Negeri Sembilan to speed up investment approvals via 'Fast Lane' initiative, says MB

• The initiative will consolidate the approval process across key areas such as development planning, building certifications and operational licensing to provide a seamless and time-bound investment experience.

PETALING JAYA (June 3): Negeri Sembilan is introducing a 'Fast Lane' initiative aimed at speeding up the approval process for potential investors, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (pictured).

The initiative, launched under the purview of Majlis Bandaraya Seremban (MBS), is designed to cut project approval times from 24 months to just 14 months. Aminuddin made the announcement on Tuesday during a luncheon talk on 'Negeri Sembilan: The Next Smart Frontier' organised by MIDF Research.

The initiative will consolidate the approval process across key areas such as development planning, building certifications and operational licensing to provide a seamless and time-bound investment experience.

“Our goal is to reduce friction in the investor journey. With ‘Fast Lane’, we coordinate with all agencies—from MBS to PBT (pihak berkuasa tempatan or local authorities), Invest Negeri Sembilan and the state planning unit—to provide a clear path from land acquisition to project launch,” Aminuddin said.

He added that the system is designed to ensure investors receive approvals within 14 working days, provided complete documentation is submitted. Projects will also be subject to close inter-agency monitoring, including real-time progress tracking and state-level intervention, where necessary, to resolve bottlenecks.

“We hold coordination meetings even before investors submit their applications. Once approved, we follow through with site development, roadworks and utility readiness to ensure the investment can proceed without delay,” he said.

The ‘Fast Lane’ initiative is part of broader investor-centric reforms in the state as Negeri Sembilan accelerates the implementation of its long-term blueprint, Malaysia Vision Valley (MVV) 2.0. This plan spans 27,000 acres across Seremban and Port Dickson, and aims to attract investments in high-value sectors such as advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, digital services, logistics and clean energy.

“We will not compromise on regulatory integrity, but we will ensure processes are efficient. Fast Lane reflects our seriousness in making Negeri Sembilan competitive with global investment hubs,” Aminuddin said.

The state also plans to enhance the digitalisation of approval processes and is exploring the implementation of a single-window system in collaboration with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority.

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