Opened for business just five months ago, Rantau Eco Park in what was formerly a flood-prone area offers visitors ultimate relaxation. On this piece of 100-acre land, you can indulge yourself in all sorts of activities, from just lounging around to water sports in the man-made lake. Besides those adventurous activities, there is also an arts centre, ... continue reading »

Located about a thousand feet above sea level in Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan, is Titi Eco Farm Resort, where even ants are not killed, for fear of upsetting the eco-system of Mother Nature. Amidst lush greenery and fresh, crisp air, this countryside retreat is the ultimate destination for those seeking total wellness of mind, body and soul. Away ... continue reading »

Founded by two Islamic missionaries from Minangkabau, Sumatra (Indonesia), Dato Nika and Mudim Khatib Raja, this is the oldest mosque in the District of Jelebu in Negeri Sembilan. Kuala Dulang Mosque (Masjid Kuala Dulang) is not only a mosque without a dome, it has a flat roof. This place of worship also has a mystery behind ... continue reading »

A sister property to Jeram Gading Resort, Hotel Sri Klawang in Kuala Klawang, Negeri Sembilan, is actually more like a rest house than a hotel despite its name. Having travelled to many parts of Malaysia, especially to smaller towns, I have come to keep expectations low when it comes to accommodation. Therefore, while Hotel Sri Klawang had ... continue reading »

Housed within this Custom Museum in Kuala Klawang, Jelebu are four galleries: namely Introduction to Customs Gallery, Life cycle Gallery, Intellectual Tradition / Government and Authority Gallery, and lastly, the Adat Perpatih Gallery (customs of Negeri Sembilan). Displaying some 258 items comprising cultural artefacts relating to the customs of various ethnic groups, these exhibits are categorised ... continue reading »

Negeri Sembilan is known as a state of customs, but this is not to say that the other states lack it. I remember reading about the Minangkabau Adat Perpatih, one part of the customs of Negeri Sembilan, while at school. Having forgotten most of Adat Perpatih, I was glad I had the opportunity to revisit it ... continue reading »

Delegates of Kembara Cuti-Cuti 1 Malaysia, a programme organised by Gaya Travel Magazine, supported by Tourism Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia Negeri Sembilan, woke up early one morning feeling enthusiastic about that day's activities. Well, except for me because I can neither cycle nor swim!After a quick warm-up session, each of them hopped onto a bicycle ... continue reading »