Malaysia's Emerging AI Corridor

Why Negeri Sembilan
for AI Development?

A state transforming into Malaysia's next smart economic hub with over RM100 billion in committed AI, semiconductor, and data center investments.

US$20B
Photonic AI City Investment
350 MW
AI-Ready Data Centre
153K ha
Vision Valley 2.0 Area
60,000
Projected Tech Jobs
The Masterplan

Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0

Spanning 153,000 hectares across Seremban and Port Dickson, Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0) is a megaproject designed to transform Negeri Sembilan into a world-class metropolis anchored in high-value industries.

With over RM24.1 billion in foreign investments attracted since 2019, MVV 2.0 is rapidly becoming a magnet for semiconductor, aerospace, AI, and biotechnology companies from South Korea, Singapore, France, China, and Taiwan.

Semiconductor Valley

RM2.75B in E&E investments since 2019

Aerospace Valley

Asia's aerospace hub with Turkish Aerospace

Biotech Hub

Halal & biotechnology manufacturing

SPD Tech Valley

523-acre smart industrial park

MVV 2.0 Key Parcels

A

MVV City

Mixed development urban centre

B

High-Tech Industrial Park

2,838-acre tech manufacturing zone

C

NS Aerospace Valley (NSAV)

Aspiring Asia's main aerospace hub

F

NS Semiconductor Valley (NSSV)

National Semiconductor Strategy pillar

RM24.1 billion in foreign investments since 2019 from South Korea, Singapore, France, China, and Taiwan.

World First

Nilai Advanced Photonic AI Manufacturing City

The world's first large-scale photonic computing and semiconductor initiative, where data moves through light instead of electricity—enabling dramatically higher speeds, lower heat, and far greater energy efficiency.

US$20 Billion

Total planned investment over five years, a collaboration between the Hosein Family Office (USA) and Gan Family Office (Malaysia) contributing 3,000 acres of land.

Photonic Computing

Breakthrough technology using light-based data transfer instead of electricity. Chipset integration facilities, glass interposer factories, and AI compute assembly lines.

60,000 Jobs

40,000 high-paying skilled jobs and 20,000 indirect jobs across supporting industries. Includes a deep-tech engineering and technology training academy.

What's Being Built

Photonic chipset integration facilities
Glass interposer & waveguide factories
AI compute system assembly lines
National AI & digital twin research centre
Deep-tech engineering training academy
Integrated township for workforce
Digital Infrastructure

AI-Ready Data Centres

Negeri Sembilan is emerging as a major data centre corridor in Malaysia, with two large-scale facilities under construction backed by both local and international investors.

Nexus Yang Green Data Centre

A 350 MW AI-ready green data centre in Nilai by Vena Nexus. Four-phase delivery with approximately MYR 20 billion in long-term capital investment. Groundbreaking commenced in March 2026.

Green Energy AI-Ready 350 MW

Gamuda AI Technology Data Centre

A 158-hectare data centre campus in Springhill, Port Dickson developed by Gamuda DC Infrastructure. RM424.4 million land acquisition completed. Includes a dedicated 67 million litres/day water treatment plant.

158 Hectares Gamuda Berhad AI Technology

Why Data Centres Choose Negeri Sembilan

Reliable Power Grid

TNB infrastructure with capacity for high-density compute expansion.

Sufficient Water Capacity

Dedicated water infrastructure with new 67M litres/day treatment plant.

Low Flood Risk

Significantly lower flood risk compared to some KL/Selangor areas.

Competitive Costs

30-50% lower land and operational costs compared to KL/Selangor.

Fibre Connectivity

Access to submarine cable routes and existing fibre backbone.

Available Industrial Land

Large freehold land parcels ready for hyperscale development.

Strategic Advantage

At the Crossroads of Malaysia's Digital Economy

Negeri Sembilan's unique geography places it adjacent to Malaysia's most critical tech and transport infrastructure.

Adjacent to KLIA

The Enstek/Nilai corridor sits immediately adjacent to KLIA and KLIA2, providing direct international air connectivity for business and logistics.

Near Cyberjaya

Borders Malaysia's established tech hub Cyberjaya and the administrative capital Putrajaya, enabling ecosystem spillover and talent access.

Highway Network

North-South Expressway connectivity linking to KL (60 km), Johor, and Melaka. Rail access via KTM to the Greater KL economic region.

Lower Costs

30-50% lower land and operational costs versus KL/Selangor, with lower cost of living making it attractive for both companies and talent.

Malaysia Digital Status

Companies in Negeri Sembilan can apply for Malaysia Digital (formerly MSC) status through MDEC, unlocking tax incentives, grants, and ecosystem support.

National AI Alignment

Aligned with Malaysia's National AI Action Plan 2026-2030 and MyDIGITAL blueprint. RM13.29 billion in AI-sector investment approved in H1 2025 alone.

Talent Pipeline

A Growing Cluster of Tech Talent

The Nilai-Seremban corridor hosts a concentration of higher education institutions offering specialised programmes in engineering, computer science, and information technology, cultivating a skilled workforce for the state's tech ambitions.

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)

Nilai — Islamic sciences and technology programmes

INTI International University

Nilai — Computing and IT degrees

Nilai University

Nilai — Engineering and technology programmes

Manipal International University

Nilai — Computer science and engineering

UiTM Negeri Sembilan

Multiple campuses — Broad technical programmes

~7,000

new jobs from AI-sector investments approved in H1 2025 alone

5+

Universities in Nilai-Seremban corridor

40K

Skilled jobs from Photonic AI City

Skills Development

The Photonic AI Manufacturing City includes a dedicated deep-tech engineering and technology training academy. Politeknik Nilai offers PROSKILL technical executive diploma programmes, and local universities are expanding their AI and data science curricula to meet industry demand.

National Context

Powered by Malaysia's AI Ambition

Negeri Sembilan's growth is backed by Malaysia's national commitment to becoming a regional AI leader, with billions flowing into the digital economy.

RM169B

National AI Investment Target

Malaysia is on track to secure RM169 billion in AI investment, reinforced by the National AI Action Plan 2026-2030.

MyDIGITAL

Digital Economy Blueprint

The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint targets making Malaysia a regional digital economy leader by 2030, with MDEC administering incentives and grants.

NIMP 2030

New Industrial Master Plan

The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 emphasises high-tech manufacturing and digital services, creating funding channels for tech initiatives in states like Negeri Sembilan.

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