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Melaka cadang bina menara 110 meter
Oleh Daud Awang

MELAKA: Kerajaan negeri merancang membina menara setinggi 110 meter dengan kos RM15 juta di kawasan Bandar Hilir, untuk memudahkan orang ramai melihat sejarah lama Kota Melaka.

Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, (gambar) berkata kos pembinaannya dibiayai pihak swasta dari Singapura manakala kerajaan negeri menyediakan tapak saja.

Beliau berkata, pembinaan menara yang boleh bergerak di bahagian atas itu bertujuan membolehkan pelancong melihat dari atas keseluruhan sejarah lama Kota Melaka.

“Kerajaan negeri yakin dengan pembinaan menara ini ia boleh menjadi satu lagi mercu daya tarikan pelancong ke negeri ini.

“Dengan berada di atas menara ini kira-kira tujuh minit seorang, mereka boleh melihat secara keseluruhan bandar Melaka serta kesan peninggalan sejarahnya,” katanya kepada pemberita selepas mempengerusikan mesyuarat mingguan Exco di sini, semalam.

Sehubungan itu, Mohd Ali berkata, kerajaan negeri akan mendapat pandangan daripada orang ramai sama ada pembinaan menara itu perlu atau tidak berikutan ia akan dibina di kawasan yang diwartakan sebagai tempat bersejarah.

Beliau berkata, setakat ini tiga lokasi sudah dikenal pasti iaitu berhampiran Restoran Mahligai, Muzium Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) dan gelanggang latihan tenis yang kesemuanya di Bandar Hilir, dekat sini.

"Pada dasarnya kerajaan negeri bersetuju membina menara itu. Bagaimanapun pandangan orang ramai juga perlu diambil kira sebelum membinanya," katanya.

Mohd Ali berkata, pembinaan menara itu hanya mengambil kawasan yang kecil iaitu keluasan 6.8 meter x 6.8 meter sebagai struktur sokongan dan selebihnya menara berbentuk bulat.

“Saya sudah mengarahkan pihak kontraktor yang ingin membina menara itu memperincikan bentuk binaannya supaya kita dapat melihat bentuknya dengan jelas,” katanya.

Dalam perkembangan lain, beliau berkata kerajaan negeri melalui Bahagian Bioteknologi akan mengadakan usahasama dengan Felcra untuk meneroka produk berasaskan herba.

“Kerajaan negeri berharap satu memorandum persefahaman (MoU) dapat ditandatangani pada bulan ini untuk tujuan itu,” katanya.

Chinese version:

州政府与德国公司研究 甲建旅游旋转塔
2004/12/01 11:36:49
●南洋商报

〔马六甲30日讯〕为了加强州内的旅游景点，甲州政府正与一家德国公司研究在历史城联营兴建一座耗资千余万令吉，高1千尺的旅游旋转塔（SKY TOWER）。

这座旋转塔类似新加坡的旋转塔，如果落实，市民及游客可登塔俯瞰整个马六甲的风景尤其是夜景。

建旋转塔耗时2年

有关的德国公司为“美最时公司”，专长建造旋转塔，新加坡及汶莱的旋转塔即出自它的手笔。

据悉建议中的马六甲旋转塔将占地约1千1百方尺，预料将耗时约2年兴建。

有关公司据悉已在甲旅游区物色了3个地点，即在红屋大钟楼对面河边的空地，或旧汇丰银行对面，甲博物院外的泊车空地，或在甲旧州元首府外山上的空地；惟这些地区属于古物保护地带，是否适宜兴建高塔，尚是一个未知数。

110m? hmm..I think it'll be exactly like the Carlsberg tower in Sentosa
http://www.sentosa.com.sg/explore_sentosa/explore_skytower.htm
http://www.sentosa.com.sg/explore_sentosa/images/skytower_pix.jpg

110m? hmm..I think it'll be exactly like the Carlsberg tower in Sentosa
http://www.sentosa.com.sg/explore_sentosa/explore_skytower.htm
http://www.sentosa.com.sg/explore_sentosa/images/skytower_pix.jpg
ya i think so
i c from the newspaper ,it hv mention that i will be among similar as singapore
skytower.
but this project is under planning,
some of the ppls is suggested to built a tower which is more higher than kl tower
for getting for attractive to attract more visitor visit malacca.

wah nice~ got any pictures or artist impression of the whole tower?

“Dengan berada di atas menara ini kira-kira tujuh minit seorang, mereka boleh melihat secara keseluruhan bandar Melaka serta kesan peninggalan sejarahnya,”

can only be up there for 7 minutes??

Great..news:okay:..I think Malacca need it to attract more tourist, and tourist can hv a brid's view of the hold city:cool:

good finding samson!building that tower in bandar hilir????Mana ada tempat

as i know the building only need 20m x 20m only
so not need to build in a huge site.

Tower Project Only With Public's Approval, Says CM


MELAKA, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The state government will go ahead with the 110m-high revolving tower project in the Bandar Hilir heritage area only if there is positive feedback from the public and heritage groups, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said Tuesday.

Three sites had been identified for the tower, a joint project with a Singapore firm, that could attract 500,000 tourists to the state, he told reporters after closing a seminar on 'Developed Melaka 2010'.

He was responding to objections by conservationist groups, the Melaka Museum Corporation as well as the Museums and Antiquities Department to the project since it was announced on Dec 1.

They say the commercial project would be out of place in an area gazetted as a heritage zone and that hosts historical landmarks from the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial eras such as the Stadhuys, A'Famosa and St Paul's Hill.

Conservationists also fear that it would hamper Melaka's chances of being listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site, but Mohamed Ali said he was given to understand that Unesco would consider the views of the public on new projects for inclusion in the list.

The proposed tower is similar to that in Sentosa Island, Singapore, with an observation point that can revolve 360 degrees, offering panoramic views over Melaka city and the Melaka Straits.

Mohamed Ali said construction of the tower, wholly financed by the Singapore firm, would start in January or February next year and would take 12 months to complete.

-- BERNAMA

Any followups? exact location?

nope,no news,i was predicting that it may be located around EQ hotel.

any activities?

So, first Alor Setar then KL, now melaka. Which city is next?

Johor?

So, first Alor Setar then KL, now melaka. Which city is next?

Alor Star dont have revolving sky tower but Alor Star Tower is a communication tower, its functions just like KL Tower.....

110 metres? Quite tall...good addition to Melaka. It should be a good thing in a long run :D

110 metres? Quite tall...good addition to Melaka. It should be a good thing in a long run :D


This revolving tower would be similar to the one at Sentosa. I think it would be ugly unless they tore down the red and white communications tower on top of the hill downtown. If not Melaka would end up with 2 towers.


I was thinking that Melaka could do with a tower something like AS' that incorporate telecommunications facilities as well. That would be a more sensible choice and far more practical. Plus it also looks nice ;)

haha..thanks sze hoong for praising the AS Tower.....majority of alor star people dont think that the tower has good appearance and it is very fat compare to kl tower.
This revolving tower would be similar to the one at Sentosa. I think it would be ugly unless they tore down the red and white communications tower on top of the hill downtown. If not Melaka would end up with 2 towers.


I was thinking that Melaka could do with a tower something like AS' that incorporate telecommunications facilities as well. That would be a more sensible choice and far more practical. Plus it also looks nice ;)

Alor Star dont have revolving sky tower but Alor Star Tower is a communication tower, its functions just like KL Tower.....

Did I say revolving tower? I just meant tower lah... An uber-sized pole in the skyline...

Oh, okie...seem I was wrong again! :D
Did I say revolving tower? I just meant tower lah... An uber-sized pole in the skyline...

Is this how the future Melaka Tower looks like?
A emelaka Article
http://bbs.ecalm.net/web/emelakacom/melaka/



Date: Friday, March 11 2005 @ 11:57:51 HKT
Topic: News


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By Tourism Melaka Reporter

Kuala Lumpur, March 11th. 2005

The proposed controversial RM 15 million Melaka Tower is being suggested to be built near Mahligai Restaurant right in the Heritage zone area in front of the Stadthuys. It is at the Tourist Information centre.

As the Melaka Tower is similar to the year-old "Sky Tower" at Sentosa Island Singapore which is 135metres above sea level, it is Singapore's tallest public viewing tower. Like the 13 other skyscrapers in the world, visitors get to enjoy a spectacular ride up in the Sky Tower's iconic disc-shaped revolving air-conditioned cabin as it ascends a column.

Tourism Melaka reporter was able to get a photo of The Sky Tower on Sentosa Island as no illustrations were released to the general public on this proposed Melaka Tower by the Melaka State Government or the developer.

Will this tower be similar to the Sky Tower on Sentosa Island?
http://www.tourism-melaka.com/tower.gif

Malacca CM: Tower project will not affect heritage site bid

Anonymous writes: By Sharanjit Singh, New Straits Tiimes

MALACCA, Wed: 30th. March 2005

MALACCA'S bid to be included in Unesco's World Heritage Site listing will not be affected with the construction of an observation tower near historical buildings in the city centre.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said he was optimistic the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) would have an open mind about the project.

"The tower will become yet another historical structure in Malacca and help boost tourist arrivals to the state.

"It will be painted red to blend with other historical buildings around it," he said, adding the State Government had recently approved construction of the RM15 million tower.

The tower will be built constructed within the heritage zone and a Singaporean company had been given the go-ahead to start work on the project.

Mohd Ali was replying to questions about the tower from Gan Tian Loo (BN-Duyong) at the Malacca State Assembly yesterday.



Posted on Thursday, March 31 2005 @ 12:26:57 HKT by admin

Tower for Malacca
Friday September 8, 2006
TheStar (http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/9/8/nation/15357475&sec=nation)

MALACCA: The state is going ahead with plans to build a revolving tower within the buffer zone in Bandar Hilir.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the tower project costing RM15mil would be built opposite the tourist police station near the Studthuys.

“We are doing tests for piling work now. The project will begin once TNB, TM and Syarikat Air Melaka have shifted their underground pipes and cables,” he told reporters after the state government meeting yesterday.

News founded by haze
New landmark in Malacca will be 110m high tower


MALACCA: A 110m high revolving tower, located a stone’s throw from the Studhuys, will be the historical city’s newest landmark when completed in January 2008.

The RM21mil tower is designed in the shape of legendary warrior Hang Tuah’s Taming Sari Keris.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Ali Rustam said the tower, which can accommodate 80 people, has a 360 degrees revolving cabin.

He said it would provide a panoramic view of scenic Malacca and development in the surrounding areas from 80 metres above the ground.

He was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday performed by Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.

Kumpulan Melaka Berhad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the state government, is building the tower.

Dr Rais said the tower is set to be a new icon for the historical state soon and he was confident it would attract 500,000 visitors a year.

He said he had informed the Cabinet on the proposal to build the tower.

Quashing the notion that the modern icon would not blend with old buildings in the heritage zone in Bandar Hilir, Dr Rais said the tower would complement the existing tourists sites.

“We can accept it if the modern structure is a pretty one.

“Criticism made against the tower that it would affect the beauty of the environment, the heritage and the tourism demand in the state is baseless,” he said.

“As long as it does not harm the ecology, historical and heritage attraction of the state but provide add-ons to attract tourists, we should go for it,” he added.

wow..110 meter..not bad...
any rendering?

seriously speaking,the location of this toweri s really unappropriate.The height of it and the base is just too small.FUrthermore,it is located just by the River.Will post up some site pics soon

seriously speaking,the location of this toweri s really unappropriate.The height of it and the base is just too small.FUrthermore,it is located just by the River.Will post up some site pics soon

agree. I wish it is built in an area where it is surrounded by modern buildings or skyscrapers just like KL Tower. I don't find the current area is suitable. It is too near to the river

wow..110 meter..not bad...
any rendering?

it was published in the newspapers before. it looks like a long shaft with a keris handle on the top. very much like the one in Sentosa

Fine. But why keris? Anything to do with malacca history?

Fine. But why keris? Anything to do with malacca history?

It might due to Hang Tuah famous keris, Taming Sari.

Anyway, I also think they should build it elsewhere.

Work on RM21m Malacca tower suspended

MALACCA: Work on the 110m revolving tower here has been suspended for two weeks following the discovery of an ancient wall under the project site.

Archaeologists are now verifying whether the wall was among the bastions built by the Portuguese during their occupation of Malacca (1511-1641).

The stop-work order brings temporary relief to local residents who oppose the RM21mil tower project in the middle of this historical town.

^^wah...if the wall is built by the Portuguese..i wonder wat will happen to the project??

^^wah...if the wall is built by the Portuguese..i wonder wat will happen to the project??

THe solution is,move to another site!:banana:

It's gonna be a shame to Melaka. It's ugly, out of proportion, and mostly the site is inappropriate. They think by painting it red will 'blend' the tower into its surrounding buildings. This is gonna be a disaster! :ohno:

http://www.yesalbum.com/v001/logorithm/highrise/keris.jpg

Comments by Badan Warisan Malaysia on 28 January 2005 ---> http://www.badanwarisan.org.my/content/?cid=87

Article in the Star on 11 October 2006 ---> http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/10/11/nation/15686215&sec=nation

ugly n shouldnt be build.

Just when u guys thought rokok is the only batang you guys say TAK NAK! to !

Just when u guys thought rokok is the only batang you guys say TAK NAK! to !

THat's a very funny saying Bro!Hahahaha:lol:
Btw,you saw the site while you were here?

THe solution is,move to another site!:banana:

so true. I do not hope they scrap the project but I do hope they find other place to build the tower. I would suggest they build it at the tennis court.

This is just another sakit hati project we dont need!!!its just the same one like the one on sentosa singapore! who knows if they will get carlsberg to sponsor it TOO!!!

good news :banana:

Ancient wall find may put end to Tower project

01 Dec 2006


MALACCA: To build a modern tourist revolving tower or to preserve a historical site — that is the question for the Malacca state government.

For Malacca Museums Corporation (Perzim), work on the revolving tower here may have to stop if there is a 500-year-old historical site underneath it.

Perzim chairman Datuk Ab Rahaman Ab Karim said work on the tower on Jalan Kota here had been suspended for two weeks since Saturday following the discovery of an ancient wall under the project site.

"I can’t say anything now as we do not know what is down there. We are not sure if the wall was part of the bastions built by the Portuguese.

"We hope the excavation works by the Museums Department would be completed by next Saturday," he said.

It is learnt that the ancient wall was discovered when the builders wanted to lay the foundation of the tower.

The ground-breaking ceremony for the building was performed by Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim on Oct 10.

The RM21 million tower with a rotating cabin that can accommodate 80 people could be ready by end of next year.

The tower is designed in the shape of the Keris Taming Sari, the traditional Malay weapon used by the legendary Hang Tuah, warrior of the Malacca Sultanate in the 15th century.

It was reported that Malacca and Penang had made a joint bid to be listed as a World Heritage Site.

just scrap the project..IMO..Malacca don't need this kind of tower smack in the middle of town...spend the RM21 mil elsewhere.
the design....hhm..not to my liking...

Just hoped this project will shift to some where else...and hope for a taller one's ...hehehe...

Thats the problem with the idiots there every other new projects in malacca town is just what they dont need so much money spend for what !!! ex
so called hang tuah walk emm who goes there? upgrading the river bank spending millions and for what yes it looks nice but for what !!just keep the river clean will do and now this tower what will they think of next to spend the people tax ringgit!!! i am sure u guys know well enough the reason behind it .No PROJECT tak mashuk ma

Survey Tower Site Possible Dutch Fort

December 01, 2006 23:19 PM
MELAKA, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- An excavation site at an observation tower at Bandar Hilir, near here, could reveal a former Dutch fortress, an archaeologist said Friday.

The theory of the Dutch fort was based on an existing old map of the area.

"According to the map which was drawn during the British occupation in early 1900, the fort was made of laterite stones which could have been taken from Pulau Upeh nearby, said the archaeologist who declined to be named.

The excavation was carried out by archaeologists from the Melaka Museum Board, Museum Department and the National Heritage Department.

The construction of the observation tower, which started last October was temporarily stopped due to the discovery of the fort site.

Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim is expected to visit the excavation site on Sunday.

-- BERNAMA

Look at the brighter side. Without the project, there will be no excavation. Without excavation, this archaeological site will not be discovered. The fort will be left buried underground.

Indirectly you all should thank the "idiot" who approved the project.

Look at the brighter side. Without the project, there will be no excavation. Without excavation, this archaeological site will not be discovered. The fort will be left buried underground.

Indirectly you all should thank the "idiot" who approved the project.

Well said. Malacca doesn't need the tower. It's the politicians who want it. Just uncover the fort.

Well said. Malacca doesn't need the tower. It's the politicians who want it. Just uncover the fort.

yea, the tower is important to attract more tourists and so that melaka will change and develop!!! without any effort, how can development happen? Don't tell me that u all want Melaka to be a sleeping town forever?
yes, the location ain't suitable, and i prefer somewhere further away, ie on the reclaimed land area, or maybe they should build the tower near Taman Kota Laksamana river front, overlooking Melaka river as well as Melaka old town, so that to develop that area.

And, since Melaka's below ground has so many ancient walls, I think the government should start thinking of excavate the whole ancient wall foundation around St. Paul Hill, wherever possible, so that to avoid such problem from arises again in the future.
anyway, juz my opinions.

yea, one more thing, I like the idea of the tower, but don't like the design (not nice, and not like keris Taming Sari at all). They should just do normal well proportioned tower with elegant and classic mural on the wall of the tower. again, juz my opinions.^_^

..heh but the tower model is like a tiang lampu...

yea, the tower is important to attract more tourists and so that melaka will change and develop!!! without any effort, how can development happen? Don't tell me that u all want Melaka to be a sleeping town forever?
yes, the location ain't suitable, and i prefer somewhere further away, ie on the reclaimed land area, or maybe they should build the tower near Taman Kota Laksamana river front, overlooking Melaka river as well as Melaka old town, so that to develop that area.



i wouldnt think that 'the tower' is the reason why tourist would want to go there....Malacca has lots of historical sites..trust me..
build it on the reclaim site? that would be more risky....they have to redesign the whole thing again and cost will rise...
and..hm..since when Malacca is a sleeping town??

Thank you fairul i rest my case!

the design give me 1 feeling -----> CHEAP
I can't say it is ugly...but it look cheap:ohno:

the design give me 1 feeling -----> CHEAP
I can't say it is ugly...but it look cheap:ohno:

but what i can say here...the tower is like a low cost tower..

Huh, low cost tower? Its probably explain to me the keris blade is not sharp and its circular. Too bad.

well..at least the 8pm news mention that it was a confirmed thing that the location of the tower will be move to another location. at least that is a good thing...

well..at least the 8pm news mention that it was a confirmed thing that the location of the tower will be move to another location. at least that is a good thing...

the good thing..it will be build...bad news...rise will cost...:ohno:

Proposed Malacca project to be re-sited to preserve old wall

RESEARCHERS are excited by the discovery of part of an ancient wall at the construction site of the proposed tower in Malacca.

They believe it could be the remnants of the watchtower called the Middelsburgh Bastion built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to monitor the movements of boats at the entrepot.

Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim will recommend to the Cabinet that the site be preserved and the tower moved to another location.

I hope this NEVER gets built in the historical conservation area. Any idiot can tell that it will completely DESTROY the heritage value of the place, and GUARANTEE that Melaka will never get UNESCO World Heritage listing. It also happens to be very ugly and in poor taste. This is another example of poor planning and probably only got approval because somebody was getting "extra benefits" as a result of the project. Ridiculous and disgraceful.:ohno:

the project has postponed because of the ancient wall, the tower construction will still at the same situation or not?

the project has postponed because of the ancient wall, the tower construction will still at the same situation or not?

The proposed tower will shift to other site...
I do hope they will change the design too...

I dont have problem with the tower just that it looks so cheapo and makeshift
looks like they can put it together in a few days and take it apart within hrs and move it elsewhere like the fun fair!!!The only thing that look anything malaysian is the top but looks like the "kris handle" thats about it!!

i wouldnt think that 'the tower' is the reason why tourist would want to go there....Malacca has lots of historical sites..trust me..
build it on the reclaim site? that would be more risky....they have to redesign the whole thing again and cost will rise...
and..hm..since when Malacca is a sleeping town??

Come on, dude, use logical sense. If there's a new attraction, and when the tourists are informed about it, of course they will go and have a try. Can Melaka just depend solely on historical sites for tourism? Melaka tourism should be diversified, make it more sustainable, rather than just depends only on same old historical sites. In fact, the tower can give a whole new experience in viewing the Melaka city - it's 360degree and from 110m (tallest structure in Melaka)!!! Isn't that a good thing?

Building the tower near taman laksamana is simply a best choice. The reclaimed land is not part of the old town, and in fact it's quite a controversial development as it destroyed the beauty of Melaka old waterfront, and now it's not well maintained. So, why not use this chance to rejuvenate Melaka waterfront's charm?? I think that area has pretty high land value for tourism, as in my opinions, if the waterfront on the reclaimed part is developed with modern water amenities like jetty, restaurants, hotels etc, while the old waterfront is preserved, then, as we cruising through the river, we can experience the old and new atmospheres at once, which is quite interesting.

How do you know that the cost will rise? Why can't they use back the old design and just refine it a bit?

R u a Melakan? if not, then u won't know what happened to Melaka more than Melakans do.

Anyway, sorry if i offended u. I was just voicing out my opinions. Cheers. ^_^

Hi teckkang iam melaka celup!i love that place so much but i hate to see all the places that meant so much to me gone!Melaka is paradise in my mind!I go down to relax and visit grandma!Melaka will always be special in every malaysians mind if they have been there!The memories are so sentimental
Thats why there is no need for multi million projects to make us go there
just improve and keep it clean thats all.all this new projects they can build
it at air keroh or elsewhere!

How do you know that the cost will rise? Why can't they use back the old design and just refine it a bit?

R u a Melakan? if not, then u won't know what happened to Melaka more than Melakans do.

Anyway, sorry if i offended u. I was just voicing out my opinions. Cheers. ^_^

ok dude..here' s the deal...if you learn structural engineering...the load design for the designated area is totally different to the area that u mentioned..( reclamation area land )...somemore...you will have to consider the wind effect for the tower since it will be more expose at the reclamation area....
im not an expert...but this my field..i know what im talking about...
change the whole design=rise will cost..

me a malaccan? off coz im not..im proud to be a Sarawakian..if you know me well enough like some other forumers here do...you'll be inform that i have been working at Malacca for the past 2 years now...most probably im more aware of the projects here than you do..who knows? :)

ok dude..here' s the deal...if you learn structural engineering...the load design for the designated area is totally different to the area that u mentioned..( reclamation area land )...somemore...you will have to consider the wind effect for the tower since it will be more expose at the reclamation area....
im not an expert...but this my field..i know what im talking about...
change the whole design=rise will cost..

me a malaccan? off coz im not..im proud to be a Sarawakian..if you know me well enough like some other forumers here do...you'll be inform that i have been working at Malacca for the past 2 years now...most probably im more aware of the projects here than you do..who knows? :)

I am not a structural engineer, but currently reading architecture. Regarding your comments on wind load, I don't think there's much difference between both sites, because the former site is also exposed to wind, given that the tower is relatively much higher than other structures around it. So, the wind is not greatly blocked from reaching the tower. Anyway, please correct me if I am wrong.
Anyway, I am still very aware on what is going on in Melaka, since it's my hometown. I am more concern about happenings in Melaka than you do...who knows? :)

Hi teckkang iam melaka celup!i love that place so much but i hate to see all the places that meant so much to me gone!Melaka is paradise in my mind!I go down to relax and visit grandma!Melaka will always be special in every malaysians mind if they have been there!The memories are so sentimental
Thats why there is no need for multi million projects to make us go there
just improve and keep it clean thats all.all this new projects they can build
it at air keroh or elsewhere!

yea, everyone misses old Melaka so much, but is the Melaka with reclaimed land nicer than the Melaka without reclaimed land? The empty portions of reclaimed land is an eyesore. I am sure that there's no turning back. We can't demolish the reclaimed land as it's the homes for thousands ppl. So, why not beautify it and bring growth to that area, without destroying the old town of Melaka?

I am not a structural engineer, but currently reading architecture. Regarding your comments on wind load, I don't think there's much difference between both sites, because the former site is also exposed to wind, given that the tower is relatively much higher than other structures around it. So, the wind is not greatly blocked from reaching the tower. Anyway, please correct me if I am wrong.
Anyway, I am still very aware on what is going on in Melaka, since it's my hometown. I am more concern about happenings in Melaka than you do...who knows? :)

offcoz the wind effect is different...the movement of the wind at the former site is rather restricted or block by certain building/structure.....and somemore...the foundation design will not be the same due to the different soil strength...any change in the design will effect the BQ..thus raise or lower the cost...but in this case..it will increase the cost..remember when this news first announce..it only cost RM15 mil...now its Rm21mil..so whats next?

offcoz im concern of any projects regardless where's the project...i pay my tax...

offcoz the wind effect is different...the movement of the wind at the former site is rather restricted or block by certain building/structure.....and somemore...the foundation design will not be the same due to the different soil strength...any change in the design will effect the BQ..thus raise or lower the cost...but in this case..it will increase the cost..remember when this news first announce..it only cost RM15 mil...now its Rm21mil..so whats next?

offcoz im concern of any projects regardless where's the project...i pay my tax...

I am very happy to hear about the tower. BUT, building a structure on top of the heritage site is unethical and "unlawful". An engineer has to consider the social issue, economic issue, environmental issue AND political issue before judging and submit the porject plan. This is a must and it is fundamental for a new era civil engineer. In conclusion, i prefer fairul's comment on this issue.

I am not a structural engineer, but currently reading architecture. Regarding your comments on wind load, I don't think there's much difference between both sites, because the former site is also exposed to wind, given that the tower is relatively much higher than other structures around it. So, the wind is not greatly blocked from reaching the tower. Anyway, please correct me if I am wrong.
Anyway, I am still very aware on what is going on in Melaka, since it's my hometown. I am more concern about happenings in Melaka than you do...who knows? :)
hmm...you are wrong at one thing. The wind load should be greater since it is only the free standing structure at the surroundings...it is easier to "attract" wind......Engineer is the one who needs to judge the stability and serviceability of a structure regardless its architecture as well as the soil condition...:)

'attract' wind? can you explain more?

offcoz the wind effect is different...the movement of the wind at the former site is rather restricted or block by certain building/structure.....and somemore...the foundation design will not be the same due to the different soil strength...any change in the design will effect the BQ..thus raise or lower the cost...but in this case..it will increase the cost..remember when this news first announce..it only cost RM15 mil...now its Rm21mil..so whats next?

offcoz im concern of any projects regardless where's the project...i pay my tax...

we can't say anything about the rise or fall of the cost without any clear figure shown.

first of all, the tower is the tallest free standing structure at that area. Thus the tower must have the capability to resist the wind load since the wind load is proportional to the height of the building. The lower part of the tower is not going to experience much wind load compare to upper part of the structure since most of the wind force is absorbed by surrounding buildings. That why i said that the tower is "attracting" most of the wind loads compare to surroundings. Just for your information,a good foundation is required to build this high structure which is also dependent on the soil condition. This applies well in all buildings. One of the notable example is Petronas Twins Tower which has a massive foundation structure due to its location and its height. To know more about PTT, go to youtube and search National Geographic Structure - Petronas Tower - MEGASTRUCTURES:)

To be honest, all of us are expected to see something highrises in Malacca, as well as you as a Malaccan. However, think about this, building a tower just for observation purposes on top of our nation heritage site, is this going to attract more tourists? Is this going to boost the economic? I think the answer is obviously no. Tourists from all around the world, include locals, visit Malacca just for a purpose, to look and experience the rich cultural society and heritage site of a former colonial country. If the government is so keen to build the tower, then build at somewhere else that do not affect the values of the national heritage. We do not want the foreigners laughing at us of this silly building. "1st class facilities but 3rd class mentality". Hope that my explaination answered your questions and doubts. :)
'attract' wind? can you explain more?

However, think about this, building a tower just for observation purposes on top of our nation heritage site, is this going to attract more tourists? Is this going to boost the economic? I think the answer is obviously no. Tourists from all around the world, include locals, visit Malacca just for a purpose, to look and experience the rich cultural society and heritage site of a former colonial country. If the government is so keen to build the tower, then build at somewhere else that do not affect the values of the national heritage. We do not want the foreigners laughing at us of this silly building. "1st class facilities but 3rd class mentality". Hope that my explaination answered your questions and doubts. :)

Nobody can be sure with the aftermath.

Parisians had resisted the Eiffel Tower during its conception, construction and even after it was completed due to very similar reasons - it was ugly and didn't suit a rich cultural and beautiful city like Paris.

But it is still there after all the years.

first of all, the tower is the tallest free standing structure at that area. Thus the tower must have the capability to resist the wind load since the wind load is proportional to the height of the building. The lower part of the tower is not going to experience much wind load compare to upper part of the structure since most of the wind force is absorbed by surrounding buildings. That why i said that the tower is "attracting" most of the wind loads compare to surroundings. Just for your information,a good foundation is required to build this high structure which is also dependent on the soil condition. This applies well in all buildings. One of the notable example is Petronas Twins Tower which has a massive foundation structure due to its location and its height. To know more about PTT, go to youtube and search National Geographic Structure - Petronas Tower - MEGASTRUCTURES:)

To be honest, all of us are expected to see something highrises in Malacca, as well as you as a Malaccan. However, think about this, building a tower just for observation purposes on top of our nation heritage site, is this going to attract more tourists? Is this going to boost the economic? I think the answer is obviously no. Tourists from all around the world, include locals, visit Malacca just for a purpose, to look and experience the rich cultural society and heritage site of a former colonial country. If the government is so keen to build the tower, then build at somewhere else that do not affect the values of the national heritage. We do not want the foreigners laughing at us of this silly building. "1st class facilities but 3rd class mentality". Hope that my explaination answered your questions and doubts. :)

alright, you are giving the same old answers as other did. Why don't you think of the future? Is Melaka tourism going to be sustainable if without any new changes? Will the tourists come to Melaka oftenly if it's going to be the same old Melaka forever(e.g. 100years later)? Who knows, something new will spice up the Melaka tourism. Melaka history is no match of other great ancient cities. I'm just afraid that Melaka history can't do all the work itself alone in order to support Melaka tourism and development. It needs to be diversified, for example, without destroying Melaka heritage value, develop something modern on the reclaimed land will create a more diversified chronology of Melaka city, since the reclaimed land GENERALLY doesn't belong to Melaka heritage. People can see the transition from old to new Melaka city. And, that will enrich the history of Melaka. However, a proper planning is essential so that the development doesn't affect existing Melaka heritage. :) Cheers

why malacca government wants to build that tower? simple question....to ensure the state's money always flows into Ali Rustam's cronies...

why malacca government wants to build that tower? simple question....to ensure the state's money always flows into Ali Rustam's cronies...

I hate corruptions!!! It's the root of controversy!!! Without corruptions, our country would have reached much much greater height by now.

stupid corruption!!!:mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2:

wat is the purpose for the tower???? For look malacca night scene only????

Not just that, its a can be a lighthouse or TLDM control tower to oversee the Malacca strait.

I am very happy to hear about the tower. BUT, building a structure on top of the heritage site is unethical and "unlawful". An engineer has to consider the social issue, economic issue, environmental issue AND political issue before judging and submit the porject plan. This is a must and it is fundamental for a new era civil engineer. In conclusion, i prefer fairul's comment on this issue.

hmm...you are wrong at one thing. The wind load should be greater since it is only the free standing structure at the surroundings...it is easier to "attract" wind......Engineer is the one who needs to judge the stability and serviceability of a structure regardless its architecture as well as the soil condition...:)

well said Johnsonooi...:okay:..one thing for sure..cost will rise and rise...:ohno: and rustam will be one happy man...

I hate corruptions!!! It's the root of controversy!!! Without corruptions, our country would have reached much much greater height by now.

stupid corruption!!!:mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2:

we don't call this case as corruption...but...emm...what people say....salah guna kuasa!

i have one question: why didn't they move Dataran Pahlawan Mall when they dug up walls at the site??

Its scarry to think of all missed chances they had before this such as the reclaiming of the present mahkota parade,pulau melaka etc etc i wonder if PRIZIM had conducted a search for anything with historical value before the project started!

IMHO, with such progress, Malacca will never get its world heritage status. It only shows sign of modernity and no effort in preserving history.

If they r serious on preserving history, they shld not create these nuisance developments in the city itself. Move to somewhere else and keep the old city as it is before. And talking of tourist development in the name of luring tourist is absolutely just plain ignorance on the plight of the city itself to list under world heritage city.

Tower project likely to move next to park

MALACCA: The city’s RM21mil revolving tower project, which has been temporarily stopped due to the discovery of an ancient wall, is likely to be relocated next to a public park in Jalan Merdeka.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the Taman Bunga Merdeka site, where there is a tennis court, was the second best location for the tower.

A third possible site is Padang Nyiru, a field opposite the St Francis Church in Jalan Laksamana.

“We will be discussing with the Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry about the new site to get its consent before we start on the project,” Mohd Ali told reporters here yesterday.

He added that if not for the modern tower project, the old wall would not have been discovered.

“The find is interesting. With the discovery, I hope to attract more history researchers to visit Malacca and draw more tourists as well,” he said.

Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, who visited the site on Dec 3, had said the revolving tower would have to be relocated.

He said the ancient wall could not be damaged by a modern project under the National Heritage Act.

Archaeologists believed that there could be a watchtower called Middelsburgh Bastion built to safeguard the Malacca River and to monitor entry and exit of boats at the river port.

wat is the purpose for the tower???? For look malacca night scene only????

Agreed..the basic requirement come first..RM21 Million is our hard earned money..I would rather see the monies goes to old folks home or orphanage ratehr a white elephant!!!

Malacca tower gets new site
11 Dec 2006


MALACCA: The city’s RM21 million revolving tower has found a new home — at the tennis court in Taman Bunga Merdeka.

The new site is just a few hundred metres from the original one by the banks of the Malacca River. The tower has to be built at the new site to enable the excavation and conservation of the Bastion Middlesburgh and the Fortaleza D’Malacca (Malacca Fort), which has been described as one of the most important archaeological finds in the state.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the state government had agreed in principle to build the 110m tower, with a rotating cabin that could accommodate 80 people, in Taman Bunga.

"However, we will have further discussions with the Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry and get their consent.

"The Taman Bunga Merdeka site was our second choice after the location near the Stadthuys. The third option was Taman Nyoru, opposite the St Francis Xavier church," he said after visiting the Health Technology College in Ayer Keroh yesterday.

The Malacca Tower is being designed in the shape of the Taming Sari Keris, the traditional Malay weapon used by Hang Tuah, the legendary warrior of the Malacca Malay Sultanate in the 15th century.

The tower would provide a panoramic view of the scenic city and the development in surrounding areas, from 80 metres above the ground.

Malacca tower gets new site
11 Dec 2006


MALACCA: The city’s RM21 million revolving tower has found a new home — at the tennis court in Taman Bunga Merdeka.

The new site is just a few hundred metres from the original one by the banks of the Malacca River. The tower has to be built at the new site to enable the excavation and conservation of the Bastion Middlesburgh and the Fortaleza D’Malacca (Malacca Fort), which has been described as one of the most important archaeological finds in the state.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the state government had agreed in principle to build the 110m tower, with a rotating cabin that could accommodate 80 people, in Taman Bunga.

"However, we will have further discussions with the Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry and get their consent.

"The Taman Bunga Merdeka site was our second choice after the location near the Stadthuys. The third option was Taman Nyoru, opposite the St Francis Xavier church," he said after visiting the Health Technology College in Ayer Keroh yesterday.

The Malacca Tower is being designed in the shape of the Taming Sari Keris, the traditional Malay weapon used by Hang Tuah, the legendary warrior of the Malacca Malay Sultanate in the 15th century.

The tower would provide a panoramic view of the scenic city and the development in surrounding areas, from 80 metres above the ground.

they will probably find another part of the ancient wall there soon. ^_^

The tower looks like the taming sari who on the hell would percaya that!may be they should move the tower to the ketua menteri office let it be his office lah

Any design for the toweR?

Sigh,my opinion is,probably they could build it by the river on Kota Laksamana site and complement the tower with proper water front project.

Sigh,my opinion is,probably they could build it by the river on Kota Laksamana site and complement the tower with proper water front project.

i second this suggestion. Hopefully they will find another part of the ancient wall in the new site, then they will hav to think of moving the whole tower to the Melaka's new waterfront.

Menara Tinjau dibina akhir tahun


MELAKA: Projek pembinaan Menara Tinjau di lokasi baru di Taman Bunga Merdeka, dijangka dimulakan akhir bulan ini, kata Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.

Beliau berkata, projek berkenaan akan dilaksanakan pemaju yang sama iaitu Kumpulan Melaka Berhad (KMB).

Katanya, satu mesyuarat khas akan diadakan dalam jangka masa terdekat bersama Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan bagi memutuskan pemilihan lokasi taman yang dibina British pada 1945 itu selepas kerja tambakan pantai.

"Kemudian, pelan perancangan tapak akan diluluskan dalam Mesyuarat Ekspres dan kerja pemasangan cerucuk dimulakan lebih awal bagi melihat terlebih dulu kawasan terbabit," katanya selepas Mesyuarat Exco semalam.

the new site of the Melaka Revolving Tower..
Construction is going to start soon..
the area had been fenced up...

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the new site of the Melaka Revolving Tower..
Construction is going to start soon..
the area had been fenced up...

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oh, there goes the tennis courts

:ohno: [B]The guys behind this project ,will not give up until it happens well there goes the tennis courts what next!!B]

I think building the tower at the new site is not a bad idea. Well at least it is not built at the site near stadhuys. This new site is more suitable and the site is much larger than the old site. It will look nicer sitting there.

This project is such a joke. Melaka is like a joke now...I am embarrassed to bring my overseas friends to Melaka...it's such a pity because it has so much going for it, but poor planning is just continually damaging the place...

Yeah... the construction of this tower - discovery of an ancient fort - rebuilding the fort - a new site for this tower.... it's like watching a drama :eek:

very poor planning...:ohno:
just imagine..dataran pahlawan..this 'so called tower'...the conservation project for the Bastion Middlesburgh and the Fortaleza D’Malacca...stadhuys...all cluster together ......very space constraint la.....

Malacca's revolving tower project begins at new site
Tuesday March 27, 2007
By MARSHA TAN at the Malacca State Assembly
TheStar


THE Malacca state government will build the city’s RM21mil revolving tower at its new site next to Taman Bunga Merdeka in Jalan Merdeka here and initial construction work has already started, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.

The 110m-high tower was supposed to be built near the Parameswara Jetty, but was temporarily stopped when an ancient Portuguese wall was discovered on the site near the Stadhuys.

“The government has conducted a ground probing radar survey to make sure that there are no historical artefacts or construction under the new site.

“Research has showed that the only things found there are some pieces of porcelain, which is found in most places in Malacca,” Ali Rustam told Datuk Wira Amid Nordin (BN - Teluk Mas) at the assembly Tuesday.

He also told Goh Leong San (DAP - Bandar Hilir) that while research and studies had been conducted on the original site, there were no indications of any historical remains until digging works uncovered the ancient wall.

Mohd Ali said the government would continue to reconstruct part of the buried walls of the Foraleza D’Malacca, or A’Famosa Fortress with a RM12.8mil allocation from the Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry.

The ancient wall is believed to be the remnants of the Middelsburgh Bastion, a Dutch add-on to the original 16th century Portuguese fortress to defend the entry to the Malacca River.

Emm may be the next project might be a roller coaster up and down st paul hill Ha then they will be happy!!!Then lets put a cable car from st paul hill to pulau melaka!!Wait a minute thats not enough why not build a multi level parking structure right next to something historical enough then more tourist will come to melaka for sure!!!

Emm may be the next project might be a roller coaster up and down st paul hill Ha then they will be happy!!!Then lets put a cable car from st paul hill to pulau melaka!!Wait a minute thats not enough why not build a multi level parking structure right next to something historical enough then more tourist will come to melaka for sure!!!

no!! a bridge from Melaka to Sumatra is the best:lol:

no!! a bridge from Melaka to Sumatra is the best:lol: that way illegal immigrant can come easily to Malaysia lor..hehe...
aha..the project thingy...i always thought that Rustam is way way ambitious...:ohno:

The revolving tower is it can turn 360 degree kah?? The whole tower turn or juz a floor of the tower turn oni?

that way illegal immigrant can come easily to Malaysia lor..hehe...
aha..the project thingy...i always thought that Rustam is way way ambitious...:ohno:

then build the world's largest imigration and custom complex at the end of the bridge in malacca side lol. that can help accomodate the influx of ppl, espcially the long queue.

Ha ha guys i cant help it lah! I am so fed up with what going on in melaka! So much money wasted in melaka for this crazy projects .You never know the bridge project might just happen one day! Just imagine the one way traffic of humans coming this way and of course truck loads of cheap fish etc etc then again taking into consideration how big the ships are these day emm why not a tunnel more money to be made ha.??Opps cakap banyak sangat nanti ada orang kecil hati ohh ok no more the bottom line is i hate the tower project ha ha

Original Construction Site of Menara Taming Sari

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Workers Unearthing Ancient Fortress Wall
Recently, 20th of Nov 2006, the original construction site of Menara Taming Sari revolving tower has witnessed an unearthing of ancient fortress wall.

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Malacca to build 110m-high revolving tower

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MALACCA: A 110m-high revolving tower, located a stone’s throw from the Studhuys, will be the historical city’s newest landmark when completed in January 2008.

The RM21mil tower is designed in the shape of legendary warrior Hang Tuah’s Taming Sari Keris.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the tower, which can accommodate 80 people, has a 360-degree revolving cabin.

He said it would provide a panoramic view of Malacca and development in the surrounding areas.

He was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony performed by Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.

Kumpulan Melaka Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the state government, is building the tower.

Dr Rais said the tower is set to be a new icon for the historical state soon and he was confident that it would attract 500,000 visitors a year.

He said he had informed the Cabinet on the proposal to build the tower.

Quashing the notion that the modern architecture would not blend with old buildings in the heritage zone in Bandar Hilir, Dr Rais said the tower would complement the existing tourist sites.

“We can accept it if the modern structure is a pretty one.

“Criticism made against the tower that it would affect the beauty of the environment, heritage and tourism demand in the state is baseless,” he said.

“As long as it does not harm the ecology, historical and heritage attractions of the state but provide add-ons to attract tourists, we should go for it,” he added.

actually how high is 110m ? around how many storey? anyone knows?

that revolving tower looks great! :cool:

the former site has openend to public. the infomation there is quite enlighting!! love to see more of such excavations goin on in melaka. :banana:

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^^ is that the entrance? looks traditional and nice! :cool:

^^ is that the entrance? looks traditional and nice! :cool:

yeap, u r right. It looks like Newton Food Village just across the street. Soon, that area will look more 'traditional' and classy. :banana: :banana:

i hope it also include a traditional malay restaurent at the entrance.. wow.. food and architecture.. wat can be more perfect than that? :drool:

i hope it also include a traditional malay restaurent at the entrance.. wow.. food and architecture.. wat can be more perfect than that? :drool:

it is already here - Newton Food Village which includes halal and non-halal food together under one roof, arguably the best food court in Malaysia!!! :)

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:happy:

hav'nt start on the tower yet ke?

hav'nt start on the tower yet ke?

tower tu prefabricated. tak payah bina on site. :)

^^ oh i see! cant wait for it to be delivered to the site! :cool:

tower tu prefabricated. tak payah bina on site. :)

Made of entirely steel?

Made of entirely steel?

i think so. :)

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Would not be any different to the one on Sentosa Island Singapore!!!

Would not be any different to the one on Sentosa Island Singapore!!!

nothing wrong rite if its no diff. wif the one in Singapore.

Malacca tower’s revolving top finally put in place
Sunday December 23, 2007
TheStar

MALACCA: It was a slow process but the revolving top of the Taming Sari tower in Banda Hilir was finally put in place yesterday.

The RM23mil, 116m-high tower, now at its makeshift location, would be moved to its permanent location 15m away in a few days’ time.

The state’s latest tourist attraction, is expected to be opened in February.

The tower, named after Hang Tuah’s mythical kris, and built using Swiss technology, will be the first tower in the country to have a fully revolving structure.

It can accommodate up to 80 people at one time.

The revolving tower, some 100m above ground, will make a complete circle in five minutes.

There is also a restaurant, convenience store and a souvenir shop on the ground floor.

The tower was to be built near the Parameswara Jetty but work stopped when an ancient Portuguese wall was discovered at the site near the Stadthuys.

A ground-probing radar survey was undertaken to ensure that there were no historical artefacts or construction under the new site before work began in January.

Latest pictures...

Can see the keris shape at the top part already..

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latest pictures

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its quite thin.. nice updates!! :cool:

New Malacca LANDMARK in the making!!

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perhaps the malacca tower would something like the singapore sentosa carlsberg revolving skytower...been on it and it was fantastic...the view was amazing...

It is nearing the end of January.....Still the platform haven been put in place....haiz...Kononnya wanna open in January....Maybe they could finish by CNY....

^^ dont worry lah.. safety first mah.. it'll be soo cool men.. goin up in that thing.. :cool:

ya....i wonder how much will they charge....you know....we malaysians quite kiam wan....if very expensive..i dun tink loacals will take a ride...

ya....i wonder how much will they charge....you know....we malaysians quite kiam wan....if very expensive..i dun tink loacals will take a ride...

duno they will increase or not.last time I read the news and it says Rm 10 or rm15 just to go up there..so what do u think, achkeen? will u pay rm10 to go up there? :):)

btw, I think it is even shorter then Equatorial Hotel.

$10 is cheap! compare to that damn ugly bell tower here in perth.. it cost me AU$8(RM 18+) just to go up to a 5 storeys high building.. well that was 3 years ago.. not sure bout the cost now.. :lol:

har??rm10.i find it a little expensive..should be about rm8....and the ride should last atleast 8 minutes..

Nolah they still looking for sponsor!!!I am sure Carlsberg would love to but emm

duno they will increase or not.last time I read the news and it says Rm 10 or rm15 just to go up there..so what do u think, achkeen? will u pay rm10 to go up there? :):)

btw, I think it is even shorter then Equatorial Hotel.

well...if alone then i could have afford but in a family is not worth paying. This is because if a family that has 5 members...it will be rm50. Won't u think is not worth for just a view from the air that is less than 20 minutes. Imagine spending rm50 in the air which is less than 20 mins.
Unless family has family package while those individual has cheap price.(maybe around rm5 to rm8 for individual).
Family package should be cheaper. Maybe children below 1M free or below 12 for free.

Menara Taming Sari dibuka 21 Februari

BANDARAYA MELAKA, 1 Feb - Menara Tinjau Taming Sari yang terletak di Banda Hilir, di sini, bernilai RM23 juta itu akan mula dibuka kepada orang ramai mulai 21 Februari ini.

Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam memberitahu, menara tersebut akan diuji terlebih dahulu pada 8 Februari ini sebelum ianya dibuka kepada orang ramai termasuk para pelancong.

"Dengan siapnya menara tersebut akan dapat menarik lebih ramai pelancong untuk datang ke negeri Melaka kerana ia merupakan salah satu produk menarik, di mana para pelancong boleh melihat keindahan sekitar negeri ini.

"Di sini, terdapat kemudahan seperti restoran, kedai cenderahati serta ruang legar dan saya berdoa agar dengan adanya menara ini akan berupaya menambah pendapatan negeri Melaka," katanya.

Mohd Ali ditemui selepas mengadakan majlis bacaan Yasin dan doa selamat di ruang legar Menara Taming Sari bersama-sama anak-anak yatim dari Asrama Al-Aitam, Bukit Pegoh, Pernu, dekat sini, yang dikendalikan oleh pengetuanya, Datuk Idris Talib Al-Hafiz.

Turut serta dalam majlis itu, Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri (SUK), Datuk Wira Ismail Saleh. Menurut Mohd Ali lagi, majlis tersebut sebagai tanda bersyukur kerajaan negeri di atas limpahan nikmat yang diberikan dan berdoa terhadap kemajuan negeri Melaka.

Menara yang mendapat kepakaran dari Switzerland itu dianggap unik dan akan dikendalikan oleh KL Tower dan Kumpulan Melaka Berhad.

Berkonsepkan Keris Taming Sari, ia mula dibina pada 1 Januari tahun lalu di atas tapak seluas satu ekar dengan ketinggian 110 meter.

Menara Tinjau tersebut mempunyai kabin berputar 360 darjah dan boleh memuatkan 80 orang pada satu-satu masa.

^^ does that mean its open?

I read it is not opening, project delayed because of improper wiring...

sad...I'll be going down for CNY, nice to get a view over Bandar Hillir...Rooms at the Equatorial really only give really good views of Melaka Raya (except for the abandoned project) and Bukit China...Bander hillir and Datarawan Pahlawan are now blocked by the Carrefour building...unless you are really high up.

Cheers, m

^^ thats 'k lah.. safety first! :cool:

^^ does that mean its open?

yeap...papers said they are going to open on either 21st Feb or end of February.

Wiring-glitch delays Malacca’s revolving tower
Monday February 4, 2008
TheStar

MALACCA: The opening of the RM23mil Menara Taming Sari has to be delayed because of a wiring foul-up, said Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.

He said technicians had wrongly fixed the cables and junction boxes had not been installed at all.

“This was discovered when engineers from Switzerland came to conduct checks on the project,” he said.

He was speaking to reporters at the groundbreaking ceremony for Casa del Rio Melaka boutique hotel in Taman Kota Laksamana yesterday.




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Not ready yet: The Menara Taming Sari
under construction in Banda Hilir, Malacca.




The 110m Menara Taming Sari is a viewing tower located at Banda Hilir and will be the historic city’s latest tourist attraction.

The tower, built using Swiss technology, will be the first tower in the country to have a fully revolving structure and will be able to accommodate 80 people at one time.

Mohd Ali said the Swiss engineers would be staying until the rewiring was completed and the revolving tower operational.

“The tower was scheduled to be opened this coming Friday but the test run for it has now been rescheduled for Feb 21. The commercial run will take place later,” he said.

Earlier in his speech, Mohd Ali said the federal and the state governments had spent close to RM1bil for various development projects including the beautification of Sungai Melaka and the expansion of the Batu Berendam airport.

He said tourism was the second highest revenue for the state, with an anticipated revenue of RM3bil last year and with the hotel industry contributing RM14mil in services taxes.

The RM85mil Casa del Rio boutique hotel project would have 56 hotel rooms and 32 apartments catering to foreign tourists.

so fast siap?? cool

hahaha :lol:

I saw them testing it when I was in Melaka last weekend...the end of march.

I think it is open now...

Cheers, m

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that's it?....that is not a tower..it's a super tall electric pole...:lol:

that's it?....that is not a tower..it's a super tall electric pole...:lol:

lol...thats so true. they shouldnt make it revolving. Make it a real tower is better. Without the platform on the air...the structure looks like a tall electric pole.

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wow..venice of the east....~~

^^^ that goes to macau

perhaps i think the best regeneration project by the government is the Melaka river beautification project. Still remember the muddy, stinky and smelly water of Melaka river 10 years ago?
Thumbs up to the government, can't wait to see the fully beautified river in the near future. :)

perhaps i think the best regeneration project by the government is the Melaka river beautification project. Still remember the muddy, stinky and smelly water of Melaka river 10 years ago?
Thumbs up to the government, can't wait to see the fully beautified river in the near future. :)


yES , I can see Melaka River scene in the Entrapment's Hollywood movie which they combine with KL skyline :lol:

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how cool would it be if they build one similar in KL!! or up in Genting Highlands...

KL..? please, don't ever dare to spoil the beauty of KL!...this stupid 'cartoon' tower will never mess up the 'dignity' of KL. enough of Eye on Malaysia already..

thank God, the EOM will go melaka...that's the best place for her!

yah..kl don;t neeed one of these towers...they already have their very own menara kl...what for they need this??????......Johor Bahru should have one of these revolving towers too......

k..k...I gotcha point... :o) and I do agree with both of yah.

how cool would it be if they build one similar in KL!! or up in Genting Highlands... Yess i agree i would put it on top of the KL tower!!!!
:lol:

aw...Dengilo don't spoil the brotherhood moment lah! we are bonding!! on second thought the tower cam kat 'fun fair' lah...kinda neat but kinda amusemet park lookin than iconic.

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New landmark for Malacca
Monday May 19, 2008
TheStar

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Visitors can get a 360- degree view of the entire city centre.

MALACCA: The 110m Taming Sari viewing tower is set to become the state’s latest tourist landmark and is expected to attract more than half a million visitors annually.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the RM23mil tower had so far attracted 37,000 visitors since its soft launch on April 18.



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“Based on these figures, we expect to attract more than 500,000 visitors annually. With ticket charges at RM10 per person, this will translate into a revenue of RM5 mil,” he said on Saturday night in his speech at the opening of the viewing tower.

At present, he added that between 600 and 700 visitors visited the tower daily, with the numbers increasing to 2,800 during weekends and 3,500 per day during holidays.

The gyro-viewing tower, with rides lasting seven minutes, was constructed using Swiss technology and is billed as the highest from the estimated 35 viewing towers worldwide.

Plans were also under way to reconstruct part of the Portuguese A' Famosa Fort, Dutch Middleburg structures and remnants dating to the Malacca 15th Century Sultanate era, which were discovered during the construction of the tower at its initial site next to the Malacca River.

Actually Tamingsari means Keris right?

Actually Tamingsari means Keris right?
name of keris...:):)

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wow! revolving tower, giant wheel...what's next? roller coaster? or 'space shot'? :lol:

proper public transport and connecting tourist bus from PJ and KL ... that's all we need for now

how about Komuter from KL to Melaka? ;)

^^

Have to build the Tampin to Melaka link first....

But in my opinion,at such distance, it wont be Komuter....perhaps, maybe considered as Rapid Intercity service like those KL-Ipoh service in the future?

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RM3j diperoleh daripada Menara Taming Sari

MELAKA 20 Nov. - Lebih RM3 juta dijangka dapat diperoleh daripada orang ramai yang mengunjungi Menara Taming Sari di sini dalam tempoh lapan bulan bermula April sehingga akhir tahun ini.

Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Mohd. Ali Rustam berkata, sejak 18 April hingga 31 Oktober lalu sahaja, RM2.5 juta berjaya diperoleh daripada lebih 300,000 pengunjung yang mengunjungi menara berputar setinggi 110 meter itu.

Menurut beliau, bulan Oktober sahaja pihak pengurusan menara tersebut berjaya mengutip RM414,880 daripada sejumlah 52,770 orang yang mengunjunginya.

''Jadi saya percaya jika ia diambil kira dalam masa setahun, ia mampu meraih kutipan sehingga RM4 juta. Manakala janji mereka untuk membayar balik hutang kepada kerajaan negeri RM1.2 juta setahun," katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian kepada pemberita selepas mempengerusikan mesyuarat mingguan Exco kerajaan negeri di Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh di sini semalam.

Mohd. Ali berkata, pada masa sama beliau turut berpuas hati dengan Eye On Malaysia yang berjaya meraih pendapatan RM256,000 dalam tempoh 10 hari beroperasi.

Katanya, sejak dibuka 8 November lalu sehingga semalam, seramai 36,532 orang telah mengunjungi buaian gergasi itu di muara Sungai Melaka di sini dengan purata pengunjung seramai 3,600 orang sehari.

''Ini satu pencapaian yang amat baik dan kita menjangkakan jumlah pengunjung bagi Menara Taming Sari dan Eye On Malaysia akan berlipat ganda sepanjang musim cuti persekolahan sekarang," katanya.

Tambah beliau, kerajaan negeri juga telah mengarahkan agar pihak Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah (MBMB) mempercepatkan proses tender bagi pembinaan jalan masuk ke Eye On Malaysia melalui persimpangan Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz dan Jalan Kota Laksamana.

Menara Taming Sari jana hasil RM3j

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Pelawat berpeluang melihat panorama Melaka dari puncak Menara Taming Sari.

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MELAKA 24 Nov. - Lebih RM3 juta dijangka dapat diperoleh daripada orang ramai yang mengunjungi Menara Taming Sari di sini dalam tempoh lapan bulan bermula April sehingga akhir tahun ini.

Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Mohd. Ali Rustam berkata, sejak 18 April hingga 31 Oktober lalu sahaja, sebanyak RM2.5 juta berjaya diperoleh daripada lebih 300,000 pengunjung yang mengunjungi menara berputar setinggi 110 meter itu.

Menurut beliau, bulan Oktober sahaja pihak pengurusan menara tersebut berjaya mengutip sebanyak RM414,880 daripada sejumlah 52,770 orang yang mengunjunginya.

''Jadi saya percaya jika ia diambil kira dalam masa setahun, ia mampu meraih kutipan sehingga RM4 juta. Manakala janji mereka untuk membayar balik hutang kerajaan negeri sebanyak RM1.2 juta setahun," katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian kepada pemberita selepas mempengerusikan mesyuarat mingguan Exco Kerajaan Negeri di Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh di sini baru-baru ini.

Mohd. Ali berkata, pada masa sama beliau turut berpuas hati dengan Eye On Malaysia yang berjaya meraih pendapatan sebanyak RM256,000 dalam tempoh 10 hari beroperasi.

Katanya, sejak dibuka 8 November ini sehingga 18 November yang baru lalu, seramai 36,532 orang telah mengunjungi buaian gergasi itu di muara Sungai Melaka, di sini dengan purata pengunjung seramai 3,600 orang sehari.

''Ini satu pencapaian yang amat baik dan kita menjangkakan jumlah pengunjung bagi Menara Taming Sari dan Eye On Malaysia akan berlipat ganda sepanjang musim cuti persekolahan sekarang," katanya.

Tambah beliau, kerajaan negeri juga telah mengarahkan agar pihak Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah (MBMB) mempercepatkan proses tender bagi pembinaan jalan masuk ke Eye On Malaysia melalui persimpangan Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz dan Jalan Kota Laksamana.

Selain itu, katanya, Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) juga telah diminta memasang papan-papan tanda bagi laluan alternatif ke pusat bandar Melaka iaitu melalui Lebuh Sungai Udang-Selandar dan juga Jalan Bukit Katil.

''Ini bagi mengatasi kesesakan lalu lintas di Jalan Tun Abdul Razak (Lebuh Ayer Keroh) yang menjadi laluan utama ke pusat bandar dari tol Ayer Keroh," katanya.

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^^

Have to build the Tampin to Melaka link first....

But in my opinion,at such distance, it wont be Komuter....perhaps, maybe considered as Rapid Intercity service like those KL-Ipoh service in the future?KL-KLIA-Sepang-Port Dickson-Melaka-Pontianak-JB-Singapore would be a great service and it should be built in stages.

If YTL can stop thinking about KL-Singapore and just think KLIA-Port Dickson-Melaka then things will be more realistic and more successful.

Cheers, m

KL-KLIA-Sepang-Port Dickson-Melaka-Pontianak-JB-Singapore would be a great service and it should be built in stages.

If YTL can stop thinking about KL-Singapore and just think KLIA-Port Dickson-Melaka then things will be more realistic and more successful.

Cheers, m

And slowly build it up to Singapore....

pontianak???
pontianak is located in western kalimantan in borneo island indonesia CMIIW...:nuts:

^^

He probably meant Pontian

Menara Taming Sari raih kutipan RM92,000
MELAKA 28 Jan. - Cuti sempena Tahun Baru Cina membawa pulangan lumayan kepada pihak pengurusan Menara Taming Sari apabila berjaya mencapai kutipan RM92,000 dalam tempoh dua hari ia beroperasi.

Pengurus Jualan dan Pemasaran Melaka Taming Sari Berhad, Husni Husin berkata, kutipan sebanyak RM45,000 diperoleh sehari sebelum sambutan Tahun Baru Cina dan RM47,000 pula dicatat semalam.

Menurut beliau, kutipan diluar jangkaan mencecah hingga RM47,000 adalah yang tertinggi pernah dicatatkan dalam sehari sejak Menara Taming Sari yang menjadi mercu tanda pelancongan di negeri ini mula dibuka April tahun lalu.

"Peningkatan pelancong dalam dan luar negara menaiki Menara Taming Sari memang di luar jangkaan semasa cuti sempena Tahun Baru Cina, sejak dibuka belum pernah kita mencapai kutipan sebanyak RM92,000 sepanjang dua hari beroperasi.

''Semalam sahaja, kita menerima kunjungan yang amat luar biasa di mana kita telah berjaya menjual kira-kira 6,000 tiket dan sehari sebelum itu sebanyak 5,000 tiket habis dijual.

"Malah operasi kita yang bermula pada pukul 9 pagi dan sepatutnya berakhir pukul 10 malam terpaksa dilanjutkan sehingga pukul 1 pagi kerana masih ramai orang tidak dapat menaiki menara ini," katanya ketika ditemui Utusan Malaysia di sini semalam.

More visitors flock to Malacca



MALACCA: Banda Hilir has probably never had this many visitors at once. In six days, 230,000 people had come to take a ride on the Taming Sari Tower over the Chinese New Year holidays. Chief executive officer Nazary Ahmad said yesterday that with a gate collection of nearly RM5 million since the tower opened last year, the state government's investment of RM24 million would be paid back on schedule, and any additional profits would be used for future expansion.

Lebih 600,000 naik Menara Taming Sari

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MELAKA 18 Mei - Seramai 610,075 orang telah menaiki menara berputar Taming Sari (MTS) di sini dengan kutipan tiket berjumlah RM5.73 juta sehingga April lalu.

Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Mohd. Ali Rustam berkata, pencapaian itu dianggap memberangsangkan sejak pusat tarikan utama pelancong di Banda Hilir di sini mula beroperasi sejak setahun lalu

Beliau berkata, pihak pengurusan menara itu juga berjaya mencapai sasaran pengunjung yang ditetapkan sebelum ini iaitu seramai 500,000 orang.

"Kita berharap MTS akan mengadakan lebih banyak program bertaraf antarabangsa seperti lompatan menara atau yang bersesuaian dengan minat masyarakat bagi memastikan lokasi ini terus menjadi tumpuan ramai," katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika berucap pada majlis sambutan ulang tahun pertama MTS di sini semalam.

Pada majlis itu, MTS menerima sijil pengiktirafan Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) daripada Pengarah Pengurusan MBR, Datuk Danny Ooi.

Mohd. Ali berkata, pengurusan MTS perlu memastikan pencapaian tersebut dapat dipertingkatkan pada masa depan bagi menarik lebih ramai pelancong berkunjung ke negeri ini.

Katanya, inisiatif MTS menganjurkan acara lompatan menara pada Oktober ini dilihat mampu meningkatkan kedatangan pelancong dan mempopularkan destinasi tersebut.

Mengenai program Glorius Melaka bersama MTS dan sekumpulan pelajar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) sebelum itu, beliau mencadangkan agar pelajar sendiri menghasilkan buku Melaka In Colours.

Beliau berkata, ia bagi membolehkan masyarakat luar khususnya pelajar mengenali dengan lebih dekat mengenai asal-usul dan sejarah lama tentang Melaka.

"Buku Melaka In Colours boleh dijual di kedai buku ternama seperti MPH Bookstore dan buku hasil karya pelajar ini belum pernah diterbitkan di Malaysia dan saya berharap ada usaha ke arah itu," katanya.

Beliau turut meminta Syarikat Pemasaran Melaka Berhad memasarkan barangan cenderamata yang dihasilkan oleh peniaga kecil yang terdapat di beberapa lokasi pelancongan khususnya di Ayer Keroh dan Bandar Hilir.

Menara Taming Sari dapat pengiktirafan MBR







MELAKA: Keunikan Menara Taming Sari yang menjadi lokasi pelancongan popular menerima pengiktirafan sebagai Menara Berpusing Pertama di negara ini oleh Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) bersempena ulang tahun pertamanya, semalam.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya, Nazary Ahmad, berkata pihaknya amat berbesar hati dan bangga apabila menara yang menjadi kebanggaan penduduk negeri ini mendapat pengiktirafan.

Katanya, menara berkenaan istimewa kerana ia akan berputar dari bahagian bawah sehingga ke puncaknya pada ketinggian 110 meter dan pengunjung akan dapat melihat secara keseluruhan bandar Melaka sehingga ke Selat Melaka.

“Pihak Menara Taming Sari pernah menghantar permohonan ke MBR pada Januari 2008 untuk mendapat pengiktirafan berkenaan dan pada Februari lalu, kami diberitahu ia diiktiraf sebagai menara pertama di Malaysia yang berputar dari bawah sehingga puncak,” katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui selepas menerima sijil pengiktirafan daripada Pengarah Pengurusan MBR, Datuk Danny Ooi, sempena sambutan ulang tahun pertama Menara Taming Sari, dekat sini.

Turut hadir pada majlis itu ialah Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, Speaker Dewan Undangan Negeri, Datuk Othman Muhamad, Setiausaha Kerajaan negeri, Datuk Wira Omar Kaseh dan Pengerusi Melaka Taming Sari Berhad, Datuk Md Sirat Abu.

Nazary berkata, serentak dengan penerimaan gelaran berkenaan, pihaknya berharap dapat meningkatkan jumlah kedatangan pelancong ke negeri ini terutama bagi mereka yang ingin merasai pengalaman berputar dan melihat keindahan bandar Melaka.

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^^1 question- why don't they cover the head of the tower/keris?

KL-KLIA-Sepang-Port Dickson-Melaka-Pontianak-JB-Singapore would be a great service and it should be built in stages.

If YTL can stop thinking about KL-Singapore and just think KLIA-Port Dickson-Melaka then things will be more realistic and more successful.

Cheers, m

I Agree...

KL-KLIA-Port Dickson(In future it will Connected to Seremban via Seremban-PD KTM Komuter line)-Kota Melaka(Connected to Jasin via Jasin-Kota Melaka KTM Komuter Line)-Muar-Batu Pahat-Pontian-Nusajaya(In future it will connected to Senai via Senai-Gelang Patah KTM Komuter Line and JB via JB LRT system)-Jurong,Singapore

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Jamaluddin Mohd. Dom (kiri) menunjukkan tiket ke sejuta untuk menaiki Menara Taming Sari yang dibelinya sekaligus diumum sebagai Pengunjung Bertuah Ke Satu Juta Menara Taming Sari di Banda Hilir, Melaka kelmarin. - Gambar: Abdul Razak Latif

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