Panorama Melaka

Panorama Melaka Sendirian Berhad
Company typePrivate limited company
Founded1989
DefunctJanuary 20, 2025 (2025-01-20)
Headquarters
Lot 19B & 19C Zone B, Bangunan Terminal , Melaka Sentral, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Peringgit, 75300 Melaka
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Area served
Melaka
ServicesBus service
Websitepanoramamelaka.com.my

Panorama Melaka was a Melaka state-owned public bus operator. During its height, they were the major bus operator in the state, providing stage bus services statewide.

History

Panorama Melaka was initially known as Pulau Besar (Malacca) Island Resort Sendirian Berhad. The company was established on the 10 January 1989. However, on 10 May 1991, its name was changed to the Syarikat Kemajuan Perlancongan Melaka Sendirian Berhad. On 18 August 1999 it was changed again as PM Cultural & Tourism Sendirian Berhad. On 8 March 2012, the Board of Directors has unanimously decided to give the name Panorama Melaka Sendirian Berhad.[1]

On 1 February 2012, the company acquires all private local bus operators for the aim to modernise the public transportation system in Melaka. The entire Melaka bus routes, minus a few, were effectively under the company later on, carrying the Panorama Melaka branding.[2]

However in 2024, it was announced that the company were to be closed in January 2025, citing continuous loss and unefficient management. All bus services under the company was later transferred to Handal Indah, which would operate it under the Stage Bus Service Transformation scheme under the BAS.MY Melaka brand.[3]

Routes

These was the routes operated by Panorama Melaka during its height. Most of the routes were later transferred to Handal Indah as BAS.MY routes (except Muar and Tangkak which are later under Mayang Sari).[4]

Route

number

Origin Destination Service

type

Notes
1A Melaka Sentral Tampin Trunk Via Cheng, Bertam Malim and Alor Gajah
1B Via Ayer Keroh, Durian Tunggal and Melaka Pindah
2 Krubong
6A Muar via Merlimau
8 Tangkak via Jasin
9A Jasin
11 Masjid Tanah via Klebang and Tangga Batu
15 Bukit Rambai
16 Alor Gajah
18 Kuala Linggi
20 Pengkalan Kempas
21A Batang Melaka Makes stops at Gading and Selandar.
21B Makes stops at Tebong
24B Ayer Keroh (Melaka International Trade Centre)
25 Bukit Katil
17 Banda Hilir Feeder Goes through the historical sites of Melaka. Loop service.
22 Tengkera and Limbongan Loop service
23 Bachang Baru

References

  1. ^ "About Us | Panorama Melaka". panoramamelaka.com.my. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  2. ^ "Bus Routes in Melaka - Bus Interchange.net". businterchange.net. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  3. ^ "Stage bus company Panorama Melaka ceases operations". The Star. 2024-12-31. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  4. ^ "Panorama Melaka (Defunct) • RailTravel Station". RailTravel Station. 2017-05-12. Retrieved 2025-11-04.