By road to Melaka

Travelling to Melaka (Malacca) by road from Singapore.
If you are travelling from Singapore, the best travel option is by road. Daily buses or coaches takes you directly from Singapore, through the causeway, then to Melaka. Bus terminal for daily hourly buses from Singapore to Melaka is at Lavender Street bus station.
There are also numerous tours by air or bus ticket inclusive of hotel stay available from a number of Singapore travel agency. Be sure to book early especially during school holidays (check calender of holidays at www.mymalaysiabooks.com) - Melaka is a very popular tourist destination of Singaporeans.
To drive, go through the causeway (Singapore-Malaysia at Johor, bypass Johor Bahru) or go directly from the second link into the north-south expressway (toll motorway/ plus expressway) that goes through the state of Melaka. Exit at Ayer Keroh Interchange and travel the trunk road that leads you to Melaka city.
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History of Melaka or Malacca

The history of Melaka is often told from the foundation of the settlement by an exiled Hindu, SriVijayan prince, Parameswara. From a small fishing settlement, Melaka or Malacca (old name) grew to become one of the most prominent trading post in South East Asia.
Malacca rose to prominence as a trading centre in the 15th century. Its position at the narrowest part of the Straits of Malacca in Peninsular Malaya, attracted traders from al over the world. The Arabs, Bugis, Dutch, Portuguese and English scrambled to gain control of this trading port........ read more at myMalaysiabooks