Sabah to have world-class KK Resort City
CM officiates at groundbreaking ceremony
Corporation Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of KTS Group, is poised to develop the world-class KK Resort City on an island in Lok Kawi. Sunduvon acquired the land, approximately 15km south of Kota Kinabalu, in the 1990s. Subsequent reclamation works have turned the area into an island.
The island will today begin its transformation into a world-class vacation destination – KK Resort City. KTS Group is honoured to have Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Shafie Apdal officiate at the significant groundbreaking ceremony yesterday.
Iconic mega resort city
KK Resort City will be developed on an area of more than 300 acres. The iconic mixed development integrates tourism, business, and residential projects spread across the mainland and islands.
With a view of the beach and wide expanses of the South China Sea, the waterfront leisure and entertainment township will allow tourists to enjoy picturesque scenery and diverse water activities.
The Lok Kawi Island masterplan was designed by renowned Australian architect Philip Cox, who drew on the concept of Malaysian coastal villages and tropical lifestyle to create a contemporary development.
Statistics show that Sabah is the second most visited destination in Malaysia.
Last year, the State attracted more than 3.88 million international tourists, most of whom visited Kota Kinabalu, lured in by our beautiful islands, diverse marine life, magnificent Mount Kinabalu, and enchanting spectacle of fireflies.
In view of the increasing tourist arrivals, KTS Group has decided to capitalise on the natural assets of Sabah by developing the fully-integrated tourism, business, and residential township.
KK Resort City will offer a range of accommodation, including five-star hotel, three- and four-star boutique hotels, water villa resort, luxury villas, condominiums, and townhouses.
Once completed, the convention centre and function rooms available within KK Resort City will cater for a variety of events such as celebrations, banquets, meetings, exhibition, trade fairs and concerts.
Waterfront infrastructure and facilities are an integral part of the development. With a pier for yachts and sailboats, marina club, manmade beach, lagoon, and waterfront promenade, tourists will enjoy thrilling water sports, island tours, scuba diving, and diving activities.
Meanwhile, retail shops in the precinct will serve as an ideal location for franchise stores, tour agents and water sports operators to establish and expand their customer base. The mega KK Resort City development is expected to be completed in 30 years.
Sabah’s tourism has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Tourist arrivals have tripled from 1.1 million in 2002 to 3.6 million in 2017. Last year’s 3.88 million tourists to the State brought in RM8.3 billion in receipts.
Records last December further showed that there were 125 direct flights weekly from China to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. It is expected that tourist arrivals to Sabah will hit 11.8 million by 2032.