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  2. Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca - Wikipedia

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    The listing was inscribed on the basis of Criterion (ii), "exhibit an important interchange of human values", [2] as the two cities are examples of multicultural trading forged from the exchange of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, and three successive European colonial powers over almost 500 years; Criterion (iii): "bearing unique testimony to a cultural tradition", [2] as the cities ...

  3. Malacca - Wikipedia

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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.

  4. History of Malaysia - Wikipedia

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    Malacca's reign lasted little more than a century, but during this time became the established centre of Malay culture. Most future Malay states originated from this period. [80] Malacca became a cultural centre, creating the matrix of the modern Malay culture: a blend of indigenous Malay and imported Indian, Chinese and Islamic elements.

  5. List of tourist attractions in Malacca - Wikipedia

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    Porta de Santiago Middelburg Bastion Cape Rachado Lighthouse Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Christ Church, Malacca Hang Tuah's Well Jonker Walk Kampung Kling Mosque Klebang Beach Macau Gallery Malacca Malacca Art Gallery Malacca Botanical Garden Malacca International Motorsport Circuit Malacca International Trade Centre Malacca Planetarium Malacca River Malacca Stamp Museum Malacca Sultanate Palace ...

  6. Strait of Malacca - Wikipedia

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    The name "Malacca" is traditionally associated with the Malacca tree (Phyllanthus emblica), also known as the Indian gooseberry tree, and is believed to derive from the local Malay word "Melaka". According to historical traditions, Parameswara, a Sumatran prince and the founder of the Malacca Sultanate, selected the site for his new kingdom ...

  7. Independence Day (Malaysia) - Wikipedia

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    Independence Day (Malay: Hari Merdeka), also known as National Day (Hari Kebangsaan), is the independence day of the Federation of Malaya from the British Empire. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence of 31 August 1957, and is defined in article 160 of the Constitution of Malaysia . [ 3 ]

  8. Timeline of Malaysian history - Wikipedia

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    This is a timeline of Malaysian history, ... recognized as the Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca. 2004: ... 2024 10 January Merdeka ...

  9. Malacca City - Wikipedia

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    The Maritime Museum features a replica of a historical ship, the Flor de la Mar, and describes the trading history of Malacca, while the Taming Sari offers a scenic view of the city centre. The Padang Pahlawan is the site where Tunku Abdul Rahman , the father of Malayan independence, made his first independence announcement.