Balai Seni Lukis Melaka | |
Established | 1958 |
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Location | Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia |
Coordinates | 2°11′29.8″N102°14′58.3″E / 2.191611°N 102.249528°E |
Type | art gallery |
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