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Barnama
15-07-2025
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- Barnama
Recently Unearthed Kota Melaka Alignment Will Be Preserved
MELAKA, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Melaka Museum Corporation (PERZIM) has assured that the area where a historic structure was discovered, and believed to be part of the old Melaka Fort bastion situated in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) heritage site zone, will be preserved. Its general manager, Erne Hamsah, gave this assurance following the construction of a car park in front of Muzium Istana Melaka in Bandar Hilir, which was previously categorised as Taman Larangan (Forbidden Park). "Conservation work has already started with the appointment of conservators and archaeologists to carry out studies at the excavation site, while the parking lot construction, supervised by the Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB), is being reorganised following the discovery of the historic structure. "We will indeed preserve (the site) because among the structures identified is the old bastion that is important in the history of Melaka's defence. "We are also reviewing how the monument can be revealed to visitors without affecting the stability of the structure, seeing that there are many factors that need to be taken into account, including the environmental elements such as erosion and physical damage,' she said. She told reporters this after the "Warisan Santai' Programme of the 17th Melaka World Heritage City anniversary celebration in conjunction with the Duyong state constituency's 'Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat' (WRUR) programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Duyong, Hang Tuah Village here today, which was officiated by Duyong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem. Elaborating on the car park project being developed, she said that only some of the alignments involved with the archaeological structures will be temporarily halted. 'Construction work on the parking lot will continue, but only certain alignments will be stopped for now, namely areas where the old city structure has been identified, while the rest will continue without affecting the heritage area. "PERZIM is also preparing the plans and the next measures to be presented to the state government,' she said.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Historic Melaka fort bastion discovery to be preserved by PERZIM
MELAKA: The Melaka Museum Corporation (PERZIM) has pledged to preserve a recently discovered historic structure believed to be part of the old Melaka Fort bastion. The site falls within the UNESCO World Heritage zone, prompting immediate conservation efforts. PERZIM general manager Erne Hamsah assured the public that the area, located near Muzium Istana Melaka in Bandar Hilir, will be protected. The discovery was made during the construction of a car park, previously designated as Taman Larangan (Forbidden Park). 'Conservation work has already started with the appointment of conservators and archaeologists to carry out studies at the excavation site, while the parking lot construction, supervised by the Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB), is being reorganised following the discovery of the historic structure,' she said. The uncovered structure is identified as part of the original Melaka Fort, crucial to the city's historical defence system. Authorities are assessing how best to display the monument to visitors while ensuring its structural integrity. 'We will indeed preserve (the site) because among the structures identified is the old bastion that is important in the history of Melaka's defence,' Erne added. Environmental factors such as erosion and physical damage are also being considered. The car park project will proceed with adjustments, halting only in areas where archaeological structures are found. 'Construction work on the parking lot will continue, but only certain alignments will be stopped for now,' she clarified. PERZIM is preparing detailed plans for the state government's review. The discovery, reported last month, revealed remnants of the original fort buried under later colonial-era fortifications by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. - Bernama
Barnama
21-06-2025
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- Barnama
Original Structure Of Kota Melaka Fortress Unearthed At Taman Larangan
MELAKA, June 18 (Bernama) -- The legendary Kota Melayu Melaka, long celebrated in historical accounts and Malay-Nusantara chronicles as a grand and formidable Malay fort city, has once again come to light following the discovery of the original alignment of the Bastion Hendrica Louisa wall at Bukit Melaka. Registered archaeologist from the Department of National Heritage, Drs Mohd Nasruddin Rahman, said the discovery was made during an excavation at the base of the Taman Larangan stairs, located in front of the Melaka Sultanate Palace in Banda Hilir. The uncovered structure is believed to be part of the original fort, which was later buried beneath new fortifications built by the Portuguese and later upgraded by the Dutch and British during the colonial period. 'This discovery is significant as it confirms the existence of the original Melaka Fort and helps trace the early layout of its walls. The remains include part of the Bastion Hendrica Louisa, which once served as a key southern defence point against attacks from both land and sea. 'Interestingly, the fort was also protected by a moat surrounding the outer wall, estimated to be about five metres wide and deep,' he told Bernama. The excavation, carried out from May 22 to 30, also revealed structural features consistent with bastion designs found in 18th-century Dutch maps. Drs Mohd Nasruddin stressed the importance of protecting the site from being lost to modern development, especially in the Banda Hilir area. He called for strong cooperation from the state government, the Melaka Museum Corporation (Perzim), the Department of National Heritage (JWN), and local authorities. 'This effort aligns with the vision of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, who is committed to ensuring that Melaka's historical legacy is properly documented, preserved, and shared with the public to highlight the glory of the Melaka Sultanate before colonisation,' he said. He also recommended further archaeological work to fully uncover the oval-shaped bastion wall and suggested partially reconstructing a section of the fort wall, similar to what was done at Middlesbrough Bastion.
