History of Malacca all right here.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/06/2005
Good values for Chinese antiques and trinkets, and the Baba/Nonya food is best in Chinatown. Nearby are some Buddhist and Hindu temples as well as the Dutch Square. For history go to the Baba Nonya Museum then catch lunch at the Peranakken House for authentic food. The Chicken Rice on Jonkers street is the best in the city. Stop for a beer and people watch in the evening at the bars along the street or walk the street market on weekend nights for souveniers.