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ANCIENT ARTEFACT IN BABY SHARK STOMACH

Posted on 22/02/2012 by whtt

Woman finds ancient Portugese artefact in baby shark inShareThe Star/Asia News NetworkWednesday, Feb 22, 2012 MALACCA – A baby shark being prepared for lunch gave a family here a big surprise – an ancient artefact believed to be dated long … Continue reading →

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WILD DOGS OF MELAKA ZOO

Posted on 22/02/2012 by whtt

Email Print 18 February 2012 Zoo’s success with wild dogs By HANIS MAKETAB AYER KEROH hzmak@nst.com.my Malacca Zoo boasts of first dhole pups born in captivity in Malaysia Visitors to Malacca Zoo have the opportunity to see rare dholes, including … Continue reading →

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History: Dutch Graveyard

Posted on 21/02/2012 by whtt

The graveyard was first used at the last quarter of the 17th century. Currently, 5 Dutch and 33 British graves are sited within the compound. The cemetery was used in two stages that is between 1670-1682 and later between 1818-1838. … Continue reading →

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History: Tranquerah Mosque

Posted on 14/02/2012 by whtt

The Tranquerah Mosque is a Sumatran-style historical mosque with a three-tiered wooden roof or also called ‘bumbung tiga lapis’. It is one of the few mosques with a pagoda instead of a minaret. Alongside it is the tomb of Sultan … Continue reading →

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PREMIUM OUTLET TO BE OPENED IN MELAKA

Posted on 13/02/2012 by whtt

Email Print 13 February 2012 | last updated at 03:18amMore Premium Outlets to be opened soon JOHOR BARU: Two more Premium Outlets will be opened after the opening of the Johor Premium Outlets, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen … Continue reading →

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History: St. Peter’s Church

Posted on 12/02/2012 by whtt

The Church of St. Peter was erected in 1710 during the Dutch occupation of Melaka. It is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia and it was built on a piece of land donated by a Dutch gentleman, Maryber Franz … Continue reading →

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History: Bukit China

Posted on 11/02/2012 by whtt

Bukit China is the historical hillside in the Malaysian town of Melaka. In the 15th century, the wedding of a Chinese princess named Li Po (Hang Li Po) and the Sultan of Melaka, Mansur Shah, took place. Article source: %URL%

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History: Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple

Posted on 10/02/2012 by whtt

In the back room is a sculpture of the deity with the head of an elephant and the body of a man with four hands. There is another altar dedicated to Lord Muraga, the younger brother of Lord Vinayagar. Article … Continue reading →

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History: Dol Said’s Mausoleum

Posted on 09/02/2012 by whtt

Dol Said’s Mausoleum is located at Taboh Naning, about 32km from Melaka city. The mausoleum is a must visit place with much historical value. Visitors can drive from Melaka town or take the PLUS highway and exit at Simpang Ampat. … Continue reading →

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WANGKANG 2012 ENDS WITH FIERY ENDING

Posted on 08/02/2012 by whtt

Tuesday February 7, 2012 Wangkang sweeps away evil and people off their feetBy ALLISON LAIallison@thestar.com.my MALACCA: Thousands gathered here to watch the Wangkang or Royal Barge procession that made its way through the streets in the city’s older quarter, symbolically … Continue reading →

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