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  Dutch Records from Malacca in the India Office Records

  Dutch records from Malacca, dating from 1685 to 1835, are preserved in the India Office Records at the British Library in London. These documents, transferred from Malacca in 1927, include materials from the Orphan Chamber and the Council of Justice, offering insights into the Dutch colonial administration in the region. Originally thought lost, the collection was reorganized in 1981 and now comprises approximately 900 volumes, cataloged under reference R/9. These records are valuable for understanding the legal and social history of Malacca during Dutch rule.
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  A new reconstruction of the palace of Sultan Mansur Shah of Malacca

  A fresh reconstruction of Sultan Mansur Shah’s palace in Malacca offers new insights into Malay royal architecture and historical design. Based on archaeological findings and historical records, the study gives a clearer picture of the palace’s layout, structure, and cultural importance during the height of the Malacca Sultanate.
  
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  Baba Malay Dialect

  The Baba Malay dialect is a special way of speaking used by the Baba Nyonya people, who are part Chinese and part Malay. It mixes Malay, Chinese, and a little bit of English. This dialect started a long time ago when Chinese people came to live in Malaysia and married local Malays. It’s a fun and unique language that shows their mixed culture.
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  A Malay Tradition

  The article by Rev. Fr. R. Cardon narrates a local tradition from the Malacca Pindah district, describing how Bukit Greja once belonged to Christians, detailing the arrival of priests and the establishment of a church and monastery, along with the conversion of local aborigines to Christianity.
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  Traditional Portuguese Christmas festivity

  In the heart of Malacca,the Portuguese Settlement has taken on a magical transformation for this year's Christmas celebration,offering an even more immersive experience for visitors.
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  RM8.5m for Malacca tourism expenses

  The state government has allocated RM8.5 million in belanja hangus, or out of pocket expenses, for the "Visit Melaka Year 2024" campaign.