Get To Know About Melaka

Flag of Melaka

The Flag of Melaka is the flag of the Malaysian state of Melaka. Red, white, yellow and blue, which are the colors of the flag of the Federation of Malaysia, are also used in the flag of Melaka. This shows that Melaka is a member state of the Federation of Malaysia. The star and crescent represents Islam, the religion of the State and of the nation. The top left hand quarter has a background of royal blue with a yellow crescent moon and a yellow five-pointed star. The top right hand quarter is red and the lower half is white.

Coat of arms of Melaka

The Coat of arms of Melaka is the official coat of arms of the Malaysian state of Melaka. The various colors on the crest indicate that the state is part of the Federation of Malaysia. The star and crescent, which stand on the crest represents Islam, the official religion of the state.

The five keris represent the five legendary warriors of the ancient Malacca Sultanate, who are Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir, and Hang Lekiu.

The Melaka tree is the tree from which the state derives its name. It is also the place which attracted Parameswara, the first sultan and founder of Melaka, to found a kingdom. The two mousedeers supporting the shield serve to recall the incident involving the mousedeers which led the first ruler of Melaka who was sitting under the Melaka tree to choose the site and found the state.

Bersatu Teguh is the state motto of Melaka.

Anthem of Melaka  - 'Melaka Maju Jaya'

Melaka Maju Jaya is the official anthem of Melaka.

Melaka Maju Jaya, In English: Successful Malacca, State anthem of Melaka, Adopted 1957

Lyrics

Melaka Negeri Bersejarah
Tempat tumpah darah kita
Dijunjung dengan sepenuh jiwa
Untuk maju dan jaya
Rakyat Melaka sudah bersatu padu
Berikrar taat setia
Jujur berkhidmat setiap masa
Melaka Maju Jaya

Literal English translation

Melaka Historic State
Place where our blood was spilled
Upheld with our full spirit
To prosper and succeed
People of Melaka have united
Proclaiming loyalty and faithfulness
Serving with honesty always
Onward Melaka

Geography

The state of Malacca covers an area of 1,650-km², or 0.5 percent of the whole area of Malaysia. The state is divided into 3 districts: Central Melaka (Melaka Tengah) (314 km²), Alor Gajah (660 km²), and Jasin (676 km²). Malacca sits upon the southwestern coast of Malay Peninsula opposite Sumatra, with the state of Negeri Sembilan to the north and Johor to the east. Malacca is also situated roughly two-thirds of the way down the West coast, 148 km south of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia and 245 km north of Singapore and commands a central position on the Straits of Malacca. The state capital Malacca Town is strategically located between the two national capitals (of Malaysia and Singapore, respectively) and connected with excellent roads and highways. Malacca still harbors no train station, though the terminal at Tampin, Negeri Sembilan is easily accessible. However, a domestic airport terminal rests in Batu Berendam.

The offshore Pulau Besar, Pulau Upeh and Tanjung Tuan are also parts of Malacca.

Demographics

Malacca has a population of 759,000 as of 2007, being composed of:

• Malays: 57%;
• Chinese: 32%, including the Peranakan community;
• Indians, including the Chitty people: a sizeable minority;
• Kristang, people with partial Portuguese ancestry: a small community.
• Dutch Eurasians, Eurasians with Dutch ancestry: a minority within the Malacca Eurasian community.

Major Malacca towns are Malacca Town, Alor Gajah, Masjid Tanah, Jasin, Merlimau, Batu Berendam and Ayer Keroh.

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