HOTEL MEMORIES (NEGERI SEMBILAN)

1996: FAMILY VACATION AT KEMANG CONDOMINIUM, PORT DICKSON

Also known as Kemang Indah Resort , located nearby the Teluk Kemang beach area, a walk-up-apartment style condominium with basic amneties including swimming pool and others.

2006: PORT DICKSON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

Memories of attending the "METD Leadership Retreat" Session held at the Port Dickson Golf and Country Resort on 24-25 November 2006.

2012: CASA RACHADO BEACH RESORT, PORT DICKSON

The Malaysian Heart Foundation held a Motivational Course for staff at Casa Rachado Resort on 11-12 February 2012, located in Port Dickson, N.Sembilan. Also participating were 6 YJM Board of Directors. The course lasted for 2 days. We stayed at Casa Rachado Beach resort.

2012: FAME HOTEL, TERMINAL 2, SEREMBAN

Fame Hotel (now known as OYO 776 Fame Hotel) located at Wisma City Kingdom, near Terminal One Mall and the Terminal One Bus Station and5-minutes from Seremban Railway Station. Amenities available included free parking, and my room facing a graveyard. 

2012: HOTEL SERI MALAYSIA SEREMBAN

Family overnight stay at Hotel Seri Malaysia Seremban, a 3-star hotel located at Jalan Sungai Ujong, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. It offers straightforward accommodation with amenities such as free breakfast, a restaurant and a BBQ area. 

2015: HOMESTAY HAJI ABDUL HAMID, KG. SUNGAI LAYANG, REMBAU

A comfortable and clean accommodation located at Kg. Sungai Layang, Rembau, N.Sembilan. Recommended for family holidays or gathering, The owner, Tuan Hj Abdul Hamid bin Hamzah is known for his hospitality and friendly services. 

I stayed at this homestay with colleagues from the Malaysian Heart Foundation during the Health Screening Program in Gunung Datuk, Rembau on 17 October 2015.

2015: YOURS FAMILY HOTEL, REMBAU

A value-for-money hotel, a budget-friendly hotel and has been in operation for many years.

Located at Taman Dato Lela Maharaja, Pekan Chembong, Rembau, Negeri Sembilan. 

2016 : CARLTON STAR HOTEL, SEREMBAN

Located at Jalan Dato Sheikh Ahmad, Bandar Seremban, was a known budget hotel, particularly for its convenient location in the city center, within a short walking distance of the Seremban Railway Station and the Bus Terminal. 

I stayed at this hotel with my colleagues from the Malaysian Heart Foundation during the Seremban Heart Week 2016 program which was held at Terminal 1 Shopping Centre, Seremban from 26-28 August 2016.

2016: HOTEL S2, SEREMBAN 2

Also known as OYO 542 S2 Hotel, conveniently located just behind the AEON Seremban 2 shopping Mall, with easy access to nearby restaurants and shops. A budget-friendly hotel offering simple accommodtion included Ample parking and spacious rooms.

I stayed at this hotel with my colleagues from the Malaysian Heart Foundation during the Health Screening program at SMK Seremban 2 on 19 April 2016.

ONE GARDEN HOTEL, BANDAR SENAWAN

Located at Bandar Senawang, Seremban, is a 2-star hotel offering comfortable accommodation with amenities liek free WiFi and parking. Located near the Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Terminal One Mall, Seremban Senawang Station etc. 

I stayed at this hotel with my colleagues from the Malaysian Heart Foundation during the Health Screening program Taman Paroi Jaya (2016) dan S.K. Lavender Heights, Senawang (2017). 

YEAR 2016

YEAR 2017

HOTEL TROPICANA, GEMAS

A budget-friendly hotel at Pekan Gemas, near the Gemas Railway Station. A popular choice for travelers needing an overnight stay to catch an early morning train. 

I stayed at this hotel with my colleagues from the Malaysian Heart Foundation during the Health Screening program at FELDA Palong in 2017 and 2018.

SUTERA HOTEL, SEREMBAN 2

A 3-star boutique concept hotel located in the vibrant Seremban 2, near AEON Mall Seremban 2 and TESCO. 

I stayed at this hotel with my colleagues from the Malaysian Heart Foundation during the Health Screening program at SMK Seremban 2 on 2017 & 2018.

YEAR 2017

YEAR 2018

2018: NILAI HOTEL, NILAI

Located at Jalan BBN 1/3d, Putra Point, is a popular straightforward 2-star hotel choice, especially for families and students visiting or during graduation at the nearby Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM).

I stayed at this hotel during my Son Graduation at USIM in 2018. 

Nilai Hotel is now known as N9 Business Hotel

ERA HOTEL, BAHAU

I used to stay at this hotel but I don't remember what year when I attended a meeting of the Mechanical Engineering Technical Division of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia.

The hotel in now known as Garden View Hotel

That's a little bit about the hotels in Negeri Sembilan that I've stayed at before.Negeri Sembilan is worth visiting, with beautiful culture and architecture, beaches and wide range of outdoor activities. 

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Hj Zulheimy Bin Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

18/12/2025: 11.21 p.m

NEGERI SEMBILAN : JALAN BUKIT PUTUS & BAHAU

Have you ever been through Jalan Bukit Putus which is located between Kuala Pilah and Seremban.

During its heyday, Jalan Bukit Putus was the only road that could get you between Kuala Pilah and Seremban. It's dubbed "serpentine road" by locals for its infamous 32 twists and turns and is still used by cars and cyclists. 

The Bukit Putus road has a pretty rich history as in 1875, the area saw the legendary Yang Di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Yam Tuan Amtah and his 4,000 men force take on British to fight back against colonial rule. The battle eventually let to the British establishing a "Resident" system in the state, fundamentally changing the political landscape of Negeri Sembilan.

The travel distance from my office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor to Bahau is 157 km and takes 2 hours 32 minutes.

I once had the experience of driving alone along Bukit Putus Road (sorry, I don't remember the exact year). I was on my way back to Kuala Lumpur after attending the Mechanical Engineering Technical Division meeting at the ERA Hotel at Bahau, Negeri Sembilan. It was before the new road was constructed. It was around 11.30 p.m and I was alone driving through the quite street at night. 

For decades, Bukit Putus was notorious among drivers for its narrow, dangerous, and "never-ending" curves (over 30 sharp bends).

• The New Road (FT51): Opened in 2009, this modern highway replaced the treacherous old path. It features the Bukit Putus Viaduct, which stands at 48 meters tall, making it one of the highest road bridges in Malaysia.
• The Old Road (FT361): Now largely bypassed by main traffic, the old road is a favorite for cyclists and joggers who enjoy the quiet, shaded forest canopy. However, it is also the subject of many local urban legends and "ghost stories" due to its history of accidents and isolation.

Town of Bahau

I've heard and read many horror stories about this Bukit Putus road. But I dared to continue driving in the dark, lonely night with no other cars except mine.

If you are driving within the area, there are several notable spots within a 10-15 minutes drive such as the Ulu Bendul Recretional Park, Istana Lama Seri Menanti and the town of Kuala Pilah. 

Thank God, I finally reached my destination without any scary interruptions.

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

28/12/2024: 9.32 p.m

NEGERI SEMBILAN: REMBAU

Rembau is a town in Negeri Sembilan, situated about 25 km from the state capital Seremban. The district borders Seremban to the north, Port Dickson to the west, Tampin to the east, Kuala Pilah to the northeast and Alor Gajaha in Melaka to the southwest. 

REMBAU IN 2014

I don't have many memories of Rembau in 2014, there are only a few photos that I have included here.

Chengkau is a mukim in Rembau District, Negeri Sembilan. In the early years, Chengkau town was built near the old railway station but later was moved near the access road (the Seremban to Tampin Road). 

In 1980, half of the town was burned down, and this was later rebuilt with more modern structures. 

GUNUNG DATUK

REMBAU, N.SEMBILAN

17 OCTOBER 2015

On 17 October 2015, the Awareness team from the Malaysian Heart Foundation and nurses from SALAM Senawang Specialist Hospital collaborated to make the Our Forest Our Treasures program a success, organised by the Rembau District Youth Council.

The journey from our office in Kuala Lumpur to Rembau is 93 km and takes 1 hour 19 minutes.

Historically, the Rembau district was the initial settlement of the Minangkabau people from Sumatra. They established a village here and intermarried with the natives of the district. During the heyday of the Malay kingdom of Melaka, the Rembau district is believed to have been under the control of the Melaka Empire. The first Yang Di Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Raja Melawar, is said to have been installed in Rembau, namely in Kampung Penajis. After his death, he was buried in Kampung Astana Raja in the Rembau district.

HOMESTAY HAJI ABDUL HAMID  

During the program, we stayed at the Haji Abdul Hamid Homestay, which is located in Sungai Layang in the Rembau District. It is about 10 km to Gunung Datuk. For those who want to have a vacation and recreation in Gunung Datuk, you can stay at this homestay because the price is reasonable and very comfortable, with lots of bathrooms and toilets.

The journey from our Homestay to Gunung Datuk is only 10 km and takes 14 minutes to drive.

GUNUNG DATUK, REMBAU, NEGERI SEMBILAN.

Gunung Datuk also known as Gunung Beradat is located in Kampung Batang Nyamor, 21 km from Rembau town and 15 km from Tampin town.

Gunung Datuk is the highest peak in the Rembau district with an altitude of over 1,900 feet. This mountain is also the original site of the Merbau tree from which the district gets its name.

This mountain is rich in legends, among which the footprints on its peak are said to be the footprints of Hang Tuah. Hang Tuah is said to have stopped for a moment to rest on his way to Tanjung Tuan. According to sources obtained, there are only 2 places where Hang Tuah's footprints exist, namely in Tanjung Tuan Port Dickson and Gunung Datuk, Rembau.

The program ended at 2 pm. Before leaving for Kuala Lumpur, we were treated to lunch by the Rembau District Youth Council Committee.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Rembau District Youth Council for providing us with such good service throughout this program. We would also like to thank SALAM Senawang Specialist Hospital, especially Puan Azwa Aziz, who has provided much assistance to Setaf YJM throughout the program. We hope to see you again in future programs.... God willing...

COMMUNITY PROGRAM

DEWAN MERDEKA

REMBAU, NEGERI SEMBILAN

22 NOVEMBER 2015

The next YJM Team Awareness Program in Negeri Sembilan was a Community Program held at the Rembau District Council Hall in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, organized by the Rembau District Youth Council.

Only 61 people turn up for a health screening program.

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

28/12/224: 8.33 p.m