{"id":9692,"date":"2025-06-03T20:48:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=9692"},"modified":"2025-06-03T20:54:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:54:40","slug":"mbsb-group-today-hosted-a-luncheon-talk-themed-negeri-sembilan-the-next-smart-frontier-for-an-exclusive-discussion-on-negeri-sembilans-economic-trajectory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=9692","title":{"rendered":"MBSB Group hosted Luncheon Talk themed \u201cNegeri Sembilan \u2013 The Next Smart Frontier\u201d for an exclusive discussion on Negeri Sembilan\u2019s economic trajectory."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Petaling Jaya, 3 June 2025<\/strong> \u2013 MBSB Group today hosted a Luncheon Talk themed \u201cNegeri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sembilan \u2013 The Next Smart Frontier\u201d 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\u2019s economic trajectory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session provided a strategic platform to explore the state\u2019s potential as Malaysia\u2019s next high-technology, sustainable investment hub. It featured a keynote address by Dato&#8217; Seri Utama Aminuddin Harun, Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, followed by a closed-door dialogue with investors and industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNegeri Sembilan is firmly on course to become a leading investment centre anchored on technology and sustainability. Our commitment is to accelerate the state\u2019s growth through strategic policies, efficient infrastructure, and close collaboration with financial and corporate partners such as MBSB,\u201d said the Menteri Besar. Dato\u2019 Wan Kamaruzaman Wan Ahmad, Chairman of MBSB Berhad, echoed this optimism: \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key highlights included presentations on the state\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backed by development blueprints such as RPNS 2021\u20132025, PEDNS 2027, and the Negeri Sembilan Structure Plan 2045, along with flagship initiatives like Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(MVV 2.0), the state is strategically positioned to emerge as Malaysia\u2019s next economic growth engine after Johor and the Klang Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Logo-MBSB-RGB-FC-1024x374.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Logo-MBSB-RGB-FC-1024x374.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Logo-MBSB-RGB-FC-300x110.jpg 300w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Logo-MBSB-RGB-FC-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Logo-MBSB-RGB-FC-1151x420.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Logo-MBSB-RGB-FC-640x234.jpg 640w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Logo-MBSB-RGB-FC-681x249.jpg 681w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Logo-MBSB-RGB-FC.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Petaling Jaya, 3 June 2025 \u2013 MBSB Group today hosted a Luncheon Talk themed \u201cNegeri Sembilan \u2013 The Next Smart Frontier\u201d at Menara MBSB Bank, Petaling Jaya. 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