SEREMBAN, Oct 30 — Adat Perpatih, a matrilineal customary law system practised predominantly in Negeri Sembilan, must be preserved and documented through digital technology, academic publications and heritage education to ensure the state’s cultural traditions are not lost over time.
Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said safeguarding the heritage was not solely the responsibility of customary institutions and museums, but required the involvement of communities, educational institutions and government agencies.
“Knowledge of the customs, oral histories and traditional practices must be documented for future generations and made more accessible through interactive exhibitions to help the public better understand this heritage.
