However, it is not quite right to say that “our Malay monarchy dates to the 15th century...” The first sultanate that emerged in the Malay peninsula was the Kedah Sultanate in 1136.

Melaka and George Town, historic cities of the Straits of Malacca have developed over 500 years of trading and cultural exchanges ... Melaka demonstrates the early stages of this history originating ...

MELAKA: Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh (pic) is unfazed by criticisms of the state’s efforts to honour legendary Malay warrior Hang ... when the Melaka Sultanate thrived as ...