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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT || 97 Entertainment Places Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) SC flagship outlet in Mid Valley Megamall is currently the largest Gmultiplex in Asia, with a total of 18 screens. GSC Mid Valley offers cinema-goers the ultimate movie going experience with a premier Gold Class auditorium, International Screens and an Audio Visual Convention auditorium. “Glitters”, GSC’s merchandising store has expanded its role into food & beverage in GSC Gurney Plaza, GSC 1 Utama (New Wing) and now GSC Pavillion KL. Movie buffs can purchase movie related merchandise like T-shirts, caps, toys and original movie DCDs, VCDs, books and music soundtracks here at Glitters. With the advent of GSC Signature in The Gardens, Mid Valley, Malaysia’s first boutique cinema offers viewers a luxurious dining and entertainment concept. Besides this, the latest cinema opened at Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya, has ramped up GSC’s total number of screens to 172 in 24 locations. Mid Valley Megamall, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Berjaya Times Square, Pavilion KL +603-8312 3456 www.gsc.com.my (Visit the website for the full listing of Golden Screen Cinemas that are available in KL) TGV Cinemas MBO Galaxy GV Cinemas have 100 screens in 13 multiplexes his 10-seat cinema is located at the top floor of all across the nation, nine of which are in the Galaxy Shopping Centre and it is the only MBO TKlang Valley. Tcinema in the whole of the Klang Valley. Suria KLCC, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Sunway Pyramid, The Add: 3A-2 Galaxy Shopping Centre, Jalan Dagang 5, Mines Shopping Fair Taman Dagang, Ampang +603-7492 2929 Tel: +603-4270 1938 www.tgv.com.my (Visit the website for the full listing of Tanjong Golden Village Cinemas that are available in KL) Cineleisure Damansara Add: Level 2 & 2M, e@curve, No. 2A, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara Tel: +603-7727 0724 Web: www.cathayholdings.com.my

98 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Theme Parks, Water Parks & Zoos ithin Berjaya Times Square the largest indoor theme park in Malaysia comes to Wlife. Cosmo’s World Theme Park covers an area of 133,000 square feet and features 14 amazing rides within 2 themed areas, Galaxy Station and Fantasy Garden respectively. The 6 major rides in Galaxy Station includes the Supersonic Odyssey, DNA Mixer, Space Attack and Spinning Orbit while Fantasy Garden offers rides like Flying Bumble Bee and Fantasy Trail. Level 5, Berjaya Times Square +603-2117 3118 10:00am to 10:00pm daily RM 25.00 (adults), RM 15.00 (children below 140cm),Free admission for children below 91cm and senior citizens aged 55 years above www.timessquarekl.com Take the Monorail to Imbi Monorail Station. Exit right into Berjaya Times Square. Alternatively, take STAR LRT to Hang Tuah LRT Station and take a 5-minute walk to Berjaya Times Square. Desa Water Park esa Water Park is the only water park located within the Kuala Lumpur city limits and is conveniently accessible from most parts of the city by a wide Dnetwork of roads. The park is an ideal entertainment spot for the whole family with its many exciting features. Its main attraction is “The Thunderbolt” – Asia’s longest uphill family water coaster. The water park also houses an awesome wave pool. Taman Desa, off Old Klang Road +603-7118 8338 12:00noon to 6:00pm (Mon-Fri), 10:00am to 6:00pm (weekends and public holidays). Closed on Wednesdays RM 18.00 (adults), RM 12.00 (children), (free for children below 76.2cm – group packages can be arranged) www.desawaterpark.com.my Taxis are the best choice for transportation to the park. The National Zoo & Aquarium ome to more than 4000 animals from hundreds of different species of animals, birds, reptiles, the National Zoo is located about 13km northeast of the city centre. The Aquarium at the corner of the zoo houses 80 species Hof marine and freshwater life. The multi-animal show is held daily while special shows like the elephant show, pony rides and the Night Zoo, when nocturnal creatures like the tapir, racoon and Nile hippos come out and play are on weekends and public holidays. Hulu Kelang, Ampang +603-4108 3422 09:00am to 5:00pm (Mon to Fri), 09:00am to 10:30pm on weekends and public holidays RM 15.00 (adults), RM 6.00 (children aged 3 to 12 years and senior citizens aged above 60 years) www.zoonegara.org.my Take the Putra LRT to Taman Melati or Wangsa Maju LRT Station. From there – take a taxi for the short journey to the zoo. Wet World Shah Alam art of Malaysia’s largest water theme park chain, Wet World Shah Alam is located 25 km from KL’s city centre and offers various fun Prides and other attractions. Persiaran Dato’ Menteri, Seksyen 2 , Shah Alam +603 –5510 2588 +603 –5510 7619 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm (weekdays except Wednesdays), 10:00 am – 8:00 pm (weekends, public and school holidays) Weekdays – RM 7.00 (adults), RM 5 (children), Weekends – RM 10 (adults), RM 6 (children) www.wetworld.com.my



100 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nightclubs he entertainment scene in Kuala Lumpur tends to be very happening especially at night. Dubbed the Garden City of Lights, the party life here in KL can be very adventurous. For those seeking a good time partying, try Tthe clubs at Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan P. Ramlee. You can fi nd the many music genres available and club themes to suit your dance grooves. Club hopping is also popular among the locals, so be sure to hit a few clubs in one night! With the nightclub listing, Klang Valley 4Locals recommends more than a handful of clubs to which any visitor to KL should go partying. Check out our recommendations on clubs you shouldn’t miss! Jalan Raja Chulan Jalan Imbi Bangkok Jazz Thai Bistro Club de Vegas Chulan Square +603-2141 3888 +603-2145 8708 www.clubdevegas.com.my www.seacuisine.com.my Jalan Bukit Bintang Minnal Fun & Family Club Salsa Havana Club Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur +603-2145 2890 +603-2145 2890/016-317 5385 www.federal.com.my www.federal.com.my La Bodega Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin +603-2142 6368 www.bodega.com.my Pulse Grand Millenium Hotel +603-2117 4888 www.millenniumhotels.com Little Havana Off Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2144 7170 www.mylittlehavanakl.com Qba Kuala Lumpur Funtheque within The Westin HotelWestin Hotel +603-2144 3892 +603-2731 8333 www.captainscabin.com.my www.westindining.com.my/ restaurants/qba.asp

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT || 101 Nightclubs Jalan Ampang & Jalan Sultan Ismail Hard Rock Café near Concorde Hotel +603-2715 5555 www.hardrock.com.my Finnegan’s 3 Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2145 1930 www.fi nneganspubs.com Ruums Bar & Club within Life Centre Building +603-2162 8163 www.ruumsclub.com The Apartment Downtown Zouk – Mainroom, Velvet Underground, Lot G48 & 139, G & 1st The Loft & Terrace Bar opposite Grand Maya Hotel Floor, Suria KLCC +603-2171 1997 +603-2166 2257 www.zoukclub.com.my www.atheapartment.com The Cotton Club The Marketplace 4A Lorong Yap Kwan Seng Jazzaurant +603-2166 0750 Maju Junction Mall +603-2166 0752 +603-2772 8588 www.cottonclub.com.my www.marketplacekl.com Alexis Ampang +603-4260 2288 Urbanattic www.alexis.com.my G-46 CapSquare,No. 7, Persiaran Capsquare, Off Jalan Ampang, Capital Square, Bently’s Pub 50100 Kuala Lumpur Hotel Nikko, 1st Floor, 165, +603-2693 3808 Jalan Ampang, [email protected] Kuala Lumpur. +603-2782 6268/2161 1111 www.hotelnikko.com.my Jalan P. Ramlee Luna Bar The Grand Modesto’s Aloha 33rd Floor, Pacifi c Regency Hotel +603-2713 2333 next to Rum Jungle Apartments, Menara Pan Global www.modestos.com.my +603-2711 7266 +603-2026 2211 www.alohakl.com www.pacifi c-regency.com Oblique Retro Beach Club Café next to Grand Modesto’s next to Grand Modesto’s next to Emporium +603-2713 2333 +603-2713 2333 Grand Café www.modestos.com.my www.modestos.com.my +603-2166 9919 Modestro’s Thai Club & Bistro Skybar located at the same Jalan Perak 33rd Floor, Traders Hotel, KLCC row as Beach Club Café +603-2163 8388 +603-2332 9911 +603-2694 6868 www.thaiclubkl.com.my www.skybar.com.my Poppy – Restaurant, Modesto’s KL Tower Bar & Garden Jalan Puncak, Off Jalan +603-2141 8888 (rest)/ P. Ramlee +603-2170 6666 (off) +603-2070 1031 www.poppy-collection.com www.modestos.com.my

102 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nightclubs Sri Hartamas / Mont Kiara Modesto’s Sri Hartamas off Jalan Bukit Kiara +603-6201 7898 www.modestos.com.my Souled Out Desa Sri Hartamas +603-2300 1955 www.souledout.com.my Finnegan’s 2 Jalan 27/70A (near RHB Bank) +603-2300 0538 www.fi nneganspubs.com Supper Club Diva Matrix Pub & Cafe RAW KL Lot PT 4512 (PT 48672), Jalan Plaza Crystaville 2, Jalan J-OG-9 Solaris Mont Kiara, 25/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas 22A/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Jalan Solaris 2, Mont Kiara +603 – 6203 5566 Kuala Lumpur. +603-6203 6869 www.supperclubkl.com +603-6203 1817 www.rawkl.com Flagz Restaurant & Pub Desa Sri Hartamas – Corner Backyard Pub Little Bali lot after the pet shop Jalan Sri Hartamas same row as Souled Out +603-2300 6650 +603-6201 0318 Café, Desa Sri Hartamas www.fi nneganspubs.com www.backyardpub.com +603-2300 7718 Breakers Pool Club & Bar Karma Soda Club Desa Sri Hartamas Desa Sri Hartamas Desa Sri Hartamas +603-6201 8628 +603-6203 2111 +603-6201 3778 Around KL Carl’s Bar Palate Palette Restaurant & Club 9 & the SiX Lounge Swiss-Inn Hotel, Jalan Bar 9, Jln Yap Ah Shak, (Asian Heritage Row), Off Jln Dang Sultan, Kuala Lumpur. Jalan Mesui, Wangi, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, +603-2072 3333 Off Jalan Nagasari +603-2692 6969 http://www.swissgarden. +603-2142 2148 [email protected] com/hotels/sikl/ www.palatepalette.com The Borneo Baruk Club No Black Tie Seven Ate Nine Jalan Kia Peng Jalan Mesui The Ascott, Jalan Pinang +603-2148 0015 +603-2142 3737 +603-2162 7789 www.bbc.net.my www.noblacktie.com.my www.sevenatenine.com Zeta Bar The Bar Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Carcosa Seri Negara, Taman Tasik Perdana, Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur. Persiaran Mahameru, Kuala Lumpur. +603-2264 2264 +603-2295 0888 www.ghmhotels.com Beyond KL Sunway Bar Celona Lot OB 3 G 10-OB G 13, Oasis Boulevard 3 Sunway Pyramid, No 3 Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway +603-5621 8858 www.barcelonakl.com Euphoria by Ministry of Sound Café Flam The Sanctuary Sunway Lagoon Resort, Sunway Pyramid, Bandar Sunway the Curve, Mutiara Damansara Persiaraan Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, +603-7492 0068 +603-7710 5033 +603-7495 1786/+603-7495 1788 www.fl am.com www.euphoria.com.my Cigar Divan The Pub The Scarlet Eastin Hotel, 13, Jalan 16/11, Pusat Holiday Inn Glenmarie, Lot 1-02, 1-03, 1-03A & 1-08, Dagang Seksyen 16, Petaling Jaya, 1, Jalan Usahawan U1/8, 1st Floor, Cineleisure Damanasara, +603-7665 1111 Seksyen U1, Shah Alam. Mutiara Damansara www.eastin.com +603-7803 1000 ext: 7376 03-7722 5733 www.holidayinn.com/glenmarie http://thescarlet.com.my

Special Feature Special Feature: Special Feature: Melaka Melaka Introduction.....………………….……..........115 Heritage Area……………………………….116 Museums and Galleries…………………......117 Private Museums………………………..…..118 Places of Worship……………………...……119 Shopping………………………………........120 Food………………………………….......…121 Sightseeing…………………………....…….122 Entertainment....……………………........….123 Accommodation....………………........….....124 Boutique Hotels and Transportation........…...125 Melaka City Centre Map…………...........….126 some of the trendier malls in elaka is a state the Chinese and Indians with Melaka. situated on the the locals respectively. Over In the midst of all these are west coast of time, Melaka fell under the lodgings to suit every taste, MMalaysia, about 1 dominance of the Portuguese, from quaint boutique hotels hour 45 minutes drive south Dutch and English in 1511, to luxurious fi ve-star hotels. of Kuala Lumpur. The famous 1641 and 1824 respectively There are even theme parks birthplace of the Melakan and the Eurasians (or Serani) and a whole range of farms Sultanate, which is the basis community came forth as and parks to suit a family to the Malay sultanates in a result. vacation in nearby Ayer Keroh Malaysia, was honoured as The main thoroughfares and an exciting new way to one of the World Heritage of Bandar Hilir, Melaka’s see the ever-changing Melaka Sites in July 2008. Founded city centre is a feast for the Riverfront brings out its charm by a Sumatran prince, senses as architecture from to all ages. Parameswara, between 1390– communities past and present 1400 AD, Melaka became a Tucked within this Special stand next to each other and thriving entrepot for traders Feature of KL – The Guide is roadside hawkers call out to from all across Asia, including a magic carpet ride through visitors to try the wide array the Middle East, India and Melaka city’s highlights. of authentic Peranakan dishes China. It was during this This section will give you an available. One is simply spoilt time that hybrid cultures overview of all there is to see, for choice when it comes to such as the Peranakans (or feel, taste and do while in buying antiques, traditional Babas and Nyonyas) and Melaka and help you plan a wear and other bric-a-bracs Chitties were birthed out of trip back in time to the Historic from pedestrian walkways and the intermarriage between City of Melaka.

116 || SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA Heritage Area alacca’s town centre hosts many Malaysian historic monuments which are recognizable by their architects: the Malays, Chinese, Indians, Portuguese, Dutch and English as they each tell Mof the diff erent twists and turns of Malaysian history. Here, diversity of culture and religion is celebrated as diff erent cultural and religious centres are located in close proximity to each other. The Stadhuys Complex On the right of Christ Church is The Stadhuys, the A former Dutch adminstrative building which was completed in 1660. It is the oldest Dutch building remaining in Asia and has been converted into the Historical and Ethnography Museum which archives the life and times of Malacca’s multi-racial citizens. Behind the Stadhuys is the Admiral Cheng Ho Gallery, which features his feats and achievements in fostering diplomatic relations A’ Famosa between China and the Asian walk down the other fl ight and African countries. Admiral of steps leads to the Porta Cheng Ho was a diplomat sent by A de Santiago, more famously the Ming court to conduct trade known as A’ Famosa, the gate with countries in the Indian Ocean and Melaka, being an entrepot being the only remnant of a walled at that time, was one of his port-of-calls. Other museums within this fortress built by the Portuguese complex include: The Literature Museum, Govenor’s Museum and Admiral, Alfonso d’ Albuquerque, the Democratic Rule Museum. All museums within this complex in 1511. The red-bricked and is managed by PERZIM, the statutory body which is in charge of all white washed S-shaped gate was public museums in the state. constructed in such a way to avoid gunfi re and was restored after the +606-6526/+606-281 1289/ +606-282 6645 http://www.perzim.gov.my Dutch took over Melaka in 1641. Christ Church Dutch Square St. Paul’s Church Dutch Reformed Church ight outside Christ Church ight behind the Stadhuys built in 1753, Christ R is Queen Victoria’s Complex is a fl ight of stairs to A Church stands testament Fountain, built Rleading to the remnants of to Anglo-Dutch infl uences in the commemorate Queen Victoria’s St. Paul’s Church, which was built Dutch Square. Originally built as a Diamond Jubilee. Installed in by Portuguese captain Duerto replacement for St. Paul’s Church 1904, it is the only fountain in Coelho in 1521 and named Nossa the church was converted into Malacca and is the converging Senhora da Annunciada (Our Lady an Anglican church by the point for local trishaw or beca of Annunciation). St. Paul’s was British and they added the drivers who off er their services renamed by the Dutch who used weather vane and a clock tower. to all and sundry. In this square it before Christ Church was built It is the oldest Protestant is also the Tang Beng Swee and after that is became a Dutch church in Malaysia and the Clock Tower which was built cemetary for notable statesmen, fl oor and walls bear witness to in 1886 in the honour of a local with the marble statue of St. the Dutch heritage in Malaysia. Chinese tycoon and has Dutch- Francis Xavier bearing testament Thurs to Tues inspired architecture. to his interrment here 400 years Free ago before his remains were buried in Goa, India.

SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA || 117 Museums & Galleries ost of the museums and galleries in Melaka are surrounded by heritage sites and are under the Mcare of PERZIM. Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum t the foot of St. Paul’s Hill, the main entrance to the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum is at the end Aof the road from A’ Famosa. This museum is a replica of the Sultan’s palace during the golden era of the Malaccan Sultanate. Within are dioramas and displays giving visitors a glimpse of traditional Malay court life. +606-282 7464 09:00 to 17:30 daily RM 2 (adults), RM 0.50 (children/student) http://www.perzim.gov.my Malaysian Youth Museum & Melaka Art Gallery n the left of Christ Church is the Malaysian Youth O Museum, a museum primarily focussed on the youth associations in Malaysia under the care of the Malaysian Youth Council. On the fi rst fl oor of the same building is the Melaka Art Gallery, featuring a collection of 150 paintings and 30 sculptures of various media and themes by local artists. This building was previously a Post Offi ce and is an example of English architecture. +606-6526/+606-281 1289/ +606-282 6645 09:00 to 17:30 (Wed to Sun) RM 2 (adults), RM 1 (children/student) http://www.perzim.gov.my Islamic World Malay World Museum lso known as the DMDI Museum, it is in Bastion House, built by the British as an administrative base in Melaka. It is now a Areference point for issues related to the socio-economic status of Malay communities in the whole archipelago, including those from neighbouring countries. +606-6526/+606-281 1289/ +606-282 6645 09:00 to 17:30 daily RM 1 (adults), RM 0.50 (children/student) http://www.perzim.gov.my Melaka Islamic Museum Maritime Museum he former Melaka Islamic rom Jalan Kota, a simple right turn into Jalan Council offi ce now houses Merdeka will lead you to the Maritime T religious Islamic artifacts F Museum. This unmistakable landmark including a replica of an early Al measuring 34 metres high, 36 metres long and Quran and historical records of 8 metres wide is a replica of the Portuguese galleon, mosques in Melaka among many Flor de La Mar and contains naval and maritime- others. related artifacts, including a special corner dedicated to Panglima Awang, an eminent Malay seafarer. +606-282 2973 09:00 to 17:30 (Wed to Sun) Jalan Merdeka RM 1 (adults), RM 0.50 (children/students) +606-6526/+606-2811289/ +606-282 6645 http://www.perzim.gov.my http://www.perzim.gov.my

118 || SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA Private Museums number of private homes have been turned into either private museums or galleries within the A heritage quarter of Melaka. The Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum T he Peranakans or Straits-born Chinese are the result of the interaction between the Chinese and Malays when their ancestors arrived from China for trade in the early 15th century. This museum houses traditional costume, antique furniture and wood- work art all in a house built during the Dutch occupancy on Millionaire’s Row. 48-50, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock +606-283 1273 10:00 to 12:30, 14:00 to 16:30 daily except Tuesdays RM 8 per entry Villa Sentosa T his landmark is visible from the Melaka River during the Melaka River Cruise through Kampung Morten, where it stands. Built in 1920 by Tuan Haji Hashim bin Dato’ Demang Haji Abdul Ghani, its conversion into a private museum gives visitors a glimpse of the ambience in a kampung house, replete with the owner’s essentials and collectibles. Kampung Morten +606-282 3988/ +606-335 0739 The Melaka Stamp Museum ans and hobbyists of philately will simply Flove this museum housed in the former Melaka Museum which Rumahku Muziumku came about in 2007 via a collaboration between Pos his private house which became a museum features Malaysia and the Melaka State Government. Tantique items which help preserve the Malay culture +606-283 4698 through a collection of relics. 09:00 to 17:30 (Wed to Sun) RM 1 (adults), RM 0.50 No 68068 Lot 649, Padang Temu (children/students) +606-286 8894 http://www.perzim.gov.my

SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA || 119 Places of Worship f particular note is Jalan Tokong which is also known as Harmony Street because it contains the worship centres Malaysia’s three main religions: the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the Masjid O Kapitan Kling and the Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple. While heading northwest along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock would lead to Tengkera, where the famous Masjid Tengkera is located. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple T China Lee Wei King and is the oldest Chinese temple in he ‘Temple of Blue Clouds’ was built in 1645 by Kapitan Malaysia serving the Hokkien Chinese of Malacca then as it does now. The stalls huddled outside the entrance sell prayer items required by devotees. 25 Jalan Tokong +606-282 9343 07:00 to 19:00 daily St Francis Xavier’s Church uilt in 1849 by a Frenchman, Reverend Farve, this Gothic- styled church is the largest Catholic Church in Melaka. B Dedicated to St. Francis Xavier, the ‘Apostle to the East’, this church bears witness to the missionary’s contributions to the Malaysian congregation. The Straits Mosque Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Masjid Tengkera (Masjid Selat) Moorthi Temple he Tengkera Mosque’s his fl oating mosque is he oldest surviving unique three-tiered built on a 1.8 hectare land T Hindu temple still in use, Tpyramidal roof and a Tin Pulau Melaka with the pagoda-shaped stone minaret it was built towards the craftsmanship of Middle Eastern makes it a top draw even though end of the 18th century during and local Malay architects. Dutch rule and is inspired by it is located in the neighbourhood Facing the Melaka Straits, this of Tengkera, northwest of the the Chetty community of landmark has spectacular city centre. Believed to have been sunset views and showcases Malacca. It is devoted to the constructed in 1750, it was the modern and functional Islamic Lord Vinayagar or Ganesha state’s offi cial mosque before of the Hindu faith and Dutch and bears strong resemblance to craftsmanship. infl uence is traceable through the Demak Mosque in Indonesia Pulau Melaka the architecture, fi nishing and and the Kampung Laut Mosque roof tiling. in Kelantan.

120 || SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA Shopping ention Melaka and the word antiques pop into the mind. Indeed, Melaka’s rich heritage provide an excellent choice of traditonal and local wares to purchase. Saying that however, the Mshopping scene in Melaka has grown tremendously and now, even modern shopping malls vie for your attention (and your money) when in Melaka. Remember to bring along your good haggling and bargaining skills when you visit the local shops. ahkota Parade Melaka’s fi rst ‘regional’ shopping centre was Mahkota Parade, which opened its doors in 1994. At the heart of Melaka town, it covers over half a milllion square feet of retail Mspace and is synonymous with city retail in Melaka, with anchor tenants Parkson Grand and Giant. Besides that is Ampang Superbowl (Bowling Alley), Golden Screen Cinemas, a gaming arcade and over 200 speciality stores. Lot B02, Mahkota Parade, No. 1 Jalan Merdeka +606-282 6151 +606-282 7305 [email protected] Jonker’s Street his is reputedly the best place in Melaka to shop for antiques. During the day, Jonker’s Street is home to the Tmany antique shops, Peranakan craft shops, eateries and numerous gift shops. This road is also saturated with cultural and heritage buildings such as the Chinese clan houses, clubs and associations, a temple and church and Hang Kasturi’s Mausoleum. When the sun sets on Friday all the way till Sunday night, the street is closed and street peddlers transform this road into a pedestrian mall called Jonker’s Walk, off ering their wares such as traditional food, arts and crafts, various curios and souvenirs and even Chinese fortune telling! This is the best place to a piece of Melaka back home. Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Mega Mall ight opposite the road is Melaka’s Rnewest shopping mall, Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, which blends the historical legacy of Melaka with modern retail convenience. In operation since 2006, the mall is located under the historic Padang Merdeka, where Malaysia’s fi rst Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, announced the Proclamation of Independence. The largest shopping mall in Melaka, it has a gross area of 1.5 million square feet and a net retail area of 700, 000 square feet, featuring a heritage gallery, local and traditional handicrafts and top fashion, accessories and IT labels across more than 600 retail lots. This fusion of modern with traditional means you can satisfy any shopping craving here. Jalan Merdeka +606-283 2828 +606-283 8828 [email protected] www.dataranpahlawan.com

SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA || 121 Food ithout doubt one of the main reasons why Melaka lingers on in your mind is the food. Famous for its’ Peranakan cuisine, it is also offers Portuguese fare and uniquely Melakan food. WPeranakan Cuisine Melakan Peranakan cuisine is a bit different from the Penang Peranakans’. The signature dishes are Ayam Pongteh (chicken in bean sauce), Ayam Buah Keluak (chicken and bitter fruit) and traditional Nyonya kuihs. They share certain dishes with the Peranakans of the north with their offering of Laksa (rice noodles in a briny and tangy fi sh broth garnished with vegetables, pineapples and mint) and Cendol, a dessert consisting of green cendol strands, red beans and shaved ice topped with coconut milk and gula Melaka (palm sugar). Understandably, the concentration of Peranakan food is around the Jonker Street – Heeren Street area. That said, the newer restaurants are concentrated in the Melaka Raya area. Among some of them are: Portuguese Fare The descendants of the Portuguese make up Malaysia’s only Portuguese Settlement in Ujong Pasir. Their unique Curry Debal is devilishly hot, just as its name suggests, and for most part, their cuisine invokes their dependency on the sea’s provision. Among some of the restaurants in the Portuguese Settlement are: Restoran De Lisbon This restaurant is probably one of the most featured Portuguese restaurants as it is just on the left of the arch that welcomes visitors to the Portuguese Settlement. Within is served a variety of Portuguese Melakan cuisine and the friendly proprietors, Albert and Julie, are on hand to welcome diners to this restaurant. They also cater for groups and functions which need a touch of Portuguese to the proceedings. 18 Medan Portugis, Ujong Pasir +606-284 8067 Celine’s Café 18A, Medan Portugis, Ujong Pasir +606-292 1384 Papa Joe’s Restaurant 18B Lot 2, Medan Portugis,Ujong Pasir +606-284 3276 Donald & Lily’s Corner Behind No 31 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Melaka +606-284 8907 Restoran Makko Nyonya Clocktower Cendol 123 Taman Melaka Raya Jalan Laksamana, opposite the Dutch Square +606-284 0737 Restoran Ole Sayang Restoran Bibik Neo 198-199 Taman Melaka Raya 6 Jalan Merdeka, Taman Melaka Raya +606-283 1966 +606-281 7054 Only in Melaka Melaka is famous for certain food items which can only be found there. The fi rst thing that comes to mind is Chicken Famosa Chicken Rice Ball Rice Ball. This Chinese dish is very much like the 28-30 corner of Jalan Hang Kasturi-Jalan Hang Jebat Hainanese Chicken Rice in other states, where +606-286 0121 one may choose from steamed chicken, roasted chicken, barbecued pork or a mixture of these Chung Wah Coffee Shop served with rice that comes in the shape of ping Corner of Lorong Hang Jebat -Jalan Hang Jebat pong or golf ball sizes. Check out Melaka’s very own franchise, Famosa Chicken Rice Ball, spread out Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball across Melaka, and most other restaurants located 4 Jalan Hang Jebat in the Jonker Walk area. +606-283 4751

122 || SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA Sightseeing f Melaka had a centre for recreation and activities, Ayer Keroh would be it. When one has done all the sight-seeing, shopping and dining in Melaka city, it is time to head out to Ayer Keroh for some fun in the Isun! Those driving to Melaka just have to exit at the Ayer Keroh Toll Plaza and fi nd themselves surrounded with interesting vistas on the left and right to begin their adventure. Those looking for an integrated resort for everyone in the family need look no further than Melaka’s award-winning A Famosa Resort in nearby Alor Gajah. Zoo Melaka he Melaka Zoo is right next to the Mini Malaysia Tand Mini ASEAN Park and headlines more than 215 species of wildlife of Southeast Asian and Melaka Butterfl y and African origins. If you are a night Reptile Farm owl, then visit the night zoo on ocated on the left, just after Ayer Keroh Recreational Fridays, Saturdays and on the eve the toll plaza, the Butterfl y Forest of Public and School Holidays or Land Reptile Farm boasts you could even go night fi shing of the largest reptile aviary in ight opposite the road is here. However, a not-to-be- Malaysia and a bird aviary besides a recreational forest that missed daily event is the multi- the butterfl y aviary. The 3 hectare Rcontains the Ayer Keroh animal show and the elephant farm showcases more than 20 Botanical Park, Prehistoric Garden, show, as they showcase the diff erent species of snakes, both the Orang Asli (Aborigines) Park animals’ skills and uniqueness. poisonous and not-poisonous and Museum, the Deer Park, from Malaysia and some of the the Storyland and children’s 9.00 am – 6.00pm daily except Fridays (for the day zoo) and 8.00pm – 11.00pm rarest specimens of butterfl ies playground, suspension bridge (for the night zoo) found in the country. and plenty of picnic areas. 10 +606-232 4053/4054 hectares out of the 359 hectare 8.30 am – 5.30 pm daily area is used as camping grounds. A Famosa Resort +606-232 0033 Beyond Ayer Keroh he famous A Famosa Resort, an award-winning, Ayer Keroh Xtreme Auyin Hill Resort T520-hectare integrated Motorsport Station alaysia’s fi rst and only resort which includes attractions Feng Shui resort, Auyin such as a 27-hole golf course, yer Keroh’s very own Go- MHill Resort is a short drive Animal World Safari, Water World Karting racing circuit is from the toll plaza. It comprises Theme Park and an Equestrian Aright next door to the of a series of gardens each with Club amidst the Resort Hotel, crocodile farm. Open to adults a diff erently shaped gateway and Villas and Condotel. It defi nitely and children alike, you can race is the brainchild of a Malaysian attracts people of all ages and all each other around in go-karts, all geomancer. interests. terrain vehicles (ATVs), buggies or MC 13, Simpang Gading, Durian Tunggal, pocket bikes. Jalan Kemus, Simpang Empat, Alor Melaka Gajah, Melaka 10.00 am – 7.00 pm +606-553 2864 +603-2781 8888 +606-282 1154 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA || 123 Entertainment here are diff erent forms of Geographer’s Café entertainment in Malacca, with rguably one of the Tfamous, traditional ones like the A fi nest cafés this night market or bazaar, Jonker Walk side of Malacca and the Light and Show Spectacular, city, Geographer’s Café where history comes alive, in Dataran occupies a converted pre- Pahlawan as a backdrop while those war shophouse on Jonker wishing to party the night away head Street and off ers a fusion for the heart of Malacca’s nightlife of traditional, authentic scene in Melaka Raya and those Malacca fare such as Asam needing down time fi nd it easily in Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Lontong, the Hang Tuah Mall area. Curry Ramen and local as well as fusion drinks. This Set the Scene award-winning watering hole Jonker Walk is on come sundown comes alive with Friday Nite on Friday all the way to Sunday Fever and live bands playing night. The vibrant street market is occasionally as visitors relax transformed into a fi esta of souvenirs in their comfortable lounge and wares, not to mention food in environment. this night market or bazaar on Jonker 83 Jalan Hang Jebat Street. Some of the cafés, bistros and (Jonker’s Street), Melaka pubs in the Jonker Walk area are as +606-281 6813 below: Honky Tonk Haven Café Lorong Hang Jebat Limau Limau Cafe 49 Jonker Street Libra Restaurant & Cocktail House Jalan Hang Jebat Melaka Raya eel the pulse at Melaka Raya, which boasts of countless pubs, Fdiscos, cafés and restaurants which rival those found in KL. This is Malacca’s newest throughfare and is jam-packed with clubbers looking for a great time come weekend. There is a variety of the type of bars and clubs, discos and bistros that play a variety of music and each have a diff erent theme. Hang Tuah Mall nother nightlife hub, Jalan Hang Tuah’s facelift by the AMalacca State Government has given this area a new lease of life, especially in regards to the night scene. While there are no rowdy clubs or pubs here the al fresco side walk cafés more than make up for it by off ering a place to wind-down for patrons looking for a little down time.

124 || SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA Accommodation he main hotels in Bandar Hilir enjoy easy access to the heritage area while surrounding areas like Chinatown, Melaka Raya and Bunga Raya are close to the shopping, dining or business areas of TMelaka city. It must be said that Melaka’s accomodation has something for every budget, need and taste from the boutique hotels in Melaka, which off er a slice of heritage with it, to the 5-star establishments that pamper you from head to toe and everything in between. Equatorial Melaka elaka’s Grand Old Lady, Equatorial Melaka, is famous for its excellent location in the heart of the heritage area, Bandar Hilir. This 22-storey building features496 rooms and is the largest 5-star Mhotel in Melaka. Equatorial is equally famous as a premier business resort, off ering business, banquet and conference facilities while not neglecting its overall role to holidaymakers. Its excellent service and location make it an excellent choice for all travellers, both business and leisure alike. Jalan Bandar Hilir, Melaka +606-282 8333 / 1-800-88-1800 +606-286 1261 [email protected] www.equatorial.com Holiday Inn Everly Resort Hotel Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz, Melaka 10km Jalan Tanjung Kling, Melaka +606-285 9111 +606-315 3888 +606-285 9000 +606-315 2888 [email protected] [email protected] www.melaka.holidayinn.com www.everlyhotel.com Mahkota Hotel Melaka 16 Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz, Melaka +606-281 2828 +606-281 2323 [email protected] http://www.lion.com.my/WebOper/ Property/MahkotaMelaka.nsf/Home A Famosa Resort Hotel Bayview Hotel Melaka Jalan Kemus, Simpang Ampat, Alor Gajah Jalan Bendahara, Melaka +606-552 0777/888 +606-283 9888 [email protected] +606-283 6699 http://www.afamosa.com/main.php [email protected] www.bayviewhotels.com/melaka Avillion Legacy Melaka No. 146 Jalan Hang Tuah, Melaka +606 281 6868 / 1-300-88-1180 +606-281 9898 [email protected] www.avillion.com

SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA || 125 Boutique Hotels and Transportation Boutique Hotels ost of the boutique hotels in the Jonker Street-Heeren Street enclave are actually former residences o f the Peranakans which have been refurbished and re-used as hotels. There are also Mthose which are right in the heritage area as well as areas surrounding Melaka city. Most if not all of them provide a slice of heritage along with shelter from the elements. They are as below: Aldy Hotel Melaka Hotel Puri Number Twenty 27 Jalan Kota, Melaka 114-118, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Guesthouse +606-283 3232 Melaka 20 Jalan Hang Jebat , Melaka +606-286 3236 +606-282 5588 +606-281 9761 [email protected] +606-281 5588 +606-281 9761 www.aldyhotel.com.my [email protected] [email protected] Heeren House www.hotelpuri.com www.twentymelaka.com 1 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Melaka The Baba House +606 281 4241 125-127 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, +606-281 4241 Melaka [email protected] +606-281 1216/2168 +606-281 1217 [email protected] / [email protected] By Road: By Sea: alacca is accesible through the North-South here are daily ferries which run between Expressway via the Ayer Keroh exit. It is a 90- Malacca to and from Bengkalis, Dumai Mminute drive from KL city. All long distance and Tand Pekan baru in Sumatra, Indonesia. local buses are based at the Melaka Sentral bus terminal The Harbour Master’s Jetty ( Jeti Shahbandar) which is 3km away from Malacca city. Chartered taxis in Taman Melaka Raya near the Maritime are available at the end of Jalan Kee Ann, which is Museum. Departure times vary among across the Old Market Bridge from Jonker’s Street. individual charters. Check at the Jetty for further information. Buses Transnational Mayang Sari Express 06-2820687 06-2829301 03-2303300 Jebat Ekspress Malacca- 06-2849940 Useful Contacts Singapore 06-2814307 Malacca State Government: www.melaka.gov.my Malacca Tourism Information Express Centre: www.tourism-melaka.com Malacca-Kuala Jalan Kota branch: +606-281 4803 06-2824470 02-2935915 Lumpur Express Ayer Keroh branch: +6018-261 6913 06-2822503 Tourist Police of Malacca: +606-2854114 03-2381578