Seri Menanti, Kuala Pilah Overview

Seri Menanti is the royal town of Negeri Sembilan in Kuala Pilah. The town is historically significant with numerous architectural buildings of importance. Sri Menanti is a must-visit for all historians and travellers to soak in the richness of traditional Malay culture and the royal aura.

The town is well distinguished for its heritage, but a lot of the go-to sights have been shut down and are not accessible to the main public due to renovation.

1. Istana Seri Menanti

Istana Seri Menanti is a beautiful 4-storied Malay architectural structure that was built for the royal kingdom, without any nails! The istana is rich in information and royal history but does not inc (Read More)lude a lot of artefacts on display as it was undergoing renovation (early 2020).

2. Istana Besar

Istana Besar was the official palace of the Yang Di Pertuan Besar. It was established in 1932 and soon became the estate of Tuanku Muhammad ibni Almarhum Tuanku Antah. The palace has numerous faciliti (Read More)es to facilitate the royal demands. The garden oversees the Straits of Johor and is devastatingly beautiful to the eye. However, it is not open to the public to visit but instead hosts royal banquets and events.

3. Tuanku Munawir Royal Mosque

Tuanku Munawir Royal Mosque is situated next to the Royal Palace in Seri Menanti. It was built in 1964. The architectural design has been credited to the Mughals, with the golden domes roofs, minarets (Read More) and triangular arches. There is a verandah, serambi that shows the local intricacies.