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Negeri Sembilan is
just about 50km south of Kuala Lumpur. Negeri Sembilan which
literally means nine states or districts, has a mainly rural
landscape with patches of urban development. Once mostly agricultural the state's economy now reflects a
commercial balance between agriculture and industry with the
development of several industrial parks in recent years. Negeri Sembilan is noted for its strong Minangkabau influences
which are evident in its kampong houses and official buildings. The Minangkabau people migrated across the Straits of Malacca from
Sumatra centuries ago and their traditional houses consist of
sweeping roof peaks shaped like buffalo horns. The state has one of the most accessible beaches closest to the
federal capital known as Port Dickson, which is popular with
weekenders. But besides this famous beach, in the way of sightseeing, there is
a little bit of everything for every one, from the history buff to
the nature lover. |
