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Nazary launches De Witt's latest book


General Manager of Melaka Tourism Promotion Division, Nazary Ahmad as guest-of-honour launched Dennis De Witt latest book, Melaka from the Top at Straits Meridian Hotel last Sunday.

In the launch, Nazary autographed one of the books witnessed by Straits Meridian Hotel Manager, Simon Buenaventura and those present.

This is the author's third book where De Witt attempts to trace back and compare the geological and demographical transformation and development of the town of Melaka and its surroundings over the centuries, with focus on its expansion particularly within the last 40 years.





"Historic Melaka has changed dramatically over the 600 years of its history. However, it was only with the reclamation of its coast and expansion of the town in the last few decades that has truly changed the town, now city," he said just before the launching of the book.

According to the author, this book records those changes and captures the images of how Melaka was then and is now, from eye level and from the top, as Melaka continues to develop and change.

He added that this book was made possible through a collaboration of people from far and near, and from their private collection of photographs. Many of the old maps, photos and images in this book are of great historical importance for Melaka; the place where it all begins in Malaysia.

The author also thanked two person, namely Jerry De Witt from Perth and Joyce Freeland Westerhaut from California.

"With help and information of Jerry and Joyce, this book has been made possible," he added.

De Witt's last book, History of Dutch in Malaysia, published in 2007 had received letters of commendations from among many the Minister of Communication, Cultural, Arts and Heritage, Datuk Rais Yatim.

This book would of interest especially to the people of Melaka and those who were formerly from Melaka, as it contains nostalgic scenes from its past.

Priced at only RM55 a copy, Melaka from the Top comprises of 160 full colour pages, printed on quality glossy paper and makes a splendid souvenir for visitors and a meaningful gift for corporations and agencies.


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Tong Tong Fair 2013

Malaysians residing in the Netherlands might want to mark their calendar for the 55th Tong Tong Fair taking place from May 22 till June 2 in The Hague.

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