Ayer Keroh

Ayer Keroh (Jawi: ايير كروه) is a town situated in Melaka Tengah District, Malacca, Malaysia. It is the seat of the state government since 2006, being the home of the state secretariat building complex – Seri Negeri complex and one of a few towns which formed the Hang Tuah Jaya municipality.[1]

Ayer Keroh
Ayer Keroh is located in Malacca
Ayer Keroh
Ayer Keroh
Ayer Keroh is located in Peninsular Malaysia
Ayer Keroh
Ayer Keroh
Coordinates: 2°16′N 102°17′E
CountryMalaysia
StateMalacca
DistrictMelaka Tengah

Economy

Ayer Keroh houses two main industrial areas: the Ayer Keroh Industrial Area (State-owned), which includes the Mamee Double-Decker headquarters and manufacturing plant and Taman Tasik Utama Industrial Area (Private).[2][3]

Education

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Multimedia University (MMU) Malacca campusMultimedia University, established in 1996, is the first private university approved by the Government of Malaysia. The Malacca Campus houses the Centre for Foundation Studies and Extension Education and three Faculties: Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Information Science and Technology and Faculty of Business and Law.[4]
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) Technology CampusThe campus is located at Taman Tasik Utama Industrial area. It houses all temporary faculties (except for Faculty of Electrical; FKE and also Faculty of Electronic and Computer Engineering, FKEKK which at permanent campus at Durian Tunggal, Malacca), and also the chancelorry office.
Kolej Yayasan SaadAn institution consists of a fully residential school and an International school which specialises in teaching Cambridge A Levels curriculum.[5][6]
Ayer Keroh National High School (Malay: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Ayer Keroh)National Secondary School.

Politics

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Seri Negeri complexState administrative building complex which houses the State Assembly, as well as minister offices and State Governor Residence.

Public health

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Pantai Hospital Ayer KerohEstablished in 1986 and moved to its current location in August 1995, this private hospital offering wide range of medical services and facilities to the town's residents.[7]

Sports and recreation

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Ayer Keroh Lake[8]
Ayer Keroh SquarePublic square[9]
Ayer Keroh Golf and Country ClubA golf resort managed by Ayer Keroh Golf Resort Berhad.[10]

Tourist attractions

Ayer Keroh Gateway Arch.
Garden of Thousand Flowers.
Malacca Craft Centre.
Prison Product Gallery.
The suspension bridge at Malacca Botanical Garden.

The town is a major tourist spot of the state, apart from the old Malacca City, due to its recent hosting of various interesting attractions. List of tourist attractions here are:

Transportation

The Ayer Keroh toll is the main entry point into Malacca state using the North South Expressway. This makes it easily accessible from any part of Peninsular Malaysia. The town is about 2 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur and one hour from Seremban. Ayer Keroh is also about 3 hours drive from Singapore. Lebuh Ayer Keroh (Federal Route 143), the town's main dual-carriageway highway, connects state capital Malacca City to the North–South Expressway via Ayer Keroh Interchange.

References

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  2. "Official Portal of Majlis Perbandaran Hang Tuah Jaya - Ayer Keroh Industrial Area". Archived from the original on 26 May 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  3. "Official Portal of Majlis Perbandaran Hang Tuah Jaya - Taman Tasik Utama Industrial Area". Archived from the original on 26 May 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  4. "Multimedia University".
  5. "KYS International School".
  6. "Kolej Yayasan Saad's website".
  7. "Pantai Malaysia > Our Hospitals > Pantai Hospital Ayer Keroh". pantai.com.my. Archived from the original on 7 May 2015.
  8. "Air Keroh Lake". goMelaka. 3 July 2013.
  9. "RM1.5 juta naik taraf Dataran Sejarah Ayer Keroh" (in Malay). Utusan Online. 9 June 2011. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  10. "Ayer Keroh Golf and Country Club website".
  11. Ephern. "Museum of Aborigines". Amazing Melaka. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015.
  12. "10 Best Things to Do in Ayer Keroh". Malacca. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  13. "Pintu Gerbang Ayer Keroh". pingje.org.
  14. "Garden of Thousand Flowers". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015.
  15. "Portal Rasmi Majlis Perbandaran Hang Tuah Jaya - Taman Seribu Bunga". Archived from the original on 26 September 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  16. "Muzium Lebah Sedunia" [World Bee Museum]. Majlis Perbandaran Hang Tuah Jaya (in Malay). Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  17. "Malacca Bird Park launches Dinosaur Club, new attractions". Malay Mail. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  18. "10 Best Things to Do in Ayer Keroh". Malacca. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  19. "Melaka Botanical Garden". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  20. "Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Melaka – JPNM".
  21. "Kompleks Kraf Melaka". Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation.
  22. "Melaka Craft Complex". Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation.
  23. Zoo Melaka info at Cuti.com. – Malacca Zoo Retrieved on 10 August 2008.
  24. "Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary Website".
  25. "Ayer Keroh Crocodile Farm In Malaysia Tourism Info - MalaysiaHere.com". malaysiahere.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2019.
  26. "Introduction". mitc.org.my. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012.
  27. "Exhibition Hall". mitc.org.my. Archived from the original on 21 August 2016.
  28. "Melaka Planetarium Adventure Science Centre". Malacca. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  29. "Official Portal of Majlis Perbandaran Hang Tuah Jaya - Planetarium Melaka". Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  30. "Melaka Wonderland Official website".
  31. Mulup, Amran (30 April 2010). "Taman Wonderland dibuka 15 Mei". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
  32. "Galeri Produk Penjara".
  33. "Galeri Produk Penjara Melaka". Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  34. "Mini Malaysia & Mini Asean Cultural Village". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015.
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