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The Melaka Agropark Selandar
 

The Melaka Agropark at Selandar is situated close to the town of Selandar which is situated some 50km away from the bustling historic city of Melaka Planned initially as a food production center, it has been redesigned as a fruit park where local and foreign tourists can enjoy nature's gifts in a traditional orchard atmosphere.

160 acres of the park with undulating terrain has been leased to 14 fruit and eight vegetable growers. Grown here on a wide variety of popular local fruits such as mangoes, citrus, ciku, rambutan, cempedak, guava, belimbing, longan, durian and pandan coconut.

Apart from these, other crops grown are bananas, kedondong, pineapples and a host of other common plants. 20 acres is planted with honeydew and melon, the exotic Golden Langkawi variety, which is exported to countries like Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Another 20 acres is planted with 'tongkat ali' a popular medicinal plant said to be a potent aphrodisiac.

The Melaka Agropark, Selandar is still in its initial stages of development and when fully develop in a couple of years, will be an ideal place to visit.

Apart from being able to pluck fresh fruits from the trees, the agropark will also provide chalets , aromatheraphy and traditional massage centers, an aviary and mini zoo, retail shops selling fresh fruits and vegetable, camping site and jungle trekking. Apart form being a popular tourist spot and recreational center, it is envisaged that the agropark will develope into an educational and learning center for students and the public in general.

 

 
 
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