1. Hikayat Hang Tuah – Criticism, Textual 2. Malay literature – History and criticism The myths and legends of Laksamana Hang Tuah has long been the subject of conjecture at universities. Many historians, including notable ones, are divided in the belief of Hang Tuah’s existence. As explained in the Hikayat Hang Tuah and Sejarah Melayu, Hang Tuah held the position as Admiral of Melaka or Commander of Melaka or Navy Commander, sultan’s bodyguard and envoy or ambassador for the Malacca Malay Sultanate. ln the Sejarah Melayu or Malay Annals, Hang Tuah was portrayed as a hero with an excellent character, who was versatile and perfect. He was mighty, wise, intelligent, sharp-minded and possessed great vision. As a warrior, he had many tactics in defeating the enemies.