A few tips for those of you that wants to visit this city.
1) Bring lots of spare cash - lots of GEMs found in the curio shops along jonker street, as there are not many ATM machines nearby (only OCBC).
2) Saw an interesting boutique hotel (http://www.melaka.net/babahouse/) and will consider staying there the next time.
3) The seafood at the Portuguese settlement is a must.
4) Avoid going to the malls.