EcoWorld and NS Corp to study desalination plant for Negeri Sembilan industrial parks
Eco World Development Group has signed an MoU with NS Corporation to study a desalination water treatment plant as an alternative industrial water supply for its parks in Negeri Sembilan. The one-year pact covers Eco Business Park VII and future projects, aiming to boost the state's appeal for high-
PETALING JAYA (Nov 13): Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NS Corporation (NS Corp) to explore industrial water supply solutions for its industrial parks in Negeri Sembilan, including the potential development of a desalination water treatment plant.
In a statement on Thursday (Nov 12), EcoWorld said the parties would jointly undertake feasibility studies on the potential plant as an alternative and supplementary source of industrial water supply. The proposed collaboration covers Eco Business Park VII (EBP VII) and any other industrial parks EcoWorld may develop in the state.
The MoU runs for one year, with an option to renew subject to mutual agreement. EcoWorld said the initiative could accelerate the development of industrial water infrastructure and strengthen the competitiveness of its projects and Negeri Sembilan in attracting high-value manufacturing and technology investments, including data centres.
EBP VII, located within Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0), achieved approximately RM2 billion in sales in less than a year following its launch in November 2025, according to the developer. EcoWorld said the project continued to receive enquiries from domestic and foreign investors.
NS Corp is a statutory body responsible for promoting and coordinating investment and economic development in Negeri Sembilan, including MVV 2.0. According to the statement, Negeri Sembilan recorded RM41.5 billion in approved investments from 2023 to June 2026. Domestic direct investments accounted for RM24.2 billion, or 58 per cent, while foreign direct investments contributed RM17.3 billion, or 42 per cent. The bulk of these investments were in MVV 2.0.
