Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (MPHTJ) established under Section 3 of the Local Government Act 1976, (Act 171) as a Local Authority of the Hang Tuah Jaya. Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council began operations on January 1, 2010.

Area 35,733.04 acres, Hang Tuah Jaya situated amidst State Malacca cover Pusat Pentadbiran area State Government and include 3 District namely part of Daerah Melaka Tengah, Alor Gajah and Jasin.