MALACCA |
HISTORY |
Malacca,
dubbed "The Historic State", is the third smallest Malaysian state
after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the
Malay Peninsula, next to the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri
Sembilan to the north and Johor to the south. This historical city
centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July
2008. Although it was the location of one of the earliest Malay
sultanates, the local monarchy was abolished when the Portuguese
conquered it in 1511.
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CULTURE |
A population of
Portuguese descent, who speak a Portuguese creole, are the descendants
of colonists from the 16th and 17th centuries. Even to this day, many
of the traditions originating with the Portuguese occupation are still
practised. There is also a sizeable number of Sikhs residing in Malacca, and Sikhs from Malacca and abroad congregate in the gurdwara (Sikh temple) situated in Jalan Temenggong during the last weekend of May, to commemorate the death of its former priest, Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji, who was elevated to a saint upon passing away. |
POPULAR HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS |
1) Fort A Famosa 2) The Stadthuys
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CUISINES |
1) Nyonya Laksa 2) Asam Laksa
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