Melaka Tower View

Melaka, August 3-4, 2011

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August 5th 2011
Melaka is a UNESCO Heritage City and was historically a very important trading post, initially colonized by the Portuguese, then controlled by the Dutch, and finally the British before gaining independence. The Portuguese and Dutch influence is reflected in Melaka's architecture, and it's a pretty interesting place. The shopping and food is pretty fantastic too, as are the beaches which ar ... read more

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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more