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Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Penang and Melaka

Melaka is a state rich in history and culture. Her strategic position at the narrow Straits of Melaka made her one of the most important stopover post for ships travelling from east to west. The end of the 14th century saw Melaka grow into a rich trading post and kingdom under the Melaka Sultanate, gaining a name in the maritime world.......

Penang or Pulau Pinang is a state with an interesting past - from being part of the Kedah sultanate to a British colonial administrative centre. Penang is today a unique Asian rich in cultural and history......

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