CONCLUSION

Adat Perpatih is a major symbol that has been identified with Malays in Negeri Sembilan and Minangkabau for hundred of years, in fact since the 15 th century. In Adat Perpatih – a matrilineal structure with mother-rights providing the rules for succession and inheritance, which developed in areas occupied by the Minangkabau people in Sumatra and Negeri Sembilan. Today only  minimal aspects of the „adat‟ is followed, and changes in how society perceives and embraces life has further  lessened the impact and importance of Adat Perpatih. Culture may change and so does the position on the continuum. This  can be illustrated by one saying in the „adat,‟

                     Yang buruk dibarui: the old, to be renewed
                     Yang usang diganti: the withered to be replaced

However, people who practices Adat Perpatih live in harmoniously together yet, had strong bond of family relationships as they are unite as one. One for all, All for one. Thank you.