Nilai

Nilai has its own unique origin and history. Historically, Nilai was under luak Sungai Ujong administered by waris di Darat or waris di Air. Under Dato’ Johan from waris di Darat three Dato’ Lingkungan controls the 3 corak suku Batu Hampar 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 concerning balai Undang is important.

The third Dato’ Johan, Dato’ Maamor is the Dato’ Kelana Putra, the 8th Undang Luak Sungai Ujong. Even while being appointed as Pesaka Dato' Kelana Putera, Dato’ Maamor is still a child. At that time, Pesaka Dato' Kelana Putera position is left vacant since 1887 when Dato' Mohd Yusof, the Undang Luak Sungai Ujong is relieved from duty. Because waris Perut Hulu does not have a son to hold the pesaka, the anak-anak buah unanimously appointed Dato’ Maamor who was still a child hold the pesaka Dato' Johan and then titled Dato’ Kelana.

Dato’ Johan's jurisdiction also covers Lenggeng Mukim which includes Mendum Village, Lenggeng Village, Sungai Jai Village, Hulu Beranang Village and Dacing Village. All these villages have their own ketua adat called ‘Tua Waris’. There are also suku of Minangkabau people concentrated on other luak in Negeri Sembilan before settling in Lenggeng Village. To ensure their welfare in Luak Sungai Ujong, all suku was given ‘Tua Waris’ to be their representative in matters relating to tradition and administration in Balai Undang Luak.[2]

PLUS Expressway North–South Expressway Southern Route exit 214 serves Nilai. Nilai is also the southern end of ELITE North–South Expressway Central Link which connects it to Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor. Motorists from western Selangor are thus able to get to Negeri Sembilan, Malacca or Johor while bypassing Kuala Lumpur.

KTM Komuter has two stations serving Nilai constituency:  KB09  Batang Benar and  KB10  Nilai.

Buses are available from Nilai Komuter station to the nearby KLIA.

Bus service will be provided to INTI International University students and Nilai University students for free to different destinations according to the universities' timetable. Students can go to Giant, Tesco or KTM station by referring to the timetable.