Merangin Regency Emblem

The Merangin Regency emblem features a mosque dome, five windows, eight ventilation openings, a gong, and the regional motto “Tali Undang Tambang Teliti”.

• Mosque dome: The dome symbolizes belief in the One Almighty God and indicates that most residents of Merangin Regency are Muslim.
• Five windows and eight ventilation openings: These features symbolize the establishment date of Merangin Regency, 5 August 1965.
• Traditional gong culture: The gong symbolizes a traditional musical instrument and culture found throughout Merangin.
• Gong in customary ceremonies: The gong symbolizes a means of communication or a signal used in customary ceremonies.

The motto associated with the Merangin Regency emblem, “Tali Undang Tambang Teliti”, expresses the union of strong customary rules between the Batin and Penghulu, the two major tribal groups in Merangin. Undang comes from the Penghulu tradition, while Teliti comes from the Batin tradition; together, they form a core of Merangin customary law. The motto thus connects these two traditions within a single expression.