Melaka newest tourist attraction, Melaka Wildlife Theatre, has opened on 26th November 2011. Located at Pulau Melaka, visitors can come to view their shows at 3.00pm and 6.00pm daily.
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Friday March 16, 2012
By ALLISON LAI
New giant ferris wheel for Malacca
MALACCA: Malacca will get a new giant ferris wheel from China to replace the previous structure that was shut down and removed two years ago after a 10-month legal tussle.
Dubbed the Malaysia Eye, the new 88m-tall giant ferris wheel from China will be built at Pulau Melaka by a local company. It is expected to be operational by June 1.
The previous 62m-tall Eye On Malaysia ferris wheel, a joint venture between MST Ad Suria Sdn Bhd and state-owned Eye On Malaysia Sdn Bhd, ceased operations in 2010 after Belgian owner Fitraco MV took possession of the wheel on Jan 7 that year over an RM18mil debt by MST Ad Suria.
The wheel was removed by Fitraco in October the same year.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the new structure would be shipped to Malacca by the end of this month and piling work at the man-made island would start next week.
“We are hopeful that the ferris wheel would be operational by June 1, in time for the school holidays,” he told reporters after presenting the special government school aid to 255 pupils at SK Datuk Demang Hussin in Bukit Katil here on Wednesday evening.
Mohd Ali said the state government was not involved in the RM40mil project, to be carried out by KAJ Development Sdn Bhd.
“The giant structure will be inistalled on a 0.8ha site, which will also be acquired by the company,” he said.
Mohd Ali said that with a new and taller ferris wheel, Pulau Melaka would be developed further with attractions.
Asked about the quality of the China-made ferris wheel, he said: “Not all products from China are of low quality.
“This time we will make sure what we get is of good quality and safe for public use.”
The state government, in recent years, had been criticised for acquiring China-made coaches for its Malacca river monorail system, stretching 1.6km from Taman Rempah in Pengkalan Rama to Kampung Bunga Raya Pantai.
Hours after it was opened to the public on Oct 21, 2010, the monorail ground to a halt, stranding 20 passengers.
There has since been a series of test runs and rectifications, besides plans to extend the line.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp…207sec=nation
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Tuesday February 7, 2012
Wangkang sweeps away evil and people off their feet
By ALLISON LAI
allison@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 sweeping away all evil forces that threaten to disrupt peace and prosperity.
More than 10,000 devotees and tourists witnessed the procession which began at 7.30am from the Yong Chuan Tian Temple in Banda Hilir in conjunction with Chap Goh Mei yesterday.
The procession, after a lapse of 11 years, saw mediums in a trance parading along decorated carriages while the deity Tee Hoo Ong Yah, the third among five “sworn brothers”, and other deities were carried in their respective sedan chairs.
Lighting up the night: The Wangkang being burnt, accompanied by fireworks, at the Pulau Melaka seafront Monday.
The RM80,000 wooden barge, measuring 5.8m in length, 2.4m in width and 6.1m in height passed through several streets before returning to the temple at about 4pm.
Scores of people also gathered along the roads to catch a glimpse of the barge, with some touching it to ward off bad luck.
The day-long procession caused traffic congestion in Banda Hilir as many holidaymakers also flocked to the tourist area.
In the evening, the barge was dragged from the temple towards the Pulau Melaka seafront and burnt after a prayer ceremony, signifying the sending away of evil spirits.
Yuliya Huang, 32, flew from Indonesia to witness the once-in-a-lifetime event.
“I heard of Wangkang from my Malaysian father, but I have not seen one. So I came here with my parents two days ago,” she said.
For Briton Matt Lewis Haskins, 43, from London, it was the first time he had come across a major event like this.
“The event was colourful and great. I am lucky to have witnessed it,” he said.
If you to witness a unique festival, come and visit Melaka from 1st. to 6th. February 2012.
A Wangkang Festival is to be held during this period. This festival was last held in 2001 and 1933. A procession will be held around the streets of Melaka on the last day i.e. on 6th. February 2012.
The Wangkang will be paraded around the streets before it is burnt in the Melaka Straits at Pulau Melaka.
Come and join in the festivities in Melaka.
Melaka newest tourist attraction, Melaka Wildlife Theatre, has opened on 26th. November 2011. Located at Pulau Melaka, visitors can come to view their shows at 3.00pm and 6.00pm daily.
Entrance fees are RM 20.00 for Adults and RM 15.00 per person for Senior Citizens and Children.
Drive to Melaka Raya and turn right at the junction in front of Malacca Club. Drive towards Pulau Melaka and turn the first right at the roundabout.
Let us come and join in the fun with the Star Sea Lions and their friends at Wildlife Theatre, Melaka.
ENJOY