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Malacca (Malay: Melaka), officially the Historic State of Malacca (Malay: Melaka Negeri Bersejarah), is a state in Malaysia located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, facing the Strait of Malacca. The state is bordered by Negeri Sembilan to the north and west and Johor to the south.
Oct 25, 2024 · Melaka, town and port, Peninsular (West) Malaysia, on the Strait of Malacca, at the mouth of the sluggish Melaka River. The city was founded about 1400, when Paramesvara, the ruler of Tumasik (now Singapore), fled from the forces of the Javanese kingdom of Majapahit and found refuge at the site, then a small fishing village.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Malacca City (Malay: Bandaraya Melaka or Kota Melaka) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Malacca, in Melaka Tengah District. It is the oldest Malaysian city on the Straits of Malacca, having become a successful entrepôt in the era of the Malacca Sultanate.
May 3, 2017 · MELAKA - "Malacca" will be known as "Melaka" from now on, says the Malaysian state government which has decided to cease the use of the more commonly Anglicised spelling of the state name.
Mar 9, 2023 · Malacca, also known as Melaka, is a historic city located in the southwestern region of Malaysia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts millions of visitors every year due to its rich history, unique architecture, and delicious food.
A mish-mash of colonial influences from a succession of European powers, the history of Malacca is revealed in monuments and buildings dotted throughout the city. In fact its heritage is rich enough that it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008.
Melaka (also known as Malacca) is a historical city where it all began for Malaysia. As a powerful and influential city in the region, Melaka was the first Malaysian city to be colonised by the Portuguese, then the Dutch, the British and the Japanese. 1400-1511. Melaka Sultanate.
