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AKA

http://www.melaka.gov.my

Melaka is a state that is rich with a distinct

history and culture. This state shares common

borders with Negeri Sembilan and Johor. Melaka Agriculture Mining &
provides unique offerings in tourism, economy, Quarrying
and infrastructure. In 2008, Melaka was listed as 11.5%
0.1%
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parameswara
Construction
was the historic figure responsible for the
2.6%
opening of Melaka until it eventually emerged
GDP
as the most famous Malay sultanate in the Malay
3.9%
Archipelago or Nusantara. The name Melaka
Source: www.dosm.gov.my
is said to have originated from the Melaka tree. ECONOMIC
GROWTH IN
Historical records show that Melaka was once an Manufacturing
important trading port in the Asian region. 2019
39.0%
(AT CONSTANT 2015
CAPITAL Ayer Keroh PRICE) (%)

ROYAL TOWN -
PARLIAMENTARY 6

CONSTITUENCIES 26

POPULATION PROJECTION OF 2019 Services

46.6%

POPULATION 934,800

BIRTH 3,497 https://www.dosm.gov.my/v1/index.php?r=column/
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DEATH 1,418

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