Negri Sembilan's growth story unfolds beneath political storm
KUALA LUMPUR: Negri Sembilan may be making headlines for its political turmoil, but beneath the uncertainty, billions of ringgit in investments are reshaping the state's economic landscape.
Negri Sembilan, a Malaysian state, is experiencing significant economic growth despite ongoing political turmoil. The state has attracted RM10.2 billion in construction projects by September 15, surpassing the RM6 billion recorded in 2025. Industrial parks and data centers are driving this development. RHB Research, a research firm, describes Negri Sembilan as Malaysia's next industrial growth frontier due to its proximity to the Klang Valley, competitive land prices, improving infrastructure, and expanding semiconductor ecosystem.
The state has attracted RM19.13 billion in investments across 295 projects in 2025 and RM5.01 billion in the first half of 2026. Manufacturing contributes 37.4% to Negri Sembilan's GDP, with industrial bases in electrical and electronics, chemicals, food manufacturing, and metal fabrication. The state aims to attract 2,405 investment projects by 2040, with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to increase from RM57.01 billion to RM109.1 billion over the same period.
Data centers are emerging as a major source of investment and construction activity, with RM11.6 billion in approved services investments in 2025. Gamuda Bhd has secured significant data center-related contracts in Port Dickson, with the potential to accommodate 500-700 megawatts of capacity in a planned RM20 billion development.
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