German woman goes sight seeing on a bicycle
For 40-year-old German national Annemarie Klein, bicycling round the world is the best way of experiencing different cultures and enjoying nature up close.

Shows and facilities upgraded to attract tourists
The well-known Taman Mini Malaysia and Mini Asean in Ayer Keroh have undergone re-branding to remain among the state’s top tourist attractions.

Fireworks light up Bandar Hilir
A massive thunderstorm did not dampen the spirit of the 10,000 spectators who gathered for the architecture firework display in Bandar Hilir in conjunction with the nationwide Colours of Malaysia roadshow in Malacca recently.

Malacca River in the limelight
The recent nine-day annual Malacca River Festival got off to a colourful start with a parade of people in traditional costumes in the heart of the historic city.

Field day for consumers at Ekspo Melaka
More than 500 booths showcased various products and services at Malacca’s biggest consumer fair, Ekspo Melaka 2008, at Malacca International Trade Centre in Ayer Keroh recently.

F1 targets 50,000 Singaporeans
The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has set a target of not less than 50,000 foreign spectators from Singapore for the 2008 F1 race this month, its advertising and promotions manager Azlan Akil said here.

The crowd at the opening of Mydin Melaka Bazaar. – By A. MALEX YAHAYA / THE STAR

Thousands throng Mydin mart at post-midnight launch
It was way past midnight but thousands waited patiently to grab the special offers at the opening of Mydin Melaka Bazaar near Melaka Sentral recently.

Let the celebrations begin: Malacca marked the start of the Chinese New Year celebration by lighting up the town with red lanterns and preparing the largest bird nest yee sang dish.

Old Malacca shines for CNY
The old section of Malacca city was lighted up with hundreds of red lanterns and coloured bulbs crisscrossing the streets, signifying the start of Chinese New Year celebrations.

Pesta Sungai Melaka attracts more than 70,000 visitors
The tourism industry here has a bright future with the Malacca River rehabilitated and the introduction of more exciting activities.

Fish spa in Taman Melaka Raya reels ’em in
Being nibbled by fishes has become a new craze and the talk of the town after a fish spa opened its doors in Taman Melaka Raya.

Malacca captivates artists
Malacca not only has the charm to lure tourists to its historical sites, but also has mesmerised non-Malaccan artists to live here and call the town their home.

Malacca to host international air carnival
A total of 23 flying clubs, including four from Singapore and one from Thailand will take part in the Malacca International Air Carnival 2007.

Malacca hands out dodol to 300 lucky visitors
It was literally a sweet experience for tourists visiting the Stadhuys here recently when they were greeted and given small packs of dodol – a sweet chewy candy synonymous with Malacca.

Reviving Kristang language
A total of 80 students from four schools in the historical city have taken up the challenge of using and spreading the almost-forgotten Kristang language, which has existed in Malaysia around 500 years.

Three million visit Malacca in first half
Up to June this year, the state recorded some three million tourists – half the targeted number.

Malacca, Penang asked to resubmit heritage site applications to Unesco
Malacca and Penang's George Town never failed in their application to be listed as Unesco heritage sites, state Tourism, Culture and Heritage Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Rahaman Ab Karim clarified.