by admin | Mar 29, 2019 | Melaka City
Back when Kuala Lumpur was a malaria-ridden swamp and Penang was yet to become the ‘Pearl of the Orient’; Melaka was one of the greatest trading ports in Southeast Asia. Over time it lost a lot of trade to Singapore and became a sleepy backwater compared to its...
by admin | Mar 28, 2019 | Melaka City
At the beginning of the 16th century, merchants and entrepreneurs were lured to Malacca’s shores due to stories of the city’s burgeoning success and wealth. In particular the city saw an influx of Chinese traders who arrived in droves in an effort to escape Manchu...
by admin | Mar 28, 2019 | Melaka City
Approximately 24KM north of Melaka, a little off the road to Kuala Lumpur, is the countryside town of Alor Gajah. The peaceful and grassy Alor Gajah Square – surrounded by a series of cheerily painted shop houses – is located in the town centre. Within...
by admin | Mar 28, 2019 | Melaka City
Christ Church built by the Dutch when they took pessession of Malacca from the Portuguese, it is one of Malacca’s most defining structures. Situated along Jalan Gereja (also known as Church Street) it is an instantly recognizable brick-red building with a huge...
by admin | Mar 26, 2019 | Student Buddies
I am 1st year of Master of Science program in process manufacturing student. Being abroad can be exciting yet challenging. As a new student, adaptability and independency lifestyle to be at a new place is something not everyone had it. But then everyone deserves to...
