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Riverside is the old name for Jalan Laksamana, the road which was once located beside the Malacca River. For hundreds of years, this stretch of the river was a hive of activity as boats bring cargo, supplies and passengers.
Jalan Laksamana (9 July 2005)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
By the Dutch period however, the Malacca river has silted up, rendering the harbour not as useful at it was during the Sultanate period. Moreover, there was intense trade competition from other ports such as Acheh, that Malacca never regained its position that it achieved during the Sultanate period under the colonials.
Despite its name, Jalan Laksamana is not exactly by the riverbank. Well, not anymore. The riverbank itself is now a gentrified stretch. You could hardly smell the stench of the mud at low tide with was quite permeating during the old days. Now pleasure boats cruise along, taking tourists around on joy rides.
Getting there
Jalan Laksamana is located beside the Malaysia Youth Museum.Sights along the way
Location of Jalan Laksamana in Malacca
Jalan Laksamana (9 July 2005)
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