BUNGA RAYA IN THE PAST

✨ 重温 1965 年：马六甲武雅拉也路（Jalan Bunga Raya）的繁华旧时光 ✨

你能想象在 1960 年代马六甲最繁忙的马路中央，竟然赫然站着一头水牛吗？ 🐃

看看左边那些充满情怀的复古招牌与广告——三五牌香烟（555）、三洋电机（Sanyo）、埃索石油气（Esso Gas）还有百多鞋店（Bata），瞬间勾起满屏幕的时代感。 📺 ⛽ 👟

更让人感慨的是，当年的商铺无一例外全部开门营业，街头巷尾人声鼎沸。不像如今的景况，多数店面早已拉下铁闸、归于沉寂。 🏬 🔒

店柱上那些纯手工雕刻的原始中文字体依旧清晰可见。 🖌️

而那根高耸入云、仿佛在向天空交谈的老电线杆……跨越了半个多世纪的沧桑，至今依然傲然挺立在原地，见证着岁月的变迁。 🗺️

📸 照片由 D. Lanscraft 珍贵提供。

Revisiting 1965: The Bustling Days of Jalan Bunga Raya, Malacca ✨

Can you imagine a water buffalo standing right in the middle of Malacca’s busiest street back in the 1960s? 🐃

Look at the nostalgic vintage signs and advertisements on the left—555 Cigarettes, Sanyo, Esso Gas, and Bata shoes—instantly evoking the atmosphere of a bygone era. 📺 ⛽ 👟

What is truly poignant is that, back then, every single shop was open for business, and the streets were alive with the hum of the crowd—a stark contrast to today, where most storefronts have long since pulled down their shutters and fallen silent. 🏬 🔒

The hand-carved Chinese characters on the shop pillars remain clearly visible. 🖌️

And that old utility pole, towering high as if conversing with the sky... having weathered the changes of over half a century, it still stands proudly in its original spot, bearing witness to the passage of time. 🗺️

📸 Photo courtesy of D. Lanscraft.

NAM SENG COFFEE AT KEE ANN

NAM SENG COFFEE Shop at Kee Ann Road.

 

BRING BACK KEE ANN WALK

Kee Ann Walk used to be striving before Covid.

These photos showed the bustling walk before.

VEDRO MALL TO OPEN SOON?

Vedro Mall to open soon?

[01/07, 1:27 pm] TW Kang: Vedro Mall Parking Details

Carpark Levels: Located at Basement 2 (B2) and Basement 3 (B3).Capacity: The basement carpark yields a total layout capacity of roughly 128 to 180 parking bays.Basement 1 Use: Basement 1 (B1) is designated as a commercial layout floor rather than parking, originally intended to host supermarket and food stores.

[01/07, 1:29 pm] TW Kang: In future if Vedro Mall opens. Ample Car parking. Currently, most people complain lack of public car parking at Kee Ann Road.

MELAKA HOP ON HOP OFF RIVER CRUISE

Melaka Hop On and Hop Off Cruise available for passengers to drop on and off at various jeties along the river. Daily pass is available.

KEE ANN CHARITY HUB

 

CHARITY HUB

Hi everyone! I am Shermin . I write mandarin ok right? 

我主要是想做与教育有关联的事。 

这间library也是一个收留那些贫困家庭的孩子，如果他们家不方便上网查资料，比较吵杂的话，我欢迎他们来我们的图书馆自习，看看书，放学后能够逗留在这里，不需要乱花钱，如果有贫困生愿意在我们的图书馆帮忙照看，我会给他们一些补贴当他们自己挣零用钱自供自足。 

楼下会准备桌子椅子给老人家休息，看报纸杂志等。 要上图书馆之前要吃东西的都得在楼下吃，不得带上楼。

没有马上需要招很多的学生或者义工，就是与有缘人结善缘，给他们方便。

[29/06, 8:22 pm] Shermin GOH: 我想找人布施书架，也想找义工帮忙打扫和decorate图书馆，不知道有没有愿意帮忙呢？

有书架以后，再慢慢地填满它也不迟，可以归类不同的书籍。 

我也接受漫画，当然还是会先看看是否合适才放进图书馆。

[29/06, 8:36 pm] Shermin GOH: 非常感谢 @⁨TW Kang⁩ 的慷慨，以实惠的价钱把地方租给我，让我能够做我想做的事，不然我有心无力。 谢谢 @⁨证法 Chan Fatt Ah Leong Kee Ann⁩ 帮忙牵线。 

就因为这样我就承担下来，开始筹备这间小小的图书馆，会充满爱的空间。

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Hi everyone! I’m Shermin.

My main goal is to do something related to education.

This library also serves as a welcoming space for children from underprivileged families. If their home environments are noisy or lack internet access for research, they are welcome to come here to study, read, and spend time after school without having to spend money. For students from low-income backgrounds who are willing to help look after the library, I offer a small stipend so they can earn their own pocket money and become self-reliant.

On the ground floor, we provide tables and chairs where seniors can rest and read newspapers or magazines. Anyone wishing to eat before using the library facilities must do so downstairs; food is not permitted upstairs.

There is no immediate pressure to recruit a large number of students or volunteers; the aim is simply to connect with the right people and offer them a helping hand.

HISTORY OF KAMPUNG JAWA

Kampung Jawa, Melaka: A Story of History, Challenge, and Transformation

Kampung Jawa in Melaka holds a long and layered history, beginning as a settlement for the Javanese community during the height of the Malacca Sultanate. It was later redeveloped in the 1880s, making it one of the earliest planned housing projects in Melaka.

Today, Kampung Jawa is known not just for its history, but also for the challenges it faces and the transformation it is undergoing.

🏠 From a Javanese Settlement to a Heritage Precinct

The history of Kampung Jawa is closely tied to the trade links between the Malay Archipelago and Java since the Sultanate era. The Javanese were renowned as sailors, shipbuilders, and even mercenaries, and many settled here. After its redevelopment in the 1880s, the area became a bustling hub for both businesses and residences.

⚖️ Modern-Day Challenges

Kampung Jawa now faces several significant challenges:

· Development and Relocation: 

In 2023, its legendary century-old business district was forced to close to make way for new development projects. Business owners who had inherited their trades across generations had to find new locations.

· Heritage Zone Status: As part of the buffer zone of the Melaka UNESCO World Heritage City, the area is subject to strict development regulations. This has kept land values low and limited investment, turning it into what some call a 'greyfield'—an underutilized area.

· Threat of Gentrification: While old buildings are protected and slowly being renovated (gentrified), this process sparks debate about the best way to regenerate the area without erasing its original identity and character.

📍 Experiences and Attractions in Kampung Jawa

Despite the changes, Kampung Jawa remains a fascinating place to explore:

· Kampung Jawa Bridge (Jambatan Hantu): This beautiful pedestrian bridge spans the Melaka River. Its eerie nickname—known locally as Jambatan Hantu (Ghost Bridge) or in Chinese as 鬼门关 ('Gate of Hell')—dates back to the Japanese occupation. Today, it's a popular spot for riverside views and is surrounded by lively cafes in the evening.

· Nearby Attractions: You can easily visit other landmarks like A'Famosa Water Park (5 km away), Melaka Zoo (6.3 km), and Klebang Beach (4.5 km).

· Unique Accommodation: There are boutique stays like Knocknock Home along Jalan Jawa, offering a chance to experience living in this historic neighbourhood.

🔮 The Future of Kampung Jawa

The future of Kampung Jawa lies at the intersection of heritage preservation and the need for modern development. Academic studies have proposed design solutions to regenerate this buffer zone, focusing on:

· Creating a stronger 'sense of place'.

· Optimising land use.

· Ensuring compatibility with surrounding areas.

· Protecting the area's unique identity and image.

In conclusion, Kampung Jawa is a microcosm of Melaka itself. It is a place where history, community, development, and preservation challenges all converge, giving it a rich soul and a story that continues to unfold.

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WORK TOGETHER TO REVITALIZE KAMPUNG JAWA

只要选出领头羊，然后大家配合和向批发商，当地i议员拨些款向及热心人士的赞肋，一定行得通。

As long as a leader is chosen and everyone works together—securing some funding from wholesalers and local councilors, along with sponsorships from public-spirited individuals—it will certainly work.