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House of Pendita Za'ba
Positioned in Bukit Kerdas in Batu Kikir, Kuala Pilah Jempol, the House of Pendeta Za’ba is about 50 kilometers from Seremban town. Known as “Teratak Za’ba” in local tongue, this historic residence records the life and times of Tan Sri Zainal Abidin bin Ahmad also known as Za’ba. Za’ba is an icon of Malay literature and philosophy who has made huge contributions to the economic, political and social scene. This house is another fine example of traditional Negeri Sembilan architecture with its raised stilts and long up-ended roofs.
Born on 16th September 1895, Za’ba began his teaching career as a momentary educator while waiting for his Senior Cambridge examination results. He has made vast contributions towards Malay literature field for he was then bestowed with the title Pendeta (Scholar), the only recipient of such honor in the country. The title was granted to Za'ba in conjunction with the third Congress of Malay Language and Letters on 21st September 1965 and in acknowledgement of his contribution in the field of language and literature. Books written by Za'ba are known to be for those studying Malay grammar and syntax. Among his well-known books includes Ilmu Bahasa Melayu (Penggal I and II).
Positioned in Bukit Kerdas in Batu Kikir, Kuala Pilah Jempol, the House of Pendeta Za’ba is about 50 kilometers from Seremban town. Known as “Teratak Za’ba” in local tongue, this historic residence records the life and times of Tan Sri Zainal Abidin bin Ahmad also known as Za’ba. Za’ba is an icon of Malay literature and philosophy who has made huge contributions to the economic, political and social scene. This house is another fine example of traditional Negeri Sembilan architecture with its raised stilts and long up-ended roofs.
Born on 16th September 1895, Za’ba began his teaching career as a momentary educator while waiting for his Senior Cambridge examination results. He has made vast contributions towards Malay literature field for he was then bestowed with the title Pendeta (Scholar), the only recipient of such honor in the country. The title was granted to Za'ba in conjunction with the third Congress of Malay Language and Letters on 21st September 1965 and in acknowledgement of his contribution in the field of language and literature. Books written by Za'ba are known to be for those studying Malay grammar and syntax. Among his well-known books includes Ilmu Bahasa Melayu (Penggal I and II).
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