PLACE of INTEREST (NEGERI SEMBILAN)

Friday, 28 September 2012

Heritage trail in Negeri Sembilan 2

House of Pendita Za'ba

Positioned in Bukit Kerdas in Batu Kikir, Kuala Pilah Jempol, the House of Pendeta Za’ba is about 50 kilometers from Seremban town. Known as “Teratak Za’ba” in local tongue, this historic residence records the life and times of Tan Sri Zainal Abidin bin Ahmad also known as Za’ba. Za’ba is an icon of Malay literature and philosophy who has made huge contributions to the economic, political and social scene. This house is another fine example of traditional Negeri Sembilan architecture with its raised stilts and long up-ended roofs.

Address of Pendita Za'ba House

Born on 16th September 1895, Za’ba began his teaching career as a momentary educator while waiting for his Senior Cambridge examination results. He has made vast contributions towards Malay literature field for he was then bestowed with the title Pendeta (Scholar), the only recipient of such honor in the country. The title was granted to Za'ba in conjunction with the third Congress of Malay Language and Letters on 21st September 1965 and in acknowledgement of his contribution in the field of language and literature. Books written by Za'ba are known to be for those studying Malay grammar and syntax. Among his well-known books includes Ilmu Bahasa Melayu (Penggal I and II), Ilmu Mengarang Melayu, and Pelita Bahasa Melayu (I, II and III). Being a museum dedicated to the legacy of renowned intellectual and wordsmith figure, this place displays the history of the man himself with some interesting display of information during his golden days. This place also is a perfect example of Negeri Sembilan architecture that incorporates raised stilts and long up ended roofs.

There are some of memories in "Teratak Za'ba" meseum..

Now..look at the outside view of "Teratak Za'ba" museum

REFERENCE : http://www.malaysiatravelpedia.com/index.php?state_code=nsl&show=House_Of_Pendeta_Za'ba&cat=visit

Heritage trail in Negeri Sembilan 1

Sri Menanti Royal Museum

" Take a step back in time when you visit the Sri Menanti palace complex. Set amidst peaceful surroundings, the former royal residence was built without nails or screws."

The Seri Menanti Royal Museum was built in 1902 - 1905. It was originally a palace for the Negeri Sembilan Royal family. This five storey wooden palace, was built using no nails or screws. The carpenters at the time used wooden pegs so that the palace would be able to withstand the times.

Finials decorating the roof of the central tower represent a pair of locked buffalo horns and are regarded as a protective symbol for Minangkabau houses. The roof tiles or genting, are made from ironwood (kayu belian), a hardwood species that is extremely rare now. These were imported from Sarawak. Istana Sri Menanti was the official residence of the royal family until 1931 and was turned into a Royal Museum in 1992.

It also uses 99 solid timber pillars, soaring 65 feet. Black in colour, the palace also has intricate flower motifs beautifying the regal palace. Visitors can find costumes, weaponry, bed chambers as well as documents on the royal lineage on display in the museum

There are interesting sides about this museum. enjoy ! ;)