Malacca, also known as Melaka, is known as Malaysia’s historical state. The population is a mix of Malays, Chinese and Indians and there exists small pockets of Portuguese communities; a result of Malacca’s colonial past.
Malacca is also famous for its Peranakan culture; a lifestyle incorporating Malay and Chinese elements practiced by the descendants of Chinese traders who settled in Malacca. On the historical aspect, a trip through Malacca is like a step back in time. Visit the remains of temples, forts and buildings left behind by Malacca’s past colonists and learn more about Malacca’s rise and fall as a renowned port in the 14th Century.
Trace back some of Singapore’s famous historical icons like Chia Ann Siang and the Chetties or Mr. D’Almeida.
Compare Town Planning and Economic Development under the British. A visit to this destination is not complete without Immersion Program’s with the local community. Be it a school, an Old Folks Home or a Uniform Group, interaction with them will make the visit memorable.
