EXPLORAQUEST MELAKA - KAMPUNG MORTEN - 15.2.2009

If you want to do a night sight-see by the river, you can take the river boat and it goes all the way to Kampung Morten. These kampung houses are located on the upper part of Kampung Morten and before the boats make a u-turn

Alternatively, you can drive and park your car at Medan Bunga Raya and walk along the riverside walkway


This lighted floral decor on the lampost on the walkway is probably inspired by the animated lighted ones on display behind the Flor dela Mar Museum

What's there to do?
1. Night photography, bring a camera stand
2. Have a coffee or tea at Medan Bunya Raya food court
3. Go visit some of the houses if it's not too late (oh oh you will have to find a way to cross the river from Medan Bunga Raya as the new bridge has not been built yet
4. Look out for the Chinese shop that is well known for prawn noodles and large curry puffs

Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Melaka?

EXPLORAQUEST MELAKA - HOLIDAY INN JETTY - 15.2.2009

The Eye of Malaysia can seen in the distance beyond the Holiday Inn car park

This is the entrance of the Jetty clearly a nice site at twilight

On the lower left, it's a Balinese-style cafe that sells local menu and on the upper floor, you can get satay celup and steam boat. On the right ground floor is a pub cum club with a live band opened to public. On the first floor, there are more restaurants and a multi-room karaoke centre at the end


It's a very long jetty so a buggy service is provided

What's there to do?
1. Enjoy the sunset
2. Have dinner
3. Go Karaoke - all rooms apparently have sea view
4. Chill out at the pub

Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Melaka?

EXPLORAQUEST MELAKA - EYE OF MALAYSIA - 15.2.2009

This is one of the latest attraction in Heritage City Melaka. It's really an asset to the local tourism as it offers another bird's eye view of the various heritage sites around the Melaka River





The location of the Eye is part of a larger complex of new structures that will include a space centre project which is presently being constructed

What's there to do?
1. Go for the ride
2. Go for the ride again

Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Melaka?

EPLORAQUEST MELAKA - MALACCA KITES FESTIVAL DAY 2 - 15.2.2009

The Malacca Kite Festival was held for two days from 14-15 Feb 2009. Participants then left for Pasir Gudang in Johor for the next leg

This is a hand-bag kite
This must be designed after somebody's favourite pants

The white dome shaped structure beside the Eye of Malaysia is also a new item in the complex. At night it's like a giant dome shaped screen that features video documentaries

This is an interesting tri-kite that is not designed to fly on its own. It is a pretty challenging kite as one will have to control its flight at all times. It is very arrow dynamic and can zoom around like a jet plane and make loops



What's there to do?
1. Now that they have all left and gone, you are welcome to bring your own kite to play and practice for the next Kite Festival next year

Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Melaka?

EXPLORAQUEST MELAKA - NON HALAL SATAY AT KOTA LAKSAMANA - 15.2.2009

This is strictly non-halal satay.

The satay is served with a pineapple peanut sauce which is the specialty only in Melaka. The original Ketupat or Rice in coconut leaf is also available

Price per stick is 60 sen

What's there to do?
1. If you are in a group, order at least 20 of each satay - meat, intestine and liver
2. Go to the Eye of Malaysia which is just down the road
3. Go across the road to the river side, you can get clear views of the Flor dela Mar, the Revolving Tower and the River Boat Jetty
4. In case you come in the evening and if you are a fishing enthusiast, you might try fishing during high ride when the sun sets

Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Melaka?

EXPLORAQUEST MELAKA - TERRA JET UNDERNEATH THE FLYOVER - 15.2.2009

This strange looking machinery was spotted working underneath the fly over at Plaza Mahkota

It's called a Terra-Jet because it is "terrific tunneler" ie. it has ability to tunnel underneath roads in a jiffy.

What's there to do?
1. Just be a little ke-po-chi (busybody) and ask the workers to explain to you how it works. You'd be pleasantly surprised.

Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Melaka?

EXPLORAQUEST MELAKA - TRIVIA EXPLORAQUEST AT MAHKOTA HOTEL - 15.2.2009

The Trivai ExploraQuest is only available at Mahkota Hotel Melaka and opened fully every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Guests of the hotel are welcomed to check out the many centuries old artefacts collected from a number of heritage shops in Melaka City

Come try work out some waves on the Ancient Chinese Brass Bowl

Or try to open many Ancient Locks from China and India





What's there to do?
1. Lots of ancient and antique items to explore, discover and learn for everyone young and old
2. See if you could open a 400 years old ancient metal lock that needs 3 keys

Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Melaka?