Honestly, I really not impressed by Malacca’s Jonker Walk. WHY ? Too commercialized, it loose her original ‘taste’ when local Government promote it as tourist center. Jonker Walk is just a distance walk from Stadthuys(just across a bridge at Stadthuys) Jonker Walk (Jonker Street) literally translated as “Second Class Gentlemen” in Dutch, it is located [...]
Posts from ‘March, 2009’
Oldies Tampin, Pulau Sebang – 1970′s
Photo is taken before I was born, around 1970′s. According to this photo owner, it was taken from helicopter with local authorities. The purpose is to do survey about the development of this small town. As you can see, the far top is Bukit Tampin, there is a water fall in Bukit Tampin and every [...]
Melaka – March Major Events
Let see, what happening at Melaka(Malacca) in this March(major events). Events Date Venue Description 1 Raptor Watch Week 2009 14-15 Mar 2009 Tanjung Tuan Come and join the fun filled days in the sun watching birds in a serene and tranquil surroundings. Visit Peninsular Malaysia’s last remaining coastal forest on the west coast. Walk through [...]
Fort of A’Famosa – Guardian of Malacca by Portuguese
When Malacca colonised by Portuguese in 1511 by Afonso de Albuquerque command. , the first defence they built is A’Famosa Fortress. A fortress that encircled St Paul hill (originally known as Malacca Hill) which guard the Malacca river and the Malacca Straits line from their enemies. According to my primary school teacher, the fort only [...]
