Negeri sembilan: The Eco Business Park 7 (EBP 7) project, with a gross development value of RM3 billion, is set to become a new catalyst for the state’s economic and industrial growth under the Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0) masterplan. EBP 7 is developed through a public-private partnership between Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld), SD Guthrie via its wholly-owned subsidiary, SD Guthrie Land Ventures Sdn Bhd (SDGLV), and Negeri Sembilan Corporation (NS Corp), the state agency responsible for coordinating and driving the MWV 2.0 masterplan.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, EcoWorld president and chief executive officer Datuk Chang Kim Wah stated that the 483-hectare project in Bukit Pelandok, Port Dickson is a key component of Parcel C under MVV 2.0, aimed at strengthening Negeri Sembilan as a leading industrial and investment hub in Malaysia’s southern corridor. EBP 7 is conceived as an integrated industrial development, complemented by commercial hubs that create a self-sustaining business environment with a mix of medium-sized prime industrial lots and ready-built factories, alongside retail and service facilities designed to support businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers.
Strategically located near the proposed Nilai-Labu-Enstek Expressway, the park offers convenient access to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Port Klang, and the North-South Expressway, ensuring efficient connectivity to major logistic routes across the country. This was highlighted during the launch of the EBP 7 Sales Gallery, officiated by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
The project caters to high-growth sectors such as aerospace, electrical and electronics, logistics, e-commerce, halal, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing. Chang mentioned that EBP 7 is expected to attract strong domestic and foreign investment, supporting MVV 2.0’s goal of sustainable, high-value industrialisation. The first phase of the project introduces a wide range of industrial offerings, from cluster factories and semi-detached factories to industrial land parcels designed to meet the needs of growing businesses.
SD Guthrie Group managing director Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha added that EBP 7 represents an important milestone in Guthrie’s growth within the industrial parks segment and marks the coming together of vision, strategy, and execution. He emphasized the collective commitment of EcoWorld, SD Guthrie, and NS Corp to position Negeri Sembilan as a destination of choice for high-value manufacturing and next-generation industries.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun expressed that the development of EBP 7 is expected to serve as a turning point towards a high-tech and competitive economy in the future. He noted that the collaboration between the three parties is an example of a public-private partnership in creating a modern industrial park centered on sustainability, innovation, and community well-being. He reaffirmed the state government’s strong commitment to ensuring that the investment and development processes proceed smoothly, anticipating a transformation driven by high-value investments and quality job creation.