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Negeri Sembilan translated literally means "Nine States". The State is so named because it comprises a federation of nine states. It is located on the south-west corner of Peninsular Malaysia. The state encompasses an area of 6,645 sq km including a 48-km gentle coastline. Negeri Sembilan is noted for its Minangkabau-styled architecture, reflecting the influence of the State's first inhabitants from Sumatra. Seremban, the capital of' Negeri Sembilan, is 64 km south of' Kuala Lumpur. It is linked by the North-South Expressway and takes slightly more than half an hour from Kuala Lumpur by car.
Places of Interest
Cultural Handicraft Complex (Kompleks
Taman Seni Budaya)
Negeri Sembilan State Museum(Istana
Ampang Tinggi)
Seremban Lake Garden
Every town in Malaysia has a green lung and this is Seremban's offering to its people. Two lakes amidst landscaped greenery add a refreshing respite from the heat. Cultural shows are held on a floating stage on one of the lakes. Overlooking the Lake Gardens is the State Mosque with its nine pillars symbolising the nine districts of the State.
The Cultural Handicraft Complex is located at Labu Spur. Various handicrafts and historic items of the state are displayed here.
The state museum is situated within the
Cultural Handicraft Complex. Built entirely of wood, old
historical artifacts of the state are kept here. This was
formerly the old palace at Kampong Ampang Tinggi and it has been
assembled within this complex. 
Situated next to the museum is tile
"Rumah Minang" - the actual Minangkabau house.
Istana Seri Menanti
The Royal Museum was once the residence of the first Yang Di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. Work on the museum started in 1908 and it served as a replacement to the old palace that was burnt down by the British during the Sungai Ujung war.
Port Dickson
Port Dickson is situated about 32 kill west of Seremban. It is one of the best known seaside resorts. In Malaysia, Port Dickson's proximity to Kuala Lumpur makes it the favourite seaside resort of' the city folk. Popular sea sports are windsurfing and waterskiing. The resort is well-served by hotels, rest houses and condominiums. Seven kilometres from Port Dickson, at Kota Lukut, stands the Fort of Raja Jumaat, the 19th century Bugis warrior. The fort was built in 1847 to control the lucrative tin trade in the area. In the vicinity of the fort are the remains of an old place and a royal burial ground.
Port Dickson, the playground resort in Negeri Sembilan, is thirty-four kilometers from the state capital of Seremban and about an hour and a half from Malaysia's capital city, Kuala Lumpur. It has miles of fine sandy beaches fringed by Casuarinas, palms, and the intricate, above-ground root formations of the Banyan tree. The road to Port Dickson hugs the Malaysian coastline, making impromptu rest and swim stops almost impossible to resist. Vendors along the road offer thirst-quenching drinks of coconut water and sugar-cane juice.
A complete menu of leisure activities is available in Port Dickson, including water-skiing, canoeing, snorkeling, windsurfing, and sailing, all of which can easily be handled through the reception desk at your hotel.
Despite Port Dickson's reputation as an area firmly focused on beach resort activity, the sights and history of the surrounding area are well worth experiencing. At Kota Lukut, a mere seven km from Port Dickson, stands the fort of Raja Jumaat, a renowned nineteenth-century Bugis warrior. The fort was built in 1847 to control the lucrative tin trade in the area. Another rewarding site is the lighthouse at Cape Rachardo, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century in order to guide ships to the safety of Malacca's harbour. The lighthouse is still functioning today, and visitors can ascend its narrow spiral stair to the beacon, which offers a magnificent view of the coastline of Sumatra. The Cape is also a popular stopover point for migratory birds. From September to March, flocks of sparrows, honey buzzards, and swifts can be seen here, together with birds of prey, such as hawks and eagles.
Twenty-three kilometers south of the lighthouse, on the road to Malacca, sits the small and mysterious village of Pengkalan Kempas. The village houses the enigmatic 15th-century tomb of Sheikh Ahmad Majnun, whose epitaph explains that he fell while fighting to save a now unknown woman referred to simply as "the princess." It is home to a more prominent mystery as well, however. Beside the tomb stand three megaliths, elaborately carved, of unknown origin and use. As if to seal the reputation of this hamlet of the unknown, there is also in Pengalen Kempas an "ordeal stone." This ancient lie-detector, through which a person would put his arm when answering questions, allegedly reacts to an untruth by closing upon the liar's fist. Whether or not this story is true makes for an interesting dare.
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