(center) Dato’ Seri Utama Aminuddin Harun, Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan officiating the MIDF Luncheon Talk
MBSB Group today hosted a Luncheon Talk themed “Negeri Sembilan – The Next Smart Frontier” at Menara MBSB Bank, bringing together state leaders, senior officers from economic development agencies, institutional investors, and key industry representatives for an exclusive dialogue on the state’s economic trajectory. Organized by MIDF Research, the event aimed to spotlight Negeri Sembilan as Malaysia’s next high-technology, sustainable investment hub.
The session featured a keynote address by Dato’ Seri Utama Aminuddin Harun, Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, followed by a closed-door discussion with selected investors and industry players. “Negeri Sembilan is firmly on course to become a leading investment center 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.
The state’s ambition was reinforced by Dato’ Wan Kamaruzaman Wan Ahmad, Chairman of MBSB Berhad. “We see Negeri Sembilan as a dynamic new growth zone, particularly in sectors such as data centers, 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.”
Presentations and networking sessions with agencies such as the Negeri Sembilan Economic Planning Unit (NS EPU), Invest NS, and NS Corporation gave attendees insights into ongoing and upcoming development plans. Representatives from institutional funds, SMEs, and MIDF equity clients also engaged in focused discussions around investment prospects and long-term value creation.
Negeri Sembilan continues to deliver a strong economic performance. The state recorded a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of RM51.9 billion in 2023 and secured RM7.25 billion in approved investments across key sectors. For 2024, the state achieved its highest-ever revenue collection with a budget surplus of RM83.07 million, a testament to disciplined fiscal management.
Supported by strategic roadmaps including RPNS 2021–2025, PEDNS 2027, and the Negeri Sembilan Structure Plan 2045, as well as catalytic initiatives such as Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0), the state is poised to emerge as the country’s next major economic engine after Johor and the Klang Valley.
MBSB Group reaffirmed its commitment to playing an active role in bridging public-private collaboration. “MBSB Group will continue to play an active role in strengthening collaboration between public and private stakeholders, supporting inclusive and sustainable national development.”
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