Melaka is known for its interesting and unique history. This city was founded by Parameswara, a prince from Palembang who was involved in a war for the succession of the Majapahit Empire during the late 14^th century.

This is one of the best ways to see the beauty of Melaka city. This will take place at Sungai Melaka with about a 45-minute cruise for every visitor to see around the wonders of Melaka. Guests will mostly enjoy the river cruise at night to see colorful lights along the riverbanks.

This was named after the Taming Sari Keris which is a mythical weapon. It is said to possess mystical powers belonging to the legendary Malay warrior, Hang Tuah. A ride in this tower offers a panoramic view of Melaka UNESCO World Heritage City.

This was formerly a chapel built by Portuguese captain by the name of Duarte Coelho in 1521. This is probably the oldest church in Melaka. St Paul church was originally a chapel and was known to the Portuguese in Melaka as the Chapel of Mother of God.

This is Christ's Church. It was built for 12 years and was completed in 1753. This church is the oldest functioning Protestant Church in Malaysia. This Church was painted red which remained to be the hallmark of Melaka’s Dutch Era building. 

This church now belongs to the Anglican Church which Christ Church handed to the British and consecrated to use as Anglican service from 1838 until today. Meanwhile, this also is one of the popular landmarks in Melaka.

This is one of the prominent landmarks in Melaka. This place is a Portuguese fortress that marks by the Portuguese occupation hundreds of years ago. It is located at the foot of St Paul’s Hill and was built in 1512 under the command of Alfonso de Albuquerque. 

The British has almost destroyed this whole complex when Sir Stamford Raffles arrived in 1808. He was able to stop the destruction, but unfortunately what is left today is nothing more than a gateway called Porta De Santiago.

These trishaws are found at the Dutch Square facing the Christ Church of Melaka. You will be fascinated to see all their colorful decorated trishaws with flowers, dolls, flags, and lights with accompanying music in different genres. By the way, Trishaw used to be one of the main public transportation modes by the residents here during the olden days.

There are more stories that we can share with you guys but you can check those out in my upcoming stories. For now, I hope that these highlights of getting around Melaka would be good a reference for you when you plan to visit the amazing City of Melaka. 

The 84-year-old Kluang RailCoffee was officially recognized by The Malaysia Book of Records as the Oldest Railway Kopitiam In Malaysia on 18^th July 2022.

Kluang Rail Coffee is a family business that started operations in the early years of World War 2 and has withstood the challenges that came with then Malaya’s occupation by the English and Japanese forces. 

While a new railway station in Kampung Masjid Lama today takes care of the commuting needs of residents, the original station, built in 1909, continues to be maintained as a heritage building and with the presence of Kluang Rail  Coffee, has become synonymous with being a very popular historical tourist attraction in the district of Kluang.

With our interview with Mr. Lim Jit Chen (Director of Kluang RailCoffee), Kluang Rail Coffee was founded by his Grand Father Mr. Lim Luan Hee in 1938 with just one kati of sugar and several cans of milk, and originally began life as a canteen serving the residents and Government office personnel within the vicinity during that era.

At the time, the railway formed the backbone of then Malaya’s transportation and communication network. Built in 1909, the Kluang railway station was strategically located close to the police station, post office, telecom office, hospital, and Government administrative offices. 

This made the canteen extremely convenient and popular, especially since it began serving breakfast and the first cup of coffee from as early as 6.30 am. Over time, the canteen grew to become the very first kopitiam or coffee shop in the district of Kluang under Lim’s son Lim Heng Yong and later his grandson Lim Jit Chen.

Reminiscing his younger days, Lim Jit Chen (Jack) said the evolution of Hainanese cuisine was greatly influenced by both the English and Asian tastes.

Through it all, the business has never wavered in its commitment to serving good quality and affordable food to the local community. The kopitiam is also a strong symbol of cultural inclusiveness, evolving over time to cater to all Malaysians.

In 2008, Lim Jit Chen and his cousin Lim Jit Tong worked together to build upon the business with the introduction of a more extensive local and international menu. Kluang Rail Coffee now operates four outlets in Kluang with more than 70 highly-skilled local staff. Its three other outlets are located at Jalan Duku, Jalan Tasik, and Sri Impian, all of them in the Kluang district.

Today, while a new railway station has been built in Kampung Masjid Lama to better support the transportation needs of the locals, the old station remains as a heritage building and Kluang Rail Coffee is committed to the landmark’s reputation as a popular historical tourist attraction in the district of Kluang. 

Moving forward, the recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records recognition will serve as a launching pad for Kluang Rail Coffee’s future expansion.