Yes, I agree with Jonathan Goh. Malaccan in general would like to see a continuously developing Melaka. After all, development means opening up more career and business opportunities

why can’t these people learn from better examples like Singapore’s Clark/Boat Quays? Or even Central Market in KL is lovely.

Instead they are going to open up yet another mall with yet another bunch of typical tacky outlets. Haven’t been there, yet (no CF why endanger my life) - but I guess McDonald’s, Long John Silvers, Sinma, KFC, Osim and all.

Why would tourists want to come here? Yet another basement mall. You think the ang mohs who travel across the world want to shop in some underground mall?

this is another silly project by the UMNO ketua menteris/menteri besars. and if i’m not mistaken, this same minsiter was the one who said that the thing about speed limits?

By Jonathan Kent
BBC correspondent in Kuala Lumpur

The chief minister of the Malaysian state of Melaka, Mohammed Ali Rustam, has called for the speed limit on Malaysian roads to be raised for the drivers of luxury cars.
He was speaking after agreeing to settle more than 20 summonses issued on his own two official vehicles.
But Malaysia’s government wants to send a clear signal to VIPs and politicians that they are not above the law.
The country’s deputy prime minister has ordered dozens of the country’s rich elite, who between them have amassed thousands of unpaid motoring fines, to reach into their own pockets and pay up.
Mr Mohammed says that speed limits slow down important people, and that the limit should be raised from 110 to 160km/h ( 68 to 100 mph) for the drivers of high-powered cars.
He says it is not suitable for the likes of BMWs and Mercedes to drive slowly on highways.
Mr Mohammed admitted he was not aware of the 22 outstanding summonses issued to his two cars, because he leaves such matters to his drivers.
However, he agreed to have them settled immediately.
High-powered cars in Malaysia are largely the preserve of the wealthy.
High tariffs on imported vehicles mean that a typical Mercedes would cost the average Malaysian 20 years wages.
Yet there are thousands on the roads. Top Malaysians who have been given titles in recognition of their achievements often put official badges on their number plates to let other drivers know just how important they are.
But Malaysia’s deputy prime minister, Abdullah Badawi, is signalling that he has little patience for the foibles of the privileged classes.
If, as expected, he takes over as prime minister next October, Malaysia’s high and mighty will have to remember to play by the rules.

Yep! a lot of problems….
problems like OPERATING BUSINESS WITHOUT C.F….
and with the City Council issueing summon a petty RM250 per day!

The complex can promote and spend lot of money on marketing but how to change the spending behaviour of Malaccan ?? So, we need to depend largely on tourist.

In the perspective of tourism development, frankly, I still find the Dataran Pahlawan concept to have tremendous potential of growth. Having a good start is an advantage, but never the less, the management must keep up the good plan in order to derive a long term successful return.

These greedy developers in connection with corrupt govt officials destroy historical sites and turn them into eyesores. -+1 …The same developer responsible for Pantai Kundur’s Apartment / Condo that halted it’s progress since last year. LianBang.

However, the concept of Digital Domain in Dataran Pahlawan might later be challenged with redundancy, when the Digital Mall (under construction) at Jalan Hang Tuah is established. Either one might lose its attractiveness. - Definately more mall like Fajar, Madam King, Econmart and Cowboy (maybe even Bintang) will become another Ocean (formerly known), Kangaroo, Senyum, Great Wall situation… sigh

Failure in such a huge project will not just involving a loss of heritage property, but tax payers’ contribution as well. Since the historical Padang Pahlawan has already been transformed into commercialized complex, now it’s not the time to comment on the responsibility, but let’s hope that this new attraction with interesting concept will turn to be a successful project.

Usually, what leads to the failure of a mall, is the mis-allignment of market needs and non-existent of uniqueness. So far, I personally find that the visioned plans of this Dataran Pahlawan Megamall project is kinda interesting and presenting convergence of consumer wants.

However, the concept of Digital Domain in Dataran Pahlawan might later be challenged with redundancy, when the Digital Mall (under construction) at Jalan Hang Tuah is established. Either one might lose its attractiveness.

These greedy developers in connection with corrupt govt officials destroy historical sites and turn them into eyesores. Look at Dataran Merdeka now, with the big ugly screen - is it still there?

And what’s with this Sentral this and Sentral that. Megamall this and Megamall that.

So pathetic.