Discover Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

Discover Seremban (10 July, 2016)


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Introducing Seremban

Seremban is the state capital of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. It has a population of about 420,000 people, and is the 19th largest town in Malaysia. It finally obtained city status on 1 January, 2020.*

Seremban was established around 1870, when tin was discovered in nearby Rasah. As such, it is a pretty young town compared to Malacca, Muar or Penang. The town is located on the upper reaches (hulu) of Sungai Linggi, which was used to ferry tin. In the beginning, the town was known as Sungai Ujong (also written Sungai Ujung, Seng Hyang Ujung, Saing Ujung and Semujung)¹.

With prosperity from tin came rivalry between different faction, Dato' Kelana on the one side and Dato' Shahbandar on the other. This gave the British an excuse to intervene in the administration of the state.

Seremban's city status

Approval for Seremban to be given city status was given in April 2012, but then menteri besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan decided against declaring Seremban a city. It was only decided on 14 January, 2019, that the city status be declared, but this was again deferred by the new Pakatan Harapan government led by current menteri besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, until January 2020.

How to reach Seremban

Seremban is approximately an hour away from Kuala Lumpur. Exit the North South Expressway at Exit 218 (Seremban Interchange). You can also reach Seremban by train.

Carlton Star Hotel (GPS: 2.72336, 101.93844) (10 July, 2016)


Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sembilan (GPS: 2.72478, 101.94319) (10 July, 2016)


Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Negeri Sembilan (GPS: 2.72351, 101.94241) (10 July, 2016)


Yayasan Negeri Sembilan (GPS: 2.7238, 101.94058) (10 July, 2016)


Majlis Perbandaran Seremban (GPS: 2.72293, 101.94152) (10 July, 2016)

Seremban in Google Maps Street View

Getting Around Seremban

It is best to drive in Seremban, as public transport is not a practical choice.

Building along Jalan Dato Sheikh Ahmad in downtown Seremban (9 July, 2016)


Yusof Building, an early Modern-style building at the junction of Jalan Yam Tuan with Jalan Dato Lee Fong Yee. (9 July, 2016)


Great Eastern Building, which is also at the junction of Jalan Yam Tuan with Jalan Dato Lee Fong Yee, houses the insurance company and Bank Muamalat. (9 July, 2016)


Hotel Lotus (GPS: 2.71856, 101.92275), a budget hotel in Kemayan Square. (9 July, 2016)

Seremban is on the Map of Towns in Negeri Sembilan

References

1. Negeri Sembilan dan Sejarahnya.

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