Hang Jebat Mausoleum — Attraction in Malacca

An interesting sites for explorer/traveller around Melaka city or people who appreciate Malay historical figure of Hang Jebat(The Traitor). Learn how the Malay dilemma of the Hang Tuah vs Hang Jebat story is one of the most important cultural dilemmas in Malay history, literature, and philosophy. It raises questions about loyalty, justice, power, morality, and identity. Just sit back at this site and thinking about the Hang Jebat ideology when you have time which is: Justice above blind loyalty Defending innocent friend Questioning unjust power People’s rights ruler Symbolizes rebellion against tyranny. I hope this review help people who want to learn the true Malay history and culture, it is deep and not just a block of old stone mausoleum in the middle of...

Visited in Feb.

The Hang Jebat Mausoleum is the tomb of Hang Jebat, the legendary Malaccan and friend of the equally famed Hang Tuah. While loyal to his friend, Hang Jebat is equally well known for rebelling against the sultan and as the story goes, went on a rampage. I can’t speak about the veracity of such stories because I only came to see the mausoleum. The mausoleum is contained within a walled garden at the end of which is Islamic style grave underneath a canopy. The garden and general area are surprisingly well kept.The garden has several display boards describing the story of Hang Jebat in more detail. The mausoleum is okay and is worth a quick look if you’re in the area nto get a little bit of...

Sizeable plot of land marking Hang Jebat's remains. Nicely done and well maintained. The tragic story of Hang Jebat's demise at the hands of his "brother" Hang Tuah teaches us that "two wrongs don't make necessarily make a right". Just don't forget to close the...