Shunned by the rulers and traders of the Nusantara and further west by merchants in Cairo, Jeddah, Aden and Oman, Portuguese Malacca quickly descended into a shadow of her former self. Her once ...

George Town and Melaka were jointly inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2008 due to their shared rich multi-cultural trading heritage. However, they have also been subject to criticism and a ...

Melaka, also known as Malacca, was a key trading port in Southeast Asia during the 15th and 16th centuries. This historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, showcases a blend of Malay ...

He cited solid evidence of Hang Tuah’s existence, including Okinawa records where three letters were delivered to the Kingdom of Ryukyu during the 15th century when the Melaka Sultanate thrived ...