Funded by the Chinese and Indian communities to construct, this is the story of a mosque built with classic Chinese style of architecture, located at Kampung Machap Baru in eastern Melaka. The Datuk Machap pavilion was built in the 33rd year of Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, its walls resonating with Chinese culture through vivid paintings of vibrant seasonal flora as well as vases....
Roti Kok in Machap Baru
When Malacca was still under colonial rule as the British Crown Colony of the Straits, Mr Puah Sen Fong (transliteration) who originated from Qiongzhou (now Hainan) established himself in Machap, producing oven-dried bread strips for the locals. Since 1935, Kenn Guan Hiong has been succeeded for four generations. 83 years later today, Roti Kok has become a household favourite in the southern region of Malaysia....
Pak Sian Temple in Sungai Udang
This is the story of Pak Sian Temple located in Sungai Udang, Melaka. The precursor of the temple was Xian Shi (transliteration) Temple, built by Chinese ancestors who migrated southwards in earlier times. Due to its extensive history, the temple became dilapidated and shabby. The initiator, Mr Ong Tie Kie, once accidentally made a wish for his impoverished self winning a lottery ticket, therefore he...