Malacca Eye

Construction of the smaller version of the Eye of Malaysia is under way on the banks of the Malacca River.

Called the Malacca Eye, the 25 metres-high ferris wheel from Hong Kong is expected to be a far better attraction than the Eye on Malaysia at Titiwangsa as it will have two added attractions built next to it – a trampoline bungy and a pirate ship.

The new attractions are located opposite the former Cathay Cinema which used to be the location of the Express Bus Terminal at Jalan Kilang near Hang Tuah Mall.

The Melaka State government will manage the operations of the ferris whee and had invested some RM 3.3 million for the three attractions which would be fully operational by end of the month i.e. in October 2007.

Malacca Eye will be a permanent feature in the state and its 16 gondolas can sit five people each.

It is hoped that the new attractions will draw more visitors to Melaka. Visitors in the future can enjoy their boat rides up the Melaka River, sit on the Malacca Eye and bounced on the trampoline and ride on the Pirate ship. These are fun projects which can be enjoyed by all.

More importantly, it is good to see that the Melaka State Government are finally investing in tourism projects outside the main heritage zone of Melaka. By doing so, visitors can start to explore the various locations outside the Melaka Heritage Zone.

(Source : http://www.tourism-melaka.com/meetpoint/index.php)