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State of Malaysia
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Malacca (officially, and in Malay: Melaka), is a state in Malaysia. It is located between Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
Laksa
Kopitiam
Malay food
Chinese Muslim food
Vegetarian
Chicken rice.
By bus
Many long-distance express buses connect destinations in Malacca with Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and other cities in Peninsular Malaysia.
By car
Malacca can be accessed via the North South Expressway by exiting at the Alor Gajah-Tampin (officially Simpang Ampat), Ayer Keroh and Lipat Kijang (Jasin) exits.
By train
Malacca is served by two railway stations, which are Batang Melaka Railway Station and Tampin Railway Station. See Malacca article on how to get there or away.
By boat
There are no ferries from any destination inside Malaysia. However, there are daily ferries between Dumai and Pekanbaru in Sumatra, Indonesia and Malacca. See Malacca article for more details.
Several bus companies with mostly old and rickety buses operate the local bus network in the state.
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