Claim: Many street names in Seremban has been changed including the Bathurst Road current name is Jalan Bukit and Birch Road current name is Jalan Dato Bandar Tunggal.
Evidence: Following the passing of the National Language Act in 1967, the street names were first translated in Malay, while many were further renamed later, removing traces of colonial connotations. Many of the renamed streets are currently named in honour of local figures. Bathurst Road Jalan Bukit (literally translated as Hill Road) Birch Road Jalan Dato Bandar Tunggal