 Then, the term "Maleu-Kolon" was used in Geographia by Ptolemy which is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit term "malayakolam" or "malaikurram", referring to a geographical part of Malay Peninsula.In 7th century, the first use of the term for a nation or a kingdom was recorded by Yijing.The East Javanese Anjukladang inscription dated from 937 CE Medang Kingdom stated the "Sima" status is awarded to Anjukladang village and a "jayastambha" (victory monument), which later upgraded as a temple, was erected in recognition of their service on repelling the invading forces from "Malayu".