The Straits of Malacca, also called the Malacca Strait, is the body of water associated with a tiger-related name. The name derives from "Selat Melaka" in Malay, linked to the historic Malacca kingdom.
The word "Melaka" is believed by some to connect to a Malay term meaning "tiger," possibly inspired by the presence of tigers in the region. However, the primary historical origin relates to the kingdom and trading port of Malacca rather than the animal itself.
This strategic waterway between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra remains one of the world's most important shipping lanes.