Tanjak, tengkolok or destar is one of the chief man dressed in Malay which is often associated with palaces, heroism and used in a variety of events customs of the Malays.

Tanjak would typically be matched with the girdle, and next to the dagger tucked baju Melayu and Malay for menswear.

Tanjak not yet been invented in the days prior to the Malacca Sultanate era. In those days, only a piece of cloth used and tied in the head to cover her hair in order to look neat.

The pleats are gradually changing and becoming more beautiful over time, analyzed and modified according to the standard one.

The Malays of Malacca have used their discretion to change the garment to be worn as a headdress. 

Tanjak formerly a symbol of one's status.

Just being alone at the time and was able to wear headgear and clothing are also part of the king or sultan.

Tanjak king at the time of Melaka made of silk from China or India, while the most common use of the fabric headgear.

The history of the use of headgear in Perak is also said to be derived from the legendary history of the arrival of Sultan Muzaffar was installed in Perak.

The crown prince was wearing thrown overboard because of an agreement with the guards to hold back the sea to the state. Clothing was designed to replace the head of the king's crown and headdress called a king.