An artist’s impression of the ‘ship’. It is expected to be a replica of a 15th century royal ship.
MALACCA: After the 19- year-old Flor De La Mar Ship Museum, the state government will soon build another ship at Sungai Melaka.
This time, it will be a replica of a 15th century royal ship, costing an estimated RM4.9 million.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the ship, which would be developed by the Malacca Museum Corporation, would be able to accommodate up to 150 visitors at any one time.
He said the ship would take tourists back in time to the era of the Malacca sultanate during the reign of Sultan Mansur Shah (1459-1477).
"Apart from depicting Malacca as a trading port then, the ship will also exhibit the maritime activity in this part of the world," Ali said.
Two historians, Tan Sri Aziz Tapa and Datuk Djohan Hanapiah, were also consulted to ensure the success of the project, expected to be completed in 18 months.
Ali said the RM20 million Ma-lacca Planetarium, the fourth in the country, will be fully operational by next month.
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