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Ancient Chinese Sun Tze Arts of War amongst other emphasized that: To win, first to position ourselves beyond being defeated; only than to consider conquer! 5 elements to access our strength:- 
1.    Nature (DAO 道) - Harmony, Solidarity and Unity among the people.
2.    Sky (TIAN天) -  Timing
3.    Earth (DI地) -Geographical conditions for advancement.
4.    General (JIANG将)- the quality [...]

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“Whereas, in the course of human history no nation, in order to salvage itself, will ever remain static for a long time. It will be compelled to decide on one of two directions, to go forward or backward.
 
This depends on the ability and adaptability of that nation in facing changes and developments.
 
When the people are [...]

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In conjunction with the 2007 Holland Days in Malacca; a joint-venture exhibition between The Dutch Government; thru her Malaysia Embassy with the Melaka Government, thru The Melaka Museum Authority (PERZIM ); scheduled from 2nd Sept, 2007 to 9th Sept, 2007 at The Stadhuys; It is we/our, Maritime Archaeology Museum (MAM)’s fervent hope that the hidden [...]

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Standing at the light-house staring towards the river mouth of Malacca River; with a deep breath and close both your eyes for mere 2 seconds, actualize the thousands of merchant ships dodging at Malacca waterways……….
 
The then hustle & bustle of the trading communities along the Malacca river, where it was recalled during the 15th century, [...]

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I have had the privilege to enjoy a delicious, sumptuous and meaningful lunch at the Dutch Harbour Café situated at 39, Jalan Laksamana 75100 Melaka http://www.dutchharbourcafe.com email: info@dutchharbourcafe.com I was presently surprise to see almost everything going Dutch culturally the very moment I enter the said premise.
 
A prominent signboard was displayed at the five-foot walkways [...]

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Dutch Heritage Melaka
The first relations between Malaysia and the Netherlands date back about 400 years ago when Admiral Cornelis Matelieff de Jonge of the Dutch East Indies Company ( V.O.C.) signed a treaty with the Sultan of Johor reconquer Melaka.
 
This eventually bore fruit in 1641, after which the VOC established a trading post in Melaka [...]

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Dutch Heritage MelakaThe first relations between Malaysia and the Netherlands date back about 400 years ago when Admiral Cornelis Matelieff de Jonge of the Dutch East Indies Company ( V.O.C.) signed a treaty with the Sultan of Johor reconquer Melaka.This eventually bore fruit in 1641, after which the VOC established a trading post in Melaka [...]

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The following were the various feedbacks and proposals from various tourists from within and without, coupled with what I have observed personally after having spent the last 10 months at Maritime Archaeology Museum (MAM) www.maritime.emalacca.com at the Dutch Square area. It is my sincere hope that all past, present and future visitors of Melaka could [...]

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1. Alessandro Moreschi (the only recorded true castrato) [Wikipedia]

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2. Mado Robin - highest recorded sung note [Wikipedia]

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3. Florence Foster Jenkins - worst singer [Wikipedia]

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4. Pope Leo XIII (first recorded Pope - 1903) [Wikipedia]

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