Secrets of the Strategy Leak
According to records found, a senior official of Malacca acted as a spy for Alfonso de Albuquerque. Information about the weakness of the fortifications, the location of the arms depot, and secret routes into the city was handed over to the Portuguese before the major attack on August 15, 1511.Signs of Suspicion
Renowned historian, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi, stated that Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah had actually suspected the presence of a traitor. "The ruler received reports about suspicious movements of some high-ranking officials, but preventive measures were too late," he said in a press conference today.Consequences of the Betrayal
Because of the leaking of secrets, the Portuguese attack became extremely effective. In a few days, Malacca's defenses fell. Thousands of Malaccan people became victims, and the Sultanate that had ruled for more than 100 years vanished in an instant. This event changed the trade and political map of the region for centuries.A Historical Lesson
This betrayal has now become a bitter lesson that internal weaknesses are more dangerous than external threats. Scholars urge the younger generation to learn from this event to safeguard the country's sovereignty.