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Seremban is the capital of the Malaysian state of Negri Sembilan , located within a district of the same name. 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 420,000, while Negri Sembilan has a population of 913,300 (Census 2003). {Link without Title} Seremban Two, located four km southwest of the old town centre, is developing as a main commercial hub. A 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 . As of year 2005 until 2007, PLUS will be expanding the 2-lane Seremban section highway to 3 lanes in order to ease traffic during peak hours. 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. Seremban town is famous for its special delicacy called 'Siew Pau'. It is a type of baked bun which is must-have by those who visit this town. Seremban is also famous for its 'masak lemak cili padi' which means fish/meat/poultry cooked with coconut, herbs and chilli. Seremban is currently going through a 'face-lift', with the current state government building multiple flyovers and setting up colourful street lights all over the town center. Shopping complexes in Seremban include Parkson, The Store, Pacific, Terminal 1, Makro, Giant, and Jusco. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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