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For the type of dumpling, see Manti (food).

Mantai (Jawi: منتاي) is a tradition that is unique to the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. It refers to the activity of slaughtering cattle among the residents and distributing the meats among the community members.[1]

Mantai is usually observed on the eves of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as an act of preparing enough food to celebrate the festivity of the month.[2] The practice is also popular in several parts of neighbouring states like Beranang, Selangor and Alor Gajah, Malacca, which are culturally closer to the Minangkabau. Beranang residents in particular refer to it as mogang. [3]

Etymology

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The word mantai is derived from the Negri dialect for membantai ("slaughter"), referring to the activity of slaughtering cows. [4]

Cincang pelupuh is also a term that associated with mantai. Coconut fronds, known as pelupuh (daun pelepah in Standard Malay) are used as a base for beef and buffalo meat that has been peeled.[5]

Practice

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On Mantai day, the cows are prepared beforehand and slaughtered en masse in accordance with halal guidelines. Historically, villagers would pool their money to buy a cow or buffalo, slaughter it together (gotong-royong), and divide the meat among themselves.[6]

The traditions have evolved to small stalls being set up along the busy main roads to provide easy access to purchase the meat.[7] Butchers will prepare the day before to the flux of meat buyers.[8] Some also note that the Mantai meat is cheaper compared to those in the market[9]as the meats are being auctioned to the residents with attractive and reasonable prices to intensify the festive atmosphere.[10] After the meats are distributed, residents would organise gotong-royong where all of them would whip up dishes to be eaten using the slaughtered meat. Some of the dishes include rendang, soup, and masak lemak cili api,[11] with lemang and cooked rice being the quintessential accompaniments. [12]

The tradition have been noted to foster familial spirit and togetherness.[13] Individuals would apply leave to celebrate the event with family members and work together in butchering the meat and preparing the dishes.[14]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the tradition were done through hybrid method, where residents booked the meats online before they are being delivered to their houses.[15] Nevertheless, the tradition remain resilient.[16] In recent times, the Negeri Sembilan state government also organises Mantai Raya Perdana ("Grand Eid Mantai") which is done statewide.[17]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mantai : Tradisi Masyarakat di Negeri Sembilan" [Mantai: A Negri Tradition]. Laman Web Rasmi Majlis Keselamatan Negara (in Malay). 2022-04-06. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  2. ^ "Masyarakat N Sembilan 'raya awal' bantai daging dalam acara Mantai" [Negris 'celebrate early' by slaughtering meat on Mantai]. Berita Harian (Singapore) (in Malay). 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  3. ^ "Mantai Mogang tradisi Beranang" [Mantai Mogang, a tradition from Beranang]. Berita Harian (in Malay). 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  4. ^ Akmal, Seth; Palanisamy, Ravin (2017-06-27). "Only in Negeri Sembilan: Hari Mantai". The Malaysian Insight. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  5. ^ Dahalan, Norziana (2022-01-06). "Hari Mantai : Tradisi melapah daging sehari sebelum Ramadan masyarakat Negeri Sembilan" [Mantai Day: The tradition of slaughtering meat on the eve of Ramadan among the Negri folk]. UTM People (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia) (in Malay). Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  6. ^ "'Mantai' – A unique tradition in Negeri Sembilan". Bernama. April 23, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  7. ^ Zulkifli, Syamilah (2020-04-23). "Mantai yang pasti dirindui tahun ini" [Mantai that is definitely missed this year]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  8. ^ Abas, Norzamira (April 2, 2022). "Aktiviti mantai, jualan lemang dan rendang sambut Ramadan" [Mantai activities, sale of lemang and rendang to welcome Ramadan]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  9. ^ Idris, Syamilah (2020-05-21). "Raya tanpa 'mantai'". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Seremban. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  10. ^ "Lelongan organ lembu serendah RM8 sambut Ramadan". Kosmo! (in Malay). 2026-02-18. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  11. ^ "Penduduk Negeri Sembilan mula 'mantai'". Berita RTM (in Malay). 22 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  12. ^ Md Nor Aidi, Siti Zuraida (2021-04-13). "Tradisi 'Mantai' Sambut Ramadan" [The 'Mantai' Tradition to Welcome Ramadan]. MalaysiaAktif (in Malay). Jempol. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  13. ^ Abas, Siti Noraida (2025-03-01). "Lebih 300 menghadiri Mantai Puasa Jolobu 2025". MalaysiaAktif (in Malay). Jelebu. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  14. ^ "MCO: No more 'mantai' for Negeri Sembilan folk". Bernama. 2020-04-22. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  15. ^ Zulkifli, Syamilah (2022-04-01). "Tradisi mantai disambut secara hibrid". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  16. ^ Abas, Norzamira (12 April 2021). "Kemeriahan 'mantai' tetap dirasakan". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  17. ^ "Negeri Sembilan Anjur Mantai Raya Perdana Bermula 18 Mac". Bernama (in Malay). 2026-03-04. Retrieved 2026-03-05.