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Why the water from Sam Poh Kong Melaka is special ?

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Because of the natural hilly content of that area, the water won't flow over the cup when the cup is fully filled.

Tourist Guide explaining altar offerings of Sam Poh Kong, Melaka

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One must be careful, when offering to deities in a temple. Over at Sam Poh Kong, tour guides can explain very well what the offerings means.

A Sleepy Hollow Image - Thrown by Melaka

B eing truly so called a "Sleepy Hollow", Melaka was like a "fragrant tropical dream" as early as 1879

Crown Colony in 1867 for the then Melaka

The Colonial Office had bright hopes for Melaka's future when the Straits Settlements became a Crown Colony in 1867.

Tin Mining Melaka 1793

1807 recorded that the Naning mine was opened and it was the first small scale tin mining which is located on the north of Melaka.

Heeren Street, Melaka

Before 1850s, the best houses in Heeren Street, Melaka were homes to the Dutches and today Heeren Street is also known as Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock.

Melaka's first Newspaper

Malacca Observer is the name for the Melaka's first newspaper which was in circulation from 1826 to 1829.