MY HOMETOWN THROUGH THE YEARS
The origin of this town, Sungai Ujong, came into existence with the discovery of tin ore in the 1870s in a nearby area called Rasah, which saw an influx of Arab, Indonesian and Chinese immigrants to work on the mines and trade there. Most of the local Malays were farmers.
The town flourished not only as a mining area but also as a business centre. The Linggi River served as the sole outlet to ferry tin and supplies in and out of the town.
Subsequently, the name was changed to Seremban during the British colonial rule.
The new settlement took on an urban form with the construction of roads, railway lines, public buildings such as a post office, markets, schools and commercial buildings. Many of these early colonial buildings remain in use today although they have been overshadowed by the new physical development.
Seremban was granted city status on 1st January 2020. The new title of ‘City’ for Seremban signals that this capital of Negeri Sembilan has arrived in terms of its urban development and the standard of its public infrastructure and amenities.
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In the heart of Seremban, where time seemed to dance to the gentle rhythm of nostalgic melodies, memories of a bygone era beckon like whispers from the past. As I gaze upon the images of old Seremban town, bathed in the sepia tones of memory, I am transported back to a time when life unfolded with the unhurried grace of a waltz. Each image, a portal to cherished moments etched in the fabric of my being, weaves a tapestry of nostalgia that envelops me in a warm embrace. The sights and sounds of old Seremban come flooding back, painting vivid scenes of days gone by - bustling streets alive with the chatter of vendors, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting from quaint kopitiams, and the laughter of children echoing through the air. In those simpler times, every corner held a story, every alleyway a secret waiting to be discovered. From the iconic clock tower that stood as a silent sentinel over the town square, to the fragrant stalls of the pasar malam, each landmark holds a piece of my childhood, a fragment of who I am. But it is not just the sights and sounds that stir my soul; it is the palpable sense of community, of kinship forged in the crucible of everyday life. In the 1960s, Seremban was more than just a town - it was a tapestry of lives intertwined, each thread contributing to the rich tapestry of our shared history. As I reflect on those halcyon days, I am filled with a longing to revisit the past, to walk once more through the streets of old Seremban and relive the moments that shaped me. But even as I yearn for the comfort of familiar faces and familiar places, I am reminded that the past is but a memory, a fleeting glimpse of what once was. Yet, amidst the chaos of the present, I find solace in the knowledge that the memories we hold dear will forever be ours to cherish. And so, as I bid farewell to the images of old Seremban, I carry with me not just a sense of longing, but a profound gratitude for the moments that have shaped me, and the town that will always be home. Seremban, oh Seremban - your memory lives on in the echoes of my heart.
Terima kasih. Saya lahir di Seremban tetapi tidak ada peluang tinggal di sana. Sekarang saya umur sudah lanjut dan akan bersara di Seremban.
Used to play Hockey for KGV at NS Padang. NS Finals against SPI in 1974 and 1975. As I grew older, became NS hockey umpire from 1989 to 1991. Good old days. Cheers
Though Seremban is not my hometown, the sights of these old Seremban photos reminds us of our respective home towns that share similar looking old streets , monuments, roundabouts, bus terminals, padangs, parks and the people. Thanks for sharing😄🙏💕
Rindu zaman ini.....tq
❤i am A Seremban girl. But now staying in Kuantan. Those photoes really give me a good memory. Once again thsnk you.
Bravo, thanks for sharing .
Tq for sharing nice pictures of old days
singapore street! used to follow my late grandma there for groceries 😊 awwwww my old school convent seremban ❤
I,m born in S,ban . Study at both convent schools from primary to secondary. Thanks for the wonderful memories. Only sad to see my secondary convent school had become a big pool now .
Tq for posting Mr Vipin, even though i was not around then those buildings were still there when i was.... lake gardens, so natural so beautiful unlike the unused eyesore we have now on the lake bank
Sy juga org seremban...tq sir for the memories...
Thank you,...
Good old days where everyone live in peace and harmony, where food can be dined on same table by different races.
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Rindu zaman nie
My hometown ❤️
Thanks for the Nostalgic Fond Memories of Times Gone By. Although I now physically live in Petaling Jaya, my Heart lives in Seremban. Once a Serembanian Always a Serembanian at Heart. Thank you.
@janicelim2845
Жыл бұрын
Were you Lim Tow Boon's classmate in ACS?
@yatchoychu3146
Жыл бұрын
Yes! We were school mates up to 1969 before I left to study at TI KL.
@janicelim2845
Жыл бұрын
I m his older sister also your sister Lai Peng 's school mate. Yat San was our eldest brother 's classmate. TB/ Edward n I are both residing in Toronto now.
@yatchoychu3146
Жыл бұрын
Small World Indeed. Good to get Acquainted with You. Send my best regards to Tow Boon. I believe that you and Tow Boon are enjoying your Golden Years of Retirement in Toronto.
Thank you sir for these nostalgic photos I was born and raised in Seremban I really miss the good old days
Nostalgic memories
Proud to be a Seremban boy, born and raised and my early schooling in SPI Primary from 1983-1988, it was some of my most wonderful years in my life..
Wow sir ! I can’t even recognise some of the places. I must be younger than them then 😄
@vipdpatel
2 жыл бұрын
Over time, memories do fade. It happens to all of us.
Thanks for this upload . Met you in Seremban at Ashabhai home on occasion.
Yellow bus in my memory
Hi...i am from Kuala Pilah Hometown
@ngkeam9491
Жыл бұрын
@TV- sound familiar, been there for a short vacation!
Rindu suasana seremban dulu
I live in Kuala Lumpur,but l love Seremban also, nice city
I used to take the Yellow Bus to town frm Jln Rasah , only 10 cts . My bus fare to the Convent only Rm 2 .
I born place Kuala Lumpur , 1965 , my school holidays stay at seremban lobak , I really enjoy traveling yellow bus movies rex theatre.once upon time memories.will never come back in life .
@ngkeam9491
Жыл бұрын
@panditaraj- wondering what movie you watch in the bygone time?
Fantastic, from the pictures can still see those Chinese of the Qing dynasty era...
@ngkeam9491
Жыл бұрын
@KI- which visuals remind you of that?
Happy to live in Seremban in my old age . I love Seremban !
Tongfong mana tongfong?
@MS113MS
Жыл бұрын
Tong Fong is gone. 😢 Miss the Chicken chop and Char Mee.
@ujangrembau1389
Жыл бұрын
Tong Fong hotel ada lagi
Nowaday seremban town full with bangladesh people.. 😅