54-609: Seremban ( Negeri Sembilan Malay : Soghomban , Somban ; Jawi : سرمبن ) is a city in the Seremban District and the capital of the state of Negeri Sembilan in Peninsular Malaysia . The city's administration is run by the Seremban City Council . Seremban gained its city status on 20 January 2020. Seremban was founded as Sungei Ujong (or Sungai Ujong ). While the town was renamed Seremban thereafter,
108-528: A majority in the state legislative assembly. This is procedurally established by the vote of confidence in the legislative assembly, as suggested by the Ruler (or Governor) of the state who is the appointing authority. Since, according to the constitution, the Menteri Besar is appointed by the ruler (or, in case of the chief minister and premier, the governor), the swearing-in is done before the ruler (or governor) of
162-403: A new administrator, Seremban City Council ( Majlis Bandaraya Seremban ) on 1 January 2020. On 20 January, Seremban's status as a city was officialised in a declaration ceremony. Seremban is situated about 60 kilometres south of Kuala Lumpur , the capital city of Malaysia , 50 kilometres south of the administrative capital Putrajaya , and about 30 kilometres inland from the coast. Part of
216-515: A new local authority, Seremban City Council. However, he said, the merging of the two entities would not involve reducing staff or higher assessment rates in the Seremban area, as increasing rates was not a prerequisite for attaining city status. So, I hereby announce that the assessment rates in Negeri Sembilan for 2018 will not be raised In February 2018, a further announcement was made regarding
270-564: A phonetic approximation of "Ujong" (using the Cantonese reading of the characters). Sungai Ujong , also known as Sening Ujong , as it was originally known, was an ancient settlement. It has been said in the Malay Annals that King Parameswara reportedly visited Sening Ujong after fleeing the kingdom of Singapura before ultimately establishing the Malacca Sultanate . The same settlement
324-493: A recreational destination with the family come and visit the S2 City Park during weekends or school holidays. Arriving at this six-acre area, visitors will be greeted with the breath-taking landscapes as well as a variety of colourful kite decorations flying freely in the sky. Malaysia Park Malaysia Park is in line with the government's noble intention in ensuring that each town is modernised and parallel towards town greenery.
378-564: A variant or dialect of the Minangkabau language ; lexical and phonological studies, however, indicate that it is more closely related to Standard Malay than it is to Minangkabau. The Minangkabau people began migrating from the Sumatra highlands to the Malay Peninsula in the 14th century. Migration skyrocketed from the 15th century to the 16th century. At that time, trade activity through
432-423: Is Seremban Siew Pau ( Chinese : 芙蓉烧包 ) that is well known throughout the country. It is a flaky pastry bun filled with meat fillings traditionally pork or the halal chicken filling. Seremban is also well known for its Nasi Padang or Minangkabau dishes. It is basically a meal of rice eaten with dishes from a recipe originating from Padang , Sumatra . One of the local dishes is Gulai Masak Lemak Cili Api which
486-478: Is a new satellite township about 4 kilometres south-east of the existing old Seremban town centre. Located on the western side of the North–South Expressway , Seremban 2 is a planned township built on former oil palm estate land to relocate the administrative and business district from the crowded old town centre to a more organised area. Spanning over 2,000 acres (8 km) of land, Seremban 2 will be
540-518: Is an Austronesian language spoken mainly in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan , including Alor Gajah and parts of Jasin District in northern Malacca , and parts of Segamat District in the northernmost part of Johor . The language is spoken by the descendants of Minangkabau settlers from Sumatra , who have migrated to Negeri Sembilan since as early as the 14th century. It is often considered
594-510: Is appointed among the state legislative assembly members by the Sultans. The Menteri Besar, chief minister and premier usually come from the party (or coalition) which commands a majority in the state assembly. For many decades, the first ministers ( Menteri Besar ), chief ministers ( Ketua Menteri ) and premier ( Premier ) met with each other and the prime minister at Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Besar, Ketua-Ketua Menteri dan premier . By comparison,
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#1732852596294648-411: Is fish or meat cooked in coconut gravy mixed with turmeric and cili padi (bird's eye chilli). Seremban is famous for baked crabs with many establishments situated along Jalan Tuanku Munawir ( Chinese : 芙蓉烧蟹 ) and beef noodles ( Chinese : 牛腩粉 ), especially the beef noodles food stalls here which have survived for more than a generation. Nowadays, these beef noodles attract tourists from outside
702-463: Is generally hot and humid (tropical) with a mean temperature of about 26–30 degrees Celsius. Most of the rainfall is experienced during the inter- monsoon periods of April and October. The weather remains generally dry for the rest of the year with occasional showers. The rail connection was first constructed in the late 1890s as a stop on the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore main line, and until today,
756-514: Is less than a 30 minutes drive from Seremban, essentially making the airport closer to Seremban rather than Kuala Lumpur. Federal Route 1 is the oldest roadway that connects the towns and cities of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia running through Seremban. It connects Seremban with Rembau and Tampin to the south and Kajang , Selangor to the north. Seremban provides access to Kuala Klawang through Federal Route 86 , Kuala Pilah to
810-606: Is usually untranslated in the English media in Malaysia, but is typically translated as 'Chief Minister' by foreign media. According to protocol, all Menteris Besar, Chief Ministers and Premier are styled Yang Amat Berhormat (abbreviated YAB), which means "The Most Honourable". The nine hereditary rulers of the Malay states and the appointed governors of the other four states serve as constitutional and ceremonial heads of their states, while
864-668: The Johor Sultanate . In the 18th century, the Johor Sultanate received several attacks and was in an unpeaceful state. During this period, Negeri Sembilan was under the Bugis , insofar as the Datuks of Negeri Sembilan cooperated to make a request to the Sultan of Johor ( Abdul Jalil Shah IV ) to invite a king from Pagaruyung to make him the leader, a request which was accepted. The invitation of
918-737: The Malaysia Vision Valley corridor and the National Growth Conurbation, Seremban is considered to be the southern limit of the Greater Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area. It is located in the Linggi River valley, at the western fringes of the Titiwangsa Mountains . The terrain is generally hilly, and the soil is mostly reddish laterite soil, suitable for the cultivation of rubber and palm oil , thus making Seremban
972-582: The Menteri Besar ( Jawi : منتري بسر , literally Grand Minister or First Minister ; abbreviated as MB ) is the head of government of each of nine states in Malaysia with monarchs. For four states without a monarch, the title Chief Minister ( Ketua Menteri; abbreviated as KM in Malay or CM in English), is used except for Sarawak where it uses Premier ( Premier) . The title "Menteri Besar"
1026-572: The Orang Asli , the native people of the Malay Peninsula. The opening of new mukims inland resulted in the formation of nine nagaris – also known as luaks – that were governed by Penghulus . The nagaris were: These nine nagaris later formed a confederation that was called the Board of Negeri Sembilan ( Malay : Lembaga Negeri Sembilan ). This confederation was under the protection of
1080-704: The Seremban railway station (code: KB13 ) still serves as one of the major stops along the line. The station also serves as the southern terminal of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu electrified commuter network, KTM Komuter , which links the city to Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley on Seremban Line . From October 2015 to November 2016, the Komuter service has been extended to Gemas , though passengers used to be required to alight at Seremban and switch trains to
1134-502: The Strait of Malacca increased and many migrants were granted protection by the Malacca Sultanate . From the ports of Malacca, groups and groups of Minangkabau settlers started venturing inland. This was the first migration wave of Minangkabau people to Malacca. Most of the Minangkabau migrants were from Luhak Tanah Datar and Luhak Lima Puluh Kota . This first wave of migration resulted in
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#17328525962941188-554: The federal government in 2012. Then Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said during Tuanku Mukhriz's birthday The state government wanted to ensure all the necessary infrastructure, public transport and amenities and services which include garbage collection and safer neighbourhoods, were in place before it did so. On 13 December 2017, then Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan , Mohamad Hasan stated that Seremban achieve city status in 2018. In order to get city status, both Seremban and Nilai Municipal Councils would be merged to form
1242-473: The fish pond , the name given to an area of open land in downtown Seremban area which has long been the synonym and subject of complaints of the city community has recently been given a new look. No more is there a barren, neglected view which was claimed to be the breeding ground for mosquitoes in the heart of Seremban city centre. Recently, the Seremban Square ( Malay : Dataran Seremban ), which decorates
1296-471: The mines and trade there. Most of the local Malays were farmers. Renamed as Seremban, the town flourished not only as a mining area but also a business centre. The Linggi River served as the sole outlet to ferry tin and supplies in and out of the town. Revenue came not only from tin trade but also from the large amount of taxes collected, much to the displeasure of the traders and the British colonialists at
1350-744: The 2020 census, nearly 700,000 people currently reside in the administrative district of Seremban - over half of Negeri Sembilan's total population. They consist of 56.4% Bumiputera, 26.2% Chinese and 17% Indian and 0.5% others excluding non-citizens. There are an additional 41,026 non-citizens. Historically, Negeri Sembilan is influenced by the Minangkabaus and thus, Seremban is the centre of Minangkabau culture in Malaysia . Minangkabau (menang kerbau in Malay ) literally means "winning buffalo", are famous for their unique roof architecture which resembles buffalo horns. Many Seremban buildings showcase this feature, such as
1404-573: The Dato' Bandar forces who was later sent into exile to Singapore. In a show of gratitude to the British for helping him win the war, the Dato' Kelana had no choice but to accept a British Resident whose job was to advise him on matters other than religion and Malay customs . Captain Murray was appointed the first resident and later set-up his residence at Channer Road, now renamed Jalan Dato' Siamang Gagap. Soon after,
1458-579: The Gemas extension line (much akin to the Tanjung Malim –Rawang stretch). However, after 2016, all KTM Komuter trains run to Sungai Gadut or Pulau Sebang-Tampin without requiring to alight at Seremban. Negeri Sembilan is one of the two states in Malaysia that are not accessible via air transportation ( Perlis being the other state). However, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
1512-530: The Minangkabau people of Sumatra for 500–600 years. This resulted in Negeri Sembilan Malay developing its own unique features. (SM ≙ NSM) (SM) (NSM) (SM ≙ NSM) (SM) (NSM) According to Reniwati (2012), Negeri Sembilan Malay has a lexical similarity of 94.74% with Standard Malay and a lexical similarity of 83.16% with Minangkabau. Chief Ministers in Malaysia [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Race and politics In Malaysia ,
1566-575: The Seremban City Hall, the Wisma Negeri and the State Museum. People of Negeri Sembilan are also known for the practising of the matrilineal custom called Adat Perpatih ( Minangkabau language : Lareh Bodi Caniago ), making Negeri Sembilan the only matrilineal state in Malaysia. The majority of Malaysia's states adhere to the patrilineal Adat Temenggung . Seremban currently serves as
1620-614: The Seremban Municipal Council has identified Malaysia Park as one of the Public Parks that may be developed to accommodate the recreational and leisure and tourism needs for Seremban town. Church of The Visitation The Church of The Visitation is the oldest parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur since 1848. The church is located in Seremban town's centre with a sprawling 2 acres that include
1674-485: The agricultural centre for the state. Since the establishment of Seremban, the Linggi River has played an important role in the city's growth. During the boom period of tin mining, the Linggi River served as the major transportation route for tin traders. Today, it is one of the major sources of water for the Seremban metropolitan area and Negeri Sembilan. The climate of Seremban, like most parts of Peninsular Malaysia ,
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1728-505: The assembly. Based on the Westminster system , given that he retains the confidence of the assembly, the terms of Menteris Besar, chief ministers and premier can last for the length of the assembly's life—a maximum of five years. There are no limits to the number of terms that the Menteri Besar, chief minister and premier can serve. In most states within Malaysia, the office was created by the British colonial government in 1948, in tandem with
1782-592: The confidence of the majority of the members of the assembly. Upon appointment, he shall not hold any office of profit and engage in any trade, business or profession that will cause conflict of interest . For four states in Malaysia with governors (namely Penang , Malacca , Sabah and Sarawak ), the office of Ketua Menteri and Premier are open to any Malaysian citizen regardless of their religion, ethnicity, and gender. However, citizens by naturalization or registration are still prohibited by state laws. The Menteri Besar, chief minister and premier are elected through
1836-511: The creation of the Federation of Malaya . However, Johor was the first state to create the Menteri Besar position, subject to Undang-undang Tubuh Negeri Johor (Johor State Constitution) enforced by Sultan Abu Bakar . This had made Johor the first Malay state to adopt a system of constitutional monarchy . After Malaya gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1957, the office bearer
1890-616: The east through Federal Route 51 and the coastal town of Port Dickson through Federal Route 53 or SPDH to the west. The North–South Expressway serves Seremban at 4 exits (Exit 217 at Bandar Ainsdale, Exit 218 at Seremban, Exit 219 at Seremban-Port Dickson and Exit 220 at Senawang ). The LEKAS Highway links Kajang in Selangor to Paroi on the eastern end of Seremban. The Jalan Labu Federal Route 362 connects Seremban to Labu and Nilai and Jalan Sungai Ujong Federal Route 241 serves Seremban 2 and Bandar Sri Sendayan . According to
1944-607: The formation of Seremban City Hall ( Dewan Bandaraya Seremban ), which was poised to be completed in April. However, the official declaration of Seremban as a city would only occur in January 2019, in conjunction with the birthday of the state's ruler Tuanku Muhriz (January 14). After the change in the ruling coalition after the 14th General Election ushered in a new state government, the new Mentri Besar Aminuddin Harun announced his decision to push back
1998-609: The historical Parochial House, Visitation Hall and Formation Centres, and the Wisma Visitation. Its neo-Gothic architecture is a central landmark of the town. Centipede Temple Perched on top of a hill in Ulu Temiang, Seremban lies the Centipede Temple (or Then Sze Temple). Centipedes roamed freely in and out of the temple grounds, and it is believed that if one spots a centipede, they can expect some good fortune. Seremban 2
2052-464: The home ground of Negeri Sembilan FC football team. The team is the state representative of Negeri Sembilan in the first tier Malaysia Super League . They play their home games in the 45,000 capacity Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium which is located in Paroi on the eastern outskirt of the city. Seremban is known for its special delicacies comprising Malay, Chinese, and Indian cuisine . Among the local cuisine
2106-571: The influence of English as an administrative language of the Federated Malay States which Negeri Sembilan became a part of whereas the Minangkabau homeland became a part of the Dutch 's Sumatra's Westkust itself instating Dutch into the those people's vernacular. Further incorporation of modern Malaysian and Indonesian variants by the two modern nation-states continues the trend. The Minangkabau people of Negeri Sembilan have been separated from
2160-489: The king ( Raja Melewar ) brought along the second migration wave of Minangkabau people and resulted in the formation of the state of Negeri Sembilan with the Yamtuan Besar as its leader and Adat Perpatih as its law. The two migration waves of Minangkabau people and the assimilation of the Minangkabau language to those of the natives resulted in the formation of Negeri Sembilan Malay. This Malay variety later diverged by
2214-482: The main entrance to the Seremban city, began to attract attention and has since turned into a tourist spot. In the Seremban Square area, the Malaysian flag is raised on a flagpole standing 100 ft high. The Seremban Municipal Councils hoped that the Seremban Square, which began its operation in May 2008, would be appreciated and used properly. It was hoped that it would continue to be used by all walks of life, not just for
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2268-466: The migrants from Tanah Datar formed the Tanah Datar clan. These migrants also formed three other clans which resulted from intermarriages with communities already settled where the aforementioned Tanah Datar migrants migrated to. These clans were: The Biduanda clan were seen as the leader of the clans that were present because they formed as a result of the intermingling between the Minangkabau people and
2322-608: The name Sungai Ujong most prominently persists as a street name for a road adjoining the southern side of town (Sungai Ujong Road, or Jalan Sungai Ujong ). It is also the name of a luak (chiefdom) that formed Negeri Sembilan , that covers the eponymous district as well as neighbouring Port Dickson District . Among the Chinese-speaking community , the city is known as " fùhyùhng " in Cantonese and " fúróng " in Mandarin ( Chinese : 芙蓉 , literally " hibiscus "), which comes from
2376-400: The neighbouring port of Malacca . The local chieftains, namely the Dato' Kelana and the Dato' Shahbandar of Sungai Ujong were at odds with each other on the rights to collect taxes and ownership and control of the mines. The rivalry to assert influence and authority opened the door for British intervention in Negeri Sembilan. The British sided with the Dato' Kelana upon invitation and defeated
2430-445: The official promotion towards the end of the year, citing the inability of contractors to complete refurbishment works at the new City Hall in time. However, the postponement would allow the authorities time to iron out any flaws in Seremban's infrastructure and amenities. Two municipal administrators, Seremban Municipal Council ( Majlis Perbandaran Seremban ) and Nilai Municipal Council ( Majlis Perbandaran Nilai ) officially merged into
2484-412: The opening of a new mukim . The number of inhabitants inland started increasing due to the rise of migrants and those migrants developed into their own groups of communities. These groups resulted in the creation of 12 clans ( suku ) as a whole. Different from in Sumatra, the naming of the clans were done based on the origin of the migrants. Migrants from Lima Puluh Kota formed the clans: Meanwhile,
2538-556: The people living around Rasah moved to Channer Road for the sake of security and its orderly administration. Before 2020, Seremban was one of four state capitals that had yet to be elevated to city status ( Malay : Bandar raya ); the other three being Kota Bharu ( Kelantan ), Kuantan ( Pahang ) and Kangar ( Perlis ). To achieve city status, the state government had agreed to merge the Nilai Municipal Council and Seremban Municipal Council, with that decision being approved by
2592-586: The present but would continue to be a valuable heritage for the future generation. Ostrich Farm Renowned as a family recreational centre, the Jelita Ostrich Show Farm in Jalan Jelebu not only focuses on breeding activities in particular but also capitalises on all speciality of the bird species. State Museum The Negeri Sembilan Museum was established in 1953 when the 8th Yamtuan or Ruler of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Abdul Rahman gave his consent for
2646-595: The relocation of the Ampang Tinggi Palace from Kuala Pilah to the Taman Bunga at Jalan Dato' Hamzah, Seremban and was turned into the State Museum. Seremban Lake Garden Seremban Lake Garden is a recreational and leisure centre in Seremban which attracts many visitors, especially during public holidays and weekends. This Lake Garden is one of the oldest natural lake gardens in Malaysia. Seremban 2 Recreational Park Seremban residents and town folks searching for
2700-541: The site of the new The RM2 billion township will also sustain a large portion of the population of Seremban through various housing estate projects in and around Seremban 2 such as The residents here enjoy many facilities with ÆON Seremban 2 Shopping Centre , City Park, Seremban 2's very own Lake Gardens and comparably less traffic than the city centre . Negeri Sembilan Malay Negeri Sembilan Malay ( Baso Nogoghi or Baso Nismilan ; Malay : Bahasa Melayu Negeri Sembilan ; Jawi : بهاس ملايو نڬري سمبيلن)
2754-556: The state executive authority rests with the Menteris Besar, chief ministers and premier. Following elections to the state legislative assembly , the ruler or governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the state government . The ruler or governor appoints and swears in the Menteri Besar, chief ministers and premier, whose executive council (or Cabinet in Sabah and Sarawak) are collectively responsible to
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#17328525962942808-411: The state to Seremban with its thick, slick gravy and peppery, sticky sauce sprinkled with peanuts, salted vegetables, spring onions and sesame seeds. Local desserts include ABC or air batu campur meaning shaved ice with brown sugar syrup and rose flavouring, corn, beans, and cendol . To date, the cendol in Seremban touted to be better than renowned Teochew cendol of Penang. Seremban Square Dubbed
2862-439: The thirteen state constitutions ( Undang-undang Tubuh Negeri or Perlembagaan Negeri ) have some similarities and also some differences in setting the principal qualifications one must meet to be eligible to the office of the Menteri Besar, chief minister and premier. A Menteri Besar or Ketua Menteri or Premier must be a Malaysian citizen , of at least 21 years of age and a member of state legislative assembly who commands
2916-581: Was also referred as Sang Hyang Ujong in Javanese accounts, notably the Nagarakretagama , as well as Suneujon in Godinho de Erédia 's cartographic records, which dates back to 1613. Growth took off, as with most major towns in Peninsular Malaysia , after the discovery of tin ore in the 1870s. The discovery of tin in a nearby area called Rasah saw an influx of Arab , Malay and Chinese immigrants to work on
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