The district is a stronghold of the matrilineal system known as adat perpatih, a customary practice inherited from the Minangkabaus, of Sumatra.

Now the title is Yang Teramat Mulia Undang Luak Rembau.

He is one of the electors to the throne of Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, besides Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Johol and Tampin.

Rembau District consists of 17 mukims, which are:[5] List of Rembau district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat) List of Rembau district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)

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