MELAKA: BASTION HOUSE

Bastion House was built around 1910 and its architecture was influenced by the British. 

It bear witnessed to the historic event to proclaim the date of independence for the Federation of the Malay States on 22nd February 1956.

It was used as offices by the various private sectors (Dunlop, for example). 

However, due to its location and and historic value, The State Government of Malacca had purchased the building and converted it into The Malay and Islamic World Museum which currently collects, stores and exhibits the history and the heritage of the Malays throughout the world for the benefit of the future generations.

Within walking distance, see Bastion House first hand when you are at Dataran Pahlawan.

Najib: Don't forget 'kampung' roots

Najib: Don't forget 'kampung' roots

The life of a particular community depends largely on factors like customs, races, its size and locality. A  ‘ kampung ', is a name given to a typical Malay village and it is usually situated in remote areas.
However remote or backward a community may be, it certainly has sits own way of life. ‘ Kampung Bahagia ' is no exception to this and this village is a replica of those found when our country was ruled by sultanate and also the time when our fore-fathers were striving for independance.

When we talk about Independence, we talk about the Father of Independence, Tunku Abdul Rahman.



Continue to watch the history of the Father of Independence, Tunku Abdul Rahman here and here.

A small and exuberant village covering only a square mile and shielded from the hustle and bustle of cities by miles and miles of cultured land indeed is a peaceful place to live in.

Small artistic houses on stilts which can only be built by diligent craftsman, pervading the entire area are the usual sights in the Kampung.

Merdeka, Merdeka

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Tunku Abdul Rahman 1988 - "Biarlah Saya Mati Dalam Perjuangan"

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Merdeka 1957 (Color)

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Merdeka 1957. Today is the first day of Syawal. Today is the eve of Merdeka. Today is the day Melaka Blog is launched. On the 31st of August 1957, The Father Of Independence, Tunku Abdul Rahman declared MERDEKA for Malaysia. Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Maaf Zahir & Batin 1432H dan Selamat Merdeka ke 54, 2011 dari Melaka Blog dan Facebook Community Treasure MHS. Tuesday 30 August 2011. 5.31 PM. Malaysia