffic jam, not pedestrian friendly, fragmented, etc). In fact, Hang Tuah walk shouldn't be done in such extravagant way, but funding should be allocated to the above roads more than Hang Tuah walk. :)

the pedestrian walkway at above street should also be connected to the river walkway and finding some small lots in between as urban park

but walkway alone isn't sufficient as i always felt than there is a need for incentive to make those shop at old town part like bunga raya,jln hang tuah,mushi abdullah,bandahara to actually open their shop on sat n SUNDAY and extended their operation till nite..

the stretch of parasmewara that closed to traffic,need more action to keep it more alive, too much museum and some of it should be closed to make space for restaurant and art gallery, while the museum are move to abandoned building at the above area, to attract tourist there..

ohh and the river cruise should have a one day ticket like old rapidkl rather than one way right now so we could hop on and off to visit any place along it and the ticket could also be used to ride busses.

i guess funding would't be a problem as big mamma tourist minister are very fond of melaka..heck she even give mlk half her ministry fund:)

dengilo

January 8th, 2012, 04:47 AM

As long as the funds translate to something positive on the ground level i am ok with it .

calaris

January 8th, 2012, 09:17 AM

The board is up...Proposed 26 Storey Service Apartment cum commercial complex...

Here we go. :)

You guys notice the Tarikh Kelulusan is on 15 Oct 2009...meaning this project was drawn up way much earlier but now only a go-ahead? :nuts:

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4286/26storey.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/220/26storey.jpg/)

calaris

January 8th, 2012, 09:44 AM

Hi, I am new here. Is there gonna be any development around the area of Paya Rumput? Is the Taman paya rumput perdana equally good for staying and for investment? :)

Hi MrFat, worth to stay if you are working within the vicinity like Malim, Cheng, Klebang, Tanjung Minyak, Tanjung Kling and even Alor Gajah and Batu Berendam or perhaps MITC. It's very nearby to the Tesco and Cheng's commercial hub.

25 years ago, anybody who stays in Malim - it was FAR. But now is not.
15 years ago, Cheng was considered far but now the distance is bearable.
As of today, people who yearn for freehold landed property are looking at Paya Rumput already.
In future, you will see more dwellers further up at Rembia and Lendu.

You can buy the Paya Rumput house now but do not expect to make a quick buck so soon. There are many more housing projects coming up so people would have more choices. Long term investment, yes recommended. If for mid term prospect, pray that Malacca could provide more and better job opportunities for Malaccans to stay on and influx of job-seekers from other states.

But since I stay in Bandar Hilir near Melaka Raya, I would deem Paya Rumput as still quite far from the town.

MrFat

January 8th, 2012, 10:37 AM

Hi Calaris, thank you for your opinion.

Wonder if there is any flyover gonna be built up along the AMJ highway, precisely around the Cheng Baru area. It would effectively relieve the heavy traffic congestion among that area (too many traffic lights) and thus shorten the time taken to Malacca Town.

Have tried to search for the future development plans around Paya Rumput and along AMJ Highway in Malacca State Government website but failed. Sigh...

teckkang

January 8th, 2012, 11:59 AM

paya rumput will soon become 'puchong' of melaka

daeng_jal

January 8th, 2012, 12:11 PM

flyover would be build, the ist phase will consist of 5 flyover along amj from town to alor gajah..

but still have to wait on the fed for funding

MrFat

January 8th, 2012, 03:01 PM

calaris

January 8th, 2012, 04:33 PM

the pedestrian walkway at above street should also be connected to the river walkway and finding some small lots in between as urban park

but walkway alone isn't sufficient as i always felt than there is a need for incentive to make those shop at old town part like bunga raya,jln hang tuah,mushi abdullah,bandahara to actually open their shop on sat n SUNDAY and extended their operation till nite..

the stretch of parasmewara that closed to traffic,need more action to keep it more alive, too much museum and some of it should be closed to make space for restaurant and art gallery, while the museum are move to abandoned building at the above area, to attract tourist there..

ohh and the river cruise should have a one day ticket like old rapidkl rather than one way right now so we could hop on and off to visit any place along it and the ticket could also be used to ride busses.

i guess funding would't be a problem as big mamma tourist minister are very fond of melaka..heck she even give mlk half her ministry fund:)

I like your idea of the one day ticket to hop on hop off the river cruise in combination with the Panorama buses. Maybe can add in the monorail :lol: ride too. If the tram system betul2 jadi, then tram ride also. :banana:

Melaka has the Melaka Kad right...a result from the so called innovative K-Economy Division project. Is it even on sale? :nuts:

gordonv612

January 8th, 2012, 05:25 PM

Hi MrFat, worth to stay if you are working within the vicinity like Malim, Cheng, Klebang, Tanjung Minyak, Tanjung Kling and even Alor Gajah and Batu Berendam or perhaps MITC. It's very nearby to the Tesco and Cheng's commercial hub.

25 years ago, anybody who stays in Malim - it was FAR. But now is not.
15 years ago, Cheng was considered far but now the distance is bearable.
As of today, people who yearn for freehold landed property are looking at Paya Rumput already.
In future, you will see more dwellers further up at Rembia and Lendu.

You can buy the Paya Rumput house now but do not expect to make a quick buck so soon. There are many more housing projects coming up so people would have more choices. Long term investment, yes recommended. If for mid term prospect, pray that Malacca could provide more and better job opportunities for Malaccans to stay on and influx of job-seekers from other states.

But since I stay in Bandar Hilir near Melaka Raya, I would deem Paya Rumput as still quite far from the town.

oh...u also from bandar hilir...
me too :)

daeng_jal

January 8th, 2012, 05:39 PM

Me three...

dengilo

January 9th, 2012, 12:17 AM

True KL boy but when in melaka ,pengkalan rama is home 400 meters to taman herba:)

calaris

January 9th, 2012, 02:38 AM

oh...u also from bandar hilir...
me too :)

Me three...

True KL boy but when in melaka ,pengkalan rama is home 400 meters to taman herba:)

That's great, perhaps one day we can meet up and minum teh bersama2 :cheers1:

calaris

January 9th, 2012, 02:41 AM

Malacca among 45 ‘must-visit’ places

KUALA LUMPUR: Malacca has been listed by influential The New York Times as one of the 45 places to visit this year.

“With its lantern-lighted canals and silent, narrow streets lined with decades-old ornate temples and shophouses, few places in South-East Asia conjure romantic images of the past as effectively as Malacca,” it said in a write-up which became its second most-read story of the day.

Under the heading “The 45 Places to Go in 2012”, it said that Malacca, as a Unesco World Heritage site, had been captivating “record numbers of tourists lured by its unusual architecture and cuisine, which reflect centuries of foreign influences”.

“When you’re not exploring places like the 17th-century former Dutch town hall or Jonker Street’s antique shops, gorge on Malacca’s outstanding local specialties, like creamy, piquant nyonya laksa at the family-run Donald & Lily’s.”

Other Asian places which it recommended were Myanmar, Tokyo, Lhasa (Tibet), Halong Bay (Vietnam), Moganshan (China), Kerala (India), Koh Rong (Cambodia) and South Korea.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/1/9/nation/10227831&sec=nation

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At the New York Times Travel page in the link below, scroll down to number 28.

http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/travel/45-places-to-go-in-2012.html?pagewanted=all

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A World Heritage site ramps up its tourism options.

With its lantern-lighted canals and silent, narrow streets lined with decades-old ornate temples and shop houses, few places in Southeast Asia conjure romantic images of the past as effectively as Malacca, Malaysia’s oldest city. A former Portuguese, Dutch and British colony, this Unesco World Heritage site is now attracting record numbers of tourists lured by its unusual architecture and cuisine, which reflect centuries of foreign influences.

More than seven million visitors are expected in 2011, so the town, about 90 miles southeast of the capital, Kuala Lumpur, is welcoming new hotels like the Casa del Rio, a Portuguese-inspired luxury boutique property with 66 rooms; and Courtyard@Heeren, a 100-year-old shop house converted into a 14-room hotel. When you’re not exploring places like the 17th-century former Dutch town hall or Jonker Street’s antiques shops, gorge on Malacca’s outstanding local specialties, like creamy, piquant nyonya laksa at the family-run Donald & Lily’s. NAOMI LINDT

brain_failure

January 9th, 2012, 04:59 AM

That's great, perhaps one day we can meet up and minum teh bersama2 :cheers1:
3 of u mungkin stay next door only

brain_failure

January 9th, 2012, 08:27 AM

something interesting. but no detail of the plan.

http://hostinga.imagecross.com/image-hosting-12/5781Picture1.jpg (http://www.imagecross.com/)Image Hosting (http://www.imagecross.com/)

http://www.rdcakitek.com/project.html

daeng_jal

January 9th, 2012, 09:53 AM

hodoh nyer!!!

teckkang

January 9th, 2012, 12:16 PM

Thank you for all information provided.
Haha, teckkang, why Puchong of Melaka?

Actually I am Selangorian, but have planned to settle down in Malacca. Such a nice town for me.

Good to have found this thread. ll stick with it so as to know Malacca better in the development aspect, particularly in the area of Paya Rumput. :)

Any news regarding it do post here ya. :)

Reason is, most of the new housing developments of the state currently are centred around this area, with its existing industrial area, making it a fast booming satellite town of the city, especially population. in the very near future, AMJ will be clogged, like what is happening now to LDP, unless immediate measure to upgrade AMJ into expressway is carried out now :-)

calaris

January 9th, 2012, 02:59 PM

calaris

January 9th, 2012, 03:18 PM

Arab City Progress - as of 9 Jan 2012

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4499/arabcity1asof9jan12.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/444/arabcity1asof9jan12.jpg/)

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4982/arabcity2asof9jan12.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/405/arabcity2asof9jan12.jpg/)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/2333/arabcity3asof9jan12.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/arabcity3asof9jan12.jpg/)

calaris

January 11th, 2012, 04:33 AM

Project status of the tram as stated in http://mrailsinternational.com/projects.html

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/413/tramstatus2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/tramstatus2.jpg/)

Uploaded by prksh on 4 Jan 2012 in youtube

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rizalhakim

January 11th, 2012, 06:12 AM

Mlk-Dumai bridge...dis project stil on or wat??
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=87347842#post87347842

calaris

January 11th, 2012, 06:36 AM

Mlk-Dumai bridge...dis project stil on or wat??
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=87347842#post87347842

Wow interesting, based on my own translation on the bahasa Indon in the thread, it seemed like they are saying Malaysian govt has given the green light to the project and now the ball is in the court of the Indon govt? :nuts:

Did I understand it correcrly rizalhakim?

daeng_jal

January 11th, 2012, 08:38 AM

Najib is ok as long as the fed did not have to pay,subsidies nor guaranteed it..its PFI in the truest sense..while jakarta are reluctant to.bridge their malay population to the malay population next door..

Very bad for the Javanese if bugis,malay Indonesian mingled2 with their Malaysian brother

maafcakap

January 11th, 2012, 09:30 AM

may i know what happen to the eye of malaysia ??

calaris

January 11th, 2012, 04:35 PM

may i know what happen to the eye of malaysia ??

I have been wondering about it too....:bash:

Anyway, passed by Hatten City just now at 11pm and oh boy they are still working on the construction :nuts:

calaris

January 11th, 2012, 04:56 PM

Tune hotel is coming in 2012. Not sure whether it will be at The Explorer beside mahkota parade

Is it true that Tune Hotel is still not in Malacca simply because Air Asia does not want to fly into Malacca?...so maybe the construction of the hotel is not approved by the State govt? :ohno:

buildship

January 11th, 2012, 05:07 PM

Is it true that Tune Hotel is still not in Malacca simply because Air Asia does not want to fly into Malacca?...so maybe the construction of the hotel is not approved by the State govt? :ohno:

yes weird...why Tune Hotel not yet deployed in Melaka? I thought Tune definitely should deployed 1 sometimes ago....at least i can have an extra option if go there...

***any good suggestion to tour around melaka without own transportation as usually it is jammed during weekend..?

daeng_jal

January 11th, 2012, 05:29 PM

I.heard that all bus company in melaka will stop operation soon and will be taken over by state gomen..

Those tauke also ask for compensation which state gov say they won't pay

maafcakap

January 12th, 2012, 03:42 AM

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U_6b4jwqloI/ThKjCxPpU6I/AAAAAAAABS4/B7P5tYhIQfw/s1600/pf81.jpg

calaris

January 12th, 2012, 04:14 AM

yes weird...why Tune Hotel not yet deployed in Melaka? I thought Tune definitely should deployed 1 sometimes ago....at least i can have an extra option if go there...

***any good suggestion to tour around melaka without own transportation as usually it is jammed during weekend..?

Well which destination you plan to tour around Malacca?

We have the Panorama bus but I'm not so sure on the route it travels. :nuts:

If within historical area, then trishaw 1 hour RM 40.
If really on budget = then Bas Nombor Sebelas is the best! :lol:

If you coming on your own or maybe with your gf/wife and if I'm free on that particular day, I can bring you guys around. Since you are a proud Penangite just as I am a proud Malaccan, I'll show you Malaccan hospitality :)

hafizushi

January 12th, 2012, 10:27 AM

from many visit to melaka before my suggestion is the state gov to widening the road, is getting jam and jam all the time

buildship

January 12th, 2012, 10:29 AM

Well which destination you plan to tour around Malacca?

We have the Panorama bus but I'm not so sure on the route it travels. :nuts:

If within historical area, then trishaw 1 hour RM 40.
If really on budget = then Bas Nombor Sebelas is the best! :lol:

If you coming on your own or maybe with your gf/wife and if I'm free on that particular day, I can bring you guys around. Since you are a proud Penangite just as I am a proud Malaccan, I'll show you Malaccan hospitality :)

thanks for your offer...actually i have melaccan friend too...like you too, he is a proud melaccan and bring me to many places, also, he is cursing the road jam as well...:cheers:

**i like the highlighted sentence :cheers:

dengilo

January 12th, 2012, 03:58 PM

from many visit to melaka before my suggestion is the state gov to widening the road, is getting jam and jam all the time

:ohno:How many more lanes would be enough?:lol:

teckkang

January 13th, 2012, 01:01 AM

:ohno:How many more lanes would be enough?:lol:

till when old shop house has to be demolished to give way to road :nuts::lol:

dengilo

January 13th, 2012, 02:07 AM

There u go!:lol:Infact the ultimate goal is to reduce cars into the "city" or historical sites for the long term .

teckkang

January 13th, 2012, 06:33 AM

calaris

January 13th, 2012, 07:28 AM

There u go!:lol:Infact the ultimate goal is to reduce cars into the "city" or historical sites for the long term .

If i am cm, i will will impose high charges on cars entering the city, that is also a way to get revenue to improve n maintain our streets

eh dun lah like that guys...bcoz of the tourists then orang Melaka kena suffer meh...pay to enter :ohno: whatmore for people like me who lives right in the heart of the city :nuts: sob sob :(

dengilo

January 13th, 2012, 08:58 AM

calaris

January 13th, 2012, 05:41 PM

For the residents specials caselah:)But calaris at the rate its going i am sure its not getting any better in the coming years:ohno:I hardly go back to visit grandma on long weekend holidays anymore!Even if i do i walk to go anywhere:lol:Taman herba all the way to town to have may fav cendol by the casa del mar:)

Haiyo kesian lah your grandma. :sad2: I understand your frustration on the traffic. But I sincerely believe you should pay your grandma as many visits as possible. Life is short my friend. Trust me it really lightens up any grandparents' eyes and most of all their heart and mind when they see their grandchildren even though they don't say it out loud. I witness this in my parents whenever they see my nieces. :yes:

Since you stay at Taman Rempah area and if you are heading to places like Mahkota Parade or Melaka Raya, try to detour your route by going through Munshi Abdullah instead of the usual Jalan Bendahara way which is where the infamous jam kills off your mood. Basically all the tourists just follow the signboards, that's why. :wallbash:

So try the alternative instead :naughty:...
Jalan Munshi Abdullah (Landmark is Bukit China on your left, BSN on your right)
=> at traffic light and roundabout keep to your left towards Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho (Landmark is still Bukit China on your left, Sup Lembu Tangkak on your right, Dek Huat Good Year Servitekar on your right)
=> at traffic light turn right to Jalan Tamby Abdullah (Landmark is Dim Sum Garden on your left, Pay Fong 2 Primary School on your left)
=> at the end of the road turn left to Jalan Parameswara (Landmark is Shell & on your left and right too, Esso on your left, Newton Foodcourt on your left)
=> after that turn right to Jalan Merdeka (Landmark is Bandar Hilir Police Station on your left, Garden City Condominium & Apartments on your left)
=> then Voila...you are at Melaka Raya d...:dance2::dance2::dance2:

* Opps paise2, now only I realised you were talking about the Cendol by the Casa Del Rio...then walking is the best solution lor :okay:

dengilo

January 14th, 2012, 12:03 AM

:)Hey whats the latest with the hardrock cafe ?Have they fix that cave in across the red building?

daeng_jal

January 15th, 2012, 12:53 AM

brain_failure

January 15th, 2012, 02:05 AM

calaris

January 15th, 2012, 07:53 AM

hard rock tengah buat, dah nampak shape.. cave in tak betul lagi, ali nak buat nampak macam ruin baru authentic sikit..
gomen projek buat klinik aje, tak ade exciting projek pon, najib tak suka melaka agaknya kot

besok balik melaka, nak pergi makan tandori pak putra!!!!!

Omg Pak Putra...sedap-nyer....my Sarawakian pals rated Pak Putra the best Tandoori Chicken they have ever tried so far! :cheers:

Their Naan and Palak Paneer is simply delicious :)

Kota Laksamana nowadays is livelier than before with all the eateries; thanks to Casa Del Rio, Jonker Walk and the river scenic view.

calaris

January 15th, 2012, 09:52 AM

check out in the sinchew newspaper, faithview dev adv 'New Age Avenue' which consist of commercial complex and 2 svc apartment/condo (>20 storey), location: opposite boulevard. Open for registration now

Hi brain_failure, is the advert in the main pullout or in the Malacca version pullout?

Can scan and upload or not? I'm in Mon't Kiara for few days and if it's in Malacca version then I don't think here they have it :(

brain_failure

January 15th, 2012, 11:49 AM

daeng_jal

January 15th, 2012, 05:43 PM

take handphone picture!!!!

aim11086

January 16th, 2012, 08:29 AM

..de sape2 taw psl Pameran Foto Akhbar kt Melaka x..???

-sori off topic-

brain_failure

January 16th, 2012, 08:36 AM

Hi brain_failure, is the advert in the main pullout or in the Malacca version pullout?

Can scan and upload or not? I'm in Mon't Kiara for few days and if it's in Malacca version then I don't think here they have it :(

take handphone picture!!!!

here's the pic. I think only the shoplots r open for registration

http://hostinga.imagecross.com/image-hosting-12/870116012012106-a.jpg (http://www.imagecross.com/)

calaris

January 16th, 2012, 03:18 PM

here's the pic. I think only the shoplots r open for registration

Thanks so much brain_failure for the effort taken. :hug:

Hopefully the condo proposal will materialize! :cheers:

calaris

January 16th, 2012, 03:22 PM

January 16, 2012 17:53 PM

Melaka Abolishes 5 Percent Heritage Charge, Replaces It With RM2 Charge

MELAKA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The state government has abolished the five percent heritage charge imposed on hotels, lodging houses and homestays and replaced it with a RM2 charge.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the charge was abolished because of objections by hotel, lodging house and homestay operators who felt it had a negative impact on their businesses.

"Discussions were held today with their representatives whereby they have agreed to the new charge," he told reporters after a dialogue on the heritage charge, here today.

Mohd Ali said based on the RM2 charge, guests would only have to add RM2 to their room rates.

He said the RM2 charge which would involve 12,000 hotel rooms, lodging houses and homestays throughout Melaka was expected to be enforced in April.

"The state expects to collect at least RM4 million each year from the charge, which would be utilised for developing the tourism sector.

"Operators must duly settle the charge monthly with the local authorities such as the Melaka Historical City Council, Hang Tuah Jaya municipal council, Alor Gajah municipal council and Jasin municipal council," he said.

He added that a heritage charge implementing committee would be formed to facilitate the process.

-- BERNAMA

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v6/newsindex.php?id=640340

calaris

January 16th, 2012, 05:27 PM

So will this new development affect the Hang Tuah Village project? :badnews:
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7862/downarrow.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/151/downarrow.jpg/)

Published: Monday January 16, 2012 MYT 7:00:00 PM

Prof Khoo: No record of the existance of Princess Hang Li Po; its a myth

By PRIYA KULASAGARAN

PETALING JAYA: There is no written record of the existence of Princess Hang Li Po, Hang Tuah or Hang Jebat and the stories that made into the history text books are just myths.

As such, history textbooks will be rewritten to reflect proven historical facts instead of myths and legends, said Historian Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Khoo Kay Kim on Monday.

However, it is unclear if non-verifiable historical anecdotes will be included in the proposed new History syllabus scheduled for 2014.

Prof Khoo, who is part of the special committee appointed to analyse the History curriculum, said that hearsay should not be presented as historical fact in textbooks.

“The main agenda for the committee is to instil a sense of patriotism (among students).

“My personal stand is that myths and legends should not be included in the curriculum.

“However, if they do choose to include them (myths), it should be clearly indicated that these stories are not factual,” he said when contacted on Monday.

Prof Khoo added that the committee was still in the process of reviewing the current History syllabus.

“I cannot say at the moment whether there will be substantial changes or not, but there should be more emphasis on historical figures who made a real impact.

“When you ask people who was the first Malay to be absorbed into the civil service or when electricity first arrived in Malaysia, they don't know (the answer).

“The value of history is that it helps to explain the present, of where we are today,” he said.

In 2010, Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that History would be made a compulsory pass subject in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).

The announcement sparked calls for a review of the History syllabus, with critics claiming that current textbooks for the subject were biased and littered with errors.

On May 3, 2011, the Education Ministry announced the appointment of a 10-man committee to review the current History syllabus with a nation-building agenda.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/1/16/nation/20120116191333&sec=nation

calaris

January 16th, 2012, 06:04 PM

The Office Building opposite of Bei Zhan restaurant at Kota Laksamana - as of 9 Jan 2012

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/9633/kotalaksamanaasof9jan12.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/kotalaksamanaasof9jan12.jpg/)

^^^^^^
So this office building will be Faithview headquarters??? Anyone knows?

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3175/faithview.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/440/faithview.jpg/)

calaris

January 17th, 2012, 01:35 AM

Good morning guys,

Arab City's Photostream available here http://www.flickr.com/photos/73430291@N05/

The photos updated are the latest (Jan 2012) and contains

1. Site Progress
2. Artist Impression
3. Lagoon Commencement work.

All copyrighted, so at the moment cannot embed the pics here. Sorry.

steve_skyline

January 17th, 2012, 02:51 AM

What's the building u/c opposite BeiZhan?
Bukit Beruang skyline is getting more impressive, with one apartment tower t/o and another one will soon t/o.

calaris

January 17th, 2012, 02:56 AM

January 16, 2012 17:53 PM

Melaka Abolishes 5 Percent Heritage Charge, Replaces It With RM2 Charge

Tuesday January 17, 2012

5% heritage tax on hotel guests shelved

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/1/17/nation/20120117070631&sec=nation

MALACCA: The ruling to impose a 5% heritage charge on hotel guests has been shelved with immediate effect.

It will be replaced by a flat RM2 charge on every occupied room on a daily basis.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the decision to do away with the charge, which was supposed to take effect in September, was reached after a meeting with local hotel operators at Seri Negeri here yesterday.

Those who attended included representatives from the Malaysian Hotels Associations (MAH), Malaysian Hotel Owners Association (MAHO) and Malaysia Budget Hotels Association (MBHA).

“We will collect a flat heritage charge of RM2 instead and the funds will be used for the upkeep of heritage sites,” he said. It was reported in April last year that the state would impose the charge on hotel guests from Sept 1.

Mohd Ali was reported to have said that the tax was crucial for the state to carry out its beautification programmes as well as to maintain cleanliness, conservation and promotion of heritage sites.

About RM12mil was expected to be collected annually.

With Malacca having about 11,000 hotel rooms, he said the state would be able to collect about RM400,000 annually based on 60% occupancy rate.

Mohd Ali said a special committee would be formed with representatives from MAH, MAHO, MBHA and other related agencies to work out details on charging and utilising the RM2 fee.

“We expected the charge to be implemented next month. However, we were told that April would be more suitable as many hotel operators are still bound by sales contracts.

“We will let the committee study this before we decide on it during the exco meeting,” he said.

The president of the Malacca chapter of MAH Tan Hui Teng said the flat rate of RM2 was more reasonable.

He said the committee would study if eateries, entertainment outlets and supermarkets should also impose a similar charge :mad:

^^^^^^
Are they crazy or what, SUPERMARKET! So I buy sayur also kena charged??? Gila tak pakai otak! :madwife:

steve_skyline

January 17th, 2012, 03:01 AM

here's the pic. I think only the shoplots r open for registration

http://hostinga.imagecross.com/image-hosting-12/870116012012106-a.jpg (http://www.imagecross.com/)

If the condo projects materialize, Kota Laksamana skyline will be better plus the straight stretch between Melaka Raya skyline and Klebang skyline.

calaris

January 17th, 2012, 03:09 AM

What's the building u/c opposite BeiZhan?
Bukit Beruang skyline is getting more impressive, with one apartment tower t/o and another one will soon t/o.

It's a 9-storey clubhouse.

steve_skyline

January 17th, 2012, 03:13 AM

It's a 9-storey clubhouse.

Thanks, Kota Laksamana is one of the most modern area in Malacca with all those new developments going on.

brain_failure

January 17th, 2012, 09:26 AM

the Kerjaya Hotel will be managed by Swiss-Garden International

http://hostinga.imagecross.com/image-hosting-12/5249389513_10150483396925636_137315260635_9225944_200251601_n.jpg (http://www.imagecross.com/)Image Hosting (http://www.imagecross.com/)

daeng_jal

January 17th, 2012, 09:33 AM

great news!!!!!!

no more kerjaya hotel instead swiss garden hotel.

brain_failure

January 17th, 2012, 09:36 AM

great news!!!!!!

no more kerjaya hotel instead swiss garden hotel.

yes, true. another branded hotel. I'm still waiting for Hyatt. Hv heard of their plan to operate a hotel in melaka.

calaris

January 17th, 2012, 10:03 AM

the Kerjaya Hotel will be managed by Swiss-Garden International

Omg what a fastastic relief! Thanks so much for the update KC! :banana:

More pics to share as per below....ninja-ed from Ali Rustam's facebook :)

The Project Scale Model

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8145/kerjayaproject.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/kerjayaproject.jpg/)

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8489/kerjayaproject1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/kerjayaproject1.jpg/)

The Service Apartment Show Unit

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2296/kerjayaproject2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/6/kerjayaproject2.jpg/)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2241/kerjayaproject3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/kerjayaproject3.jpg/)

The Sales Gallery location

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2108/kerjayaproject5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/kerjayaproject5.jpg/)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/7492/kerjayaproject4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/kerjayaproject4.jpg/)

gordonv612

January 17th, 2012, 11:37 AM

wow...cool..The building looks very classy....
By the way, heard that there will a new road linking that area to eye of Melaka right?

dengilo

January 17th, 2012, 12:47 PM

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8489/kerjayaproject1.jpg
Hiya towkey saya manyak suka ohh

calaris

January 17th, 2012, 01:44 PM

Orang ramai boleh beri pandangan Trem Melaka hingga 16 April

http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2012&dt=0117&pub=utusan_malaysia&sec=Selatan&pg=ws_02.htm&arc=hive

MELAKA 16 Jan. - Satu pameran awam bagi projek pembinaan dan pembangunan Trem Melaka diadakan di Melaka Mall di sini bermula hari ini sehingga 16 April depan.

Ketua Menteri Melaka, Datuk Seri Mohd. Ali Rustam berkata, pameran tiga bulan itu memberi peluang untuk orang ramai memberi pandangan serta melihat sendiri model Trem Melaka serta membuat bantahan.

"Saya percaya, pembinaan trem bernilai RM272 juta ini dapat mengurangkan kesesakan lalu lintas sekurang-kurangnya 20 hingga 30 peratus, terutamanya dari Ayer Keroh ke pusat bandar ketika musim cuti atau waktu puncak," katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian kepada pemberita selepas merasmikan Majlis Pelancaran Pameran Awam Projek Pembinaan dan Pembangunan Perkhidmatan Trem Melaka di Melaka Mall di sini hari ini.

Katanya, pelaksanaan projek usaha sama kerajaan negeri Melaka menerusi Perbadanan Ketua Menteri Melaka (CMI) dan MRails International Sdn. Bhd. (MRails) itu dijangka siap dalam tempoh setahun selepas projek dilaksanakan bermula April depan.

Mohd. Ali berkata, laluan sepanjang 20 kilometer itu akan menuju ke pusat bandar dari Tol Ayer Keroh dengan melalui 32 perhentian.

Antara laluan trem ialah Hotel Seri Malaysia, Taman Botanikal, Zoo Melaka, Pusat Dagangan Antarabangsa Melaka (MITC), Taman Muzaffar Shah, Hospital Pantai, Dataran Pahlawan, Hospital Mahkota, Kelab Harbour, Hotel Equitorial dan Bukit Baru.

"Depoh atau stesen utama Trem akan bermula di Plaza Tol Ayer Keroh di kawasan 20 hektar dengan kemudahan 2,000 hingga 3,000 tapak letak kenderaan," katanya.

Beliau berkata, 10 trem akan beroperasi setiap hari bagi setiap 10 minit bermula pukul 5 pagi sehingga pukul 1 pagi yang dikendalikan oleh pemandu dengan sistem komunikasi tanpa wayar berkelajuan 40 hingga 60 kilometer sejam.

Setiap trem buatan China itu memiliki dua gerabak yang mampu memuatkan 120 penumpang pada satu masa dengan kelengkapan sistem pendingin udara.

Mohd. Ali berkata, kadar tambang yang dikenakan ialah RM2 bagi satu perjalanan manakala bagi warga emas berusia 55 tahun ke atas dan murid-murid sekolah yang beruniform adalah percuma.

Majlis pecah tanah projek itu dirasmikan oleh Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak pada Februari tahun lepas. - BERNAMA

razpatrol99

January 17th, 2012, 02:22 PM

the service apartment show room design quite similar with the ones in kuantan ... :D

daeng_jal

January 17th, 2012, 04:04 PM

ehh, got services apartment
so got swiss garden residence as well?

as much as i love the river, but taking part of the funding to build sentosa like beach along the new coastline

wow...cool..The building looks very classy....
By the way, heard that there will a new road linking that area to eye of Melaka right?

yup, it would be goood, as the EOM area is so dead

daeng_jal

January 17th, 2012, 04:25 PM

here's the pic. I think only the shoplots r open for registration

http://hostinga.imagecross.com/image-hosting-12/870116012012106-a.jpg (http://www.imagecross.com/)

thanks abg brain:)

daeng_jal

January 18th, 2012, 08:36 AM

Anyone has a list of state goverment glc?

brain_failure

January 18th, 2012, 08:53 AM

so the kerjaya project will be named 'The Shore of Melaka' once completed.

http://hostinga.imagecross.com/image-hosting-12/220Picture3.jpg (http://www.imagecross.com/)Image Hosting (http://www.imagecross.com/)

calaris

January 18th, 2012, 02:17 PM

so the kerjaya project will be named 'The Shore of Melaka' once completed.

No doubt the name sounds quite glamorous, but why "The SHORE of Melaka" when it is clearly by the narrow riverside :nuts:....shore would refer more to a wide/broad river and usually by the sea or lake.

Anyway, having the Swiss-Garden International in Malacca is just marvellous! :okay:

The one in KL how many star? Anyone knows? :dunno:

calaris

January 18th, 2012, 02:34 PM

:)Hey whats the latest with the hardrock cafe ?Have they fix that cave in across the red building?

There you go...as of today.

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/1686/ruinsasof18jan12.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/269/ruinsasof18jan12.jpg/)

calaris

January 18th, 2012, 02:35 PM

Hard Rock Cafe Construction - as of 18 Jan 12

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7485/hardrockcafeconstructio.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/hardrockcafeconstructio.jpg/)

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/7485/hardrockcafeconstructio.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/846/hardrockcafeconstructio.jpg/)

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/7485/hardrockcafeconstructio.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/710/hardrockcafeconstructio.jpg/)

dengilo

January 18th, 2012, 03:33 PM

There you go...as of today.

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/1686/ruinsasof18jan12.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/269/ruinsasof18jan12.jpg/)

:wtf:Apa itu?Is that the best they can do?Sure looks like a cincai bocai!Then they will put that cendol joint there again?

calaris

January 18th, 2012, 04:14 PM

The Melaka Tram Public Display

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1383/tramdisplay1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/233/tramdisplay1.jpg/)

http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/7883/tramdisplay2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/848/tramdisplay2.jpg/)

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3079/tramdisplay3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/402/tramdisplay3.jpg/)

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/4836/tramdisplay4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/192/tramdisplay4.jpg/)

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6704/tramdisplay5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/440/tramdisplay5.jpg/)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8987/tramdisplay6.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/6/tramdisplay6.jpg/)

ejatidiaz

January 18th, 2012, 05:01 PM

how are they gonna build the rail on the road?
i guess malaccan will have to bear for traffic jam for a while

dengilo

January 19th, 2012, 02:22 AM

My main concern is the driving attitude more than anything else!The fine art of giving way to the tram at dedicated stops major intersections and junctions is a alien concept for most drivers here!Even without the system in place is already kelam kabut just imagine!If its in CBD@historical zone without traffic i say yes its the best choice for our beloved melaka.Perhaps the BRT is a option from the toll to town with a few flyovers and widening here and there should do the trick.

brain_failure

January 19th, 2012, 09:30 AM

here's the pic. I think only the shoplots r open for registration

http://hostinga.imagecross.com/image-hosting-12/870116012012106-a.jpg (http://www.imagecross.com/)

ya, the project board is already up. New Age Avenue: Corporate Office and Serviced Apartments

steve_skyline

January 19th, 2012, 02:54 PM

ya, the project board is already up. New Age Avenue: Corporate Office and Serviced Apartments

Board info got listed how many floors?

SkyRezo

January 19th, 2012, 03:17 PM

More and more developments in Melaka!!!

D_Y2k.2^

January 19th, 2012, 04:14 PM

ya, the project board is already up. New Age Avenue: Corporate Office and Serviced Apartments

where is this located?

calaris

January 19th, 2012, 04:37 PM

where is this located?

At the newly reclaimed land at Kota Laksamana heading towards Limbongan.

sapphire blue

January 19th, 2012, 06:25 PM

dengilo

January 19th, 2012, 11:41 PM

:lol:Been to Melbourne a few time i still hesitate to drive there!:nuts:One of the reason is this:
Hook turns
A hook turn is a right turn from the left lane. If turning right at an intersection with traffic lights and a ‘Right Turn from Left Only’ hook turn sign, you must make a hook turn so as not to delay trams. To do a hook turn you must:
approach and enter the intersection from the left lane and indicate that you are turning right
move forward to the far left side of the intersection, keeping clear of the pedestrian crossings
remain stopped until the traffic lights on the road you are turning into have changed to green, then turn right.http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/8E49A9CE-A921-4CDF-91DC-3958E92300F9/0/HookTurn.jpg

D_Y2k.2^

January 20th, 2012, 01:24 AM

Really wonder hows the tram going to pass by the narrow road of Stadhuys. Imagine if the tram breaks down in between of the road +_+

D_Y2k.2^

January 20th, 2012, 01:25 AM

At the newly reclaimed land at Kota Laksamana heading towards Limbongan.

thank you!

calaris

January 20th, 2012, 05:51 AM

calaris

January 20th, 2012, 06:04 AM

Really wonder hows the tram going to pass by the narrow road of Stadhuys. Imagine if the tram breaks down in between of the road +_+

Considering that if everything goes well with not much of relevant objections from the public, that means the whole project will officially kick-off this April itself and will be completed by next year April.

1. So I foresee that those roads with interlocking bricks will have to be replaced and re-tarred to make way for the tram tracks??

2. Besides that, the JKR or TM like to korek lubang sini sana, this means they cannot simply gali2 already?

3. Those areas with the tram tracks must really be 100% flood-free I believe...

4. Roads with middle divider that are planted with trees/flowers/plants and where the street lights are will have to be removed?

rizalhakim

January 20th, 2012, 08:50 AM

new???

The Tropicana Residences , Taman Sentosa, Melaka.
condominium
expected date of completion : Oct 2014
no. of units : 140 units
Min. Price : RM 258,800/–
max. Price : RM 455,800/–

Developer :
Teladan Setia Sdn Bhd
8 & 10, Ground floor,
Jalan Mutiara Melaka 2,
Taman Mutiara Melaka ,
Batu Berendam,
75350 Melaka.
Tel : 06-317 3236/ 017- 699 5033

dengilo

January 20th, 2012, 03:12 PM

:nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:

This Hook Turn is applicable only for Melbourne or all countries that have trams?

Not surelah nonya:lol:Hey happy new year to u:cheers:

calaris

January 20th, 2012, 03:30 PM

Not surelah nonya:lol:Hey happy new year to u:cheers:

eh u tau juga gua ni nyonya :tongue4:

kk happy chinese new year to you too and to all skyscrapercity members who are celebrants and happy holidays to non celebrants :cheers1:

daeng_jal

January 20th, 2012, 05:35 PM

Happy new year of the dragon..hot fm says this is a berry berry lucky year for my zodiac,

teckkang

January 21st, 2012, 12:00 AM

Happy Chinese New Year everyone! Careful on road if you are driving back to melaka :)

steve_skyline

January 21st, 2012, 01:04 PM

Share Tea opening soon at Dataran Pahlawan.
Anyway, i would like to wish all Happy Chinese New Year and enjoy the holidays~~Cheers !!

calaris

January 25th, 2012, 02:37 PM

Share Tea opening soon at Dataran Pahlawan.
Anyway, i would like to wish all Happy Chinese New Year and enjoy the holidays~~Cheers !!

Share Tea quite similar to Chatime?

Anyway the Tutti Fruiti in Pahlawan has finally opened.

steve_skyline

January 25th, 2012, 07:10 PM

Share Tea quite similar to Chatime?

Anyway the Tutti Fruiti in Pahlawan has finally opened.

Yes, it's quite similar to Chatime and Tea Garden which are also available at Dataran Pahlawan.

calaris

January 26th, 2012, 07:47 AM

I.heard that all bus company in melaka will stop operation soon and will be taken over by state gomen..

Those tauke also ask for compensation which state gov say they won't pay

Published: Thursday January 26, 2012 MYT 11:04:00 AM

Malacca to give RM7.7mil compensation to ailing omnibus operators

MALACCA: Malacca's ailing omnibus operators will get RM7.7mil in compensation from the state.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam also announced Thursday that the state-owned agency, PMTC, would fully take over the stage bus operations from Feb 1 while the current dilapidated buses used by ten operators would be replaced in stages.

The memorandum of understanding between the state government and Malacca Omnibus operators was signed at Dewan Seri Negeri.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/1/26/nation/20120126111814&sec=nation

daeng_jal

January 26th, 2012, 08:06 AM

street mall opposite politeknik merlimau sudah completed, but no shop had open yet

brain_failure

January 30th, 2012, 10:25 AM

BSG Property to replicate Precinct 10's success in Malacca

GEORGE TOWN: Boon Siew Group's property arm BSG Property, is looking at replicating its new commercial property development project Precinct 10 in Penang down south at its Melaka Straits City project.

BSG Property's business development manager Koay Wei Loong said the proposed street mall comprising food and beverage offerings in Malacca is likely to be ready by the end of 2013 and the company has earmarked some RM40 million.

"The positive response we have received from tenants of Precinct 10 and customers since we opened in Penang has been encouraging and we see no reason why the same model cannot be successful in Malacca," he told Business Times.

Precinct 10 is located at Tanjung Tokong on Penang island and consists of 2-storey shop offices and F and B outlets.

Since its soft opening last month, the project has seen the entry of Burger King, Chez Weng, Winter Warmers, Old Town White Coffee, Sushi Zento and HSBC Bank as tenants.

"We are looking at potentially bringing in one more financial institution, an Italian food-dominated wine house, and a Chinese restaurant chain here," added Koay.

"With the surface parking offered to customers at Precinct 10, our plan is to enable the medium to upscale eateries transform this location into a Penang version of Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur."

Precinct 10 sits on a 1.7ha area and boasts a net lettable area of 47,000 sq ft.

BSG Property invested RM16 million in the project.

Read more: BSG Property to replicate Precinct 10's success in Malacca (http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/boonsew/Article/index_html#ixzz1kvnFr3MI) http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/boonsew/Article/index_html#ixzz1kvnFr3MI

melaka maju 2010

January 30th, 2012, 06:20 PM

projek arab city melaka....

http://flic.kr/p/baYVBe

melaka maju 2010

January 30th, 2012, 06:25 PM

projek arab city melaka....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/73430291@N05/6676522751/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/73430291@N05/6629335323/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/73430291@N05/6629291401/
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http://www.imagecross.com/a/image-hosting-view-13.php?id=49936676522751_4487121c47_b.jpg

bandung

January 31st, 2012, 01:29 AM

Share Tea opening soon at Dataran Pahlawan.
Anyway, i would like to wish all Happy Chinese New Year and enjoy the holidays~~Cheers !! we should be encouraging mixing drinks like starfruit juice into tea land then making fizzy. then selling this as a kind of lifestyle habit. making their own special newsletter which they can read at the shop with the opinions of an editor. such as the owner of cafe. a special package made profitable and makes life interesting.

bandung

January 31st, 2012, 01:36 AM

Share Tea quite similar to Chatime?

Anyway the Tutti Fruiti in Pahlawan has finally opened. imsd o nnot entirely in favour of having mass produce bizness congomorate franchises like this. we should encourage. sole propietors to make their own business in particular in food industry. this is so that some businesses cant take advantage of economies of scale and corner the market get rich and become greedy. but instead use a wider range of suppliers. which means that the supply chain is open to more range of entrepreneurs. which ultimately may lead to more spreading of wealth. amongst business fraternity which of course ultimately means less people go without but have less profi than a monopoly would make

bandung

January 31st, 2012, 01:43 AM

Published: Thursday January 26, 2012 MYT 11:04:00 AM

Malacca to give RM7.7mil compensation to ailing omnibus operators

MALACCA: Malacca's ailing omnibus operators will get RM7.7mil in compensation from the state.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam also announced Thursday that the state-owned agency, PMTC, would fully take over the stage bus operations from Feb 1 while the current dilapidated buses used by ten operators would be replaced in stages.

The memorandum of understanding between the state government and Malacca Omnibus toperators was signed at Dewan Seri Negeri.

http://thestar.comseg .my/news/story.afile=/2012/1/26/nation/20120126111814&sec=nationthosse

those comuting on melaka buses should have the opportunity to purchase tickets. in bulk. and then receive discounts if they purchase optional extras such as of stories of a bus conductor. collection of stories of the day in the life of bus conductor and daily stories of passengers newsleter

teckkang

February 7th, 2012, 03:50 PM

guys, check this hotel out, i never knew it existed
http://www.thesterling.my/

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qmVZWHTkjpw/Ts3ScOeOOoI/AAAAAAAAAEY/BkqaalkUCDs/s912/DSC_9295.jpg

D_Y2k.2^

February 7th, 2012, 05:31 PM

yeap. it is located at bee loon

dengilo

February 8th, 2012, 12:40 AM

Where exactly is it?Nice thats what malacca needs more!I suspect its a singaporeans venture as usual targeting its own people.

D_Y2k.2^

February 8th, 2012, 01:26 AM

heard it is owned by Bee Loon. Need someone to verify. It is located along Jln Temenggong. Near Capitol Satay Celup

daeng_jal

February 8th, 2012, 02:50 AM

when the original "heritage" building were torn down, the news says it without authrization and done by a singaporean company....

SO I DON'T LIKE IT!!!!!!...why not demolish more and build more fake building

gordonv612

February 8th, 2012, 06:21 AM

daeng_jal

February 8th, 2012, 10:51 AM

no lag 3 very depleted old shoplot..then roboh..become an empty land for very long time..

i see that former petrol pump beside emperor hotel is fences up, for 4 strory building i think, and another one oposite putra hospital

buildship

February 8th, 2012, 10:53 AM

guys, check this hotel out, i never knew it existed
http://www.thesterling.my/

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qmVZWHTkjpw/Ts3ScOeOOoI/AAAAAAAAAEY/BkqaalkUCDs/s912/DSC_9295.jpg

it looks a copied version of E&O hotel....

and not mistaken it is newly built, not a heritage?

czi1127

February 8th, 2012, 12:21 PM

It is owned by Bee Loon.
what i know is that the interior designer is a Singaporean who based in Melaka.

look for their FB page for more details:
https://www.facebook.com/thesterlingmalacca

:)

buildship

February 8th, 2012, 01:28 PM

It is owned by Bee Loon.
what i know is that the interior designer is a Singaporean who based in Melaka.

look for their FB page for more details:
https://www.facebook.com/thesterlingmalacca

:)

so, it is not a heritage building, just like the fake istana...

D_Y2k.2^

February 9th, 2012, 05:45 AM

Kerjaya Update, tower crane is up!
http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p436/darrenyeo/a632828f.jpg

gordonv612

February 9th, 2012, 06:13 AM

Kerjaya Update, tower crane is up!
http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p436/darrenyeo/a632828f.jpg

here's their website..
http://www.kerjayaprospek.com/prj-theshore/overview.htm

But no any update yet

teckkang

February 9th, 2012, 03:48 PM

peeking through the showroom

http://images32.fotki.com/v1064/photos/9/950864/6374254/IMG_8719-vi.jpg

calaris

February 9th, 2012, 03:57 PM

Kerjaya Update, tower crane is up!

Thanks for the pic update.

here's their website..
http://www.kerjayaprospek.com/prj-theshore/overview.htm

But no any update yet

The website states that this project is FREEHOLD...hmm better than Hatten City...

bandung

February 9th, 2012, 10:11 PM

so many development like hatten but i feel we must hold back a bit and let the city grow organically. unless there is demand for specific project that must urgently be done. we must now focus on growing demand for products sold here. and that can only be done by creating a market which does not derive incoe fro consumer prodcts but from other industries which are less brand focused but more iners terms of services for town people. having engineers. who work for service companies like tenaga nasional posmalaysia. gas and water utilities. improving their services. making it more reliable by improving infrastructure. making more accessable. more efficient. wider scope of services. finally having an industrial infrastructure to attract industries that can produce product and service for the local. national. regional international and world market.
When as a town we have more of these type of workers. and it should stimulate the demand for products and services in local economy growing the size of town. but at any point we must make sure the total disposoble income from our citizens is not exceeding or even challenging the value of goods and services in the local economy. in rough terms this is how to maintain. an equilibrium inn the economic market forces and demographics, which makes sure that the town wont become too overcrowded. or that the value of goods and services wont exceed by too large a factor the value of disposable income dispursed in the local economy creating destablizing effects in the economy

bandung

February 9th, 2012, 10:17 PM

it looks a copied version of E&O hotel....

and not mistaken it is newly built, not a heritage?This is really marvelous as a hotel design 7stars in my opinion. Please do all you can to maintain this hotel. truly melakas top two the other one being the other new hotel which opened recently.

bandung

February 9th, 2012, 10:42 PM

we must brand our celebrities better. can someone delete this post please

daeng_jal

February 11th, 2012, 06:03 AM

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/419440_245481015534307_100002172303591_556675_1156255996_n.jpg

Almost finish i think

calaris

February 12th, 2012, 08:36 AM

Published: Sunday February 12, 2012 MYT 1:10:00 PM

Premium Outlets to be opened in Malacca, Sepang

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

JOHOR BARU: Two new Premium Outlets will be set up in Malacca and Sepang soon, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.

She said the Johor Premium Outlet (JPO) has far surpassed its expected tourist arrivals and the setting up of similar outlets in Malacca and Sepang would definitely boost tourist spending figures in the country.

"JPO has managed to attract more than one millions visitors since it opened in December, with 80% of them being domestic tourists," she said after attending a briefing session and visiting the outlet in Kulaijaya here Sunday.

She said the outlet in Johor itself would help boost tourist spending in the country.

"In 2011, 30% of tourism expenditure was chanelled to shopping and this is an increase of 3% from the previous year.

"We expect this number to continue to increase and we target expenditure for shopping to be up to 38% by the year 2020," she said.

The Premium Outlet offers high-end branded labels at discounted rates.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/2/12/nation/20120212132424&sec=nation

daeng_jal

February 12th, 2012, 08:45 AM

Great news!!.. thx 4 sharing!.. but i don't think genting group has no landbank in mlk, so where would it build it?.. but they do hold land in sepang..naer klia n lbj

dengilo

February 12th, 2012, 09:31 AM

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/419440_245481015534307_100002172303591_556675_1156255996_n.jpg

Almost finish i think

Pulau Melaka?If it is what sad sight!

daeng_jal

February 12th, 2012, 09:36 AM

Pulau Melaka?If it is what sad sight!

No lah..the street mall beside mahkota parade...

brain_failure

February 13th, 2012, 02:24 AM

daeng_jal

February 13th, 2012, 02:58 AM

if this year meaning, it would likely be a renovation of abandon shoplot or mall right?..

dengilo

February 13th, 2012, 10:24 AM

Hey melaka banyak tanah ohh, i will put in in Klebang or along the river opposite the taman herba.

daeng_jal

February 13th, 2012, 11:27 AM

No way can build new one in one yearlah..ali has a good track record of late delivery lor..

news lama :

ELAKA 4 Mei - AEON Co. (M) Bhd. (AEON) menyasarkan tempoh tiga tahun untuk melengkapkan rangkaian pusat beli-belahnya Jusco meliputi seluruh negara termasuk Sabah dan Sarawak.

Pengarah Urusan AEON, Nagahisa Oyama berkata, pada masa ini, AEON mempunyai rangkaian di seluruh negara tetapi tidak di Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang dan Kelantan.

Oyama berkata, bagi peluasan ke empat buah negeri itu, pihaknya sedang membuat perancangan teliti termasuk kajian tentang pasaran yang boleh diterokai sebelum menetapkan tempoh yang sesuai bagi pembukaan rangkaian gedung Jusco.

"Pada masa kini, kami masih belum mempunyai rangkaian pusat beli-belah di Pahang dan Kelantan begitu juga Sabah dan Sarawak. Kami sememangnya mempunyai rancangan untuk membukanya tidak lama lagi.

''Usaha meneruskan pembukaan cawangan baru menjadi agenda kami, ia mengambil masa untuk menubuhkannya. Kita perlu ada perancangan rapi sebelum membuka cawangan lain di empat negeri berkenaan," katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian selepas majlis pembukaan AEON Bandaraya Melaka yang telah disempurnakan oleh Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka, Tun Mohd. Khalil Yaakob.

Turut hadir ialah Speaker Dewan Undangan Negeri, Datuk Wira Othman Muhammad dan Pengerusi AEON Co. (M) Bhd., Datuk Abdullah Mohd. Yusof.

AEON Bandaraya Melaka merupakan pusat beli-belah ke-22 dibuka di negara ini.

Pusat beli-belah AEON Bandaraya Melaka itu dibina dengan kos sebanyak RM250 juta di atas tanah seluas 11.87 hektar dengan keluasan bangunan 60,851 meter persegi.

Ia merupakan pusat membeli-belah AEON terbesar di negara ini yang mempunyai lebih 200 penyewa dan menyediakan sebanyak 2,075 tempat letak kereta.

Nagahisa menambah, pihaknya menyasarkan jualan RM150 juta sejak pusat beli-belah itu dibuka kepada orang ramai 5 Februari lalu.

''Sejak pembukaannya, kami telah mencapai 10 peratus sasaran berkenaan.

"Sasaran itu diyakini mampu dicapai berdasarkan jualan pada bulan Februari yang memberangsangkan manakala jualan pada bulan Mac dan April berada dalam keadaan stabil," katanya.

Beliau juga menjangka pusat-membeli AEON ke-22 akan menerajui pasaran pusat membeli-belah di negeri ini.

CONFIRM ..BIGGEST AEON IN THE COUNTRY!!!!.haha

calaris

February 15th, 2012, 01:57 PM

TNB Power Station in Pulau Melaka (exact location where the Wangkang ship was burnt on Chap Goh Meh) - as of 15 Feb 12

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/2669/tnbatpulaumelaka.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/tnbatpulaumelaka.jpg/)

Location for the Malaysian Eye which is on the right side of the TNB Power Station in Pulau Melaka (apparently will be built after the TNB Power Station is built)

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8585/malaysianeyelocation1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/malaysianeyelocation1.jpg/)

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4328/malaysianeyelocation2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/338/malaysianeyelocation2.jpg/)

calaris

February 15th, 2012, 02:23 PM

if this year meaning, it would likely be a renovation of abandon shoplot or mall right?..

Hey melaka banyak tanah ohh, i will put in in Klebang or along the river opposite the taman herba.

I wont be surprised if Melaka Premium Outlet is opened in Pulau Melaka. Having Arab City alone, Malaysian Eye, Wildlife Theater, cable Car will not be enough to attract human traffic there. If Arabs were to have vacations in Arab City, besides Middle Eastern gourmet, what they want is SHOPPING.

Other locations I can think of is at the Kota Laksamana reclaimed land or 1 Malaysia reclaimed land. Taman Herba mmm maybe not.

Just my 2 cents :)

dengilo

February 15th, 2012, 03:16 PM

I like Pulau Melaka!

ashkaremel

February 16th, 2012, 01:39 AM

calaris

February 16th, 2012, 06:19 AM

I don't think Pulau Melaka will be the best place to built a factory outlet.

imagine how horrible the traffic will be.

besides, the entrance to the pulau is suck. before u enter u have to pass through the ugly gate and facade, not to mention the cheap shoplots and fishing pond around it. so no classy

i think the factory outlet is most likely going to be built in klebang, at least nearby the rumoured premium Parkson

Rumoured premium Parkson is supposed to be built at the soon-to-be reclaimed land behind Mahkota Hotel by Lions Group.

I think the state govt should ensure that the shopping haven is concentrated in one area or vicinity that is accessible easily by the tourists or fellow Malaccans. No doubt might cause traffic jam, but which part of Malacca town is not jam anyway during the peak period.

If you locate the MPO at Klebang, surely it's viable since they are now in the midst of constructing the Limbongan-Klebang highway. Then that place MIGHT be jammed too in future. But if I put myself in a tourist shoes, I would prefer everything within walking distance or nearby. Moreover with the tram implementation, it passes by Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz so it's very convenient since Mahkota Parade, Dataran Pahlawan, Hatten Square, future Parkson Premium Store and future Elements Mall are all within the hot triangle.

I really don't want to see the Melaka Premium Outlet to turn into another Melaka Mall where the location is not too strategic...albeit the old Jusco is still a crowd-puller where these two malls are just the opposite of each other.

I believe the entrance to the Pulau Melaka could be refurbished or revamped. Say goodbye to the fishing pond (though to the detriment of the angling enthusiasts) and then the potential of Pulau Melaka will be awoken from its overdue slumber.

dengilo

February 16th, 2012, 03:13 PM

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calaris

February 16th, 2012, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the pics update dengilo.

Btw, it was nice and pleasant meeting you today. Thanks for the breakfast and have a safe trip back to KL tomorrow :cheers:

daeng_jal

February 16th, 2012, 03:38 PM

Rumoured premium Parkson is supposed to be built at the soon-to-be reclaimed land behind Mahkota Hotel by Lions Group.

I think the state govt should ensure that the shopping haven is concentrated in one area or vicinity that is accessible easily by the tourists or fellow Malaccans. No doubt might cause traffic jam, but which part of Malacca town is not jam anyway during the peak period.

If you locate the MPO at Klebang, surely it's viable since they are now in the midst of constructing the Limbongan-Klebang highway. Then that place MIGHT be jammed too in future. But if I put myself in a tourist shoes, I would prefer everything within walking distance or nearby. Moreover with the tram implementation, it passes by Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz so it's very convenient since Mahkota Parade, Dataran Pahlawan, Hatten Square, future Parkson Premium Store and future Elements Mall are all within the hot triangle.

I really don't want to see the Melaka Premium Outlet to turn into another Melaka Mall where the location is not too strategic...albeit the old Jusco is still a crowd-puller where these two malls are just the opposite of each other.

I believe the entrance to the Pulau Melaka could be refurbished or revamped. Say goodbye to the fishing pond (though to the detriment of the angling enthusiasts) and then the potential of Pulau Melaka will be awoken from its overdue slumber.

i believe normally, in most cities, premium outlet are build some distance from town..for pulau melaka with it sucky one only enterence would be a great place for a duty free zone..like JB the zon

too bad the fed didn't approve it

calaris

February 16th, 2012, 03:50 PM

i believe normally, in most cities, premium outlet are build some distance from town..for pulau melaka with it sucky one only enterence would be a great place for a duty free zone..like JB the zon

too bad the fed didn't approve it

So let's do some brainstorming...

Possible locations are
1. Dataran 1 Malaysia at Klebang
2. Reclaimed Kota Laksamana
3. Pulau Melaka
4. Krubong (possible as JPO is near the airport, Sepang also near airport, so Krubong near airport also...bring life to the airport?)
5. Taman Herba parking lot
6. MITC / Ayer Keroh
7. Beside Aeon Bandayara (that swamp area)

Anywhere else?

steve_skyline

February 16th, 2012, 04:07 PM

So let's do some brainstorming...

Possible locations are
1. Dataran 1 Malaysia at Klebang
2. Reclaimed Kota Laksamana
3. Pulau Melaka
4. Krubong (possible as JPO is near the airport, Sepang also near airport, so Krubong near airport also...bring life to the airport?)
5. Taman Herba parking lot
6. MITC / Ayer Keroh
7. Beside Aeon Bandayara (that swamp area)

Anywhere else?

Will it possible for The Explorer to become MPO?

dengilo

February 17th, 2012, 12:37 AM

Leave the taman herba parking lot alone:ohno:Infact they should upgrade and pave it:)But for sure for this project to be a success it needs a really big parking lot:)It can never be in town for sure.

daeng_jal

February 17th, 2012, 03:44 AM

i choose krubong, near airport eh,sepang n jpo are also near airport..

most likely near the stadium,there got plenty of parking

calaris

February 17th, 2012, 04:46 AM

Will it possible for The Explorer to become MPO?

Explorer as MPO? The layout of Explorer quite small though.

But I'm really curious as to what sort of tenants they are having...just hope that it's not some handicraft bazaar again / petaling street atmosphere. :bash:

daeng_jal

February 17th, 2012, 04:57 AM

calaris

February 17th, 2012, 05:11 AM

^^ betting explorer would be more of a f&b places..i dun't think people will buy a lot for a cool million a piece to open up handicraft bazaar!!

why not MPO at merlimau easily assesable by melakan muarian and outsider from jasin toll

eh dun lahhhhhhhhhh I know that area your kampung... but jauh ler bang....! :nuts:

If go there then I wld rather go JPO, after that shoot down to Singapore...which was exactly what we wanted to do that day after 1 whole day of shopping in JPO coz the distance to the Causeway was near.

steve_skyline

February 17th, 2012, 05:46 AM

Explorer as MPO? The layout of Explorer quite small though.

But I'm really curious as to what sort of tenants they are having...just hope that it's not some handicraft bazaar again / petaling street atmosphere. :bash:

I also think the layout is kinda small for MPO, what we hope are nice f&b at there, perhaps something similar to the IOI boulevard at Puchong.

steve_skyline

February 17th, 2012, 05:51 AM

daeng_jal

February 17th, 2012, 06:20 AM

what i wish for in mlk

1. federal and tax incentive like in iskandar

2. federal to commit some billion for JV to jump start new economic activity like iskandar

3.KTM commuter lah, comeone lah it just 40km to town what, if not extend the SAS expressway by 10 more KM to btg mlk station and have regular busses at 15minit interval to it, as AMJ is jammed pack it would take more than an hour to get to tampin station

4. better PT in the form of busses 1st, then think bout lrt,mrt what ever rt afterward

5. costal highway to link it to west coast highway and senawang-klia highway to mlk, currently KLIA is still a hastle to go even thought it located as far from mlk as it is to KL.

6.build us a beach along the new reclaim land,only allowed scaper by the beach, then can look like gold coast already..

7.duty free zone in pulau mlk or pulau besar, .

8.restructuring of state gomen company,under one wing.we need a serius sovergn wealth fund, not some main main company, it should invest in strategic and high yield investment to strenghthen mlk economy.

9.mlk really need to tab into riau, riau is rich in raw material

10. be serius in developing maritime economy, pulau besar is actually deep enough to be malaysia 1st deep sea port,.and oil terminal,. can also look at oleo chemical and some other maritime ecom=nomic activities..

11. highway connecting alor gajah to tampin,as tampn is the start of central spine highway, and also to tangkak to get to new segamat highway as segamat is connected to kuantan by tun razak highway.

12.better urban planning, more park, and so on

dengilo

February 17th, 2012, 10:03 AM

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teckkang

February 18th, 2012, 02:50 AM

calaris

February 19th, 2012, 05:48 AM

The Explorer - as of 19 Feb 12

The one taken by Daeng_Jal last week was the rangka... now the canopy up d.

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/8543/explorerb.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/534/explorerb.jpg/)

Holidays

February 23rd, 2012, 11:08 AM

I would prefer the MPO to be in Melaka Tengah vicinity.
internal sources: MPO on Pulau Melaka, will be a mix-development, comprise of residential and commercial units.

brain_failure

February 23rd, 2012, 11:16 AM

internal sources: MPO on Pulau Melaka, will be a mix-development, comprise of residential and commercial units.

Really unexpected. Thx for info.

Also heard that a 5 star hotel will be developed by KAJ sdn bhd on Pulau Melaka this coming October.

calaris

February 24th, 2012, 04:01 AM

internal sources: MPO on Pulau Melaka, will be a mix-development, comprise of residential and commercial units.

Thanks for the info Holidays. :cheers:

Really unexpected. Thx for info.

Also heard that a 5 star hotel will be developed by KAJ sdn bhd on Pulau Melaka this coming October.

KAJ was the one who did the Melaka river upgrade and refurbishment of the bridges right?

hmm...Pulau Melaka land quite scarce at the moment...MPO + 5-Star Hotel + Mixed Development??? Can muat kah?

There are just too many shophouses there...though repainted d but still look not so impressive as the design belongs to the 1990s.

calaris

February 24th, 2012, 04:08 AM

Hatten City Progress (ride side view) - as of 20 Feb 12

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/9342/hattencityprogress1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/692/hattencityprogress1.jpg/)

Hatten City Progress (left side view) - as of 22 Feb 12

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4477/hattencityprogress2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/402/hattencityprogress2.jpg/)

Hatten City Phase 2 - to reclaim 15 acres of land

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2604/hattencityphase2torecla.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/406/hattencityphase2torecla.jpg/)

steve_skyline

February 24th, 2012, 06:08 AM

internal sources: MPO on Pulau Melaka, will be a mix-development, comprise of residential and commercial units.

Thanks for the info.

steve_skyline

February 24th, 2012, 06:21 AM

Thanks for the pics, calaris.
On the other side, the Straits Residence construction has reached level 17, is it total 17 floors or 21 floors?

calaris

February 24th, 2012, 09:02 AM

Thanks for the pics, calaris.
On the other side, the Straits Residence construction has reached level 17, is it total 17 floors or 21 floors?

Straits Residence is 21 Floors whereas Novotel is 17 Floors. :cheers:

teckkang

February 24th, 2012, 02:27 PM

Straits Residence is 21 Floors whereas Novotel is 17 Floors. :cheers:

Melaka Raya skyline is getting flat, almost all towers are around 20 storey. It would be cool if Hatten City is built on the empty land next to Straits Residence

D_Y2k.2^

February 24th, 2012, 03:11 PM

Melaka Raya skyline is getting flat, almost all towers are around 20 storey. It would be cool if Hatten City is built on the empty land next to Straits Residence

Totally agree. It is located at the edge of the main cluster area. Btw, noticed that you are now working in GDP Architects?:D

nazrey

February 25th, 2012, 06:21 PM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7043/6901294217_897e60fdd3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/amonrei/6901294217/)
Melaka Planetarium (http://www.flickr.com/photos/amonrei/6901294217/) by amonrei (http://www.flickr.com/people/amonrei/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/6891473561_bda7ef2d5c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10480597@N08/6891473561/)
Malacca (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10480597@N08/6891473561/) by Fred @ SG (http://www.flickr.com/people/10480597@N08/), on Flickr

nazrey

February 25th, 2012, 06:23 PM

Arab City Melaka
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nazrey

February 25th, 2012, 06:25 PM

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/66184528@N03/6889140383/

ashkaremel

February 26th, 2012, 10:12 AM

looks promising but wont be hoping too high.

dengilo

February 26th, 2012, 10:37 AM

looks promising but wont be hoping too high.

:)Trying to figure why would i want to go there in the first place!Out of curiosity? Perhaps that would be the only reason!But it does look promising, the mini lagoon is a good idea.:)

nazrey

February 26th, 2012, 07:15 PM

calaris

February 26th, 2012, 07:28 PM

Is this tall building or just a lowrise project??

It's supposed to be Best Western Premier MITC Hotel (5-Star) - Not so tall

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/4940/bestwesternpremierartis.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/51/bestwesternpremierartis.jpg/)

brain_failure

February 27th, 2012, 02:23 AM

It's supposed to be Best Western Premier MITC Hotel (5-Star) - Not so tall

Actually that project at MITC and Best Western Premier are 2 different project. The one Nazrey posted is Empayar Muzaffar Hotel a 5 star hotel. Best Western Premier is situated near Melaka Wonderland.
Next to Best Western site will be Hospital Pakar Hang Tuah, a specialist hospital with a resort concept.

steve_skyline

February 27th, 2012, 03:19 AM

Straits Residence is 21 Floors whereas Novotel is 17 Floors. :cheers:

Thanks, I believe Straits Residence and Novotel will be among the best looking towers in Malacca when completed.

steve_skyline

February 27th, 2012, 03:32 AM

Melaka Raya skyline is getting flat, almost all towers are around 20 storey. It would be cool if Hatten City is built on the empty land next to Straits Residence

Yes, it's indeed cool if Hatten City is built there, overlooking the skyline from dataran padang, with addition of 4 towers 2 x 26-28 storey & 2 x 45 storey, nice.
Btw, someone has mentioned the empty land next to Straits Residence will be used to develop a 26 storey condo.

calaris

February 27th, 2012, 03:38 AM

Actually that project at MITC and Best Western Premier are 2 different project. The one Nazrey posted is Empayar Muzaffar Hotel a 5 star hotel. Best Western Premier is situated near Melaka Wonderland.
Next to Best Western site will be Hospital Pakar Hang Tuah, a specialist hospital with a resort concept.

Omg then I got it all wrong from the very beginnig. Paiseh (hide in bushes) :runaway:

Btw, the old Plaza Inn which has now been known as BEST WESTERN Wana Riverside Hotel dah buka. Walked passed there last weekend and saw quite a number of tourists who were staying there. :applause:

But I feel that the name sounds quite weird...why such a LONG name - BEST WESTERN Wana Riverside Hotel??? What's with the Wana? :nuts: :dunno:

calaris

February 27th, 2012, 04:29 AM

Yes, it's indeed cool if Hatten City is built there, overlooking the skyline from dataran padang, with addition of 4 towers 2 x 26-28 storey & 2 x 45 storey, nice.
Btw, someone has mentioned the empty land next to Straits Residence will be used to develop a 26 storey condo.

Hohoho, I'm fine with Hatten City being situated at the edge of the hot triangle...having the tallest building in Malacca (for the moment) to overlook either the town or sea from the 27th floor of the connecting bridge or perhaps from the 45th floor roof top scenic view.

Btw, all I can tell you guys for now is that there will be TWO 12-screen cinemas in Elements Mall :censored: :wink2:

nazrey

February 27th, 2012, 08:31 AM

brain_failure

February 27th, 2012, 08:35 AM

Hospital Pakar Hang Tuah dah start or not yet???

Fencing sudah buat, tapi kerja belum start

newbi3s

February 27th, 2012, 01:37 PM

2 cinemas in Elements Mall? Sure?

calaris

February 27th, 2012, 02:05 PM

2 cinemas in Elements Mall? Sure?

Yes :yes:

newbi3s

February 27th, 2012, 02:15 PM

Enough space for 2 cinemas? Btw do you have the tenants list for the mall?

calaris

February 28th, 2012, 10:33 AM

Enough space for 2 cinemas? Btw do you have the tenants list for the mall?

Now is just the negotiation stage with the respective Cinema companies (sorry cannot reveal too much at the moment but all I can say is that the Cinemas' name does not sound "fresh" to fellow Malaccans :ohno:)

NO sorry I don't have the tenants list. I don't think that there is even a list as of now :lol:

brain_failure

February 29th, 2012, 03:35 AM

Now is just the negotiation stage with the respective Cinema companies (sorry cannot reveal too much at the moment but all I can say is that the Cinemas' name does not sound "fresh" to fellow Malaccans :ohno:)

NO sorry I don't have the tenants list. I don't think that there is even a list as of now :lol:

How big will the mall be? Hope the anchor tenant will be Metrojaya

brain_failure

February 29th, 2012, 03:41 AM

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New Age Avenue - Service Apartment and Corporate Office as mentioned earlier.
Counted the nos of floor of both towers in the pic :colgate: . The taller tower should be 28-30 storey while the shorter one should be 22-25 storey

rizalhakim

February 29th, 2012, 03:54 AM

ugly....

calaris

February 29th, 2012, 04:00 AM

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Thanks for sharing. I think it looks quite nice.

9MMRD

February 29th, 2012, 05:06 AM

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3310/small3i.jpg

calaris

February 29th, 2012, 05:43 AM

Equatorial Hotel Melaka is not a 5-star hotel anymore???

Booking websites like Agoda stated it as a 4-star hotel...

dengilo

February 29th, 2012, 12:06 PM

:lol:May be even 3starlah

teckkang

March 2nd, 2012, 12:47 AM

i always thought it is a 4 star hotel all these whiles

UjaiDidida

March 2nd, 2012, 05:45 AM

http://www.iproperty.com.my/propertylisting/1129570/Marina_9_Shop-Office_ForSale

http://pictures.iproperty.com.my/imglib/realtors/640/11052/0f4d8010145e4037a4cd87c7fab7fb7a.jpg
http://pictures.iproperty.com.my/imglib/realtors/640/11052/470f4f19e36f4a148c6c0eec555d2e34.jpg

calaris

March 2nd, 2012, 07:06 AM

Friday March 2, 2012
By LEO ARROKKIASAMMY
malacca@thestar.com.my

Jalan Bunga Raya will be upgraded as a tourist attraction
MALACCA: The Bunga Raya commercial street here is set to experience a revival.

In its glorious days back in 70s, the area was a shopping haven for the local and tourists alike.

Before the emergence of departmental stores and supermarkets in the historic city, Bunga Raya was a popular commercial hub for the locals until the late 80s.

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7338/bungaraya1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/51/bungaraya1.jpg/)

Street shopping: Jalan Bunga Raya in Malacca is a popular place to buy household goods and clothes.
With an aim to revive the area, the Malacca MCA had launched the ‘Bunga Raya Rehabilitation Project’ by establishing a special working committee to oversee the project.

The committee is headed by MCA’s city councillor, Ronald Gan Yong Hoe with State Education, Youth and Sports committee chairman Datuk Gan Tian Loo as its advisor.

Ronald said that the residents and business community along the street are giving their full support and cooperation to realise the vision of turning Bunga Raya as a shopping haven.

“We have briefed the history of Bunga Raya to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during his recent visit.

“He had instructed the Malacca government to provide assistance to the committee and we will prepare a written report on our plans and submit it to the government officials as soon as possible,” he said.

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Selling drinks: Wong Wee Jong making the cendol by the road side.
Ronald added that the committee would work hard to make Bunga Raya a popular tourist attraction.

The area includes its main road, Jalan Pasar Baru, Jalan Kee Ann, Jalan Jawa and Kg. Jawa. There are some 400 shops along the road with 30 unique outlets offering various services.

“The committee’s initial step is to give recognition to pre-war buildings along the street by putting up a sign board indicating their locations,” said Ronald.

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/3/2/southneast/10816894&sec=southneast

teckkang

March 3rd, 2012, 01:39 AM

Friday March 2, 2012
By LEO ARROKKIASAMMY
malacca@thestar.com.my

Jalan Bunga Raya will be upgraded as a tourist attraction
MALACCA: The Bunga Raya commercial street here is set to experience a revival.

In its glorious days back in 70s, the area was a shopping haven for the local and tourists alike.

Before the emergence of departmental stores and supermarkets in the historic city, Bunga Raya was a popular commercial hub for the locals until the late 80s.

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Street shopping: Jalan Bunga Raya in Malacca is a popular place to buy household goods and clothes.
With an aim to revive the area, the Malacca MCA had launched the ‘Bunga Raya Rehabilitation Project’ by establishing a special working committee to oversee the project.

The committee is headed by MCA’s city councillor, Ronald Gan Yong Hoe with State Education, Youth and Sports committee chairman Datuk Gan Tian Loo as its advisor.

Ronald said that the residents and business community along the street are giving their full support and cooperation to realise the vision of turning Bunga Raya as a shopping haven.

“We have briefed the history of Bunga Raya to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during his recent visit.

“He had instructed the Malacca government to provide assistance to the committee and we will prepare a written report on our plans and submit it to the government officials as soon as possible,” he said.

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Selling drinks: Wong Wee Jong making the cendol by the road side.
Ronald added that the committee would work hard to make Bunga Raya a popular tourist attraction.

The area includes its main road, Jalan Pasar Baru, Jalan Kee Ann, Jalan Jawa and Kg. Jawa. There are some 400 shops along the road with 30 unique outlets offering various services.

“The committee’s initial step is to give recognition to pre-war buildings along the street by putting up a sign board indicating their locations,” said Ronald.

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/3/2/southneast/10816894&sec=southneast

What a great move. This is the missing link of the route from Renaissance hotel area to the old town. They should devise a strategy that would make this route legible, with coherent surface treatment, signage, and pedestrian friendly.

maafcakap

March 3rd, 2012, 03:31 AM

melaka soon will has premium outlet after the one at johor, the third premium outlet at selangor

melaka maju 2010

March 3rd, 2012, 02:27 PM

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UjaiDidida

March 3rd, 2012, 02:42 PM

nama bas pon dah tukar, maka esok dikatakan bas baru ini akan beroperasi secara rasmi.......sember diperolehi dari pemandu bas, ketika ditemui merika sedang belajar memahami cara megendalikan bas ini.......melaka maju 2010.
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^^

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melaka maju 2010

March 3rd, 2012, 02:57 PM

:):):):):):):):)

melaka maju 2010

March 3rd, 2012, 02:58 PM

^^
terima kasih atas maklumat anda, saya amat hargai ..........saya kurang mahir dalam bahasa English.....

melaka maju 2010

March 3rd, 2012, 03:50 PM

http://www.mhi.my/images/akhbar/2012/MAC/010312/index.html?pageNumber=2http://www.flickr.com/photos/75717918@N02/6948974227/in/photostream/

UjaiDidida

March 3rd, 2012, 08:52 PM

@melaka_maju_2010 orang baru kat forum ni? patut la..takpe.. kesalahan anda dimaafkan.. :D

ejatidiaz

March 3rd, 2012, 08:57 PM

the buses look like rapid's buses.. :):)

calaris

March 5th, 2012, 09:21 AM

melaka maju 2010, thanks for the pics.

D_Y2k.2^

March 5th, 2012, 09:23 AM

Very glad that they've replaced all buses from the old "polluters"

maafcakap

March 5th, 2012, 03:37 PM

Very glad that they've replaced all buses from the old "polluters"

what happen to the double decker bus purchased by melaka govmt last few years ?? it is still on operation or just a display item only ??

ejatidiaz

March 5th, 2012, 05:13 PM

RAPIDKL NOW IN MELAKA TO PROVIDE BUS SERVICE

http://www.myrapid.com.my/news-events/media-releases/2012/rapidkl-now-melaka-provide-bus-service

D_Y2k.2^

March 6th, 2012, 01:01 PM

what happen to the double decker bus purchased by melaka govmt last few years ?? it is still on operation or just a display item only ??

According to a source, the bus are too costly to maintain hence the operations have been cut off. But not sure where are they located now though

calaris

March 7th, 2012, 10:36 AM

According to a source, the bus are too costly to maintain hence the operations have been cut off. But not sure where are they located now though

Btw, the new buses (15 altogether) that we see from the pics provided by Melaka Maju 2010 are apparently rented from RapidKL while awaiting for the 80 new purchased buses which will only arrive either in May or June this year.
:cheers:

melaka maju 2010

March 7th, 2012, 11:47 AM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7066/6815275434_af58fd4e6b_b.jpg
untuk perkembagan melaka sila baca akhbar melaka hari ini......
http://www.mhi.my/

melaka maju 2010

March 7th, 2012, 11:55 AM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/6809035522_579e88be82_b.jpg
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projek Melaka Alive Bahtera Merdeka 5D sedang dalam pembinaan...... gambar ambil pada 4/3/2012.....

D_Y2k.2^

March 7th, 2012, 11:56 AM

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg718/scaled.php?server=718&filename=akbarisubas1.jpg&res=medium
untuk perkembagan melaka sila baca akhbar melaka hari ini......
http://www.mhi.my/

I think this headline is kinda overrated :lol: Not that I'm not proud with the new buses but what i meant is there's still lots of improvements to be done before we claim ourselves world class

teckkang

March 7th, 2012, 03:57 PM

I think this headline is kinda overrated :lol: Not that I'm not proud with the new buses but what i meant is there's still lots of improvements to be done before we claim ourselves world class

e.g. proper bus lanes, proper bus stop with electronic info board, etc

D_Y2k.2^

March 7th, 2012, 04:09 PM

e.g. proper bus lanes, proper bus stop with electronic info board, etc

Totally agree. I think the people on top are always spoiled with Limos when visiting foreign countries and only see the surface of the public transport systems without experiencing themselves:bash:

calaris

March 8th, 2012, 03:52 AM

Totally agree. I think the people on top are always spoiled with Limos when visiting foreign countries and only see the surface of the public transport systems without experiencing themselves:bash:

Though I quite like Ali Gostan's initiative and vision in certain things, but many of it are "Over Promise, Under Deliver" :nuts:

brain_failure

March 9th, 2012, 08:20 AM

Proposed Rio Terraco

http://masteron.com.my/pp-melakariver.html

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A serviced residence development occupying 2.35 acres of freehold land which is located within the heart of Malacca town and the tourist trails.
This proposed development uses the inherent strength of the existing river site, medieval Portuguese church ruins and the old city heritage charm, sets to become a prominent icon in Malacca when completed.
The 36-storey tower will comprise of 373 units of residential layout which is practically designed with spacious 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units with built-up area ranging from 756 sq ft to 1,391 sq ft.
The podium area will consist of two levels of retail space with sizes ranging from 538 sq ft to 10,435 sq ft.

gordonv612

March 9th, 2012, 11:33 AM

wow...that area soon will have many high rise...:banana:

D_Y2k.2^

March 9th, 2012, 11:53 AM

wah Melaka is turning into a city!

teckkang

March 10th, 2012, 02:58 AM

wah Melaka is turning into a city!

From a funfair city to a real city

Wtkace

March 10th, 2012, 04:19 AM

teckkang

March 10th, 2012, 04:49 AM

Pathetic !!! Just because of all these small development, you guys already be so proud of it !!! It's ntg when compare to Penang & Kl, if you guys really want melaka to be better, keep it cool and down, else ppl at outside may laugh at us !!!

What do you mean by small development? We are talking about developments with 4-5 towers (20 to 40 storeys high). Of course we are proud, to see Melaka transform from a sleepy town to a city. Why do you have to compare to big cities like Penang & KL. Who would laugh at us? :ohno:

D_Y2k.2^

March 10th, 2012, 04:15 PM

Pathetic !!! Just because of all these small development, you guys already be so proud of it !!! It's ntg when compare to Penang & Kl, if you guys really want melaka to be better, keep it cool and down, else ppl at outside may laugh at us !!!

Dude, obviously KL, Penang & even JB is developing in a faster pace with lots of mega projects and of course we understand where we stand currently and we did not even compare ourselves to the cities stated above or even other international cities.

What we are proud of is the city was once a sleepy hollow and it has grown a lot over the years with lots of small projects been popping around the city though there are still a lot of room for improvements to be done.

So chill man, we don't make statements without a broad mind.

D_Y2k.2^

March 10th, 2012, 04:18 PM

Btw, I notice lots of pilling works is on going at Pulau Melaka directly opposite Mahkota Hotel. Could it be the Melaka Premium Outlet on going works?

D_Y2k.2^

March 10th, 2012, 04:19 PM

Though I quite like Ali Gostan's initiative and vision in certain things, but many of it are "Over Promise, Under Deliver" :nuts:

Totally agree :lol:

patchay

March 12th, 2012, 07:21 PM

^^ KL Festival City in Setapak has become a popular lifestyle suburban mall with lifestyle F&B. Now it plans to go to Malacca.

Malacca Festival City, the sequel to KL Festival City on the way
Business Times | Mar 9, 2012
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/paksen/Article/index_html

FESTIVAL City Sdn Bhd, a Lion Group company which aims to be a major mall owner and operator in Malaysia, is finalising a deal for a second shopping complex.

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/paksen/pix_topright

Festival City, a unit of Parkson Holdings Bhd, was set up to diversify into mall management to derive a new source of income.

The Lion group is no stranger to mall operations as it previously managed a chain of shopping complexes which carried the Parade brand. It also used to own and operate the Xtra hypermarket chain.

"We are finalising a second mall," senior general manager Gui Cheng Hock said in a recent interview. The mall, to be located in Malacca, is likely to be ready within three years.

The group has since 2005 voiced its plans to diversify into shopping complex management. The plans finally materialised in October 2011, when it opened its first mall called KL Festival City along Jalan Genting-Kelang.

The mall measures 1.1 million sq ft with a total net lettable area of 500,000 sq ft . The second mall, Gui said, will have a larger net lettable area than the first one.

He explained that at KL Festival City, it was not able to cater to retailers who had wanted more space.

As such, it hopes that by having a bigger mall it will not have to disappoint tenants.

Asked if it plans to diversify into shopping complex management in countries where it has already established Parkson stores, Gui said it wanted to establish itself first in Malaysia.

The idea is to have a successful mall that will also see its tenants flourish. Once this relationship is established, it will be easier for the mall operator to take its tenants with it when it expands.

"Once the tenants are confident with our mall, we can form a core group of tenants who will come with us where ever we expand," he said.

Gui sees potential for its shopping complexes in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang.

Does it prefer to build its own mall or to will it buy existing malls?

"The direction is to look for land and to build from scratch...but we are open to all opportunities," Gui said.

jb2020

March 13th, 2012, 06:03 AM

most of the new highrise project is around malacca city radius. luv to see how the skyline will look like in 2-4 years from now :cheers:

calaris

March 13th, 2012, 10:04 AM

^^ KL Festival City in Setapak has become a popular lifestyle suburban mall with lifestyle F&B. Now it plans to go to Malacca.

Thanks for the update.

hmm...could this be located at the rumoured ongoing land reclamation behind the Mahkota Hotel...? :okay:

I checked out their website - KL Festival City just now but their tenants list not so attractive...it's like a combination Mahkota Parade & Dataran Pahlawan. :nuts:... but of course there are others that we do not have it here such as Subway, Sakae Sushi...

dengilo

March 13th, 2012, 10:32 AM

brain_failure

March 14th, 2012, 08:50 AM

Btw, I notice lots of pilling works is on going at Pulau Melaka directly opposite Mahkota Hotel. Could it be the Melaka Premium Outlet on going works?

That area is planned for cable car

Pulau Melaka Project Stand located at the entrance (Overall View)

(Close Up View)

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calaris

March 14th, 2012, 04:18 PM

Guys, I guess why the Explorer website wasn't functioning is simply because it ain't the Explorer anymore perhaps? :wallbash:

Looks like it's been now renamed as Plaza Merdeka....:nuts: ???

Plaza Merdeka (previously thought to be The Explorer) - as of 11 Mar 12 (sorry ya pics not so clear as taken from my blackberry)

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calaris

March 14th, 2012, 08:45 PM

Btw, I notice lots of pilling works is on going at Pulau Melaka directly opposite Mahkota Hotel. Could it be the Melaka Premium Outlet on going works?

That area is planned for cable car

Yes like what brain_failure mentioned, that area is planned for the cable car. Nevertheless, the current construction directly opposite of Mahkota Hotel is the water reservoir meant for the supply of the entire Pulau Melaka.

According to the abang contractor in yellow vest and safety helmet as taken in Picture 2 below, the piling works seen are indeed for the "Kolam untuk membekal air". However, he is not involved in that project as he is currently supervising the insertion and connection of the infrared cable as in laying the groundwork for Telekom to do the necessary.

In the meantime, previous post has shown where the TNB generator location would be at Pulau Melaka...so looks like 3 concurrent works are being done now - Water, Electricity and Telephone Connection.

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2095/pulaumelaka1asof13mar12.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/pulaumelaka1asof13mar12.jpg/)

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calaris

March 14th, 2012, 09:24 PM

What malacca needs is something like Pavilion plus KLCC Suria combined with its indoor theme park like BTS or even Sunway Lagoon:) That will give me a good reason to save my hard earned money to go down there just to do my shopping:banana:Let it be the most amazing unforgettable shopping experience !So if its going to be 3rd class,B grade or even pariah malls don't bother.:nuts:

^^ I concur!

Well sadly Malacca is quite known for certain mediocre "Products" :nono:

Also for the past 3 months, I noticed the river has not been as clean as before especially if compared to the year 2008....more and more floating rubbish could be seen visibly now. :ohno:

On the other hand, I agree with gordonv612, D_Y2k.2^ and teckkang that those development news in Malacca are ought to be celebrated in a humble way. Being glad or excited does not mean we are boasting or comparing Malacca with the likes of KL/PJ and Penang, but merely welcoming these positive events with the hope of enhancing the livelihood and lifestyle of the community. :cheers:

dengilo

March 15th, 2012, 01:26 AM

[QUOTE=calaris
On the other hand, I agree with gordonv612, D_Y2k.2^ and teckkang that those development news in Malacca are ought to be celebrated in a humble way. Being glad or excited does not mean we are boasting or comparing Malacca with the likes of KL/PJ and Penang, but merely welcoming these positive events with the hope of enhancing the livelihood and lifestyle of the community. :cheers:[/QUOTE]

Same here:)Such high hopes i have for my beloved malacca!Just that i like to see more proper planning for the long run and keep the singaporeans in check!:cheers:

calaris

March 16th, 2012, 02:34 AM

Friday March 16, 2012
By ALLISON LAI

New giant ferris wheel for Malacca :applause:

MALACCA: Malacca will get a new giant ferris wheel from China to replace the previous structure that was shut down and removed two years ago after a 10-month legal tussle.

Dubbed the Malaysia Eye, the new 88m-tall giant ferris wheel from China will be built at Pulau Melaka by a local company. It is expected to be operational by June 1.

The previous 62m-tall Eye On Malaysia ferris wheel, a joint venture between MST Ad Suria Sdn Bhd and state-owned Eye On Malaysia Sdn Bhd, ceased operations in 2010 after Belgian owner Fitraco MV took possession of the wheel on Jan 7 that year over an RM18mil debt by MST Ad Suria.

The wheel was removed by Fitraco in October the same year.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the new structure would be shipped to Malacca by the end of this month and piling work at the man-made island would start next week.

“We are hopeful that the ferris wheel would be operational by June 1, in time for the school holidays,” he told reporters after presenting the special government school aid to 255 pupils at SK Datuk Demang Hussin in Bukit Katil here on Wednesday evening.

Mohd Ali said the state government was not involved in the RM40mil project, to be carried out by KAJ Development Sdn Bhd.

“The giant structure will be inistalled on a 0.8ha site, which will also be acquired by the company,” he said.

Mohd Ali said that with a new and taller ferris wheel, Pulau Melaka would be developed further with attractions.

Asked about the quality of the China-made ferris wheel, he said: “Not all products from China are of low quality.

“This time we will make sure what we get is of good quality and safe for public use.”

The state government, in recent years, had been criticised for acquiring China-made coaches for its Malacca river monorail system, stretching 1.6km from Taman Rempah in Pengkalan Rama to Kampung Bunga Raya Pantai.

Hours after it was opened to the public on Oct 21, 2010, the monorail ground to a halt, stranding 20 passengers.

There has since been a series of test runs and rectifications, besides plans to extend the line.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/3/16/nation/10930207&sec=nation

patchay

March 16th, 2012, 05:53 AM

^^ Guys... haha it amazes me when you guys are aiming for Pavilion-like Malls!! Awesome!

Even PJ areas haven't got any much high end malls yet. So I reckon in the next few years we shall see more of lifestyle entry-level malls across the entire nation including Malacca and Sabah to cater to mainly the young urban crowd.

Brands like ZARA, Rip Curl, Royal Sporting House, Coach, GAP, Uniqlo, Parkson, TANGS, Golden Screen Cinemas, Chatime, etc will probably invest more outside KL soon.

sixfulter

March 16th, 2012, 08:39 AM

Hi All,

Can someone tell me what the latest news of Pulau Melaka. I am one of the purchasers and i am currently overseas.

Thanks

yykhoo

March 17th, 2012, 01:41 AM

ye lor, seremban got ichiban sushi&domino somemore...
but as our mall is develop by IJM,like AEON seremban, so the design,even the color sheme is soo similar,when the shoplot is complete it will even be more similar to seremban 2... too bad WCT is just the contractor for our mall,if they are the developer,we may have something as cool as bkt tinggi..

with our 1.35Msq of GFA,we shoud be ranked no3.but as AEON already double it screen here from the original 5,let just hope it enough to beat AEON Pedra.

it was supposed to be 3 stories mall+ 2 stories parking space..they just cancel the upper parkingspace floor.:)
sorry~get anyone know when the coffee bean in AEON melaka start their business??