History and Origin of Negeri Sembilan

 

The Introduction of Negeri Sembilan

Hello, everyone. Let's join me in discovering all the beautiful and amazing things in Negeri Sembilan. As a Negerian, I have created this blog to convey my proud towards my own birth place while sharing with the readers about the uniqueness of this state. Comprising the states of Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor, Malaysia’s southern region is defined by a mixture of rich history, culture and natural beauty. Negeri Sembilan’s Minangkabau culture and Johor’s natural treasure continue to fascinate through the years. Negeri Sembilan is home to the ancient tradition of Minangkabau. Adapted by the Minangkabau architecture of sweeping roof design resembling the horns of a Buffalo. Negeri Sembilan literally means ‘Nine States’, referring to its nine Luak or district that made up the federation of Negeri Sembilan. Contained rich customs and age-old tradition, Negeri Sembilan is a fine balance of the old and the new. 

The history of existence

Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus is one of the unique states in Malaysia because of its socio cultural that practiced by the citizen, that is Adat Perpatih (Matrilineal Social System). The phrase 'Darul Khusus' itself means 'a unique state'. Thus, in this blog, we will discovers every single uniqueness in Negeri Sembilan. Adat perpatih was brought along by the Minangkabau people who migrated to the region during the 14^th century. ‘Negeri Sembilan’ means ‘the Nine States’. Originally it consisted of nine fiefdoms which are Sungai Ujong, Rembau, Johol, Jelebu, Naning, Segamat, Ulu Pahang, Jelai and Kelang. They were brought together under one ruler when Raja Melewar became the first Yamtuan in 1773. Rembau and Jelebu which was more of to safeguard their interest in tin trading along the Linggi River. In 1898 Martin Lister was appointed as the first British Resident of Negeri Sembilan. In the same year as treaty was sign between Yamtuan Seri Menanti and Datuk-Datuk Undang Yang Empat which resulted in the ‘nine States’ formulated into seven district as it is today. The districts are Seremban, Port Dickson, Rembau, Jelebu, Jempol, Kuala Pilah and Tampin.