Malang City is the second largest city in East Java, Indonesia, with a history dating back to the Singhasari kingdom. During the Dutch colonial period, it was a popular destination for Europeans due to its cool climate, leading it to be nicknamed the "Paris of East Java." The current mayor of Malang is Sutiaji, who was previously a member of the city's legislative council and deputy mayor. Special cultural aspects of Malang include Walikan language, originally used by soldiers to confuse opponents, and distinctive Malang masks carved from randu wood with special facial features and sometimes imbued with magical powers.