👉 Malacca, a city in Malaysia, is known for its unique culture, cuisine, and traditions. It is also known as Malacca or Malacca City. The name Malacca comes from the Malay phrase "Malak" which means "a place with water," and "Cecam" which means "city." The city of Malacca was founded in 1512 by the Portuguese, who named it Malacca after a nearby lake. It has