Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka's Institution is the highest institution in the state of Malacca. It was introduced during Portuguese's era and continues to Dutch and British's era. State Gavernors was appointment from the country of origin respectively. They are responsible for the development of colonized state's economics , politics and social .

After independence, Malaysia practise King institution in nine states namely Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan while four other states were kingless namely Malacca, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak, which practices Yang di-Pertua Negeri's institution.

Sultanate or King's institution is one hereditary institution and inherited throne follows heritage certainty. Those states that has Yang di-Pertua Negeri is those states that does not has a King. These institutions practise is based on an appointment made by Yang di-pertuan Agong after consulting with the Chief Minister.

Based on the constitution of Negeri Melaka, Yang di-Pertua Negeri appointed for a piece of period or four years and can be stretched following suitability. He is not allowed to own business or profit and also not allowed to actively work within any commercial activity.

Function and Role

Yang di-Pertua Negeri's function and role cover following matters:

a) Head Of The State Government And Administrative Function

The state administration power is gripped by Yang di-Pertua Negeri but other administration function can be submitted to other parties in legal point of view. Yang di-Pertua Negeri will appoint members of the State Government Executive Council (MMKN) to advice him in conducting his role as Head of State.

b) Judicial Function

Yang di-Pertua Negeri merupakan komponen Dewan Undangan Negeri dan mempunyai kuasa untuk mengadakan perhimpunan atau pembubaran Dewan Undangan Negeri. Persetujuan beliau adalah diperlukan bagi meluluskan Dewan Undangan Negeri.

c) Respect Resource and Sovereignty

Yang di-Pertua Negeri also is a member of king Councils, which is presided by Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Di-Pertua Negeri also may appoint medallist, title, dignity and greatness and decide duties those concerning with it.