Hang Tuah Centre & Mausoleum

The Hang Tuah Centre and Mausoleum in Kampong Duyong serves as a cultural and historical center dedicated to preserving the legacy of Hang Tuah, arguably the most famous warrior hero in Malay literature and history. According to the Sejarah Melayu (Malay Annals), Hang Tuah was the most illustrious of the five legendary warriors who served Sultan Mansur Shah during the golden age of the Melaka Sultanate. The center, established in 1987, combines historical education with cultural preservation, featuring comprehensive exhibits about the Hang Tuah legend, traditional Malay martial arts (silat), and the broader context of Malay warrior culture during the Sultanate period.

The complex includes a museum displaying artifacts, weapons, historical documents, and dioramas that bring the legend of Hang Tuah and his four companions (Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir, and Hang Lekiu) to life. The museum's collection features traditional Malay weapons including the famous keris (ceremonial dagger), spears, shields, and armor that represent the martial culture of medieval Melaka. The mausoleum, though the actual burial site remains disputed among historians, serves as a symbolic resting place and pilgrimage site for those who revere Hang Tuah's legendary loyalty, bravery, and devotion to the Sultan. 

The center also functions as a cultural education facility, offering demonstrations of traditional Malay martial arts, weapon-making techniques, and storytelling sessions that keep the oral traditions alive. The site hosts annual cultural festivals and ceremonies that celebrate Malay heritage, including traditional dance performances, silat demonstrations, and historical reenactments. For Malaysians, Hang Tuah represents the embodiment of loyalty, courage, and devotion to duty, making this center not just a tourist attraction but a place of cultural significance that connects modern Malaysia with its legendary past.