Earliest evidence shows that the game was played in Malacca (Melaka), Malaysia's most historical city, in the 15 century, for it is mentioned in the famous Malay historical text, "The Sejarah Melayu" (Malay Annals). However, the game had undergone a significant change by the mid-1930s. In 1935, in the Malaysian State of Negeri Sembilan, during the Silver Jubilee celebration of King George V, 'Sepak Raga' was played on a badminton court over the net with players on both sides. Both badminton and 'Sepak Raga' rules were combined to form a new, very exciting game. Because the game was introduced during the Jubilee celebration, it was known as 'Sepak Raga Jubilee'.