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By the charter of incorporation dated 27th November 1826, the three British Settlements of Penang, Malacca and Singapore were amalgamated to constitute the Presidency of the Straits ( or Eastern ) Settlements and were placed under the control of a Governor. However, the Straits Settlements failed to live up to expectations and was reduced to [...]

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The Netherlands East Indies ( N.E.I ) included all Dutch possessions in Java, Sumatra, the Moluccas Islands and Malacca/Melaka. The Dutch who were expanding their sphere of influence in the far east combined with the forces of the Sultan of Johor and captured Malacca from the Portuguese on 14thJanuary.1641. For the next 150 years the [...]

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Today I have the splendid opportunity to brainstorm with Jason , His father Snr Yoong, Johnny & Roslan on what were installed for http://www.melakatoday.blogspot.com/ ? its directions and positioning etc. with each having their respective roles to contribute….
Firstly, Johnny have verbally concented to withdrawing all his Melaka related banknotes and coins eg. Straits Settlement , [...]

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Having set up another blogspot i.e. www.melakatoday.blogspot.com to contribute towards my beloved home state in gain entry as World Heritage City .Henceforth i.m gearing up cooperation’s and brainstorming sessions with many distinguish friends and partners of MAM ………
Since Priority with the above mentioned new blogspot ; hope visitors could visit it instead . TQ
Barry

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Like majority of the Chinese community in Melaka, if not Malaysia ; I am a polytheist- as far as religion and everyday lifestyle is concern. I am brought up with the influence of
1. Taoism - emphasises the Return to the Nature,
2. Confucianism - Morality ,
3. Buddhism - Loving Kindness and Compassion, and
4. Ancestor Worshiping - [...]

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On this coming 15th April 2007 , Sunday at 5.00pm , A Chinese Temple namely Hian Tian Keong Temple at Jln Parameswara would be holding a street procession to mark the completion of renovations of the temple’s lower floor cum shifting the main alter downstairs.
This temple , of 60 years histry is very dear at [...]

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MAM Center & Jonker88.com are manned and headed by Jason Yoong and Johnson Yoong, Jenny Wong, supported by museum personnel, Barry Ng, a skillful and experienced museum personnel to help and guide you to decode the hidden messages of those found artifacts, as displayed and exhibited at Jonker 88 and MAM Center, including collectibles and [...]

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MAM Center & Jonker88.com are manned and headed by Jason Yoong and Johnson Yoong, Jenny Wong, supported by museum personnel, Barry Ng, a skillful and experienced museum personnel to help and guide you to decode the hidden messages of those found artifacts, as displayed and exhibited at Jonker 88 and MAM Center, including collectibles and [...]

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Museum Café (Kafe Muzium) is the creative concept of MAM http://www.emalacca.com/
( Maritime Archaeology Museum) since 1997, where MAM was legally incorporated at Jonker 88 (Jalan Hang Jebat are popularly known today).
The MAM’s Museum Café is specially designed and tailored, under Sustainable Cultural Tourism, as the central theme of World Bank and UNESCO, as one of [...]

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Museum Café (Kafe Muzium) is the creative concept of MAM http://www.emalacca.com/
( Maritime Archaeology Museum) since 1997, where MAM was legally incorporated at Jonker 88 (Jalan Hang Jebat are popularly known today).
The MAM’s Museum Café is specially designed and tailored, under Sustainable Cultural Tourism, as the central theme of World Bank and UNESCO, as one of [...]

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