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MBSB Group today hosted a Luncheon Talk themed “Negeri Sembilan – The Next Smart Frontier” at Menara MBSB Bank, Petaling Jaya. Organised by MIDF Research, the event gathered state leaders, senior officers from economic-development agencies, institutional investors, and representatives of key industries for an exclusive discussion on Negeri Sembilan’s economic trajectory.
The session provided a strategic platform to explore the state’s potential as Malaysia’s next high-technology, sustainable investment hub. It featured a keynote address by Dato’ Seri Utama Aminuddin Harun, Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, followed by a closed-door dialogue with investors and industry stakeholders.
“Negeri Sembilan is firmly on course to become a leading investment centre anchored on technology and sustainability. Our commitment is to accelerate the state’s growth through strategic policies, efficient infrastructure, and close collaboration with financial and corporate partners such as MBSB,” said the Menteri Besar.
Dato’ Wan Kamaruzaman Wan Ahmad, Chairman of MBSB Berhad, echoed this optimism: “We see Negeri Sembilan as a dynamic new growth zone, particularly in sectors such as data centres, high-tech manufacturing, and modern agriculture. MBSB Group, through MIDF Research and its related entities, is committed to supporting investors with strategic insights, sustainable financing, and inclusive financial solutions.”
Key highlights included presentations on the state’s development plans, exploration of investment opportunities in priority sectors, and dedicated networking with agencies such as the Negeri Sembilan Economic Planning Unit (NS EPU), Invest NS, and NS Corporation Institutional investors, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and MIDF equity clients also engaged in focused discussions.
Negeri Sembilan continues to post strong economic indicators: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached RM51.9 billion in 2023, while approved investments totalled RM7.25 billion across diverse sectors. The state recorded its highest-ever revenue collection with a budget surplus of RM83.07 million in 2024, underscoring sound fiscal management. Backed by development blueprints such as RPNS 2021–2025, PEDNS 2027, and the Negeri Sembilan Structure Plan 2045, along with flagship initiatives like Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0), the state is strategically positioned to emerge as Malaysia’s next economic growth engine after Johor and the Klang Valley.
MBSB Group will continue to play an active role in strengthening collaboration between public and private stakeholders, supporting inclusive and sustainable national development.
