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The various colours of the state emblem are the colours of Malaysia. This indicates Malacca as being a part of Malaysia. The five keris or swords represent five famous and brave warriors of ancient Malacca: Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat, Hang Lekiu, Hang Lekir and Hang Kasturi. The crescent moon and star at the top centre are the symbols of Islam, the national religion. The tree and two mousedeers symbolise the tale of Malacca's founding. Parameswara had witnessed a fight between a mousedeer and a dog whilst resting beneath a Malacca tree. Impressed by the intelligence and prowess of the small-bodied mousedeer, he decided to set residence there and named it Malacca.

  Melaka, state flag

The colours blue, yellow, red and white on the Malacca flag reflect the exact colours of the flag of Malaysia. This marks Malacca as a Malaysian state. The crescent moon and star are the symbols of Islam, the official religion of the state and country.

  Melaka, state flower ~ Kesidang Flower

Kesidang or the scientific name "canangrium scortechinii" is a special small plant. It has a small but hard stem and the branch expand above the frame built for it. The whole part of the plant has latex, the green leaf are similar to the betel leaf. The bushes give support to other plants nearby. It's small size and its soft nature makes it suitable to be planted in honorable places. The flower is normally used traditionally by Melaka womenfolk as a hairpiece, bride dressing and at various official functions. It emits a soothing fragrant smell that last. Kesidang reflects the average personality character and role of the Melakans whom are generally courteous and friendly