Malacca Tourist Channel

Malaysia welcomes tourists from all over the world

2018-08-30T00:39:00.001-07:00

Malaysia welcomes tourists from all over the world

Malaysia continues to welcome tourists from all over the world, including China, without any restriction.

A statement from the Prime Minister’s office today said other than the usual immigration requirements for all foreign tourists, there are no other restrictions for anyone including visitors from China.

“Tourists from China will still be given a single-entry visa for up to 30-days stay in the country and are eligible to take up other programmes organised by the government as well,” it said.

The statement said property purchases by foreigners were also allowed irrespective of nationality but there were certain conditions imposed by the government.

“Purchase of property, however, does not guarantee automatic residency in the country. But for foreigners who wish to make Malaysia their permanent residence, they could consider the ‘ Malaysia, My Second Home (MM2H)’ programme.

”Malaysian government also welcomes foreign direct investment that contributes to the transfer of technology, provides employment for locals and the setting up of industries locally,” the statement read.

It added that last year Malaysia received 2.3 million Chinese tourists from China and it now aims to multiply the number to 10 million visitors in time to come.

Information on these programmes and conditions are available.

~News courtesy of New Straits Times~

S'pore, M'sia to announce joint decisions on HSR and RTS soon

2018-08-30T00:11:00.000-07:00

Singapore, Malaysia to announce joint decisions on HSR and RTS soon: Khaw

Singapore and Malaysia will announce their joint decisions on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) link and Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) projects soon, said Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Thursday (Aug 30).

In a Facebook post recapping a meeting with Malaysia's Economic Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali, Mr Khaw said the two were "brainstorming ideas on how to further our bilateral relationship".

"There is so much we can do together, for mutual benefits. He is an inspiring leader," Mr Khaw said.

"We should be able to announce our joint decisions on RTS and HSR soon," Mr Khaw added.

Mr Azmin also posted a tweet on Thursday morning, saying: "We are inching closer to a win-win deal on HSR, thanks to the hard work of officials from both sides."

The HSR and RTS agreements were among several entered into by the Najib Razak-led government that were revisited following the opposition Pakatan Harapan's historic victory in the Malaysian general election.

In May, opposition leader and newly appointed Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced that the country would drop the HSR project, saying it would cost "a huge sum of money" and was not beneficial to Malaysia.

Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke, however, has said the government remains committed to the RTS, though it still needs to study the costs of the project.

In July, Dr Mahathir said his government would look to negotiate a deferment of the HSR instead.

"Having studied it and the implication of unilaterally discarding the contract, we decided we may have to do it at a later date, we may have to reduce the price. But reduction of the price is very difficult as far as we can make out. So it has to be deferred," he said.

Mr Azmin had said then that he planned to visit Singapore in the near future to discuss the status of the HSR agreement.

Dr Mahathir, who also announced in August that he was dropping the Chinese-backed East Coast Rail Link pipeline projects, as well as a natural gas pipeline project in Sabah, said after his appointment that Malaysia's debt topped RM1 trillion (S$331 billion).

He told the Financial Times in an interview that the cancellation of the HSR was necessary to "avoid being declared bankrupt".

~News courtesy of Channel News Asia~

Teh Tarik

2018-08-27T01:02:00.003-07:00

Enjoy a good start of the day with a cuppa of our national drink, Teh Tarik which literally means 'pulled tea'. It is a hot Indian milk tea beverage.

Its name is derived from the pouring process of "pulling" the drink during preparation. It is made from black tea, condensed milk and evaporated milk.

In Malaysia, there are occasions where teh tarik brewers gather for competitions and performances to show their ability to drag a long stream of tea. ✌

~Tourism Malaysia FB~

Klebang Coconut Shake

2018-08-27T00:54:00.004-07:00

Visiting Melaka this weekend?

Try the famous Klebang Coconut Shake (a must-try!!)

Address:
along Jalan Klebang Besar (beside Caltex)

Opening hours:
12.30pm-6.30pm daily (except Friday).
Friday 2pm-6.30pm

~Tourism Malaysia FB~

On track to hit 33.1mil tourist arrivals for 2018

2018-08-25T21:54:00.000-07:00

Tourism Minister: Malaysia on track to hit 33.1mil tourist arrivals for 2018

Malaysia is on track to achieve its target of 33.1mil tourist arrivals for 2018, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi.

“We are keeping the target set [by the former Government] earlier at 33.1mil. Based on the numbers so far, we are on track,” he told reporters after launching Ice Age Alive 2018 at Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) on Saturday (Aug 25).

The 2018 target was announced by the Ministry last December under the former Barisan Nasional Government.

In his speech earlier, Mohamaddin said from January to April this year, more than 8.47mil international tourists had visited Malaysia, mainly from China, South Korea, Canada and United States.

Mohamaddin also added that his Ministry is in the midst of studying all tourism projects.

“We are studying the projects and we will keep those which are beneficial. With the change of Government, it does not mean that we will cancel all projects initiated by the previous administration,” he said.

Ice Age Alive opens until Dec 31 at MaTiC, Jalan Ampang, Tuesday to Sunday and all public holidays, from 10am to 7pm.

Visitors will discover an exhibit of creatures who roamed the Earth millions of years ago including Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex), Dodo bird, sabre-toothed cat, woolly mammoth among other exhibits.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Heritage tax on hotel guests

2018-08-20T06:57:00.005-07:00

Malacca shelves heritage tax on hotel guests

The ruling to impose a 5% heritage charge on hotel guests here has been shelved with immediate effect and will be replaced by a RM2 charge on every occupied room per day.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the decision to do away with the charge was reached after a second-round of meetings with local hotel operators as well as representatives from Malaysian Hotels Association (MAH), Malaysian Hotel Owners Association (MAHO) and Malaysia Budget Hotel Association (MBHA).

"I think this is a good start as we are finally able to come up with an agreed resolution on the issue.

"We will collect a flat heritage charge of RM2 instead and the funds will be used for the upkeep of heritage sites," Mohd Ali told reporters here Monday after the meeting.

Mohd Ali said then that the tax was crucial for the state to carry out its beautification programmes as well as to maintain cleanliness, conservation and promotion of heritage sites.

He said about RM12mil was expected to be collected annually.

~News courtesy of The Star~

SP Bumi Express Bus

2018-08-20T04:48:00.001-07:00

http://www.spbumi.com.my/

Melaka Sentral 016 - 680 4956
Alor Setar 04 - 733 4221
Butterworth 04 - 333 3689
Johor Bahru (Larkin) 012 - 996 6031
Jerteh 09 - 697 1431
Jitra 012 - 456 2881 / 012 - 456 2681
Kuala Terengganu 09 - 623 7789 / 09 - 625 1144
Kulim 013 - 483 2383
Sungai Nibong 04 - 658 4589
Sungai Petani 04 - 421 3494
Permaisuri 09 - 609 0268
Kota Bahru 09 - 743 5666
Dungun 09 - 845 4023
Kemaman 09 - 859 3789 / 09 - 868 7499
Shah Alam / Klang 019- 273 2245
Batu Pahat 013 - 7200246
Lumut 05 - 6836052
Parit Buntar 017 - 401 2789
Taiping 05 - 891 6691 / 05 - 847 5055
Seremban 012 - 394 6855
Ipoh (Terminal Amanjaya) 017 - 437 9903
Pasir Gudang 013- 778 8447
Hentian Putra (KL) 03 - 4040 0262
Kajang 03 - 9736 9789

Malacca River

2018-08-18T21:21:00.002-07:00

Jonker Street

2018-08-18T20:28:00.000-07:00

M'sia seeks KL-S'pore HSR delay pending review

2018-08-14T18:02:00.002-07:00

Malaysia seeks KL-S‘pore HSR delay pending review

A file picture of a KL-Singapore HSR station concept design.

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Months after the Malaysia signalled that it was rethinking the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) link, Malaysian Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, who is in charge of the project held an official meeting with his Singapore counterpart last Saturday.

Azmin told The Straits Times that his meeting with Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan in the Republic was "official... good and productive".

"I explained Malaysia's position on the project. The Minister for Infrastructure will have to bring it to Singapore's Cabinet," Azmin said.

A spokesman for Singapore's Ministry of Transport confirmed the meeting was held. "The ministers discussed the HSR project and agreed to continue discussions in the coming weeks," she said.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's administration had initially expressed its desire to scrap the HSR project due to cost concerns after claiming that it had inherited more than RM1 trillion in debt from the previous Barisan Nasional government.

However, it later softened its stance, saying it would first have to negotiate with Singapore as there were penalties for cancelling the deal inked in December 2016.

Kuala Lumpur most recently said it would seek a deferment of the project it estimates will cost RM110bil and was originally slated to be completed in 2026.

But it had yet to convey this request formally to Singapore.

Khaw said last month that Singapore has spent more than S$250mil (RM743mil) on the project, and is likely to pour in another S$40mil (RM118mil) by the year end.

It had written officially to Malaysia in a diplomatic note on June 1 asking for clarity and a meeting to be held by July 31.

Azmin, charged with handling negotiations for Malaysia, had said he would try to meet the deadline but was busy with duties at the ongoing Parliament sitting.

In a letter to the Singapore government dated July 23, Azmin stated that the Malaysia was studying the details of the HSR project and will commence discussions with the Republic soon.

Singapore had welcomed Malaysia's suggestion to commence discussions on the project that will shorten travelling time between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to only 90 minutes.

On Aug 6, Azmin said he had met "senior officials" in Singapore the previous weekend when he visited Malaysian Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who was then hospitalised in the Republic. He said that "the official meeting will take place some time in August".

However, Singapore's Ministry of Transport said on Aug 7 that no meeting had taken place or had been scheduled between Azmin and Singapore officials overseeing the HSR. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network

City Holidays Express Bus

2018-08-14T05:51:00.002-07:00

JB - Malacca express bus promotion

2018-08-13T19:51:00.001-07:00

http://www.delima.com.my/

Malacca FM Radio Frequencies

2018-08-05T04:40:00.002-07:00

One FM 88.1 （华文）

Suria FM 88.5

IKIM FM 89.5

Era FM 90.3

Mix FM 91.1

Lite FM 92.2

Hitz FM 93.0

Klasik FM 93.6

Fly FM 94.0

Best 104 FM 94.8

Asyik FM 95.6

Sinar FM 96.0

Nasional FM 96.6

Traxx FM 97.4

988 FM 98.2（华文）

Zayan FM 98.9

THR Raaga 99.7

Ai FM 100.4（华文）

Melaka FM 102.3

Minnal FM 103.3

Hot FM 104.3

Johor FM 105.3

My FM 106.4（华文）

Melody FM 107.3（华文）

Negeri FM 107.7

Nasi Lemak

2018-08-04T06:28:00.002-07:00

Nasi lemak is a Malay fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. It is commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered the national dish; it is also popular in neighbouring areas such as Singapore; Brunei, and Southern Thailand. In Indonesia it can be found in several parts of Sumatra; especially Malay realm of Riau, Riau Islands and Medan.

Nasi lemak can also be found in the Bangsamoro region of Mindanao prepared by Filipino Moro. It is considered one of the most famous dishes for a Malay-style breakfast. It is not to be confused with nasi dagang, sold in the Malaysian east coast states of Terengganu and Kelantan, although both dishes are often served for breakfast. However, because nasi lemak can be served in a variety of ways, it is often eaten throughout the day.

~Wikipedia~

RM10 tourism tax to be maintained

2018-07-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

RM10 tourism tax to be maintained

THE flat rate of RM10 per room per night on foreign tourists will be maintained, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Mohamaddin Ketapi.

“Under the new government, the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has reviewed implementation of the tourism tax.

“From the review, the implementation of the tax by countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, Italy, Singapore and Thailand, proved that the tax has brought positive growth to the tourism sector in the long term,” he said in a written reply to Datuk Danyal Balagopal Abdullah (PH-Port Dickson).

Mohamaddin noted that Japan and Saudi Arabia had recently implemented the tourism tax.

He said the tax is expected to bring positive impact to the tourism industry through the financing of infrastructure, arts and culture. It is only applicable to foreign tourists.

~News courtesy of The Star~

KLIA / KLIA 2 - Malacca express bus

2018-07-16T00:05:00.000-07:00

Transnasional Bus schedule from klia2 to Melaka

The Transnasional's first Bus from klia2 to Melaka starts at 1:15am, and the last bus starts at 9:15pm.

Depart klia2	Arrive	Destination
1:15AM	4:15AM	Melaka Sentral
7:45AM	10:45AM	Melaka Sentral
9:15AM	12:15PM	Melaka Sentral
10:45AM	1:45PM	Melaka Sentral
11:45AM	2:45PM	Melaka Sentral
1:15PM	4:15PM	Melaka Sentral
2:15PM	5:15PM	Melaka Sentral
4:15PM	7:15PM	Mahkota Medical Center
6:15PM	9:15PM	Melaka Sentral
8:15PM	11:15PM	Melaka Sentral
9:15PM	11:45PM	Melaka Sentral

Bus schedule from KLIA to Melaka

The first bus from KLIA starts at 1:00am, and the last bus from KLIA starts at 9:00pm. The Transnasional bus is available at KLIA Bus station at the KLIA terminal Level 1.

Depart KLIA	Arrive	Destination
1:00AM	3:30AM	Melaka Sentral
7:30AM	10:00AM	Melaka Sentral
9:00AM	11:30AM	Melaka Sentral
10:30AM	1:00PM	Melaka Sentral
11:30AM	2:00PM	Melaka Sentral
1:00PM	3:30PM	Melaka Sentral
2:00PM	4:30PM	Melaka Sentral
4:00PM	6:30PM	Melaka Sentral
6:00PM	8:30PM	Melaka Sentral
8:00PM	10:30PM	Melaka Sentral
9:00PM	11:30PM	Melaka Sentral

Transnasional Bus schedule from Melaka to klia2

The Transnasional's first bus from Melaka Sentral to klia2 starts at 12:15am, and the last bus starts at 10:00pm.

Depart	From	Arrive klia2
12:15AM	Melaka Sentral	3:15AM
5:00AM	Mahkota Medical Center	7:30AM
6:30AM	Melaka Sentral	9:30AM
8:00AM	Mahkota Medical Center	11:00AM
9:30AM	Melaka Sentral	12:30PM
10:30AM	Melaka Sentral	1:30PM
12:30PM	Mahkota Medical Center	3:30PM
2:30PM	Mahkota Medical Center	5:30PM
4:00PM	Melaka Sentral	7:00PM
6:00PM	Melaka Sentral	9:00PM
10:00PM	Melaka Sentral	1:00AM

Bus schedule from Melaka to KLIA

The first bus from Melaka starts at 12:15am, and the last bus from Melaka starts at 10:00pm. The Transnasional bus from Melaka will arrive at KLIA Bus station at the KLIA terminal Level 1.

Depart	From	Arrive KLIA
12:15AM	Melaka Sentral	2:45AM
5:00AM	Mahkota Medical Center	7:30AM
6:30AM	Melaka Sentral	9:00AM
8:00AM	Mahkota Medical Center	10:30AM
10:30AM	Melaka Sentral	1:00PM
12:30PM	Mahkota Medical Center	3:00PM
2:30PM	Mahkota Medical Center	5:00PM
4:00PM	Melaka Sentral	6:30PM
6:00PM	Melaka Sentral	8:30PM
10:00PM	Melaka Sentral	12:30AM

Singapore - Malacca Bus Service

2018-05-30T18:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.707-inc.com/

Roti canai

2018-05-19T02:50:00.004-07:00

Roti canai (pronunciation: tʃanai), also known as roti cane (tʃane) or roti prata, is an Indian-influenced flatbread dish found in several countries in Asia, including Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore.

It is usually served with dal or other types of curry, but can also be cooked in a range of sweet or savoury variations made with a variety of ingredients such as sardines, meat, egg, or cheese.

Roti canai is a popular breakfast and snack dish in Malaysia, and one of the most famous examples of Malaysian Indian cuisine.

It is said that the dish was brought over from India by Indian Muslims, also known as "Mamaks" in Malaysia, and is served in mamak stalls located in both rural and urban Malaysia.

~Wikipedia~

City Express Bus Service

2018-04-22T02:19:00.003-07:00

Tangkak-Muar/Johor Bahru / Singapore.

Johor Bahru – Muar/Melaka-Putrajaya-Shah Alam-Klang/ Muar- Kuala Lumpur / Singapore

JohorBahru – Muar- Melaka –Kuala Lumpur – Shah Alam- Klang- Butterworth – Penang – Alor Setar – Bukit Kayu Hitam

Johor Bahru –Melaka- Kuala Lumpur- Penang

Singapore – Melaka – Kuala Lumpur

Johor Bahru – Seremban – Shah Alam – Klang

Visit http://cityexpress.com.my/

Delima Express Bus

2018-04-20T00:46:00.000-07:00

Malacca to and from...

- Kuala Lumpur
- Johor Bahru
- Singapore

http://www.delima.com.my/

U Mobile and WeChat Introduces Unlimited Data For Chinese Tourists

2018-04-20T00:19:00.001-07:00

U Mobile and WeChat Introduces Unlimited Data For Chinese Tourists

U Mobile today announced a partnership with WeChat to launch the U Mobile WeChat Go SIM. This new prepaid SIM will offer Chinese tourists unlimited data to enjoy social messaging on the WeChat app and free Lingcod TV subscription whilst having unlimited data to stream over 100,000 hours of high-definition movies, documentaries, and educational content out of China.

The new U Mobile WeChat Go SIM will be the only WeChat Go cobranded prepaid SIM in the country and it is packed with other value-added services including 1GB of free roaming data for Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia and 60 minutes’ worth of IDD calls to China or calls made in Malaysia.

The launch of U Mobile WeChat Go SIM is very timely as the Malaysian Tourism and Culture Ministry is targeting to attract eight million Chinese tourists by 2020. With more and more tourists from China visiting Malaysia, the U Mobile prepaid WeChat Go SIM is well positioned to meet all their connectivity demands.

“With the new U Mobile WeChat Go SIM, the whole WeChat ecosystem goes beyond just social messaging. Together with WeChat, we will work on packing even more benefits like mobile commerce into the WeChat Go SIM not just for Chinese tourists but for anyone who is a user of WeChat,” said Jasmine Lee, Chief Marketing Officer, U Mobile.

U Mobile WeChat Go SIM will be available from 6 December 2017, and Chinese tourists may opt to purchase the prepaid SIM pack from Sunway Media retailers in China prior to travelling. The SIM card will also be available at 138 U Mobile outlets in Malaysia as well as the various international airports in the country such as KLIA and KLIA 2.

Resourced from Tech ARP | 6 December 2017

Mayang Sari Express Bus

2018-04-14T03:09:00.000-07:00

Johor Bahru 新山
Malacca 马六甲
Butterworth 北海
Muar 麻坡
Pulau Pinang 槟城
Kota Bahru 哥打巴鲁
Rantau Panjang 兰斗班让
Terengganu 登嘉楼
Kuala Lumpur 吉隆坡
Batu Pahat 峇株吧辖
Alor Setar 亚罗士打
Kangar 加央
Pontian 笨珍
Seremban 芙蓉
Sungai Petani 双溪大年
Kota Tinggi 哥打丁宜
Kulim 居林

Get weather updates through RakanMET

2018-03-25T01:11:00.002-07:00

Get weather updates through RakanMET

Whichever part of Malaysia you are in, the RakanMET app allows you to share information and updates on the weather.

RakanMET aims to provide fast and accurate information to the public to ensure that they are better prepared to face extreme weather conditions.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau said the app was developed by his ministry (Mosti) through the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

“Users can report weather-related incidents in their areas by uploading information onto the app.

“This is done to prevent irresponsible parties from uploading fake information on the app,” he said.

RakanMET is the second app to be developed by Mosti after myCuaca, which was launched in 2015 to provide the public with the latest weather information.

RakanMET was officially launched at the Sabah Weather and Earthquake Operations Centre on Friday, in conjunction with World Meteorological Day.

MetMalaysia director-general Alui Bahari was also present at the event to sign a memorandum of understanding with Universiti Putra Malaysia to mark their collaboration in the field of meteorological science.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Causeway Link bus to Malacca

2018-03-23T20:21:00.001-07:00

Hainanese Chicken Rice Balls

2018-03-23T08:16:00.002-07:00