Sabah set for major industrial expansion
KOTA KINABALU: A new integrated industrial hub will soon rise in the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP), aimed at enhancing logistics, warehousing and distribution capacity in Sabah and the wider East Malaysian region.
The development, located on a newly acquired 15-acre site worth RM100mil, is expected to increase operational capacity by 40% and create at least 500 new jobs, with priority given to local hires from underprivileged backgrounds.
'This is part of our commitment to support government efforts in tackling poverty and promoting inclusive economic growth,' said Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (KTC) executive director, Datuk Dexter Lau.
The upcoming facility, to be known as the KTC Industrial Park, will function as the largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution centre in the region, designed to serve markets in Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Indonesia.
Lau said the strategic location in KKIP will strengthen logistics infrastructure and streamline the group's supply chain operations, enabling it to better meet growing market demand.
'Our focus is on long-term growth and operational excellence, and this development marks an important milestone in our five-year expansion plan,' he added.
As of June, the company had already recorded over RM1bil in revenue. With the expansion, annual earnings are projected to grow by 50%, reaching up to RM1.6bil.
An additional RM10mil investment has also been approved for operations in Sarawak, which Lau said is expected to contribute 10% to overall regional revenue growth, with Sabah expected to add 40% over the next two to three years.
Lau added that the company's total workforce is expected to reach 2,000 across Malaysia and Brunei within a year.
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