MELAKA: A case of food poisoning reportedly caused by mussels has been reported to the Melaka Health Department. State health, human resources and unity committee chairman Ngwe Hee Sem said the victim, a 34-year-old man, was admitted to Hospital Alor Gajah on Saturday (June 8). “There was indeed a case… reported at Hospital Alor Gajah, … Read more
Today, Malacca is inexpensive to visit thanks to a weak Malaysian currency, the ringgit; serves some of the most varied and delicious food anywhere in Southeast Asia; offers rare antiques, offbeat art and fashion in its shops and markets; and possesses heritage buildings that double as wonderful Instagram backdrops. As such, it is both a … Read more
JOHOR BARU: A total of 119,491 Indonesians living in Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Pahang are expected to cast their votes for the republic’s general election here. Indonesian Consul-General in Johor Baru overseas election committee chief Ardiyanshah Syahrom said from the number, some 90,666 of them are from Johor alone. “Indonesian citizens living in the … Read more
MELAKA: A 179-metre-long dragon lantern at the iconic Jonker Walk ushers the Lunar New Year celebration and gets the locals into the festive mood. Jonker Walk management committee chairman Datuk Wira Gan Tian Loo said the dragon, touted as the longest in the country, would ring in the Year of the Dragon for the state. … Read more
MELAKA: Domestic users will see a minimum increase of an average 16 sen per cubic metre in the state’s water tariff from Feb 1. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Abd Rauf said the 13.9% increase is in tandem with the water tariff hike approved by the National Water Service Commission (SPAN) but it’s still among … Read more
