The Coat of arms of Malacca resembles European heraldic designs, and descended from that of Malaysia and the Federated Malay States under British colonial rule.

The four colours on the arms: red, white, yellow and blue indicate that Malacca is part of Malaysia.

A scroll at the bottom denotes the state motto: '"Bersatu Teguh" ("firmly united" or "united we stand") on left side with romanised Malay and right side with Jawi script, and the state name written in Romanised Malay – "Melaka" on centre.

Crest: "A demi-lion rampant guardant supporting in the paws a staff proper, thereon flying to the sinister a banner azure, charged with three imperial crowns."

Crest: "On a wreath of Argent and Azure upon a mount the A Famosa proper" Motto: "Ex Unitate Vires" (Unity is Strength, in Latin)