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Malacca History & Legends

Parameswara, Hang Tuah, Puteri Gunung Ledang

Many believe Malacca to be the impetus towards the development of what would eventually becomeMalaysia. It was here that history was written and a long line of Sultans began, continuing even to the present day.

In 1396, a Sumatran prince by the name of Parameswara fled his country out of fear of the attacking Majapahit Empire. Landing in Temasek, he killed the local ruler and established himself over the island that is now known as Singapore. A few years later, he was driven out by a Thai-controlled army and once again, was left scouting for a new piece of land.

Eventually, he moved up the West Coast of Malaysia and founded Malacca. Legend says that he was resting under a tree when he saw a mouse deer kicking his hunting dogs into the river and they attacked it. Declaring the place to be auspicious, he decided to set up shop and named the place after the tree he was resting under Melaka.

Eventually, Parameswara converted to Islam in 1414 and adopted the title of Sultan. Malacca was also growing into an entrepot hub for traders from across Asia, notably India, Arabia and China. Many Chinese migrants settled here during this time, establishing the Peranakan culture for the future. Parameswara died in 1424 and was succeeded by his son.

Eventually, the Siamese attempted to conquer Malacca, but their efforts were repelled successfully. To protect their territory, Malacca established contact with the Chinese empire through the explorer Zheng He, culminating in the marriage of Sultan Mansur Shah and Hang Li Poh, either a Chinese princess or concubine that remains a hot topic for debate till today.

The Legend of Hang Tuah

During the time of Malacca's Sultans, many legends and stories were created and recorded in the 'Sejarah Melayu', or Annals of Malay History. Chief among the legends is the story of Hang Tuah, a Malay warrior with superior skill and loyalty to the Sultan.

It was said that one day, the Malaccan officials were jealous of Hang Tuah's favour with the Sultan. They cooked up a story that he had slept with the Sultan's favourite consort. Indignant, the Sultan ordered Hang Tuah to be put to death. However, a minister by the name of Tun Perak hid him away instead, believing in his innocence.

One of Hang Tuah's friends, Hang Kasturi, was grieved when he heard the news of his friend's 'demise'. Going amok, he killed officials right, left and centre. There were none who could compete with his fury and even the Sultan ran away from the palace in fear. Eventually, Tun Perak brought Hang Tuah back into the limelight and the Sultan pardoned him, ordering him to execute Hang Kasturi.

Hang Tuah obeyed and despite the pleas from Hang Kasturi, the two fought for a month until Kasturi lost. Hang Kasturi was then renamed as 'Hang Jebat', implying a 'rotten stench' while Hang Tuah received accolades all over.

Puteri Gunung Ledang

Another famous story which was recently filmed into a Malaysian movie revolves around 'Puteri Gunung Ledang' or Princess of Mount Ledang. The princess was a fairy whom the Sultan desired to marry. She laid down several conditions jars of mosquito hearts and tears of virgins. However, the last condition demanded a cup of his son's blood. That which the sultan could not fulfil (Some accounts say he actually considered it but was reprimanded by the Princess) was the last requirement and sadly, gave up his hope of marrying her.

Colonization

A century later, the Portuguese came, saw and conquered Malacca in 1511. This was a milestone for the Western colonists looking to extend their empire to the East Indies. Malacca continued to prosper under Portuguese rule until the Dutch came into the picture. With the help of the Sultan of Johor (descended from a Malaccan Sultan), the Dutch captured the port and ruled over it until 1795, where Malacca was ceded to the British under an exchange programme for Batavia (Jakarta) In Indonesia.

The British East India Company developed Malacca and spread their influence all over Malaysia, enforcing control over the trade industry and employing governors to rule each state. The Company was eventually replaced by direct administration from the Crown Colony. Finally, Malacca, along with the rest of Malaysia received her independence in 1957, paving the way for the future which is today.

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Many believe Malacca to be the impetus towards the development of what would eventually becomeMalaysia. It was here that history was written and a long line of Sultans began, continuing even to the present day.

In 1396, a Sumatran prince by the name of Parameswara fled his country out of fear of the attacking Majapahit Empire. Landing in Temasek, he killed the local ruler and established himself over the island that is now known as Singapore. A few years later, he was driven out by a Thai-controlled army and once again, was left scouting for a new piece of land.

Eventually, he moved up the West Coast of Malaysia and founded Malacca. Legend says that he was resting under a tree when he saw a mouse deer kicking his hunting dogs into the river and they attacked it. Declaring the place to be auspicious, he decided to set up shop and named the place after the tree he was resting under ¨C Melaka.

Eventually, Parameswara converted to Islam in 1414 and adopted the title of Sultan. Malacca was also growing into an entrepot hub for traders from across Asia, notably India, Arabia and China. Many Chinese migrants settled here during this time, establishing the Peranakan culture for the future. Parameswara died in 1424 and was succeeded by his son.

Eventually, the Siamese attempted to conquer Malacca, but their efforts were repelled successfully. To protect their territory, Malacca established contact with the Chinese empire through the explorer Zheng He, culminating in the marriage of Sultan Mansur Shah and Hang Li Poh, either a Chinese princess or concubine that remains a hot topic for debate till today.

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TIDUR sekejap di waktu siang terutama pada waktu tengah hari didapati amat berkesan untuk meningkatkan tenaga, tumpuan dan produktiviti seseorang pekerja.

HILANG TUMPUAN... kelesuan boleh menyebabkan seseorang hilang tumpuan dan menggugat prestasi kerja. Biarpun ada yang beranggapan ia bukan sesuatu yang elok untuk diamalkan di tempat kerja, jika diteliti dengan lebih mendalam, tidur sekejap di waktu rehat tidaklah bermakna seseorang itu curi tulang atau ponteng kerja.

Di negara barat terutama Amerika Syarikat (AS), pelbagai kajian sudah dijalankan dan mendapati bahawa 92.5 peratus pekerja yang berkesempatan tidur di waktu tengah hari mempunyai daya kreativiti serta keupayaan mereka menyelesaikan masalah adalah jauh lebih tinggi.

Ia disebabkan waktu tengah hari adalah masa yang paling sesuai untuk berehat seketika kerana sistem badan kita dikatakan memang bersedia untuk memanfaatkan fasa tidur pada waktu berkenaan yang juga dikenali sebagai kelesuan pada pertengahan hari.

Ini disebabkan keletihan bekerja lebih memuncak pada waktu tengah hari dan ia mendorong seseorang pekerja mempunyai perasaan tidak tenteram, tidak fokus, mengantuk dan mudah marah. Daripada segi fizikal, tidur sekejap pada waktu siang secara berkala dapat membantu dalam menyegarkan otak yang memerlukan oksigen yang cukup untuk berfungsi, memperbetulkan semula fungsi jantung dan kapilari darah.

Ia dapat membantu melancarkan pengaliran darah serta oksigen selain berupaya memperbaiki sel badan dan mengendurkan otot yang digunakan secara aktif ketika bekerja. Daripada aspek kesihatan mental dan psikologi pula, minda pekerja yang berpeluang berehat dengan tidur seketika akan menjadi lebih tenang daripada tekanan serta dikatakan bersedia untuk melaksanakan kerja dengan lebih produktif dan berkesan.

Kajian penyelidik Nasa menunjukkan, tidur siang selama 24 minit mampu memperbaiki kepekaan dan prestasi juruterbang dan tidak hairan jika tidur seketika di waktu tengah hari itu sudah menjadi amalan di negara maju seperti AS, Itali serta Sepanyol.

Pensyarah Pusat Pengajian Psikologi dan Pembangunan Manusia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Profesor Madya Dr Khaidzir Ismail, berkata merehatkan diri dengan melelapkan mata seketika di siang hari mampu meningkatkan lagi produktiviti kerja seseorang individu.

Menurutnya, waktu tengah hari adalah masa paling sesuai untuk tidur seketika dan sistem pekerjaan yang diamalkan di negara ini memperuntukkan waktu rehat pada waktu tengah hari bagi dimanfaatkan sebaiknya untuk tidur sejenak serta berehat.