Kampong Alor Gajah Travel Guide

 mansionion Says:  Within the compound of Dataran Alor Gajah is this Merdeka (Independence) Monument.The monument signifies the place where the declaration of Malaya’s Independence was pronounced here in Alor Gajah to commomerate the country's independance in 1957. 

 mansionion Says:  Most of the shop houses buildings in Alor Gajah town are were built prior to World-War 2, some dated back from around the year 1930s. The year the buildings were constructed would be engraved on the buildings' facade. The shop houses buildings has been well preserved for its... 

 mansionion Says:  Located in the midle of the Alor Gajah town, this is the best place to find out more about Alor Gajah's history, particulalrly of the Naning War which saw fierce clashes between the British and the locals over dispute about tax collection and control of the district rich... 

 mansionion Says:  This is the town square for Alor Gajah that used to be a multi purpose playing field before being upgraded and renamed Dataran Alor Gajah (Alor Gajah Square). Located in the heart of the town, there is a children playing ground, a small park, a pavilion for public functions,... 

 mansionion Says:  At the centre of Dataran Alor Gajah is the Keris Monument. Keris is a traditional Malay weapon and has an important role in most of the traditional ceremony. The monument is build on an elevated platform, with white marbled staircase from all its four corner leading toward... 

 mansionion Says:  Masjid Alor Gajah is the largest mosque within the Alor Gajah district. It is located within the town centre itself. The architecture of the mosque is similar to the architecture of the Al-Azim Mosque - the state mosque of Melaka - minus the minaret. 

 mansionion Says:  The old shop houses n Alor Gajah are being occupied by traders from various races though predominatly by Chinese traders. Even though Alor Gajah don't has its own Little India, the India custom are well alive here.In one of the shop houses that is being occupied by an Indian... 

 mansionion Says:  Though the Alor Gajah town is a rather quiet town without much activities, it would come alive on Sunday morning when the weekly Pasar Minggu (Sunday Market) is held. The Pasar Minggu venue is at the open space/parking lots between the Alor Gajah market and Alor Gajah... 

 mansionion Says:  The Alor Gajah Primay School is the only school that is located within the Alor Gajah town centre just opposite to the town square.The school was established in the 1960's, hence its history and buildings are relatively new and nothing to shout about. However, the school has...