Summary

Malacca Sultanate occupies a special position in Malaysian history, because it is considered to be the origin and the basis of the present sultanate of Malaysia (excepting that of Negeri Sembilan). Malacca was the crucible where Malay-ness got defined: speaking the Malay language, observing Malay adat, and worshipping God according to Islam. That's why we have found some similarities in socio-politic and socio-economic of the kingdoms. As a result, Malacca had a profound effect on Malayan government and culture, then and now. However, do not ignore the factors of its downfall. Those factors are relevant in whatever time and place. Disunity, corruption, oppression, unwise and weak leaders as well as weak of defense must be avoided or otherwise, wait for our downfall one day.