Jelebu has an infamous recorded history of British and Japanese colonization as compared to other parts of Negeri Sembilan. Numerous priceless colonial artefacts were discovered in the small semi-agricultural town of Sungai Muntoh, which was once a prosperous mining town a century ago. These artefacts are now displayed in the state museum. Titi and neighbouring Sungai Muntoh were the most developed towns of all mining sites in Jelebu. The booming tin industry was one of the main reasons for the massacre in Titi, where more than 1,500 people, mainly Chinese, were killed. Altogether, about 5,000 people were killed by the Japanese-led army during World War II.
Geography and climate
A section of the Titiwangsa along the border between Jelebu and Seremban districts. Included in this stretch are the third and fourth tallest mountains in Negeri Sembilan, Mts. Telapak Buruk and Berembun
The Titiwangsa Mountains, the longest mountain range in Malaysia, transverses through Jelebu District. As a result, most of its terrain are generally heavily forested and mountainous, specifically on its northern and western regions. The eastern and southern parts of the district are relatively flat, where agriculture flourished. Jelebu District is home to Negeri Sembilan's tallest mountain, Mount Besar Hantu (1,462 m), near the border with Pahang. Other significant peaks within the district are Mounts Telapak Buruk (1,193 m) and Berembun (1,014 m), both located along the border with Seremban District. The Pasoh Caves, the southernmost limestone cave complex in Malaysia, is also located in Jelebu. The Pasoh Caves are also known for being the first Paleolithic site in southern Peninsular Malaysia, as well as the southernmost in Malaysia.[4][5][6][7][8]
Jelebu has the warmest climate recorded in Malaysian history. The southwestern part of Jelebu is considered as the driest place in Malaysia. However, in the mornings the temperatures are quite low and visibility is moderate due to the foggy climate.
Administrative divisions
Jelebu District is divided into 8 mukims, which are:[9]
The rubber and mining business made Malaya as one of the richest in natural resources during the British colonial period. Jelebu was one such district that produced some of the world's best quality rubber and steel. Pineapple production there is ranked one of the top in Peninsular Malaysia. For some unknown reasons, Jelebu is home to some of the state's biggest and most advanced rehabilitation centres.[citation needed]
Residential Median Price: RM 246,500 , PSF of RM 110.34 , based on 44 transactions[11]. Commercial Median Price: RM 230,000 , PSF of RM 97.13 , based on 3 transactions[12]. This data is sourced from NAPIC and represents the past subsale transaction data available for the latest 12 months. [13]Jelebu is also a major hub for ecotourism, with the presence of nature reserves such as Jeram Toi, FRIM Pasoh, and Kenaboi State Park.[citation needed]
Politics
Currently Jelebu constituency is represented in the Dewan Rakyat by Dato' Jalaluddin Bin Alias of UMNO, the leading party of the federal opposition coalition Barisan Nasional.[14]
Sungai Lui constituency is part of Jelebu parliamentary constituency but in district administration, it was part of the Jempol District and therefore in the local government level it was administered by the Jempol District Council (Malay: Majlis Daerah Jempol), which was formed on 28 August 1980 through the merger of the Kuala Klawang Town Board (Malay: Lembaga Bandaran Kuala Klawang) and the local councils (Malay: Majlis Tempatan) of Titi and Pertang.[15]
Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats
List of Jelebu district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
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Parliament
Seat Name
Member of Parliament
Party
P126
Jelebu
Jalaluddin Bin Alias
Barisan Nasional (UMNO)
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List of Jelebu district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)
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Parliament
State
Seat Name
State Assemblyman
Party
P126
N1
Chennah
Loke Siew Fook
Pakatan Harapan (DAP)
P126
N2
Pertang
Noor Azmi Bin Yusof
Barisan Nasional (UMNO)
P126
N4
Klawang
Bakri Bin Sawir
Pakatan Harapan (AMANAH)
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Tourist attractions
Customs Museum (Malay: Muzium Adat) is a museum in Kuala Klawang which exhibits facets and lifestyle of the Malaysian people and identity of Negeri Sembilan.[16][17][18] It was constructed in 2005 and officially opened on 2 February 2008 by Negeri Sembilan Chief MinisterMohamad Hasan and Minister for Culture, Arts and Heritage Rais Yatim.[19] The museum is housed in a four-story building, with a giant replica of Malay headdress at the top of its entrance and consists of four galleries, which are: Introduction of custom, Life cycle, Intellectual tradition, government and power and Pepatih customs.[20][19]
Kuala Klawang Memorial or Martin Lister Memorial is a memorial in Kuala Klawang built to honouring Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.[21]
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