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72-587: Naning had historically been part of Negeri Sembilan but it was annexed by the British into Malacca in 1832 via the Naning War . Malacca at that time was a British holding . The Naning-British War started in 1831 and lasted around two years until 1833. The Penghulu (chief/Lord) of Naning then, Dol Said was enraged over British claim over Naning as part of Malacca. The British demanded that Naning pay 10% of its produce as tribute to Malacca. Dol Said refused, resulting in

144-581: A mountain pass on the boundary between Sungai Ujong and Terachi. The British attacked Bukit Putus from both the front and back. The Gurkhas successfully captured the Malay stockade at Bukit Putus. The Malays retreated after the surprise appearance of Sungai Ujong Resident P.J. Murray's forces from behind. The inhabitants of the Terachi Valley fled, villages were burned, and Yamtuan Antah 's palace in Seri Menanti

216-585: A British attack upon Naning in 1831. Dol Said managed to fend off the attack with help from his allies. For the first time the British lost in a war in the Malay Peninsula. Towards the end of 1832, the British attacked Naning once again with a much larger force. Dol Said did not have the help of his allies this time. His army was defeated and he surrendered. He was offered a pension and a house in Malacca. Today, Naning

288-548: A city (Bandar Raya), as it had experienced significant population growth. To make this possible, its city council had to be merged with the Nilai Municipal Council . After several postponements, Seremban officially attained city status on 20 January 2020. Later that same year on 9 November, Negeri Sembilan was placed under the Movement Control Order lockdown due to increasing COVID-19 infections. Facing

360-404: A new administrator, Seremban City Council ( Majlis Bandaraya Seremban ) on 1 January 2020. On 20 January, Seremban's status as a city was officialised in a declaration ceremony. Seremban is situated about 60 kilometres south of Kuala Lumpur , the capital city of Malaysia , 50 kilometres south of the administrative capital Putrajaya , and about 30 kilometres inland from the coast. Part of

432-517: A new local authority, Seremban City Council. However, he said, the merging of the two entities would not involve reducing staff or higher assessment rates in the Seremban area, as increasing rates was not a prerequisite for attaining city status. So, I hereby announce that the assessment rates in Negeri Sembilan for 2018 will not be raised In February 2018, a further announcement was made regarding

504-564: A phonetic approximation of "Ujong" (using the Cantonese reading of the characters). Sungai Ujong , also known as Sening Ujong , as it was originally known, was an ancient settlement. It has been said in the Malay Annals that King Parameswara reportedly visited Sening Ujong after fleeing the kingdom of Singapura before ultimately establishing the Malacca Sultanate . The same settlement

576-493: A recreational destination with the family come and visit the S2 City Park during weekends or school holidays. Arriving at this six-acre area, visitors will be greeted with the breath-taking landscapes as well as a variety of colourful kite decorations flying freely in the sky. Malaysia Park Malaysia Park is in line with the government's noble intention in ensuring that each town is modernised and parallel towards town greenery.

648-539: A road adjoining the southern side of town (Sungai Ujong Road, or Jalan Sungai Ujong ). It is also the name of a luak (chiefdom) that formed Negeri Sembilan , that covers the eponymous district as well as neighbouring Port Dickson District . Among the Chinese-speaking community , the city is known as " fùhyùhng " in Cantonese and " fúróng " in Mandarin ( Chinese : 芙蓉 , literally " hibiscus "), which comes from

720-569: A year. Dry seasons usually starts shortly after the first monsoonal transition and lasts until August to September, as the moisture brought by the southwesterly Indo-Australian Monsoon are blocked by the Barisan Mountains in Sumatera , creating a rainshadow effect on the eastern coast of the island and the Malay Peninsula . In the corresponding Borneo-Australian Monsoon that blows from

792-426: Is Seremban Siew Pau ( Chinese : 芙蓉烧包 ) that is well known throughout the country. It is a flaky pastry bun filled with meat fillings traditionally pork or the halal chicken filling. Seremban is also well known for its Nasi Padang or Minangkabau dishes . It is basically a meal of rice eaten with dishes from a recipe originating from Padang , Sumatra . One of the local dishes is Gulai Masak Lemak Cili Api which

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864-658: Is a state in Malaysia which lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia . It borders Selangor on the north, Pahang in the east, and Malacca and Johor to the south. Negeri Sembilan has diverse tropical rainforests and an equatorial climate. The state's mountain ranges belong to the Titiwangsa Mountains , a southern subrange of the Tenasserim Hills that span throughout southern Myanmar, southern Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia, with Mount Besar Hantu as

936-594: Is a city in the Seremban District and the capital of the state of Negeri Sembilan in Peninsular Malaysia . The city's administration is run by the Seremban City Council . Seremban gained its city status on 20 January 2020. Seremban was founded as Sungei Ujong (or Sungai Ujong ). While the town was renamed Seremban thereafter, the name Sungai Ujong most prominently persists as a street name for

1008-479: Is a new satellite township about 4 kilometres south-east of the existing old Seremban town centre. Located on the western side of the North–South Expressway , Seremban 2 is a planned township built on former oil palm estate land to relocate the administrative and business district from the crowded old town centre to a more organised area. Spanning over 2,000 acres (8 km ) of land, Seremban 2 will be

1080-413: Is fish or meat cooked in coconut gravy mixed with turmeric and cili padi (bird's eye chilli). Seremban is famous for baked crabs with many establishments situated along Jalan Tuanku Munawir ( Chinese : 芙蓉烧蟹 ) and beef noodles ( Chinese : 牛腩粉 ), especially the beef noodles food stalls here which have survived for more than a generation. Nowadays, these beef noodles attract tourists from outside

1152-464: Is generally hot and humid (tropical) with a mean temperature of about 26–30 degrees Celsius. Most of the rainfall is experienced during the inter- monsoon periods of April and October. The weather remains generally dry for the rest of the year with occasional showers. The rail connection was first constructed in the late 1890s as a stop on the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore main line, and until today,

1224-539: Is known as The District of Alor Gajah and is placed under the parliamentary constituency of Masjid Tanah , Alor Gajah and a small part at Jasin . Taboh Naning is within the municipal borders of Alor Gajah . 2°27′33″N 102°10′10″E  /  2.4590696°N 102.1695444°E  / 2.4590696; 102.1695444 Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan ( Malay pronunciation: [ˈnəgəri səmbiˈlan] , Negeri Sembilan Malay : Nogori Sombilan , Nismilan ), historically spelled as Negri Sembilan ,

1296-514: Is less than a 30 minutes drive from Seremban, essentially making the airport closer to Seremban rather than Kuala Lumpur. Federal Route 1 is the oldest roadway that connects the towns and cities of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia running through Seremban. It connects Seremban with Rembau and Tampin to the south and Kajang , Selangor to the north. Seremban provides access to Kuala Klawang through Federal Route 86 , Kuala Pilah to

1368-533: Is the fourth smallest state in Malaysia by area and the second largest in the southern region behind Johor. Its shape is roughly pentagonal . Topographically, Negeri Sembilan consists of two plains divided by a mountainous spine in the middle. This region is well drained by various rivers on both sides. The Titiwangsa Mountains , the southernmost extension of the Tenasserim Hills and the wider Indo-Malayan Cordillera, spans approximately 92 km (57.1 mi) through

1440-549: The Malay Annals , Parameswara reportedly visited the settlement of Sening Ujong , which was located in what is now Seremban. The Minangkabaus from Sumatra settled in what is today Negeri Sembilan in the 15th century, under the protection of the Malacca Sultanate and later the Sultanate of Johor . They also brought their matrilineal custom, known as Adat Perpatih , which became the local custom. The Linggi River along

1512-516: The Undangs , thus they are known as the Luak Berundang . In addition, there are four luaks that are protected under two of the Luak Berundang , which are Gemencheh, Ayer Kuning and Pasir Besar, which are protectorates of Johol; as well as Linggi, a protectorate of Sungai Ujong. The luaks surrounding Seri Menanti such as Terachi, Ulu Muar, Jempol, Gunung Pasir and Ineh are collectively known as

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1584-559: The British intervened militarily in a leadership tussle in Sungai Ujong to preserve British economic interests and placed the domain under the control of a British Resident . Jelebu followed in 1883 and Rembau in 1887. Their presence was detested by the locals, which eventually paved the way to a deadly civil war and subsequent breakup. In 1875, British forces, accompanied by Arab mercenaries and Gurkha , engaged Malay defenders in Paroi at

1656-609: The Federation of Malaya in 1948 and became a state of Malaysia in 1963. In the 1990s and 2000s, Seremban and Nilai attracted people who migrated from the overcrowded towns of the Klang Valley. These two cities also became home to new factories and industrial parks, contributing to the state's modern development. On 9 September 2009, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government approved the state capital of Seremban's application to become

1728-654: The Luak Tanah Mengandung . Lastly, the Luak of Tampin, also known as the Adat Territory of Tampin (Malay: Wilayah Adat Tampin ), holds a semi-autonomous status and is ruled by the Tunku Besar . Negeri Sembilan experiences equatorial climate ( Köppen climate classification : Af ), which is hot and humid all year round. Thunderstorms are mostly prevalent during the period of monsoonal transitions that occur twice

1800-677: The Malaysia Vision Valley corridor and the National Growth Conurbation, Seremban is considered to be the southern limit of the Greater Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area. It is located in the Linggi River valley, at the western fringes of the Titiwangsa Mountains . The terrain is generally hilly, and the soil is mostly reddish laterite soil, suitable for the cultivation of rubber and palm oil , thus making Seremban

1872-683: The Naning War . Ulu Pahang became the Bera region of Pahang, Segamat was annexed by Johor, and Klang became part of the Kuala Langat region of Selangor. After Raja Melewar's death in 1795, a series of disputes arose over the succession. For a considerable period, the local nobles appealed to the Minangkabau ruler in Sumatra for a new ruler. However, competing interests supported different candidates, often resulting in further instability and civil war. In 1874,

1944-650: The Seremban railway station (code:  KB13  ) still serves as one of the major stops along the line. The station also serves as the southern terminal of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu electrified commuter network, KTM Komuter , which links the city to Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley on Seremban Line . From October 2015 to November 2016, the Komuter service has been extended to Gemas , though passengers used to be required to alight at Seremban and switch trains to

2016-537: The Strait of Malacca , Negeri Sembilan is one of the West Coast states of Peninsular Malaysia . It is specifically part of the southern region, along with Malacca and Johor. However, some sources define Negeri Sembilan as a central region state with Selangor and the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya . The state is slightly smaller than Selangor , with a total land area of 6,686 km² (430 sq mi). It

2088-803: The Wisma Negeri in the state capital, Seremban . The State Executive Council consists of the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister), who is its chairman, and ten other members. The Menteri Besar and the other members of the council are appointed by the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar from the members of the State Assembly of the governing party or coalition. The current Menteri Besar of the state is Aminuddin Harun . Sungai Ujong Seremban ( Negeri Sembilan Malay : Soghomban , Somban ; Jawi : سرمبن ‎)

2160-456: The dialect of Malay spoken . Unlike the hereditary monarchs of the other royal Malay states , the ruler of Negeri Sembilan is elected and is known as Yang di-Pertuan Besar instead of Sultan . He is elected by the council of Undangs who lead the four largest territories of Sungai Ujong , Jelebu , Johol , and Rembau , from the legitimate male members of the Pagaruyung dynasty, with

2232-557: The federal government in 2012. Then Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said during Tuanku Mukhriz's birthday The state government wanted to ensure all the necessary infrastructure, public transport and amenities and services which include garbage collection and safer neighbourhoods, were in place before it did so. On 13 December 2017, then Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan , Mohamad Hasan stated that Seremban achieve city status in 2018. In order to get city status, both Seremban and Nilai Municipal Councils would be merged to form

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2304-473: The fish pond , the name given to an area of open land in downtown Seremban area which has long been the synonym and subject of complaints of the city community has recently been given a new look. No more is there a barren, neglected view which was claimed to be the breeding ground for mosquitoes in the heart of Seremban city centre. Recently, the Seremban Square ( Malay : Dataran Seremban ), which decorates

2376-422: The mines and trade there. Most of the local Malays were farmers. Renamed as Seremban, the town flourished not only as a mining area but also a business centre. The Linggi River served as the sole outlet to ferry tin and supplies in and out of the town. Revenue came not only from tin trade but also from the large amount of taxes collected, much to the displeasure of the traders and the British colonialists at

2448-747: The 2020 census, nearly 700,000 people currently reside in the administrative district of Seremban - over half of Negeri Sembilan's total population. They consist of 56.4% Bumiputera, 26.2% Chinese and 17% Indian and 0.5% others excluding non-citizens. There are an additional 41,026 non-citizens. Historically, Negeri Sembilan is influenced by the Minangkabaus and thus, Seremban is the centre of Minangkabau culture in Malaysia . Minangkabau (menang kerbau in Malay ) literally means "winning buffalo", are famous for their unique roof architecture which resembles buffalo horns. Many Seremban buildings showcase this feature, such as

2520-473: The Battle of Paroi. Despite initial setbacks, the British ultimately prevailed, capturing the Malay stronghold. Casualties were heavy on both sides, with the British and Arab contingents suffering 37 killed and wounded, while the Malay had around 35 deaths and many wounded. After the Battle of Paroi, the British waited for Gurkha reinforcements, which arrived on 10 December 1875. The Malays fortified Bukit Putus,

2592-523: The Dato' Bandar forces who was later sent into exile to Singapore. In a show of gratitude to the British for helping him win the war, the Dato' Kelana had no choice but to accept a British Resident whose job was to advise him on matters other than religion and Malay customs . Captain Murray was appointed the first resident and later set-up his residence at Channer Road, now renamed Jalan Dato' Siamang Gagap. Soon after,

2664-579: The Gemas extension line (much akin to the Tanjung Malim –Rawang stretch). However, after 2016, all KTM Komuter trains run to Sungai Gadut or Pulau Sebang-Tampin without requiring to alight at Seremban. Negeri Sembilan is one of the two states in Malaysia that are not accessible via air transportation ( Perlis being the other state). However, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

2736-582: The Pasoh Caves, a complex of karst caves near Simpang Pertang in the Jelebu district. Artefacts found around the caves include stone tools and food remains, estimated to date from 12,000 BCE based on carbon dating . The early inhabitants of Negeri Sembilan were the ancestors of the Semelai , Semai , Semang , and Jakun peoples, who lived either as hunter-gatherer nomads or as subsistence farmers. According to

2808-619: The Ruler of Negeri Sembilan is elected to his office by the territorial chiefs or Ruling Chiefs of the state. These Ruling Chiefs are titled Undang. Only four of the Undangs have the right to vote in the election for the Ruler of the State. They are: The Undang themselves cannot stand for election, and their choice of Ruler is limited to a male Muslim who is Malay and also a "lawfully begotten descendant of Raja Radin ibni Raja Lenggang". The Assembly convenes at

2880-521: The Seremban City Hall, the Wisma Negeri and the State Museum. People of Negeri Sembilan are also known for the practising of the matrilineal custom called Adat Perpatih ( Minangkabau language : Lareh Bodi Caniago ), making Negeri Sembilan the only matrilineal state in Malaysia. The majority of Malaysia's states adhere to the patrilineal Adat Temenggung . Seremban currently serves as

2952-615: The Seremban Municipal Council has identified Malaysia Park as one of the Public Parks that may be developed to accommodate the recreational and leisure and tourism needs for Seremban town. Church of The Visitation The Church of The Visitation is the oldest parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur since 1848. The church is located in Seremban town's centre with a sprawling 2 acres that include

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3024-671: The Strait of Malacca and the South China Sea . As Johor weakened in the 18th century, attacks by the Bugis forced the Minangkabaus to seek protection from their homeland. The Minangkabau ruler, Sultan Abdul Jalil, obliged by sending his near relative, Raja Mahmud, also known as Raja Melewar . When Raja Melewar arrived, he found that another royal, Raja Khatib had already established himself as ruler. He declared war against Raja Khatib and became

3096-684: The Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Undang of Sungei Ujong, Undang of Jelebu, Undang of Johol, Undang of Rembau and Tengku Besar Tampin are vested with the Executive Power of the state, are the Head of the Religion of Islam in the state and are the fountain of all honour and dignity for the state. The current Yang di-Pertuan Besar is Muhriz of Negeri Sembilan . He succeeded Ja'afar of Negeri Sembilan who died on 27 December 2008. Unlike Malaysia's eight other Royal Malay states,

3168-549: The administrative level, Negeri Sembilan consists of seven districts, namely the Port Dickson , Seremban , Rembau , Kuala Pilah , Jelebu , Jempol and Tampin Districts . The state is also has 14 luaks which are: Sungai Ujong , Rembau, Jelebu, Johol , Tampin , Ulu Muar , Terachi , Ineh , Jempol, Gunung Pasir , Gemencheh , Pasir Besar , Ayer Kuning , and Linggi . Sungai Ujong, Rembau, Johol and Jelebu are governed by

3240-485: The agricultural centre for the state. Since the establishment of Seremban, the Linggi River has played an important role in the city's growth. During the boom period of tin mining, the Linggi River served as the major transportation route for tin traders. Today, it is one of the major sources of water for the Seremban metropolitan area and Negeri Sembilan. The climate of Seremban, like most parts of Peninsular Malaysia ,

3312-437: The border with Pahang , is the highest point in Negeri Sembilan. The nearby Mount Nuang , which is 31 metres taller, marks the tripoint with Selangor and Pahang at its northernmost point, of which it is the third tallest in the former; while in the south, Mount Ledang , an isolated mountain , marks the tripoint with Malacca and Johor , where it is the highest point of the latter at 1,276 m (4,186.3 ft). On

3384-519: The districts of Jelebu, Kuala Pilah, Jempol, and Tampin. The western half is more developed and has an intricate and concentrated road network compared to the latter, which is predominantly rural. The Negeri Sembilan section of the Titiwangsa Mountains forms a division for four river basins. The Langat and Linggi Rivers flows through the western half, while the Muar and Pahang Rivers constitute

3456-616: The east through Federal Route 51 and the coastal town of Port Dickson through Federal Route 53 or SPDH to the west. The North–South Expressway serves Seremban at 4 exits (Exit 217 at Bandar Ainsdale, Exit 218 at Seremban, Exit 219 at Seremban-Port Dickson and Exit 220 at Senawang ). The LEKAS Highway links Kajang in Selangor to Paroi on the eastern end of Seremban. The Jalan Labu Federal Route 362 connects Seremban to Labu and Nilai and Jalan Sungai Ujong Federal Route 241 serves Seremban 2 and Bandar Sri Sendayan . According to

3528-649: The eastern side. The Linggi and Muar rivers are the two major rivers flowing through the state and serve as significant water sources for the population. Its rainforests form part of the Titiwangsa Forest Complex , a component of the Central Forest Spine conservation area that covers much of the heavily forested and mountainous interior of Peninsular Malaysia. Mount Besar Hantu , at 1,462 m (4,797 ft), located in Jelebu District and close to

3600-436: The entire modern-day Negeri Sembilan, it also encompassed parts of what are now Selangor, Malacca, Pahang and Johor. The original nine chiefdoms or domains that made up the first incarnation of Negeri Sembilan in 1773, and gave the state its name, were: However, the latter four chiefdoms were annexed into neighbouring states in the 19th century. Naning was incorporated into the Straits Settlement of Malacca in 1832 following

3672-462: The formation of Seremban City Hall ( Dewan Bandaraya Seremban ), which was poised to be completed in April. However, the official declaration of Seremban as a city would only occur in January 2019, in conjunction with the birthday of the state's ruler Tuanku Muhriz (January 14). After the change in the ruling coalition after the 14th General Election ushered in a new state government, the new Mentri Besar Aminuddin Harun announced his decision to push back

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3744-416: The highest point. The Titiwangsa also ends here, at Mount Tampin , located south of the state. The capital of Negeri Sembilan is Seremban . The royal capital is Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah District . Other important towns are Port Dickson (town) , Bahau and Nilai . The economy of Negeri Sembilan is mainly based on agriculture, manufacturing and services . Seremban and Port Dickson Districts are

3816-438: The historical Parochial House, Visitation Hall and Formation Centres, and the Wisma Visitation. Its neo-Gothic architecture is a central landmark of the town. Centipede Temple Perched on top of a hill in Ulu Temiang, Seremban lies the Centipede Temple (or Then Sze Temple). Centipedes roamed freely in and out of the temple grounds, and it is believed that if one spots a centipede, they can expect some good fortune. Seremban 2

3888-416: The home ground of Negeri Sembilan FC football team. The team is the state representative of Negeri Sembilan in the first tier Malaysia Super League . They play their home games in the 45,000 capacity Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium which is located in Paroi on the eastern outskirt of the city. Seremban is known for its special delicacies comprising Malay, Chinese, and Indian cuisine . Among the local cuisine

3960-437: The main entrance to the Seremban city, began to attract attention and has since turned into a tourist spot. In the Seremban Square area, the Malaysian flag is raised on a flagpole standing 100 ft high. The Seremban Municipal Councils hoped that the Seremban Square, which began its operation in May 2008, would be appreciated and used properly. It was hoped that it would continue to be used by all walks of life, not just for

4032-428: The middle of the state. The mountain range starts from the border tripoint with Pahang and Selangor near Kenaboi, Jelebu , and extends towards Tampin , close to the border with Malacca . This geographical feature results in the state being bisected almost diagonally into two regions; western Negeri Sembilan, consisting of the Port Dickson, Seremban, and Rembau Districts; and eastern Negeri Sembilan, which includes

4104-400: The neighbouring port of Malacca . The local chieftains, namely the Dato' Kelana and the Dato' Shahbandar of Sungai Ujong were at odds with each other on the rights to collect taxes and ownership and control of the mines. The rivalry to assert influence and authority opened the door for British intervention in Negeri Sembilan. The British sided with the Dato' Kelana upon invitation and defeated

4176-414: The new state's first Resident , and Negeri Sembilan became part of the Federated Malay States the same year. In the first half of the 20th century, rural Negeri Sembilan saw large deforestation due to demand for natural rubber ( Hevea brasiliensis ); 6,188 plantations were counted in 1903 and were 396,065 counted in 1939. It was occupied by the Japanese in World War II between 1942 and 1945, joined

4248-415: The northeast, Negeri Sembilan, along with the states of Melaka, Johor, and the East Coast states of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang are the most affected by the monsoonal surge that brings persistently heavy rainfall and cause rough sea conditions in the South China Sea . The Constitution of Negeri Sembilan came into force on 26 March 1959. It is divided into two sections. The constitution establishes that

4320-446: The official promotion towards the end of the year, citing the inability of contractors to complete refurbishment works at the new City Hall in time. However, the postponement would allow the authorities time to iron out any flaws in Seremban's infrastructure and amenities. Two municipal administrators, Seremban Municipal Council ( Majlis Perbandaran Seremban ) and Nilai Municipal Council ( Majlis Perbandaran Nilai ) officially merged into

4392-491: The people living around Rasah moved to Channer Road for the sake of security and its orderly administration. Before 2020, Seremban was one of four state capitals that had yet to be elevated to city status ( Malay : Bandar raya ); the other three being Kota Bharu ( Kelantan ), Kuantan ( Pahang ) and Kangar ( Perlis ). To achieve city status, the state government had agreed to merge the Nilai Municipal Council and Seremban Municipal Council, with that decision being approved by

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4464-465: The present but would continue to be a valuable heritage for the future generation. Ostrich Farm Renowned as a family recreational centre, the Jelita Ostrich Show Farm in Jalan Jelebu not only focuses on breeding activities in particular but also capitalises on all speciality of the bird species. State Museum The Negeri Sembilan Museum was established in 1953 when the 8th Yamtuan or Ruler of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Abdul Rahman gave his consent for

4536-480: The relocation of the Ampang Tinggi Palace from Kuala Pilah to the Taman Bunga at Jalan Dato' Hamzah, Seremban and was turned into the State Museum. Seremban Lake Garden Seremban Lake Garden is a recreational and leisure centre in Seremban which attracts many visitors, especially during public holidays and weekends. This Lake Garden is one of the oldest natural lake gardens in Malaysia. Seremban 2 Recreational Park Seremban residents and town folks searching for

4608-408: The ruler of Negeri Sembilan. The Sultan of Johor confirmed his position by granting the title Yamtuan Seri Menanti ( "He Who is Highest Lord of the Seri Menanti ") in 1773. At the time of its establishment, Negeri Sembilan was originally a loose confederation of nine chiefdoms ( luaks) , hence the name. During Raja Melewar's rule, it covered a larger area than its modern-day boundaries. In addition to

4680-486: The state is Darul Khusus (دار الخصوص; "The Special Abode"). The name of Negeri Sembilan literally translates to "State (of the) Nine". It is believed to have been derived from the nine chiefdoms settled by the Minangkabau , known as Nogoghi in the Negeri Sembilan dialect and now known as luak . The size of modern Negeri Sembilan is smaller than its historical extent. The earliest possible human settlement in Negeri Sembilan can be traced back around 14,000 years to

4752-412: The state to Seremban with its thick, slick gravy and peppery, sticky sauce sprinkled with peanuts, salted vegetables, spring onions and sesame seeds. Local desserts include ABC or air batu campur meaning shaved ice with brown sugar syrup and rose flavouring, corn, beans, and cendol . To date, the cendol in Seremban touted to be better than renowned Teochew cendol of Penang. Seremban Square Dubbed

4824-710: The state's form of government is constitutional monarchy and the world's only elective monarchy for a matrilineal society. The system was partially the basis for the federal monarchy. The official constitutional title of the Ruler of the state are Duli Yang Maha Mulia Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan , (currently Duli Yang Maha Mulia Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir), Yang Teramat Mulia Undang of Sungei Ujong, Yang Teramat Mulia Undang of Jelebu, Yang Teramat Mulia Undang of Johol, Yang Teramat Mulia Undang of Rembau and Yang Teramat Mulia Tengku Besar Tampin and they hold office for life. The state's constitution proclaims

4896-421: The state's major economic hubs, both constituting the Malaysia Vision Valley corridor. The name is believed to derive from the nine ( sembilan ) villages or nagari in the Minangkabau language (now known as luak ) settled by the Minangkabau (or Menangkabau ), a people originally from West Sumatra (in present-day Indonesia). Minangkabau features are still visible today in traditional architecture and

4968-412: The surviving sons of the previous Yamtuan coming first in the considerations but not being obligatory to be voted on, making it one of the more democratic monarchies. Negeri Sembilan is also the only state in Malaysia that is a coregency , where the Yang di-Pertuan Besar , the four Undangs and the Tunku Besar of Tampin together share the power as rulers of the state. The Arabic honorific title of

5040-411: The western part of the state, and the Muar River were used as major trade routes since the time of the Malacca Sultanate. The former linked the tin-rich area of Sungai Ujong to the port city of Malacca ; while the latter, along with the Pahang River via the Serting River in walking distance to the east, formed part of the Laluan Penarikan (lit. 'portage route' in Malay ), facilitating access between

5112-427: Was also referred as Sang Hyang Ujong in Javanese accounts, notably the Nagarakretagama , as well as Suneujon in Godinho de Erédia 's cartographic records, which dates back to 1613. Growth took off, as with most major towns in Peninsular Malaysia , after the discovery of tin ore in the 1870s. The discovery of tin in a nearby area called Rasah saw an influx of Arab , Malay and Chinese immigrants to work on

5184-567: Was destroyed. The formation of modern Negeri Sembilan began in 1889, when the Seri Menanti domain, under the rule of Tuanku Muhammad (son of Yamtuan Antah ), combined with the domains of Tampin and Rembau , forming the Seri Menanti Confederation as a single political entity. The domains of Sungai Ujong and Jelebu joined this confederation in 1895, forming the state of Negeri Sembilan in its modern borders. Martin Lister became

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