Negeri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun says he wants the state’s younger generation to grow up believing their best future lies in Negeri Sembilan, rather than feeling they need to leave in search of better opportunities.
Speaking at the launch of the PH Negeri Sembilan manifesto on Monday, Aminuddin said his vision is to transform the state from a transit destination into one of Malaysia’s new economic growth hubs, offering quality jobs, affordable homes and brighter prospects for its people.
“I don’t want the children of Negeri Sembilan to grow up dreaming of leaving this state,” he said.
He stressed that his ambition goes beyond attracting investments, building factories or developing high-rise projects.
“I want them to grow up with the confidence that their best future is right here, in the state they love.”
Aminuddin said PH was returning to the people not with empty promises, but with eight years of governing experience, a proven track record and a broader vision for the state’s future.
He said Negeri Sembilan is now ready to take the next step through its Central Corridor Pembangunan Harapan Malaysia vision, positioning the state as a strategic link between Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Melaka.
The plan aims to strengthen sectors such as technology, logistics, investment, innovation, tourism and human capital development.
According to Aminuddin, major initiatives including Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0, NS Semiconductor Valley, Nilai Advanced Photonic AI Manufacturing City, Seremban Sentral, Hospital Enstek and new logistics networks are designed to create high-paying jobs and raise household incomes.
He said these projects are also intended to encourage talented Negeri Sembilan natives working elsewhere to return home.
While pursuing economic growth, Aminuddin stressed that development should not come at the expense of the state’s identity, culture and heritage.
He said he wants Negeri Sembilan to be recognised not only for its industrial progress, but also for achieving a balance between urban and rural development, economic growth and environmental sustainability, as well as physical progress and the well-being of its people.
Drawing a comparison with Japan, Aminuddin said he hopes Negeri Sembilan can become Malaysia’s equivalent of Hokkaido—not by copying the Japanese region, but by proving that a state can modernise without losing its soul.
Acknowledging that the next five years will bring challenges due to global economic uncertainty and increasing competition for investments, he pledged to maintain political stability, manage the state’s finances prudently and create more opportunities for young people if PH is given another mandate.
He also vowed to strengthen Islamic institutions, preserve the state’s unique Adat Perpatih customs and safeguard the harmony of its multicultural society.
Aminuddin said the coming five years should mark Negeri Sembilan’s transition from a state that is merely growing to one that helps lead Malaysia’s future development.
“Our goal is to build a Negeri Sembilan that is more prosperous, competitive, inclusive and sustainable—not just for us, but for future generations,” he said.
