Establishing the Research Group
The Seri Melenggang Research Group was established to address the fragmented nature of Negeri Sembilan history. We believe that the past is often preserved in isolated fragments—oral traditions, teromba, and colonial records—requiring a systematic effort to reconstruct the historical narrative.
Our mission is to bring these fragments together systematically. We prioritize evidence-based research, ensuring that every hypothesis is traceable to its source and that oral traditions are preserved without being treated as historical fact.
By documenting and analyzing these sources, we aim to contribute to a broader understanding of the historical memory of Seri Melenggang and the wider political formation of Negeri Sembilan.
Our Mission
To recover, document, analyse and preserve the historical memory of Seri Melenggang and contribute to a broader understanding of Negeri Sembilan history and Adat Perpatih.
Research Principles
A commitment to rigorous historical inquiry and the preservation of Negeri Sembilan's complex heritage.
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Evidence before assumption
Oral traditions as evidence
Comparative analysis
Recording contradictions
Genealogy vs. Authority
We prioritize documented records and primary sources over speculative interpretations or oral traditions.
We treat oral history as a vital historical source, recognizing its value while maintaining rigorous academic standards.
We cross-reference independent sources to verify historical claims and identify patterns of consistency.
We document discrepancies and conflicting accounts to provide a transparent and honest record of our research.
We distinguish between hereditary genealogy, traditional political office, and the historical development of institutions.
Research Team
A collective of scholars, informants, and heritage experts dedicated to reconstructing the historical memory of Seri Melenggang.
Dr. Ahmad Seri Melenggang
Principal Investigator & Lead Researcher
Specializing in the reconstruction of Negeri Sembilan's early political institutions and the Adat Perpatih system.
Dr. Siti Awan
Senior Research Fellow & Oral Historian
Expert in the documentation of traditional Malay oral histories and the preservation of Jawi manuscripts.
Prof. Dr. Mohd. Raja Khatib
Senior Research Fellow & Adat Specialist
Specializing in the historical development of the Undang institution and the political authority of local chiefs.