Seremban
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Seremban is the capital of the Malaysian state of Negri Sembilan. It was established around the same time when tin was found during the 1840s around the Linggi River and was originally called Sungai Ujong. It is also the commercial centre for the surrounding rubber plantation area.
Seremban has a population of nearly 270,000, while Negri Sembilan has a population of 913,300 (Census 2003). [1] (http://wtw.com.my/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=107)
Seremban Two, located two km from the old town centre, is developing into the main commercial hub. The central market located there is one of the largest in the country.
The rail connection was first constructed in the late 1890s as a stop on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore main line. Currently, Seremban station serves as the southern terminal of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu electrified commuter network. Kuala Lumpur is about 90 minutes away by train.
The North-South Highway (Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan, PLUS) runs through the city. Seremban is well-connected by road to other nearby Malaysian cities such as Malacca and Johor Bahru.
The city is also the site of the first Rotary Club to be founded in Southeast Asia.
Historically, Negri Sembilan has been influenced by the Minangs and thus, Seremban is the centre of the Minangkabau culture in Malaysia.
External links
- [2] (http://www.abcmalaysia.com/tour_malaysia/ns_seremban.htm)