People must play their part to turn Sungai Melaka into a tourist attraction

From: New Straits Times | Date: February 9, 2001| Author: M. Jeffri Razali | Copyright information


New Straits Times

02-09-2001

People must play their part to turn Sungai Melaka into a tourist attraction
Byline: M. Jeffri Razali
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: National
Column: News analysis

IF Venice is famous for its canals and gondolas, and Bangkok for its floating market along the Chao Phraya River, Malacca may soon have its own identity if plans for Sungai Melaka becomes a reality.

It cannot be denied that such a plan,...

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