HJ ZULHEIMY - SEPANJANG JALAN KENANGAN: MELAKA

BANDAR HILIR, MELAKA

Banda Hilir is a tourist area located in Melaka City, Malaysia, within the Melaka Tengah district. It is situated next to Banda Kaba and Melaka Raya.

This area is home to 15 fascinating places to explore, showcasing the beauty and history of Banda Hilir. Notable attractions include the Menara Taming Sari, Stadthuys, Maritime Museum, and Muzium TLDM, among others.

Memories of some places I have visited in Bandar Hilir, Melaka

IEM BRAINSTORMING SESSION

HOTEL CENTURY MAHKOTA

Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz

Melaka

March 2000

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia has conducted a Brainstorming Session at the Mahkota Century Hotel in Melaka in March 2000.

A Brainstorming is a method of generating ideas and sharing knowledge to solve a particular commercial or technical problem, in which participants are encouraged to think without interruption. Each participants shares their ideas as soon as they come to mind.

MELAKA TRISHAW

Trishaws are a common sight in Melaka, beautifully decorated with flowers and often equipped to play a medley of songs. Before the industrialization era, trishaws served as one of the main modes of transportation in Melaka. Today, they are a popular option for tourists looking to explore the city’s sights. With their side-by-side seating arrangement, trishaws are easily recognizable in the city center.

PORTA DE SANTIAGO (A FAMOSA)

Located next to the Stadhuys, A Famosa is a significant historical landmark that descends from Bukit Melaka, formerly known as St. Paul Hill. Built in 1511 under the command of Alfonso de Albuquerque, the fortress was intended to strengthen the Portuguese position and provide housing for soldiers as well as storage for ammunition.

In 1641, the fort was seized by the Dutch, who later transferred control to the British in the early 19th century. The British planned to demolish it, but Sir Stamford Raffles intervened in 1810, preventing its destruction.

Today, remnants of the ancient fort remain, including the entrance facade and a church structure.

My son in 2008 and 2016 at the same place.

STADHUYS

Also known as the Red Square, built shortly after Melaka was captured by the Dutch in 1641, it is the oldest remaining Dutch colonial building in Southeast Asia.

It served as the residence of the Governor as well as an administration center and town hall. Presently it houses the History and Ethnography Museum, as well as the Literature Museum.

REPLICA OF MELAKA SULTANATE PALACE

The Palace of Sultan Mansur Shah who ruled Melaka from 1456 to 1477 has been faithfully recreated at the foot of Bukit Melaka (formerly Bukit St.Paul), based on information and data obtained from the Malay Annals (Sejarah Melayu).

The architectural style has been preserved where no nails, only wooden pegs. There are more than 1,300 historical items pertaining to the customs and traditions of the royal household are on display. It is a great place to start a journey into Melaka's past.

MARITIME MUSEUM (FLOR DE LA MAR)

Located just ahead of Stadhuys, it is a replica of the Portuguese ship Flor de La Mar that sank off the coast of Melaka on November 15, 1511, on its way to Portugal. The museum features the maritime history of Melaka.

The museum was opened to the public on June 13, 1994, by Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.

TAMING SARI TOWER

The only gyro tower in Malaysia, it offers a panoramic view of Melaka within 7 minutes. It provides a height of 80m while revolving 360 degrees. The name "Taming Sari" is derived from "Sari Keris," a mythical weapon that is said to have belonged to the legendary warrior Hang Tuah. Situated at Jalan Bandar Hilir, the tower is just minutes away from Bukit Melaka.

www.menaratamingsari.com

PROCLAMATION OF INDEPENDENCE MEMORIAL

Located in the city center, close to A Famosa, the building was originally known as the Malacca Club and was constructed in 1911. It served as a venue for social activities for government officials. In 1985, the building was converted into a memorial that houses documents related to the country's independence, along with other historical artifacts.

ROYAL MALAYSIAN NAVY MUSEUM

A museum that exhibits items used by the Royal Malaysian Navy. Exhibits include photos of admirals, medals of honor, etc. The museum was previously located at the Royal Malaysian Navy base in Lumut, Perak. It was then relocated to Melaka to take advantage of the larger number of tourists, both local and foreign visitors. The new location of the Naval Museum was opened to the public on October 28, 1995.

Ex - KD Sri Trengganu. RMN Patrol Craft

BUKIT MELAKA

A walk up to Bukit Melaka (formerly St. Paul's Hill) is a must. When the Portuguese captured Melaka in 1511, they built their fortress, A Famosa, here. A chapel named "Nosa Senhora" or "Our Lady of the Hill" was erected by a Portuguese captain, Duarte Coelho, in 1521. When the Dutch took control of Melaka in 1641, they renamed it St. Paul's Church. St. Francis Xavier, who regularly visited the chapel, was buried here in 1553 before his remains were transferred to Goa in India.

MAHKOTA CENTURY HOTEL

BANDAR HILIR , MELAKA

I Attended the "Brainstorming Session" at the Mahkota Century Hotel in Bandar Hilir, Melaka in March 2000 while working at The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (1999 - 2011).