Nilai Nilai (Malay) 汝来 |
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Town | |||
Nilai town centre.
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Location in Malaysia | |||
Coordinates: 2°49′N 101°48′E / 2.817°N 101.800°ECoordinates: 2°49′N 101°48′E / 2.817°N 101.800°E | |||
Country | Malaysia | ||
State | Negeri Sembilan | ||
Establishment | 1959 | ||
Granted Municipal Status |
2002 | ||
Government | |||
• Administered by | Nilai Municipal Council | ||
• Counsel | Dato' Hj. Abd. Halim b. Hj. Abd.Latif | ||
Population (2010) | |||
• Total | 38,612 | ||
Website | www |
Nilai (Chinese: 汝来) is a town located in Seremban District, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Due to its proximity, and connection through the KTM to Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Kuala Lumpur International Airport, it is a rapidly growing town. Development projects can be seen as one drives around Nilai. Two of Malaysia's most well-known colleges and two universities are located in Nilai: Nilai University, INTI International University, Manipal International University, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia and Islamic University College of Malaysia. As a result, the town is occupied by students from all over the world. Students from over 30 countries can be seen in Nilai.
Nilai has become a popular shopping town with the establishment of several major shopping malls such as Nilai 3 Wholesale Centre, Nilai Square, Mydin, Giant Hypermarket and Tesco Hypermarket.
The word Nilai means value in Malay.
Nilai has its own unique origin and history. Historically, Nilai was under luak Sungai Ujong that was administered by waris di Darat or waris di Air. Under Dato’ Johan from waris di Darat there are three Dato’ Lingkungan that control lead the 3 corak suku Batu Hampar that are concentrated in a few villages. Other lines including those from Bentan that are not based on suku, but are based on the village where they live. As a Lembaga waris Perut Hulu, Waris Telaga Undang Dato’ Johan is not a titian balai because Dato’ Andika is more senior. However the power endowed by Dato’ Kelana Putera to collect tax until the year 1894 shows that the Dato’ Johan position with respect to balai Undang is important.