1. 1767 Dutch East-India Company or VOC (Company) controlled the Malang area
2. In 1821 the Dutch government was centered around the Brantas River.
3. In 1824 Malang had an Assistant Resident
4. In 1882 houses were built in the western part of the city and a town square was created.
5. April 1, 1914, Malang was designated as a Gemeente (Municipality)
6. July 1, 1919, HI Bussemaker became the first Burgemeester (mayor)
7. June 7, 1937 Number AZ 407/43 and ratified by Gouvernemen Besluit Number 27 dated April 25, 1938, the City of Malang has a symbol and motto Malang Nominor, Sursum Moveor' which means Malang is my name, Progress is my goal
8. March 8, 1942 Malang was occupied by Japan

1. September 21, 1945 Malang became part of the Republic of Indonesia
2. July 22, 1947 Malang was occupied by the Dutch (Military Aggression)
3. March 2, 1950 the Government of the Republic of Indonesia re-entered Malang City.
4. August 30, 1950 President Soekarno inaugurated Aloon-Aloon Boender or also known as Aloon-Aloon Toegoe
5. October 30, 1951 the symbol of Malang City changed to the shape of a Garuda bird spreading its golden yellow wings.
6. In 1964, the third symbol of Malang was established, which is still in effect today, with the motto Malangkuçeçwara, which means God destroys what is false and upholds what is true.

In 1962, in the Plenary Session of the DPR Gotong Royong of Malang City, the development planning of Malang City was directed to become an Education City/Student City, Tourism City and Industrial City. The three main points that became the ideals of the people of Malang City that had to be fostered and were later referred to as the Tri BIna Cita of Malang City

January 1, 2001 became the Malang City Government

This nickname is closely associated with Malang City with so many tourist destinations, both in the Malang City area and the Malang Raya regional area (Malang Regency and Batu City). Culinary tourism, heritage, thematic villages, city parks, festivals and events, MICE, religion, and Sports Tourism so diverse in Malang City. Its strategic position in the middle of Malang Raya is also an attraction for tourists because it makes it easy to reach natural tourist destinations such as beaches, Mount Bromo and various artificial theme parks in Malang Raya.

This nickname is very appropriate for Malang City which has more than 50 state and private universities/academies. More than 300 thousand students from all over the archipelago to study in Malang City and make it one of the most important educational cities in eastern Indonesia. A number of well-known universities include Brawijaya University, Malang State University, Muhammadiyah University of Malang, UIN Malik Ibrahim, Malang Islamic University, National Institute of Technology (ITN) and Merdeka University (Unmer).

At the beginning of the city's establishment until the 80s, Malang City had many industries so that it was closely associated with the nickname Industrial City. Slowly but surely, along with the development of spatial structures and patterns in the regional constellation, the industrial trend shifted to the trade and service sectors. In the last decade, in line with the potential of human resources that continues to emerge, the creative industry ecosystem has become a new sector that is growing rapidly and is predicted to be the locomotive driving the future of the city's economy.

The peaceful atmosphere of the city is very suitable for resting, especially for people from outside the city of Malang, either as tourists or in order to visit family. Many people also choose to spend their old age in Malang City for the same reason.

Various historical records including inscriptions are evidence of the long story of Malang City. Starting from its role in the development of great kingdoms, such as Singosari, Kediri, Mojopahit, Demak and Mataram to the colonial era, the independence era to post-independence. At the beginning of the independence of the Republic of Malang City was recorded as being nominated to be the Capital City of the Republic of Indonesia.

So it is no wonder that Malang City also has many historical relics and cultural heritages in the form of buildings and non-buildings. Among the historical buildings that can still be seen today are the Alun-Alun and the Independence Monument, the City Hall Building, the Sacred Heart Church in Kayutangan, the Ijen Church, the Kota Baru Station, the Rajabali Twin Buildings, the Kahuripan and Majapahit Bridges, the Oen Restaurant, the Bank Indonesia Building, and many more.

The Malang City Government continues to make efforts to protect cultural heritage, including by establishing Regional Regulation number 1 of 2018 concerning Malang City Cultural Heritage. A total of 32 buildings have also been designated as cultural heritage that may not be changed just like that for the sake of learning for current and future generations.

The nickname Malang the City of Flowers is closely related to the many parks and various trees that adorn the city of Malang. This is inseparable from the concept of the garden city design inherited by Thomas Karsten. One of the most beautiful is the Alun-Alun Tugu Park which has consecutively won the title of the best national city park in the early 2010s. In the midst of the city's development, efforts to maintain the beauty of the park continue to be fought for by the Malang City Government, including the Revitalization of Alun-Alun Malang, Trunojoyo Park, Merbabu Park, Kunang-Kunang Park, Slamet Park, Malabar City Forest, Merjosari Park, and the Mojolangu and Tunggulwulung Seed Gardens.