Welcome to Melaka

WORLD HERITAGE CITY UNESCO

Today, there's a lot more to Melaka in addition to its fascinating stories, legends and historical attractions. Centuries of multi-racial living cultures have produced varied customs, festivals, food and languages. Located in Peninsular Malaysia, facing the Straits of Melaka, it has an area of 1,658sq.km, and is divided in three districts namely, Alor Gajah, Melaka Tengah and Jasin.

With the chosen slogan "Visit Historic Melaka Means Visit Malaysia", Melaka has so much to offer and has become the melting pot of all the races. From historical heritage site to cultural richness, Melaka has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as the Historic Cities of the Straits of Melaka,  together with Georgetown, on 7th July 2008 that influences arising from its function as a trading port linking East and West. Presently, Melaka is on its way towards achieving developed status by 2010. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

"Visit Historic Melaka Means Visit Malaysia"

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