Comments on: Taxi Fares in Melaka is Getting Unacceptable

By: Dr. Arthur P.Y.M.ah.

Dr. Arthur P.Y.M.ah. — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:27:43 +0000

I heard that the Batu Berendam Airport is undergoing some up grading to accommodate large aircrafts. When will the new airport come to fruition ? Now that Malacca has been granted World Heritage City status, I am sure she will sooner or later experience a much larger tourist influx. The Malacca Government should have the foresight to have vital transportation means modernised or built. It has done a commendable job for Melaka Sentral and now the rebuilding of the airport. Have they also looked very seriously into putting Malacca back on the railroad map ? As Asians become more affluent, cruising will be playing on their minds next. To reap this bonanza, our historic city leaders should also be contemplating erecting jetties or wharves for cruise ships to dock when they call at Malacca. It was so eye-opening to see even very small towns in Alaska having cruise terminals welcoming huge liners. In the same vein, I see no reason why my beloved hometown cannot exploit this sector of the tourist trade and we definitely have more to offer than glaciers and salmons !

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Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:24:03 +0000

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By: Superman

Superman — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:45:16 +0000

By looking at the diagram you shown us. The bus has taken a very long route instead of getting the shorter route to reach your destination. Question is, along the long route, are there many bus stops? To be honest, I don’t hope to get a better public transport because our country is not a small country, if you compare to Singapore and Hong Kong, yes their public transport is perfect but it’s because their country small. It’s way easier and less time consumed if you destination is short but for Malaysia, we don’t. So, I hope I can drive my car everyday to everywhere without expensive petrol, I rather caught in traffic jam than to take public transport.

By: anthraxxxx

anthraxxxx — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:14:15 +0000

I tried to board a taxi from Gajah Berang to Melaka Sentral, that driver had the nerve to charge me 10 ringgit for such distance. That was before the fuel hike, mind you. Oh yeah my car was in the workshop.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:29:55 +0000

Where did my comment go?

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:29:05 +0000

If you don’t have your own transport in Malacca, you might as well stay home and not go anywhere.