Singapore Malacca Travel 26th Sept 2009 (1)

Malaysia Holiday

If you are looking for cheap holidays, Malaysia is one of the best places to head for. We love going into Malaysia as there are always lots of things to do over there. Rather than joining a Malaysia tour, we prefer to go into Malaysia on our own as we love exploring new places. This time round, we went on a Singapore Malacca travel-venture.

Driving across the 2nd Link from Singapore into Malaysia

We left our home at 0620 hrs and stopped by a petrol station to top up the petrol tank to abide by regulations which require that Singapore registered cars leaving Singapore have at least 3/4 of a tank of fuel. Leaving Singapore via Tuas checkpoint, also known as the 2nd Link, it took us only 15 minutes to clear both sides of the customs and immigration. We were on our way from Singapore to Malacca city by 0730 hrs.

Cost of travelling from Singapore to Malacca via Tuas checkpoint:-
Singapore’s toll charges $ 4.60 = USD 3.25
M’sia Gelang Patah RM10.80 = USD 3.11
M’sia Lima Kedai RM 3.90 = USD 1.12
Malacca RM24.30 = USD 7.00
Total cost from Singapore Malacca self-drive = USD14.48

It was a smooth journey all the way and we arrived at the Malacca toll at 0930 hrs.

Just after Malacca toll driving into Malacca city where you have to pass Ayer Keroh area

Passed by Mydin, one of Malaysia's supermarket chain


Welcome to Malacca

On the way to Ujong Pasir for breakfast


Our first stop was for breakfast at Perhentian Kedai Kuih Kuih at Ujong Pasir. We ordered 2pcs roti canai, 8 pcs kuih kuih, 1 coffee and 1 iced milo for a total of RM6.90 (USD2.00).

Breakfast stop

For Malaysian kuih (cakes)

Roti canai

Various kuih

After filling our stomachs, we proceeded to Dataran Pahlawan Malacca Megamall in Malacca city for some shopping and parked at the public carpark opposite which charged RM2 (USD0.60) per entry. That was approximately 1030hrs and we crossed the street to Equatorial Hotel to snap some pictures.

An abandoned car at the public carpark

Equatorial Hotel - Malacca



We came across Times Hotel, a newly opened hotel, just 3 weeks old. Promotional rates are available now.

Some hotels - Malacca

Time Hotel

Just opened September 2009

Opening promotional rates for Time Hotel Malacca

Equatorial Hotel

5 star international business hotel

Upon our exploration of the surrounding vicinity on foot, we came across Emily, a back packer’s lodge solely for backpackers.

Exploring area around Dataran Pahlawan/Mahkota Parade on foot

To be continued... Look out for part 2




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