Landing in Kuala Lumpur, I skipped the capital for now and drove straight to Malacca. Malacca, known locally as Melaka, is a historical city in Malaysia renowned for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant history. Situated on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula, it played a pivotal role in the maritime trade routes of Southeast Asia. Founded in the early 15th century by Parameswara, a Sumatran prince, Malacca rapidly grew into a bustling trading port, attracting merchants from China, India,...