The rise of Malay Kingdom, starting from a small village and having grown into

a powerful and influential kingdom happened due to the following reasons: a

very good location for trade routes, strong leaders, using a currency system
and efficient administrative system.The establishment of kingdom started in
14 century and by 15 century the kingdom power and prosperity reached its
peak. By 15 century Islam became the main religion of kingdom and the title
of Sultan was introduced. Sultan was the main man in the kingdom and had
absolute power, thus he was considered the highest authority. Sultan also
played a role as spiritual head in Kingdom since it was islamic kingdom. Wise
international politics allowed Malacca kingdom to maintain good relationships
with India and China. As a result the economics grew and kingdom become
rich and prosperous. It became a center for world trade, center for the Spread
of knowledge and a center to spread Islam. Nowadays sultan is called Yang diPertuan Agong knor more commonly, king of Malaysia. King is elected every 5
years and acts as a head of state. Comparing to Malacca Kingdom, nowadays
king has a way less power. He is mainly a religious leader and all the
important decisions in country are to be held by Prime-Minister. King wants to
participate more social and political activities such as critisizing some policies
and supporting anti-corruption movement.