Exploring Malaysia 
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Adat Rembau Museum
The Adat Museum in Rembau displays a fascinating array of cultural artefacts, from hand crafted antiques to community heirlooms to the unique Minangkabau ladies’ buffalo horn shaped headdress. Documents and charts provide insight to the tenets of Adat Pepateh, the matrilineal Minangkabau community’s law of inheritance.
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House of Pendita Za'ba
Pendita Za’ba means “learned man”. This beautiful Malay house chronicles the times of Tan Sri Zainal Abidin Bin Ahmad, an icon of Malay literature. He was a man of great intellect who made many contributions to the economic, social and political areas of Malaysian development. The house is located in Kampung Bukit Kerdas.
Seri Menanti Grand Palace
The official residence of the ruler, this modern palace sits just 200 metres from the old Seri Menanti Palace. Built in 1933 the turret rises proudly amidst the rolling greenery of landscaped grounds. Located within the palace is the Balairong Seri or Throne Room where the ruler and his consort, the Tengku Ampuan, hold audience. It is also the venue for all major state functions like swearing-ins and the pledging of allegiance by state leaders and clan chieftains. The palace also houses regalia belonging to the royal family. The keris, spears, swords, umbrellas and other royal paraphernalia are permanently displayed here. Located nearby is the Royal Mausoleum where past rulers and members of the royal family are buried.
Negeri Sembilan State Mosque
The attractively designed state mosque projects nine pillars from every corner of its curved roof representing the nine districts of Negeri Sembilan. Painted pristine white part of its walls feature contemporary wooden and glass designs. Its location offers a great view of the Seremban Lake.
Sim Hong Temple
This temple located in Jalan Bahau, is a fine example of traditional Chinese Temple architecture built around 1900. Its porcelain dragons and wood carvings in the interior were mainly imported from China.
Terachi Cultural Village
This cultural village, located at the junction of Seri Menanti, features Minangkabau culture and traditions at their best. Here you can witness their dances, music and handicrafts as well as local traditional farmers using buffaloes to plough paddy fields.
