MELAKA: The Hikayat Hang Tuah manuscript, dated 1758, is among historical artefacts to be displayed at the Hang Tuah Exhibition at the Melaka International Trade Centre next month.
The manuscript is among the latest discoveries in the state government’s study into the legend of Hang Tuah, said state tourism, heritage, arts and culture committee chairman Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman.
“Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf and I have just returned from Amsterdam to observe the latest discoveries related to Hang Tuah.
“After researching and searching for solid documentation about Hang Tuah, the material will be displayed during the exhibition.
“Some people have claimed that Hang Tuah is a myth.
“This is not true; the state government has conducted research and sought solid evidence that Hang Tuah indeed existed,” he said, Bernama reported.
Earlier, Abdul Razak accompanied Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka Tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam to visit the world’s largest traditional Chinese wooden sailing ship, Fu Ning, at the Tanjung Bruas port.
