The flag and the coat of arms of Negeri Sembilan are state symbols of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The symbols are predominantly depicted in red, black and yellow, traditional colours of the Minangkabau people who are the original settlers in the present-day state (see: the Marawa Minangkabau). Also recognised in the symbols are the political history of Negeri Sembilan, its ruler, and the state's past relationship with the British Empire.
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Use | Civil and state flag ![]() ![]() |
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Proportion | 1:2 |
Adopted | 1895 |
Design | A yellow field with a canton divided diagonally into red upper portion and black lower portion. |
Adopted in 1895, the flag of Negeri Sembilan consists of a yellow flag with a canton on the upper hoist, which is divided diagonally from the corner of the upper hoist towards the corner of the lower fly. The upper portion of the canton is coloured red, while the lower portion is coloured black, uncannily resembles both the flag of Papua New Guinea and the flag of anarcho-communism. Prior to 1942, the British Resident of Negeri Sembilan was also assigned the same flag, with the exception it is forked at the fly. [1]
The symbolisation of the flag is primarily concentrated towards the association of its colours with the people of the state. The yellow represents the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, the red denotes the citizens of the state, and the black symbolises the four undangs (traditional chiefs). [2]
The standard of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a yellow flag charged with a red lozenge, inscribed within it is a black circle with the Yamtuan's personal emblem: the spear, Changgai Putri fronted by a sword and scabbard. [1]
Certain chiefdoms, or luaks, in Negeri Sembilan have their own flag for ceremonial uses during Adat Perpatih events. They are hardly seen in daily government administrative functions. [3]
Coat of arms of Negeri Sembilan | |
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Armiger | Negeri Sembilan |
Crest | A spear (Changgai Puteri) Argent points upwards in pale surmounted by a sword and its sheath point downwards in saltire Gules. |
Shield | Tierced per bend Gules, Sable and Or, overall a plume of nine paddy stalks proper surmounted by a riband Argent on the riband the words Negeri Sembilan in Jawi script Sable; in base an enneagram Sable. |
Motto | Negeri Sembilan (نڬري سمبيلن) in Jawi Script |
The Negeri Sembilan coat of arms is based on Western heraldry, but consists of only two heraldic elements: The shield (escutcheon) and crest or helm; the motto of the Negeri Sembilan arms, normally included on the bottom as a scroll on the majority of Malaysia's coats of arms, is embedded into the shield of the arms. Like the flag, the Negeri Sembilan coat of arms utilises the colours black, red and yellow with the minor addition of white.
All 7 local governments in Negeri Sembilan have their own emblem, which evolved in design throughout history. Each design may reflect a municipality's identities and or the roles and responsibilities of its local authority. The District Councils of Jelebu, Kuala Pilah and Tampin as well as the Municipal Council of Jempol feature the Minangkabau Roof in their emblem. Both emblems of Jempol Municipal Council and the Rembau District Council consist of mainly stylised abbreviation of their names. The emblem of Seremban City Council (below) features two krises between a shield, while the Port Dickson Municipal Council emblem displays ship's wheel, sailboat, buildings, birds and sea waves. Only one local authority – Kuala Pilah District Council incorporated the State Coat of Arms into its emblem.