FACTS

Seremban is the capital city of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. It is located in the district of Seremban (also same name as the town), one of the district in Negeri Sembilan. Located around 64 km south of Kuala Lumpur, Seremban can be considered as a satellite city of Kuala Lumpur. It is recorded on 2003 that the population of Seremban has reached more than 420 000 residents. The heart of Seremban is a busiest part of town, as commercial activities were done everyday. Some other parts of Seremban are calm and pleasant, very suitable to live and visit. The expansion of several parts in Seremban such as the development of Senawang and Seremban 2 will surely raise the population and activities. Seremban is a great place to stay and spend your time.

BRIEF HISTORY

Seremban is formerly called Sungai Ujong which is established around 1840. The density of population started to concentrate around Linggi River when tin was found at that time. The local areas were also a spots for rubber plantation and estate. As time passed, commercial activities have been thriving. The development of Seremban has been increasing tremendously when railways connecting Kuala Lumpur and Singapore was built around 1890. Later in 1924, the first railway station was built and named Seremban Railway Station. This bring Seremban one step further in development. It is said that the name 'Seremban' came from the word 'Serimban', a traditional game commonly played by the kids around Seremban Railway Station.

TRANSPORTATION TO SEREMBAN

You can easily reach Seremban either by road or by train. The North-South Highway (Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan PLUS) connects the city to the other main cities of Malaysia. It would take around an hour to arrive from Kuala Lumpur by bus, and around 4-5 hours from Johor Bahru. Seremban is also connected to the main road, making it easier to reach other parts of Negeri Sembilan as well. A train is also a good option for reaching Seremban. It would only takes around 90 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, and with the convenient KTM Commuter system.

INTERESTING SPOTS IN SEREMBAN

There are several interesting place to visit in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Some of these places are located within Seremban itself, while the others located just a few kilometers away. Visitors and tourists are recommended to visit these places while staying here. Being the capital city of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, Seremban is a city full of culture and multiracial social interaction, aside of being the center of commercial and modernization. Visitors and tourists have many options to choose a place to stay in Seremban. Surely you would not forget the experience of being here.