Machap Baru

Machap Baru (est. pop. 5,000) is a small town in Malacca. The town is famous among Malaysians and Singaporean tourists for its restaurants, which serve exotic game, such as wild boar, deer, monitor lizards and snakes. The restaurants are often under scrutiny by the Malaysian Wildlife and National Parks Department for involvement in illegal trading of endangered species.

Notable residents

• Poh Ah Tiam, Malaysian politician, senior Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) official and state assemblyman for Machap

References

• Pandiyan, M.V. (2007-03-19). "Poh never forgot his roots". thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2006-03-19. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)