Governance, Culture, and Legacy of Melaka on Shaping Malaysia's Nation Building

Zawiah Mat, Faridah Che Husain, Harliana Halim, Waqar Muhammad Akbar and Mohd Syariefudin Abdullah
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Zawiah Mat: Institut Pengurusan Teknologi dan Keusahawanan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Faridah Che Husain: Akademi Pengajian Melayu,Universiti Malaya
Harliana Halim: Jabatan Sains Sosial, Pusat Pengajian Umum dan Kokurikulum, Universiti Tun Hussien Malaysia
Waqar Muhammad Akbar: Fakulti Sains Kemanusiaan, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Mohd Syariefudin Abdullah: Institut Pengurusan Teknologi dan Keusahawanan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 11, 4151-4156

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.

Date: 2025
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