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 morning [...]
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Oldies Tampin, Pulau Sebang – 1970’s
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 use [...]
St Paul Hill, St Paul Church and St. Francis Xavier
Just a walking distance from Stadthuys, St Paul hill is located behind A’Famosa Fortress. During Portuguese colonial [1511-1641], first they had build this fort which encircling the Melaka Hill (Now is St. Paul hill) to guard the Malacca river and the coast line from enemies.
The gate(Fort of A’Famosa) now you see is remaining of the [...]
Melaka Malay Sultanate Water Wheel
This replica is not stated when it was built. It seem that this Water Wheel is long not functioning.
What happen to this tourist attractive place? Why the Water Wheel is not rotating ? Rumours say, it is because too costly to repair the part. Sadly and shame, if local Government really want to [...]
