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  • 1. What country is Malacca located in?
A) Singapore
B) Indonesia
C) Malaysia
D) Thailand
  • 2. Which body of water is Malacca situated by?
A) South China Sea
B) Strait of Malacca
C) Java Sea
D) Andaman Sea
  • 3. What was Malacca's status in the 15th century?
A) Military base
B) Trade port
C) Fishing village
D) Agricultural hub
  • 4. What historic building is a symbol of Malacca?
A) Petronas Towers
B) A Famosa
C) Merdeka Square
D) Raffles Hotel
  • 5. Which empire once controlled Malacca?
A) Ottoman Empire
B) Roman Empire
C) Mongol Empire
D) Malacca Sultanate
  • 6. Which religion predominantly influenced Malacca's architecture?
A) Islam
B) Hinduism
C) Buddhism
D) Christianity
  • 7. Which river runs through Malacca?
A) Nile River
B) Amazon River
C) Ganges River
D) Malacca River
  • 8. What year did Malaysia gain independence from British rule?
A) 1963
B) 1970
C) 1945
D) 1957
  • 9. What type of heritage site is Malacca recognized as by UNESCO?
A) Cultural
B) Natural
C) Mixed
D) Industrial
  • 10. When was Malacca City listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1 January 2000
B) 7 July 2008
C) 12 December 2015
D) 15 August 2010
  • 11. What type of climate does Malacca experience?
A) Equatorial climate
B) Desert climate
C) Tropical monsoon climate
D) Temperate climate
  • 12. Who was the first Chinese trade envoy to Malacca?
A) Zhang Qian
B) Yuan Chonghuan
C) Admiral Yin Qing
D) Zheng He
  • 13. Which dynasty provided protection to Malacca from attacks by Siam and Majapahit?
A) Qing Dynasty
B) Song Dynasty
C) Yuan Dynasty
D) Ming China
  • 14. What was Malacca's status in relation to Ming China?
A) Colony
B) Protectorate
C) Vassal state
D) Independent ally
  • 15. Which ethnic group settled mostly in Bukit Cina?
A) Orang Laut
B) Baba Nyonya
C) Hang Li Po's attendants
D) Kristang
  • 16. What did Malacca request from China when Vietnam attacked Malaccan envoys?
A) To impose economic sanctions
B) To send military aid
C) To declare war on Vietnam
D) To confront the Vietnamese delegation
  • 17. Who founded the Malacca Sultanate?
A) Megat Iskandar Shah
B) Zheng He
C) Sultan Mansur Shah
D) Parameswara
  • 18. What did the Ming emperor order Malacca to do if attacked again by Vietnam?
A) Seek refuge in China
B) Negotiate peace with Vietnam
C) Raise soldiers and fight back with violent force
D) Submit to Vietnamese rule
  • 19. What was the role of Zheng He in Malacca's history?
A) He founded the Malacca Sultanate
B) He led the Vietnamese attack on Malacca
C) He conquered Malacca for the Portuguese
D) He escorted Parameswara and other envoys during successful visits to China
  • 20. What did the Malaccans report to China about the Vietnamese attack in 1469?
A) The Vietnamese offered Malacca protection
B) The Vietnamese attacked Malaccan envoys, killing some and enslaving others
C) The Vietnamese sought peace with Malacca
D) The Vietnamese attacked Malacca directly
  • 21. Who set sail from Goa to Malacca in April 1511?
A) Cornelis Matelief de Jonge
B) Afonso de Albuquerque
C) Tunku Abdul Rahman
D) Francis Xavier
  • 22. On what date did Afonso de Albuquerque conquer Malacca?
A) 14 January 1641
B) 7 July 2008
C) 24 August 1511
D) 15 April 1989
  • 23. What was the name of the administrative building built by the Dutch in Malacca?
A) Malacca Sultanate Palace
B) Malacca City Hall
C) Stadthuys
D) Padang Pahlawan
  • 24. Who fought the East India Company in a war from 1831 to 1832?
A) Afonso de Albuquerque
B) Dol Said
C) Cornelis Matelief de Jonge
D) Tunku Abdul Rahman
  • 25. Which organization was Malacca part of from 1824 to 1942?
A) Straits Settlements
B) Federation of Malaya
C) Empire of Japan
D) Malayan Union
  • 26. Who declared the independence of Malaya in 1956?
A) Afonso de Albuquerque
B) Tunku Abdul Rahman
C) Francis Xavier
D) Cornelis Matelief de Jonge
  • 27. When was Malacca declared a historical city?
A) 15 April 2003
B) 20 February 1956
C) 7 July 2008
D) 15 April 1989
  • 28. When was Malacca City granted city status?
A) 15 April 2003
B) 15 April 1989
C) 7 July 2008
D) 20 February 1956
  • 29. What was the primary administrative center for the Dutch in the East Indies?
A) Malacca
B) Batavia (Jakarta)
C) Penang
D) Singapore
  • 30. What was the original color of the Stadthuys during the Dutch era?
A) Blue
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Red
  • 31. Who is the current Governor of Malacca as of 2020?
A) Ismail Sabri Yaakob
B) Ali Rustam
C) Mohamed Khaled Nordin
D) Mohamed Khaled Nordin
  • 32. How many articles are in the Constitution of Malacca?
A) 43
B) 60
C) 50
D) 35
  • 33. How many members are in the Malacca State Legislative Assembly?
A) 28
B) 35
C) 30
D) 25
  • 34. What is the maximum term length for the Malacca State Legislative Assembly?
A) Five years
B) Six years
C) Four years
D) Three years
  • 35. Which of the following is a matter that the Malacca state government can legislate on?
A) Land
B) Wildlife protection
C) Social welfare
D) National parks
  • 36. Which of the following is a joint purview of both state and federal authorities?
A) Town planning
B) Malay customs
C) State administration
D) Agriculture
  • 37. How many state constituencies are predominantly Malay as of 2021?
A) 28
B) 20
C) 23
D) 15
  • 38. When did Ali Rustam assume office as the Governor of Malacca?
A) 1 January 2020
B) 15 August 2020
C) 31 December 2019
D) 4 June 2020
  • 39. Which of the following is a ceremonial role of the Governor of Malacca?
A) Drafting bills
B) Enforcing laws
C) Judicial review
D) Approving legislation
  • 40. Which of the following is a matter under the purview of both state and federal authorities?
A) Forestry
B) Malay customs
C) Scholarships
D) Civil works
  • 41. Who is the current Chief Minister of Malacca as of March 2023?
A) Mahathir Mohamad
B) Sulaiman Md Ali
C) Ab Rauf Yusoh
D) Muhammad Jailani Khamis
  • 42. Which political party does the current Chief Minister of Malacca belong to?
A) United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
B) Pakatan Harapan (PH)
C) Democratic Action Party (DAP)
D) Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)
  • 43. Where does the Malacca State Legislative Assembly convene?
A) Seri Negeri complex Block Laksamana legislative building in Ayer Keroh
B) Alor Gajah District Office
C) Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council office
D) Malacca City Council building
  • 44. What system does Malacca practice for its legislative process?
A) Westminster system
B) Confederation system
C) Presidential system
D) Federal system
  • 45. What fraction of the State Legislative Assembly's support is required to amend Malacca's Constitution?
A) Simple majority
B) Unanimous consent
C) Two-thirds
D) Three-quarters
  • 46. Which party dominated Malacca's political landscape prior to the 2018 state election?
A) Democratic Action Party (DAP)
B) UMNO-led Barisan Nasional (BN)
C) Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)
D) Pakatan Harapan (PH)
  • 47. In which year did Pakatan Harapan win the Malacca state election?
A) 2021
B) 2018
C) 2015
D) 2020
  • 48. How long did the Pakatan Harapan state government last in Malacca?
A) 36 months
B) 22 months
C) 48 months
D) 12 months
  • 49. How many seats did the BN command in the State Legislative Assembly after the 2021 snap election?
A) 21
B) 28
C) 25
D) 26
  • 50. How many seats did the government bloc increase to under Ab Rauf Yusoh's leadership?
A) 26
B) 28
C) 21
D) 25
  • 51. Who withdrew support from the new state government and joined PAS in June 2023?
A) Muhammad Jailani Khamis
B) Mahathir Mohamad
C) Ab Rauf Yusoh
D) Sulaiman Md Ali
  • 52. Who heads the Malacca City Council?
A) District Officer
B) President
C) Secretary
D) Mayor
  • 53. How many councillors are there in each local government in Malacca?
A) 15
B) Around 20
C) 25
D) 30
  • 54. How many administrative districts are there in Malacca?
A) Four
B) Three
C) Two
D) Five
  • 55. Which district is not one of the administrative districts of Malacca?
A) Jasin
B) Melaka Tengah
C) Alor Gajah
D) Johor Bahru
  • 56. Where is the Illegal Immigrant Sessions Court located?
A) In Malacca Town
B) In Negeri Sembilan
C) At the Machap Umboo Immigration Depot
D) In Ayer Keroh
  • 57. Which gallery in Malacca was established by the embassy of Cuba?
A) Jakarta Gallery
B) Casa Cuba
C) Peringgit Gallery
D) Macau Gallery
  • 58. Which gallery in Malacca was established by the Government of Macau?
A) Casa Cuba
B) Macau Gallery
C) Peringgit Gallery
D) Jakarta Gallery
  • 59. What is the area of the state of Malacca?
A) 1,500 km2 (580 sq mi)
B) 1,775 km2 (685 sq mi)
C) 2,000 km2 (770 sq mi)
D) 1,900 km2 (730 sq mi)
  • 60. On which coast of the Malay Peninsula is Malacca located?
A) Northeastern coast
B) Northern coast
C) Southwestern coast
D) Eastern coast
  • 61. What is the average elevation of Malacca?
A) Less than 50 metres above sea level
B) More than 100 metres above sea level
C) 50 to 100 metres above sea level
D) Less than 10 metres above sea level
  • 62. What is the former name of Tanjung Tuan?
A) Cape Canaveral
B) Cape Rachado
C) Cape Horn
D) Cape of Good Hope
  • 63. How many islands are off the coast of Malacca?
A) 20
B) 15
C) 10
D) 17
  • 64. Which is the largest island off the coast of Malacca?
A) Langkawi Island
B) Besar Island
C) Penang Island
D) Tioman Island
  • 65. Which vessel was the first container ship to dock at the Port of Tanjung Bruas?
A) MV West Scent.
B) MV East Wind.
C) MV South Star.
D) MV North Wave.
  • 66. What is the commercial name of the Port of Kuala Sungai Linggi?
A) Linggi Global Shipping Hub.
B) Linggi International Port & Trade Center.
C) Linggi International Floating Transshipment & Trading HUB (LIFT-HUB).
D) Linggi Maritime Exchange.
  • 67. In which year was the Linggi International Floating Transshipment & Trading HUB (LIFT-HUB) gazetted?
A) 1986.
B) 2006.
C) 1996.
D) 2016.
  • 68. What was Malacca's GDP per capita in 2013?
A) MYR54,109.
B) MYR34,109.
C) MYR44,109.
D) MYR24,109.
  • 69. What was the unemployment rate in Malacca in 2014?
A) 1.9%.
B) 2.9%.
C) 0.9%.
D) 3.9%.
  • 70. What was the GDP per capita in Malacca in 2017?
A) RM26,015.
B) RM36,015.
C) RM46,015.
D) RM56,015.
  • 71. Which power station in Malacca has a capacity of 720 MW?
A) Tanjung Kling Power Station
B) Melaka Power Station
C) Telok Gong Power Station 1
D) Telok Gong Power Station 2
  • 72. When was the Melaka World Solar Valley project unveiled?
A) 16 December 2012
B) 1 January 2014
C) 16 December 2013
D) 1 January 2013
  • 73. How many LED street lamps were installed along the AMJ highway?
A) 150,000
B) 100,000
C) 50,000
D) 200,000
  • 74. Which company is responsible for water supply-related matters in Malacca?
A) Malacca Water Services
B) Syarikat Air Melaka Berhad
C) Malacca Utilities
D) Malacca Water Corporation
  • 75. Which dam is expected to be completed by 2018?
A) Jernih Dam
B) Jus Dam
C) Durian Tunggal Dam
D) Asahan Dam
  • 76. What is the daily water consumption for Malacca?
A) 700 million litres
B) 600 million litres
C) 500 million litres
D) 400 million litres
  • 77. What is the average daily water consumption per resident in Malacca?
A) 180 litres
B) 250 litres
C) 200 litres
D) 220 litres
  • 78. What is the IATA code for Malacca International Airport?
A) KUL
B) JHB
C) SIN
D) MKZ
  • 79. How far is Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Malacca City?
A) A three-hour drive
B) A two-hour drive
C) A four-hour drive
D) A one-hour drive
  • 80. Which railway station in Malacca is located in Pulau Sebang, Alor Gajah?
A) Malacca City Station
B) Pulau Sebang/Tampin Station
C) Batang Melaka Station
D) Jasin Station
  • 81. Which jetties are used by fishermen in Malacca?
A) Umbai
B) Harbour Master's Jetty
C) Merlimau
D) Kuala Sungai Linggi
  • 82. What was the estimated population of Malacca in 2016?
A) 850,000
B) 931,210
C) 900,000
D) 1,000,000
  • 83. What percentage of Malacca's population was below 15 years old in 2016?
A) 18%
B) 22%
C) 27%
D) 35%
  • 84. What cultural practice is associated with Malays of Minangkabau origin in Malacca?
A) Adat Perpatih
B) Adat Temenggong
C) Adat Malay
D) Adat Minang
  • 85. Where is the traditional Malay village located in Malacca City?
A) Morten Village
B) Little India
C) Jonker Walk
D) Chinatown
  • 86. Which museum showcases the culture of the Peranakan people in Malacca?
A) Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
B) Portuguese Settlement Museum
C) Chitty Museum
D) Aborigines Museum
  • 87. What is the predominant Indian ethnic group in Malacca?
A) Tamils
B) Punjabis
C) Telugus
D) Malayalees
  • 88. Where do many Tamils in Malacca reside?
A) Portuguese Settlement
B) Morten Village
C) Little India
D) Chinatown
  • 89. Which village is associated with the Chitty people in Malacca?
A) Morten Village
B) Jonker Walk
C) Little India
D) Chitty Village
  • 90. Where is the gurdwara situated in Malacca?
A) Portuguese Settlement
B) Jalan Temenggong
C) Little India
D) Jonker Walk
  • 91. What festival marks the beginning of Lent in the Portuguese Settlement?
A) Diwali
B) Vasakhi
C) Santa Cruz
D) Intrudu
  • 92. What is the official language of Malacca?
A) Malaccan Malay
B) Malaysian Malay
C) English
D) Hokkien
  • 93. Which language is widely used in the business and tourism sectors in Malacca?
A) Malaysian Malay
B) English
C) Hokkien
D) Malaccan Malay
  • 94. Which minority language in Malacca is a Portuguese creole?
A) Kristang
B) Hokkien
C) Baba Malay
D) Malaccan Creole Malay
  • 95. What religion is predominantly followed by the Indian population in Malacca?
A) Buddhism
B) Islam
C) Christianity
D) Hinduism
  • 96. What percentage of the Chinese population in Malacca identifies as Buddhists?
A) 0.7%
B) 6.7%
C) 91.6%
D) 0.4%
  • 97. What is the predominant religion among the non-Malay bumiputera community in Malacca?
A) Buddhism
B) Christianity
C) Islam
D) Hinduism
  • 98. Which language is commonly spoken by the Orang Asli in Malacca?
A) Hokkien
B) Kristang
C) Malaccan Malay
D) Temuan
  • 99. How many primary schools are there in Malacca as of 2022?
A) 78
B) 238
C) 2
D) 8
  • 100. Which school was the first government-funded school in Malacca?
A) Malacca High School
B) Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
C) Catholic High School
D) Henry Gurney School
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