PAHANG DALAM CATATAN DUNIA 1,577 TAHUN LALU

Source: Kisah Sejarah Malaysia dan Nusantara

Sebuah catatan Cina yang berjudul Sejarah Selatan (Nánshǐ 南史) merekodkan enam tarikh diplomatik antara Pahang dan Cina antara 449 hingga 466 Masihi. Nánshǐ (南史) merupakan sebuah karya sejarah Cina yang mencatat sejarah empat dinasti selatan. Liu Song (劉宋, Liú Sòng), Qi Selatan (南齊, Nán Qí), Liang (梁, Liáng) dan Chen (陳, Chén), dari tahun 420 hingga 589 Masihi. Karya ini disusun oleh Li Yanshou (李延壽, Lǐ Yánshòu) pada zaman Dinasti Tang.

Terjemahan bebas petikan tentang Pahang dalam manuskrip:

“Kerajaan Pohuang, pada tahun ke-26 era Yuanjia (449 Masihi), rajanya, Shelipoluobamo (Seri Poluo? Warma) mengutus seorang utusan untuk mempersembahkan 41 jenis hasil tempatan. Maharaja Wen kemudian mengeluarkan titah rasmi yang mengurniakan gelaran Raja Kerajaan Pohuang kepadanya.

“Pada tahun ke-28 era Yuanjia (451 Masihi), kerajaan itu sekali lagi mengutus seorang utusan untuk mempersembahkan ufti.

“Pada tahun ketiga era Xiaojian (456 Masihi) di bawah pemerintahan Maharaja Xiaowu, kerajaan itu sekali lagi mengutus pegawai kanannya, Zhuna Pozhi, untuk menyampaikan surat rasmi kepada maharaja serta mempersembahkan hasil tempatan. Zhuna Pozhi kemudian dilantik sebagai Jeneral Zhenwei.

“Pada tahun ketiga era Daming (459 Masihi), kerajaan itu mempersembahkan burung kakak tua berwarna merah dan putih.

“Pada tahun kelapan era Daming (464 Masihi) dan tahun kedua era Taishi (466 Masihi) di bawah pemerintahan Maharaja Ming, kerajaan itu sekali lagi mengutus utusan untuk mempersembahkan ufti.

“Maharaja Ming melantik kedua-dua orang berikut sebagai Jeneral Longxiang: Zhuxuluoda, pegawai kanan Kerajaan Pohuang ketika itu, dan Zhuna Pozhi, bekas pegawai kanan yang telah dianugerahi gelaran Jeneral Zhenwei.”

Ayuh belajar Cina sama-sama.

1. 婆皇國，元嘉二十六年，國王舍利婆羅跋摩遣使獻方物四十一種，文帝策命之為婆皇國王。

Pinyin: Póhuáng guó, Yuánjiā èrshíliù nián, guówáng Shèlì Póluóbámó qiǎn shǐ xiàn fāngwù sìshíyī zhǒng, Wéndì cè mìng zhī wéi Póhuáng guó wáng

Pecahan frasa:

婆皇國 (Póhuáng guó) — Kerajaan Pohuang

元嘉二十六年 (Yuánjiā èrshíliù nián) — tahun ke-26 era Yuanjia

國王 (guówáng) — raja kerajaan

舍利婆羅跋摩 (Shèlì Póluóbámó) — Shelipoluobamo, nama raja dalam transkripsi Cina

遣使 (qiǎn shǐ) — mengutus seorang utusan

獻 (xiàn) — mempersembahkan

方物 (fāngwù) — hasil atau barangan tempatan

四十一種 (sìshíyī zhǒng) — 41 jenis

文帝 (Wéndì) — Maharaja Wen

策命 (cè mìng) — mengurniakan gelaran melalui titah rasmi

之 (zhī) — kepadanya

為 (wéi) — sebagai

婆皇國王 (Póhuáng guó wáng) — Raja Kerajaan Pohuang

2. 二十八年，復遣使貢獻。

Pinyin: Èrshíbā nián, fù qiǎn shǐ gòngxiàn.

Pecahan frasa:

二十八年 (èrshíbā nián) — tahun ke-28

復 (fù) — sekali lagi

遣使 (qiǎn shǐ) — mengutus seorang utusan

貢獻 (gòngxiàn) — mempersembahkan ufti atau barangan kepada istana

3. 孝武孝建三年，又遣長史竺那婆智奉表獻方物，以那婆智為振威將軍。

Pinyin: Xiàowǔ Xiàojiàn sān nián, yòu qiǎn zhǎngshǐ Zhúnàpózhì fèng biǎo xiàn fāngwù, yǐ Nàpózhì wéi Zhènwēi jiāngjūn.

Pecahan frasa:

孝武 (Xiàowǔ) — Maharaja Xiaowu

孝建三年 (Xiàojiàn sān nián) — tahun ketiga era Xiaojian

又 (yòu) — sekali lagi

遣 (qiǎn) — mengutus

長史 (zhǎngshǐ) — pegawai kanan atau pegawai pentadbiran

竺那婆智 (Zhúnàpózhì) — Zhuna Pozhi, nama dalam transkripsi Cina

奉表 (fèng biǎo) — menyampaikan surat rasmi kepada maharaja

獻方物 (xiàn fāngwù) — mempersembahkan hasil tempatan

以 (yǐ) — melantik atau menjadikan dalam struktur ayat ini

那婆智 (Nàpózhì) — Napo Zhi, bentuk pendek nama pegawai tersebut

為 (wéi) — sebagai

振威將軍 (Zhènwēi jiāngjūn) — Jeneral Zhenwei, gelaran ketenteraan

4. 大明三年，獻赤白鸚鵡。

Pinyin: Dàmíng sān nián, xiàn chìbái yīngwǔ.

Pecahan frasa:

大明三年 (Dàmíng sān nián) — tahun ketiga era Daming

獻 (xiàn) — mempersembahkan

赤白 (chìbái) — merah dan putih

鸚鵡 (yīngwǔ) — burung kakak tua

5. 大明八年、明帝泰始二年，又遣使貢獻。

Pinyin: Dàmíng bā nián, Míngdì Tàishǐ èr nián, yòu qiǎn shǐ gòngxiàn.

Pecahan frasa:

大明八年 (Dàmíng bā nián) — tahun kelapan era Daming

明帝 (Míngdì) — Maharaja Ming

泰始二年 (Tàishǐ èr nián) — tahun kedua era Taishi

又 (yòu) — sekali lagi

遣使 (qiǎn shǐ) — mengutus seorang utusan

貢獻 (gòngxiàn) — mempersembahkan ufti

6. 明帝以其長史竺須羅達、前長史振威將軍竺那婆智並為龍驤將軍。

Pinyin: Míngdì yǐ qí zhǎngshǐ Zhú Xūluódá, qián zhǎngshǐ Zhènwēi jiāngjūn Zhú Nàpózhì bìng wéi Lóngxiāng jiāngjūn.

Pecahan frasa:

明帝 (Míngdì) — Maharaja Ming

以 (yǐ) — melantik dalam struktur ayat ini

其 (qí) — kerajaan itu / miliknya

長史 (zhǎngshǐ) — pegawai kanan

竺須羅達 (Zhú Xūluódá) — Zhuxuluoda, nama pegawai

前 (qián) — bekas / sebelumnya

長史 (zhǎngshǐ) — pegawai kanan

振威將軍 (Zhènwēi jiāngjūn) — Jeneral Zhenwei

竺那婆智 (Zhú Nàpózhì) — Zhuna Pozhi, nama pegawai

並 (bìng) — kedua-duanya

為 (wéi) — sebagai

龍驤將軍 (Lóngxiāng jiāngjūn) — Jeneral Longxiang, gelaran rasmi ketenteraan

#Pahang #PahangTua #CatatanCina #SejarahPahang

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14 Oktober 2026: 12:14 p.m.

MY PHOTO: HISTORICAL AND INTERESTING PLACES (PAHANG)

1998: HUTAN LIPUR LENTANG / SELESA HILL HOMES

My wife's office family day, the classic 90s family day spot at Hutan Lipur Lentang at Bentong, Pahang, on 18 July 1998. 

Today, it is known as Taman Eko Rimba Lentang, a forestry department recreational forest right off the KL-Karak Highway (KM 42) at Lentang, Bentong. 

The Selesa Hill Homes at Bukit Tinggi before Bukit Tinggi became Colmar Tropicale. In 1998, Selesa Hill Homes was the go-to for government/company families back then. 

Today, it still stands at Kampung Bukit Tinggi, Bentong. The golf resort operation is gone. 

The area around it has exploded – it's now part of the Berjaya Hills with Colmar Tropicale, Japanese Village, and The Chateau all within 2-3 km. So no longer isolated like in my 1998 photo of just hills and apartments. 

2012: HULU DONG, PAHANG

Mukim Hulu Dong in the Raub District of Pahang. Hulu Dong is a hidden gem famous for durian orchards, especially Musang King. 

The town is also famous for the Black Tragedy, which made it its most infamous town in Malaysia. It's the Mazlan Idris murder case on 2 July 1993, one of Malaysia's most shocking criminal cases. Happened in Kampung Peruas/Kampung Lata Jarum in Hulu Dong. 

Police found the body of Mazlan Idris, State Assembly for Batu Talam, Pahang, on 22 July 1993; his body was dismembered into 18 parts, partially skinned. 

Maznah Ismail @ Mona Fandey, her husband, Mohamad Nor Affandi Abdul Rahman, and their assistant, Juraimi Husin, were found guilty of murder and sentenced to death by hanging. All three were hanged before dawn at Kajang Prison in 2001. 

We do realise that while having our lunch at Patin Sangkar, Hulu Dong in 2012, on our way back to KL from Kota Bharu, Kelantan, we were literally a few hundred metres from one of the most infamous crime scenes in modern Malaysian history. 

12/10/2012: Our outbound KL - Kota Bharu, the old Federal route 8, and the trunk road before LPT were completed. Kuala Lipis was the state capital of Pahang from 1898 to 1955 before Kuantan took over. 

KL > Raub > Kuala Lipis > Gua Musang > Kuala Krai > Kota Bharu. 

2013/2015: Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT) – an interstate controlled-access highway running parallel to the northeastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. 

The East Coast Expressway begins from the eastern end of the Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway at Karak, Pahang, then runs through Lanchang, Mentakab, Temerloh, Chenor, Maran, Sri Jaya, Gambang, Kuantan, Jabur, Cheneh, Chukai, Kijal, Kerteh, Paka, Dungun, Bukit Besi, Ajil and Telemong, ending in Kampung Gemuruh near Kuala Nerus in Terengganu.

This is the second longest expressway in Peninsular Malaysia, after the North-South Expressway Northern Route.

The rolling hill with the split carriageway in the photo above is the classic CSR/Lingkaran Tengah Utama view that cuts from Mempaga up to Raub and Kuala Lipis. 

2013: DURIAN AT SG.JERIK, MARAN, PAHANG

Sg Jerik at Maran has always been one of the main durian stops if you're coming back from Temerloh/Maran towards Karak. Kampung Durian, D24, and now a lot of Musang King from that area too. 

2014: SUNGAI PAHANG AT CHENOR

My memories are at Chenor Jetty near Sungai Pahang, the longest river on the Malay Peninsula, 459 km in length. It flows from the confluence of Sungai Jelai and Sungai Tembeling at Kuala Tembeling all the way to Kuala Pahang at the South China Sea. 

Chenor is located about 55 km from Temerloh, under Maran District. The main crossing is now the Sultan Ahmad III Bridge or Chenor Bridge, 530 metres near Chenor, opened in 2006. 

2016: RESTORAN ADIK MANJA

An abandoned restaurant, one of Malaysia's most popular urban legends / haunted road stories. Built in the early 1990s under a different name, it was then taken over and renamed Adik Manja. 

The restaurant is empty and dead by day but allegedly comes to life at late night. People driving late at night from KL/Gambang to Kuantan claim to see the restaurant is lively and full of customers eating. The next day when they pass again in daylight, it's just the abandoned, roofless, bush-covered ruin, as in my photo – no lights, no people. 

2018: CAMERON HIGHLANDS

A 1,500 m high plateau in Pahang, surrounded by forest-clad peaks rising to 2,032 m. Founded by a British geologist and surveyor, William Cameron, in 1885, it was developed as a hill station in the 1930s. 

It has three mukims - Ringlet, Tanah Raa dan Ulu Telom. It is famous for tea (BOH Tea since 1929), strawberries, vegetables, and flowers.

Wikipedia: Cameron Highlands

2001-2007: GENTING HIGHLANDS

Hill station on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali in the Titiwangsa Mountains. Founded by Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong on 27 April 1965. The main attraction is Resorts World Genting. 

My memories at Genting:

2001: Attending a meeting at the Gentign View Resort on 17-18 February 2001. The building still exists today but is surrounded by condos. 

Wikipedia: Genting Highlands

2002: Attending the "ISO Training" for the staff and members of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, from 25 to 27 May 2002 at Awana Golf & Country Resort.

2007: Attending a seminar at Genting International Convention Centre on 11 May 2007.

2013: MARAN, PAHANG - BANDAR AYAM KAMPUNG

Maran is located in the centre of Pahang, between Kuantan and Temerloh. Formed in January 1981, from Pekan district plus Mukim Bukit Segumpal, Chenor, Kertau, and Temerloh were combined to form the new Maran District. 

"Bandar Ayam Kampung" means "Village of Chicken Town" – known as an agricultural town and famous for ayam kampung. 

2014: LANCANG, KUALA GANDAH AND BUKIT RENGIT

Lanchang is a small town in the Temerloh District of Pahang. About 32 km from Temerloh town, between Raub and Mentakab, accessible via the Lanchang interchange of the East Coast Expressway. 

The Bukit Rengit is the southern gateway to Tengku Hassanal Wildlife Reserve, the winding road up to Bukit Rengit, as in my photo above.  

Institut Biodiversity at Bukit Rengit is PERHILITAN'S training institute for the Department of Wildlife and National Parks staff. Inside the Institute there's Villa Rengit, where I and my colleague stayed during our health screening at Kampung Bolok Hulu in Lanchang in May 2014. 

Villa Rengit – the guest villas / asrama for Inst. Biodiversity

Kuala Gandah - National Elephant Conservation Centre, established in 1989 inside Krau Wildlife Reserve, managed by PERHILITAN. A base for the Elephant Relocation Team, which since 1974 has been rescuing problem Asian elephants whose habitats are being lost to cultivation or development and relocating them to suitable habitats such as Taman Negara. 

2015: TEMERLOH

Temerloh, Bandar Ikan Patin, located in Central Pahang, where the East Coast and West Coast meet. Famous for Ikan Patin (silver catfish) masak tempoyak. A catfish in fermented durian gravy, with tempoyak pieces. 

2017: KUANTAN, PAHANG

The capital of Pahag, located near the mouth of the Kuantan River. The administrative centre was officially relocated to Kuantan on 27 August 1955 from Kuala Lipis. 

Started as a small trading settlement along Sungai Kuantan, part of the old Chih-Tu empire in the first century. 

My post is in front of the big KUANTAN sign across the river; that's Taman Esplanade – a 1 km long trail that runs alongside the Kuantan River. Located at Jalan Besar, beside the Kuantan River, near the MPK HQ. Many flocked here to take photos of the Kuantan sign, which is across the Esplanade itself. 

'Teluk Cempedak' literally means "Cempedak Bay", also known as Palm Beach, in Kuantan about 5 km east from Kuantan town centre. 

We stopped by for dinner after our health screening at Kuantan Parade from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – work at the mall for one week, then evening lepak by the beach. 

Kuantan Parade

Kompleks Teruntum

The Kuantan Parade (where we had our events) and Kompleks Teruntum are basically next to each other in central Kuantan. Our team from Yayasan Jantung Malaysia covering the Parade for Health Screening would have passed the Kompleks Teruntum daily. 

Kompleks Teruntum was built in the early 1980s. Kuantan Parade was developed post-1995 by PASDEC. 

WELCOME TO PAHANG

Pahang, the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia, is a treasure trove of memories and experiences, with each district offering its unique charm and stories.

Bentong
From the lush greenery of Bentong, where family days at Hutan Lipur Lentang were filled with laughter and joy, to the bustling Selesa Hill Homes, memories of gatherings and community spirit linger. The transformation of this area into a vibrant hub with attractions like Colmar Tropicale showcases how time changes landscapes while preserving cherished memories.

Raub
Raub, with its rich history and the infamous Black Tragedy, serves as a reminder of the darker chapters in our past. Yet, it is also a place of hidden gems, like the durian orchards of Hulu Dong, where the sweet aroma of Musang King durians fills the air, creating a delightful contrast to the sombre history.

Temerloh
Known as the "Bandar Ikan Patin", Temerloh is a culinary haven. The taste of Ikan Patin masak tempoyak is a memory that evokes warmth and nostalgia, reminding us of family meals and gatherings that celebrate local flavours.

Kuantan
Kuantan, the capital of Pahang, is a blend of modernity and tradition. The iconic Kuantan sign and Taman Esplanade are perfect spots for capturing memories with loved ones. The evenings spent at Teluk Cempedak, enjoying the beach and local delicacies, are moments that remain etched in the heart.

Cameron Highlands
The cool climate and breathtaking views of Cameron Highlands offer a serene escape. Memories of tea plantations, strawberry picking, and the vibrant flower gardens create a picturesque backdrop for family outings and quiet reflections.

Genting Highlands
The excitement of Genting Highlands, with its theme parks and entertainment, brings back memories of laughter and adventure. Whether attending meetings or enjoying leisure time, the vibrant atmosphere is unforgettable.

Each district in Pahang holds a special place in our hearts, weaving together a tapestry of experiences that reflect the beauty and diversity of this remarkable state.

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

14 October 2026: 12:25 a.m.

DOWN MEMORY LANE : ZULHEIMY MAAMOR

KELAPA LINE QUARTERS, JLN KAMUNTING LAMA, TAIPING, PERAK

I was born on 2nd July 1961 at the Military Quarters in Kelapa Line Quarters, Old Kamunting Road, Taiping, Perak.

I only had the chance to revisit my birthplace on 2nd February 2003 — 42 years later. My family and I went on a holiday to Taiping then. I cannot describe how happy and excited I was. While others may visit their birthplace often, I had to wait 42 years. Alhamdulillah, the house was still there.

From Kelapa Line Quarters in Taiping (1961) to Kem Sungai Besi and Pengkalan Chepa, and finally to Lembah Keramat in 2026 — 65 years is a long journey.

The house where I was born is still standing, but the person has changed. The long hair is gone, and the uniform has been folded away, but the memories remain.

Alhamdulillah for a life full of stories. This is not to boast, but to record that I was once there — for my children and grandchildren, so that they will know where we came from.

This picture was taken while I was waiting for my MCE examination results. Back then, all young people had long hair, including me. But I only got to enjoy it for a short while. After I joined the Navy, there was no chance to keep it.

Just an old story — just memories that never fade.

Ah, "Cinta Monyet" — a term that brings back a flood of memories from our teenage years! Those were the days filled with innocent crushes, playful banter, and the thrill of first love.

I remember the excitement of passing notes in class, the nervousness of glances exchanged across the room, and the sweet anticipation of meeting after school. It was a time when love felt like a grand adventure, even if it was just a fleeting moment.

There was one particular crush, a girl with a radiant smile and laughter that could light up the darkest days. We would spend hours talking about our dreams, sharing secrets, and planning our futures, even though we were just kids. The world felt so big, yet so small, as we navigated our feelings amidst the chaos of adolescence.

Our "Cinta Monyet" was filled with silly gestures — trying to impress each other with our favourite songs or daring each other to confess our feelings. I remember the day I finally mustered the courage to tell her how I felt. My heart raced as I approached her, and although the words stumbled out, the joy in her eyes made it all worthwhile.

Though those feelings may have faded with time, the memories remain etched in my heart. They remind me of the beauty of youth, the innocence of first love, and the lessons learned along the way.

As I reflect on those days, I realise that "Cinta Monyet" was more than just a teenage fling; it was a rite of passage, a beautiful chapter in the story of my life. It taught me about love, friendship, and the importance of cherishing every moment, no matter how fleeting.

So here's to those long-lost stories of "Cinta Monyet" — may they continue to inspire us to embrace love in all its forms, no matter where life takes us.

As I reflect on those cherished moments, I realise how they shaped who I am today. Each memory, like a thread, weaves together the fabric of my life, reminding me of the laughter, the struggles, and the lessons learned along the way.

Time may pass, but the essence of those experiences remains etched in my heart. They serve as a reminder of my roots, the people who walked alongside me, and the dreams that fuelled my journey.

So I hold on to these memories tightly, for they are not just remnants of the past; they are the foundation upon which I build my future. Each recollection is a treasure, a story waiting to be shared with the next generation, ensuring that the legacy of our family continues to thrive.

In the end, it is these memories that keep us connected, bridging the gap between the past and the present and guiding us as we move forward into the unknown.

Memories at Sungai Besi Army Camp 

From those small quarters in Taiping, Allah took me to the Navy, to IEM, to Yayasan Jantung, and from Perlis to Sabah.

If you are reading this in the future, remember: do not be ashamed of a small beginning. A small quarter can lead to a big life. Keep the photos, keep the memories, and keep the faith.

Updated:

20 August 2026: 4.44 a.m

MY PHOTO: HISTORICAL AND INTERESTING PLACES (N.SEMBILAN)

2012: NILAI 3

Nilai 3 Wholesale Centre, 30 km from Seremban and 45 km from KL, is the cheapest place to borong; every weekend it is jammed with karaoke competitions and jualan gudang. That was in 2012....

Today is still open, but like a 'ghost town', it's barely attracting visitors (NST February 2025).

2012: CAPE RACHADO LIGHTHOUSE, PORT DICKSON

The oldest still functioning lighthouse in Malaysia. Built between 1528 and 1529 by the Portuguese to guide ships to Malacca port. They named it Cape Rachado Lighthouse. 

However, the present lighthouse that I visited in 2012 was rebuilt by the British in 1863. 

Wikipedia: Cape Rachado Lighthouse.

The lighthouse sits on a hill inside the Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve - about 60-80 hectares of coastal forest. The paved road in my 11/02/2012 photos is the classic 1.2 km climb from the gate to the top. It's also famous for birdwatching – it's a sanctuary for migratory raptors and a key spot during migration season.

Taman Rekreasi Tanjung Tuan, Port Dickson, is technically an exclave of Melaka. Tanjung Tuan is surrounded by Negeri Sembilan and accessed via Port Dickson but has been administered as part of Melaka since Portuguese times. 

Sunset over the Straits of Malacca, considered one of the most breathtaking in Port Dickson, is the main reason people climb Tanjung Tuan. 

The best time is around 6.30 p.m. to 7.15 p.m., and I was on the right time there, at 6.45 p.m. 

2013: MASJID TUANKU MUNAWIR, K.PILAH

Masjid Tuanku Munawir, located at Seri Menanti, Kuala Pilah, N. Sembilan, right next to the Makam Di Raja. Tuanku Munawir ibni Tuanku Abdul Rahman, the 9th Yang DiPertuan Besar N.S. (1934-1967), was buried in the Royal Mausoleum next door. The mosque was built in 1964, officiated by Tuanku Munawir himself.

2013: MUZIUM DIRAJA SERI MENANTI

Also called Istana Lama Seri Menanti. The former royal palace of Negeri Sembilan, now the Royal Museum. Built during the Bukit Putus War in 1875, British troops burnt the Istana Putih, the palace of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar at that time.

In 1902, Tuanku Muhammad ibni Tuanku Antah ordered a new palace built in Seri Menanti. It was converted into a royal museum in 1992. 

A mortar stone for pounding paddy before rice mills existed. 

Meeting/Judgement Stone – the chiefs would sit around to discuss and settle disputes. 

2014: MERIAM LAMA, KG. NERAMBAI, LUBOK CINA, N.S.

These are the old cannons of my ancestors kept at Kg. Nerambai, Lubok Cina, N.S., believed to be the Lela Cannon and Cetbang, made around the 1600s-1800s, almost 100 years before the Europeans brought larger cannons. 

2015: KOMPLEKS SEJARAH PENGKALAN KEMPAS, LINGGI

Also known as Keramat Sungai Udang, an archaeological site on the edge of Pengkalan Kempas town, Port Dickson District, about 35 km from Port Dickson towards Melaka, near the Linggi River. Managed today by Lembaga Muzium Negeri Sembilan as a megalithic museum. 

The tomb of Sheikh Ahmad Majnun, dated 1467 AD, is one of the oldest Islamic graves in Malaysia. 

2015: GUNUNG DATUK, REMBAU, N.S.

Gunung Datuk Recreational Forest, located at Kg. Batang Nyamor, Rembau, N.S. Border between Rembau and Kuala Pilah districts.

The name Gunung Datuk comes from Dato' Perpatih Nan Sebatang, creator of Adat Perpatih in Negeri Sembilan. 

The legend of a footstep-shaped impression in one boulder is said to be Hang Tuah's footprint. 

My colleagues and I from Yayasan Jantung Malaysia were here while coordinating a health screening programme in collaboration with the Majlis Belia Daerah Rembau in 2015.

2018: CENDOL JOSEH

The famous Cendol Joseh at Ulu Bendul, Kuala Pilah. It's not just cendol + gula melaka + santan; they pile on durian, pulut, or jagung or add everything you like. 

2018: ZAINI HOUSE DAGING SALAI

Located at Ulu Bendul, Kuala Pilah, just right next door to Cendol Joseh. The original flagship of Negeri Sembilan Salai cuisine is on the Seremban-Kuala Pilah road. Not far from the Ulu Bendul Recreation Park, within 500 m. 

Your visit will be incomplete without experiencing the essence of Kuala Pilah!! Do stop at Cendol Joseh and Zaini House when you pass by Kuala Pilah.

2018: MUZIUM KERETAPI GEMAS

The old railway station at Gemas, constructed in 1922, connects Malaysia's West Coast and East Coast Lines. The old station was decommissioned in 2015 and was replaced by a modern, multi-platform Gemas station just a short walk away. 

Wikipedia: Gemas Railway Station. 

2018: SUNGAI KELAMAH MEMORIAL PARK

Located at Sungai Kelamah, just next to FELDA Sungai Kelamah, Gemencheh, Tampin District, N. Sembilan. It was built to commemorate former Australian and Japanese soldiers and their families who perished during the battle between the Australian 2/30th Battalion under Capt Desmond Duff and Lt Col Frederick Galleghan and Japanese 5th Division troops under Col Mukaide on 14 January 1941.

It happened at the Gemencheh Bridge over Sungai Kelamah. 

Wikipedia: Battle of Gemas. 

Gemencheh Bridge, 1945 (Wikipedia)

BUKIT PUTUS

The legendary for every Negeri Sembilan driver, Junction FT361, Jalan Lama Bukit Putus. The most famous history here in Battle of Bukit Putus 1875. 

Built by the British in the 1920s, 7 km of narrow, dangerous, sharp corners. 

Regarded as the horror highway of N.S., with famous stories from the locals about the old man riding a bicycle, People Carrying a Coffin with Torches, A Woman with Three Children in the Middle of the Road and Pontianak.

In 2009, they opened the Bukit Putus Bypass (Paroi - Ulu Bendul), a 6.7 km new road with the Bukit Putus Viaduct, the 4th tallest bridge in Malaysia, carrying the new Federal Route 51. Since then, the old road is almost totally quiet...

2024: PANTAI TELUK KEMANG, PORT DICKSON

The largest and the most popular beach within Port Dickson's 18 km stretch of beaches facing the Strait of Malacca. It's 90 km from KL and 30 km from Seremban. It has most hotels, resorts and apartments along its stretch, so family accommodation is right on the beach. 

2024: MASJID SRI SENDAYAN

Solat Sunat Aidiladha at Masjid Sri Sendayan on 17 June 2024. The mosque, which many call the "Taj Mahal of Malaysia", was officially opened on 20 September 2019. Built by Tan Sri Abdul Rashid bin Hussain at a cost of RM100 million. 

My memories at Negeri Sembilan are woven with vibrant experiences and rich cultural heritage. From the bustling markets to the serene landscapes, each moment has left an indelible mark on my heart.

The aroma of traditional dishes wafting through the air at local eateries brings back fond memories of family gatherings. I can still taste the unique flavours of Negeri Sembilan's cuisine, especially the spicy rendang and the delightful cendol that perfectly complements the tropical heat.

Exploring the lush greenery of the Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve was a highlight. The thrill of birdwatching, coupled with the breathtaking sunsets over the Straits of Malacca, created unforgettable moments of tranquillity and awe. Each visit to the Cape Rachado Lighthouse felt like stepping back in time, connecting me to the rich maritime history of the region.

The warmth of the locals, their stories, and the vibrant festivals celebrated throughout the year added a layer of joy to my experiences. Whether it was the colourful decorations during Hari Raya or the lively atmosphere during cultural events, every celebration felt like a family reunion.

As I reflect on my time in Negeri Sembilan, I cherish the blend of nature, history, and community that defines this beautiful state. Each memory is a reminder of the connections made and the adventures shared, making it a truly special place in my heart.

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

12 October 2026: 8:53 p.m.