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.
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.
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.
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). Route numberOriginDestinationService typeNotes1AMelaka SentralTampinTrunkVia Cheng, Bertam Malim and Alor Gajah1BVia Ayer Keroh, Durian Tunggal and Melaka Pindah2Krubong6AMuarvia Merlimau8Tangkakvia Jasin9AJasin11Masjid Tanahvia Klebang and Tangga Batu15Bukit Rambai16Alor Gajah18Kuala Linggi20Pengkalan Kempas21ABatang MelakaMakes stops at Gading and Selandar.21BMakes stops at Tebong24BAyer Keroh (Melaka International Trade Centre)25Bukit Katil17Banda HilirFeederGoes through the historical sites of Melaka. Loop service.22Tengkera and LimbonganLoop service23Bachang Baru
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