Maritime Museum in Melaka….a giant ship in town…

I had an assignment to Melacca last Tuesday…On my way to the Melacca’s town, I saw a giant ship just beside the main road. The ship is similar with the ship I used to see in “Pirate of the Carribean” movie…heheh…but, it’s not a movie set…It is actually a museum.

After I finished my assignment, I had an opportunity to visit the GIANT SHIP, that is the MARITIME MUSEUM in Melacca. The giant ship is used a s a replica to show that many ships used to land in Melacca Strait to do their business.

In other word, Malacca used to be a commercial centre for merchants around the world. If you don’t believe me...you can check in the history book...I was impressed with the unique design and architecture of the ship…It looks like a real ship....

Inside the ship, you can see a lot of historical artifacts being exhibited for viewers. Among my favourite is the treasure box…I wonder what’s inside…heheh…

You can also read many historical stories about commercial activities held in Melacca along time ago. It’s very interesting…I spent around 30 minutes to explore things inside the ship…

Since the Maritime Museum is located in front the Craft Centre, you can visit the craft centre after visited the museum.

At the Craft Centre, you can buy souvenirs, foods, etc. Most of souvenirs here are hand-made. It shows the creativity and art of Melaccan...You can choose from begs, accessories, shirts, pants, etc. For food lovers, you can buy Cencaluk, which is a very popular food in Melacca, and also Belacan (shrimp paste). Others includes tits-bits...snack (keropok, kerepek), dodol daun melaka...

You can visit this website for more info http://www.virtualmuseummelaka.com/

Botanical Garden Putrajaya

Located at the northern section of Precinct 1, Botanical Garden (Taman Botani) Putrajaya is a must place to visit. Among the many attractions available at the Botanical Garden is the Main Building, which consists of an interactive Exhibition, Restaurant and Gift Shop. The Botanical Garden provides facilities such as Explorer's Trail, which make the garden an ideal park to go for jogging or even conducting special events (for example, treasure hunt). Other popular trails in the Botanical Garden include the Heliconea Trail, Pandanus Walk and Canna Walk.

There are so many species of flowers available at the Botanical Garden. The flowers are grown in their specific area. For example, you can see the variety of orchid plants grown in the Sun Garden, while others are grown in the Floral Garden (African, Tropical African and Asia Pacific Collection, Bougainvillea, etc. Other famous features of the Botanical garden are the Canopy Bridge, Lakeside (Hibiscus Walk), Lakeside caf and Fern Garden.

The Botanical Garden is open to the public from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm daily, free of charge (F.O.C)… while the interactive exhibition in the main building of the Botanical Garden is open from Tuesdays to Sundays; 10.00 am - 6.30 pm with RM2.00 admission fee.

You can bring your family and friends for recreational activities and at the same time enjoy delicious meal at the seafood restaurant. Your children will also experience a great moment while exploring the interactive exhibition. So…what are you waiting for…let’s go to the Botanical Garden…there’s so much things to share…

Kuala Perlis...taste the delicious "IKAN BAKAR"

Perlis, the smallest state in Malaysia, has so much attraction from its foods, cultural heritage and also places of interest. Locates in the north part of Malaysia, Perlis is popular as a transit point to Thailand (via Padang Besar) and Langkawi (via Kuala Perlis). Both transits have their own specialty. While Padang Besar is more popular as a “shopping centre” for the shopping lover, Kuala Perlis is famous for its Grilled Fish (Ikan Bakar).

In Perlis, particularly in Kuala Perlis, the Grilled fish (Ikan Bakar) is the most popular meals for both local and foreign visitors. This Ikan Bakar or grilled fish is normally served with special homemade sauce. Apart from the Ikan Bakar (Grilled Fish), other seafood such as crab (ketam), squids (sotong) and prawn (udang) are available for add-on meals. What is so special about the seafood at Kuala Perlis? The specialty lies in the freshness of the seafood. For your information, the seafood served here are very fresh since the seafood are supplied directly from local fishermen nearby Kuala Perlis Jetty.

If we want to compare between the seafood which we normally have in Kuala Lumpur, or any other big town, to the one we have in Kuala Perlis, of course the seafood in Kuala Perlis is fresher than the one served in town. Since I live in Kuala Lumpur, I only had the opportunity to taste the delicious Ikan Bakar Kuala Perlis when I visit my family-in-laws there. I really appreciate that moment…Sometimes, I wait at the Kuala Perlis Jetty to buy fresh seafood direct from the fishermen there. The price of seafood at Kuala Perlis Jetty is cheaper as compared to the price at other market in town….So, you can eat more seafood here…because it’s cheaper…

Everytime I visit my family-in-laws, I’m sure to bring them to eat seafood at Kuala Perlis. There are several stalls to choose from….and you have to remember that these stalls are open at night only. No operation in day time….

Usually, before you make any order, you can choose the seafood that you want. What do you want to eat for dinner? Fish, prawn, squid, etc. ..next question…how much do you want (measured by weight), and your chosen cooking style? Fried, grilled, sweet-sour style, etc. Emm..yummy…The cost of your dinner will depends on the weight of the seafood….But, don’t worry..because the price is reasonable…

So, whenever to go to Perlis, don’t forget to taste the delicious Ikan Bakar (Grilled Fish) at Kuala Perlis…