Governance, culture, and legacy of Melaka on shaping Malaysia's nation building

Mat, Zawiah and Che Husain, Faridah and Halim, Harliana and Muhammad Akbar, Waqar and Abdullah, Mohd Syariefudin (2025) Governance, culture, and legacy of Melaka on shaping Malaysia's nation building. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), IX (XI). pp. 4151-4156. ISSN 2454-6186

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Abstract

The Malay Sultanate of Melaka represents a pivotal foundation in Malaysia's historical trajectory of nation building. This study examines the political, cultural, and economic legacies of the Sultanate and their enduring influence on the development of national identity, governance structures, and socio-cultural integration in modern Malaysia. The method used for this research is qualitative descriptive by analysis of existing historical manuscripts, government archives, scholarly books, academic journals, and reputable online databases. Document analysis involves a systematic review of written records to identify key themes related to nation building. This study highlights how Melaka’s history, cultural assimilation, political system, trade, religious values, and language have shaped Malaysia’s pluralistic society. The analysis emphasizes the Sultanate's role as a catalyst for regional unity and a governance model that influenced later political traditions. Ultimately, Melaka’s legacy is essential for understanding Malaysia’s contemporary nation-building framework.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Malay Sultanate of Melaka, Shaping, Governance, Culture, Nation building
Divisions:	Institute of Technology Management And Entrepreneurship
Depositing User:	Sabariah Ismail
Date Deposited:	03 Feb 2026 03:39
Last Modified:	03 Feb 2026 03:39
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/29406
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