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Negeri Sembilan
Darul Khusus
(Negeri Sembilan, The Special Abode)
Ruling Chiefs (Dato’-Dato’
Undang). The State Legislative
Assembly is the elected
legislature. The State Executive
Council (EXCO or state
cabinet) exercise the executive
power conferred by the Yang
di-Pertuan Besar, and is headed
by the Menteri Besar (Chief
Minister, usually leader of the
majority party or coalition) who
is appointed by the Yang di-
NEGERI SEMBILAN
Historical Background
The name Negeri Sembilan, literally meaning “Nine
States”, is derived from the nine districts settled by Minangkabau people who migrated to the region from West Sumatra. In the 15th Century they were protected by the Sultanate of Melaka and later the Sultanate of Johor.
In the 17th Century, continued attacks by Bugis from Sulawesi forced the Minangkabaus to seek protection from their homeland. Minangkabau ruler Sultan Abdul Jalil sent Raja Melewar to restore peace. In 1773, Raja Melewar became the first Yang di-Pertuan
Major Economic Activities
Negeri Sembilan has maintained continuous economic growth over the last decade, deSspAiRteAWthAeK fragile global economy, with services and manufacturing the main contributors. Tourism is important, especially in
Port Dickson with its popular beaches. Manufacturing includes electronics, textiles, furniture, machinery, rubber products and oil refining. Agriculture remains significant for food security and rural development.
Main Industrial Areas
Industrial parks are located in Nilai, Bandar Seri Sendayan (Sendayan Techvalley), Labu (Techpark@Enstek), Senawang in Seremban and Chembong in Rembau. They have attracted both local and international companies including Coca Cola, Nestle, Kellogs, Safran Group, Daihatsu, Hino
Motor, Kibing Group and On Semiconductor.
princes by the Council of Malaysia Maps
Population: 1.14 million Area: 6,656sq km
State Capital: Seremban Royal Town: Sri Menanti Website: ns.gov.my
HOW TO GET THERE By Air: The nearest airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), 65km from Seremban.
By Road: The North-South Expressway from Kedah
in the North runs through Negeri Sembilan to Johor in the South.
By Rail: KTM Intercity North South Line stations are in Bahau, Gemas, Seremban, Tampin. KTM Komuter stations are in Batang Benar, Nilai, Labu, Tiroi, Seremban, Senawang, Sungai Gadut, Rembau.
By Sea: Port Dickson
is connected to Dumai, Sumatra (Indonesia) by a daily ferry service.
Besar (Ruler). Upon the death of the fifth Yang di-Pertuan Besar, a succession struggle ensued. The British intervened, installing a Resident in 1873. Negeri Sembilan joined the Federated Malay States in 1895, the Federation of Malaya in 1948, gained independence through the Federation in 1957 and became part of Malaysia in 1963.
State Government
The Head of State is the Yang di-Pertuan Besar (Ruler), currently HRH Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir (2008 - present). He is selected from among the state’s leading
Pertuan Besar. A professional Labuan
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Civil Service (under the State Secretary) administers and implements policy.