KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 -- You may have heard the name, but what exactly is Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0)?

First launched in December 2018 by the Negeri Sembilan state government, MVV 2.0 is spearheaded by NS Corporation, a state body tasked with steering the development and coordinating investment.

The core idea has always been to create a strategic southern extension of Greater Kuala Lumpur, capturing economic spillover and driving a new wave of growth.

After facing earlier delays, the project is now officially "back on track."

Today, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir confirmed that an initial, delayed component of the project is now slated for completion this year after a rescue contractor was appointed.

This has in...