EAST MALAYSIA (Sabah & Sarawak) Projects

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SABAH


“1 Borneo is a state flagship development that will be the pride and joy of Sabah.”

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Overview

With 1 Borneo, you can truly say that Sabah is now a Shopping Paradise!

Take a stroll through 1.5 million sq ft of shopping, leisure and dining choices. With more than 500 shops spreading over four floors, come and discover seamless shopping pleasure with outlets ranging from latest clothes, jewellery, watches, accessories, leather and electronic goods, mega bookstores and various regional designer brands.

For the first time, top regional anchors will make 1 Borneo their home. Other brands confirmed to reside at 1 Borneo will include the latest trendsetting brands from around the region.

Located within Kota Kinabalu, 7 km northwards along the Jalan Sulaman Highway surrounded by lush greenery overlooking the majestic Mount Kinabalu and the Crocker Range, 1 Borneo is set to be the ultimate shopping experience in Borneo to be enjoyed by locals and foreign tourists alike. It is nestled in the middle of a growth triangle formed by the Federal Administrative Centre, the fast growing ultra modern University Malaysia Sabah and the upcoming Alamesra Township.



No effort on product research has been spared for the design and concept of the hypermall in order to cater to evolving trends and discerning lifestyles of the future. The excitement will hit you the minute you arrive and as you absorb the sensational splendour and diversity of the hypermall.

The cutting edge concepts will include the introduction of a handicraft and batik gallery along with a cultural heritage centre, thus creating a dynamic one-stop shopping destination within the hypermall.

An innovative set up will be the very attractive “Jalan Jalan” which is modeled after the “Masjid India” concept in Kuala Lumpur. 1 Borneo seeks to work with the various local communities and it is our vision to see the walkway comes alive through the growth of cottage craft industry in an elaborate setting to benefit the people of Sabah.

The hypermall will also house 1 Borneo’s state-of-the-art bowling centre and Cineplex, one-stop bridal centre, homemaker/children centre, IT/internet centre, DIY stores and autocity.

After a glorious shopping experience, a whole world of culinary delights awaits the family. Indoor or alfresco, the choice is endless from chic restaurants, cafes to charming family outlets to satisfy every taste bud in the community.

1 Borneo will also be home to a deluxe three-star hotel, specialist medical centre and private college.

Excellent customer service and care will be the hallmark of 1 Borneo. We take pride in making your shopping and leisure experience so delightful and memorable that it will be a joy each time you set foot through our stores. Customers will be pampered with the 3 C’s for Complete, Convenience and Comfort.

Customer service desks manned by well trained personnel will be located on the Concourse and Ground Levels. There will also be Directory Boards prominently displayed.

Kota Kinabalu will never be the same … 1 Borneo will be an address that offers bold distinction and uniqueness for both retailers and shoppers alike in a vibrant and exotic destination.

Development Team:

• Architect – YTS Architecture Sdn Bhd
• C&S – Wang Haron & Goh Sdn Bhd
• In-house Design Planner – YTS Design Sdn Bhd
• Traffic – Perunding Trafik Klasik Sdn Bhd
• Mechanical & Engineering – Jurutera Perunding SPEC
• Land Surveyor – Jurukur Tempatan
• Quantity Surveyor – Jurukur Bahan Konsultant

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Location Map





The population of Kota Kinabalu has been growing rapidly and consistently at 6% per annum according to the Census 2000 Malaysia. For Kota Kinabalu, it currently stands 468,700 people in 2004.

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Integrated Facilities

Corporate Towers


Featuring the latest innovation and reflecting trends in office towers, the design style is a study in its blend of the authoritative formalism and lightness of modern architecture. The combination of gradual curves and simple straight lines conveys the best of efficient structures and lasting aesthetic appeal.

Enter its large corporate lobby and immediately, you will slip into a cool invigorating environment complemented by a sense of well being provided by ample natural light streaming through the generous glass walls. All office units come with their en-suite washroom and pantry area as part of the standard facilities provided.

A broadband network access is designed into each floor ready for immediate internet connection. Other attractive features include 24-hour active patrol security and CCTV on every floor including carparks and computerised Building Management System (BMS) to ensure optimum and efficient management of power to control ventilation, elevators, lights and fire safety equipments.

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Sabah Destination



Known as "The Land Below the Wind" because geographically, it is below the typhoon belt, Sabah has a population of 2.5 million that consist of 32 ethnic communities and second largest state in Malaysia.

It is one of the world's greatest treasures of wildlife. Mount Kinabalu, South East Asia's highest mountain is found in Kinabalu Park, Sipadan and Layang-Layang islands are deemed destinations for Divers, and etc.

Sabah's wide variety of attractions, the physical beauty of the island, the year-round pleasant climate, and the friendly people make Sabah a place regarded by many visitors as the "Borneo's Paradise”

The City of Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah. It is the international gateway to Sabah where the International Airport is located. Kota Kinabalu (K.K. or Api Api (local name)) is a beautiful city located at the West Coast of Sabah facing the Majestic Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and South China Sea.

Getting around Sabah is easy. Most Sabahans are multilingual and are able to speak at least three languages - Bahasa Malaysia, English and Chinese. Most street signs are however in Bahasa Malaysia.

Sabahans are very friendly and if you need help getting around, just stop and ask someone and 99% of the time you will be greeted with a big smile. Self drive holidays are also easy as road systems here are not complicated and road signs are easily available for major tour destinations.

For complete travel information about Sabah, please visit our homepage: www.sabahtourism.com or www.sabahtravelguide.com, the ultimate travel guide to Sabah, Borneo’s Paradise.

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RM1b hypermall to woo Arabs

Date Posted: 9/18/2004

Kota Kinabalu: The development of a RM1 billion hypermall, “1 Borneo” augurs well for the State tourism industry as it will provide a shopping attraction to Sabah, in addition to its natural wonders, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.



“We hope with this development, we can attract tourists from the Middle East. Now, we aren’t keen to promote (Sabah) to tourists from the Middle East because we don’t have enough places, enough rooms for them to come and we don’t have enough places for them to shop,” he said after witnessing the signing of an agreement between United Sabah Islamic Association (USIA) and Sagajuta (Sabah) Sdn Bhd to develop “1 Borneo” hypermall on a 9.32-hectare site in Kuala Menggatal, here, Friday.


Musa said the Middle East tourists loved to shop and they would like to stay in service apartments as they stayed longer compared to other tourists.


He said tourist arrivals in the State had shown an increase this year as a result of additional direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to China, Japan, Australia and Indonesia.


Meanwhile, Sagajuta Managing Director Raymond Chan said the hypermall project, with a total build-up area 4.5 million sq ft (418,500 sq m) was expected to commence in February next year. The RM1 billion hypermall was expected to be ready by April 2008.


Apart from service apartments, the hypermall will also include 1.5 million sq ft (139,500 sq m) of retail space, two blocks office towers, private college, 3500 car park bays and one block office/shop lots.


Chan said Sabah lacked bigger and better shopping facilities to provide an extra push for the State, which is famous for its nature wonders.


Once completed the mall would have a hypermarket, handicraft and batik gallery, mega bookstore and music store, auto city, dining outlets, mega sport stores as well as specialty shops.


On the joint venture with USIA, Chan said as land owner, USIA would be given some cash consideration and certain amount of units from the projects.


USIA President Tun Sakaran Dandai said the project would enable the association to get some income to finance its activities for the benefit of the Muslims in the State.-Bernama


(Source: Daily Express)

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USIA and Sagajuta to jointly develop RM1 billion hypermall

Date Posted: 9/18/2004

IT’S OFFICIAL… Ampong and Raymond exchanging documents, witnessed by Musa (3rd right). Looking on are Tun Sakaran and Nasir (right).


KOTA KINABALU: The United Sabah Islamic Organisation (USIA) and Sagajuta (Sabah) Sdn Bhd yesterday signed a joint venture agreement to develop a hypermall called 1 Borneo. And, it will be the biggest in Kota Kinabalu city.


At the signing witnessed by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman, USIA was represented by its deputy president Datuk Haji Ampong Puyong while, Sagajuta was represented by its managing director Raymond Chan.


Musa who is also Finance Minister said the development of the hypermall augured well for the state tourism industry as it would provide a shopping attraction to Sabah.



“We hope with this development, we can attract tourists from the Middle East,” he said.



He said the Middle East tourists loved to shop and they would like to stay in service apartments as they stayed longer compared to other tourists.



According to Raymond, 1 Borneo would be built on a 23.3-acre land owned by USIA and the cost was estimated at RM1 billion.



Construction work will start in February next year and completion is scheduled for April, 2008.



When completed, it will have a build-up area of 4.5 million sq ft and is able to compete with the Mid Valley and One Utama hypermalls in Kuala Lumpur.



The project site at Kuala Menggatal is near to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Menara Tun Mustapha, Wisma Innoprise and various residential areas.



The hypermall will have 1.5 million sq ft of retail space, two corporate towers, two service apartments, a private college and another block of office/shop lots and 3,500 parking lots.

It will also have a hypermarket, handicraft and batik gallery, mega bookstore and music store, Auto City, dinning outlets, mega sport stores and specialty shops.



“It will be the most interesting and innovative project in Borneo once completed,” Raymond said.



He said Sabah lacked bigger and better shopping facilities to provide an extra push for the state which is famous for its natural wonders.



Meanwhile, USIA president Tun Dr Sakaran Dandai in his speech said the joint venture project proved that USIA was always striving to diversify its sources revenue.



“This project is a long-term investment,” he said.



Also present yesterday were Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Yahya Hussin and Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk Nasir Tun Sakaran.

By FLORIETA DIET

(Source: New Sabah Times)

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Headline: Best Wishes



Date Posted: 9/18/2004



source: New Sabah Times

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Headline: RM 1 Billion Hypermall to be built in KK



Date Posted: 9/18/2004



Source: The Borneo Post

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Headline: RM1 Billion Hypermall



Date Posted: 9/18/2004



Source: See Hua Daily News

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Headline: 1 Billion Hypermall



Date Posted: 9/18/2004



Source: Asia Time

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Headline: Thank You



Date Posted: 9/17/2004



Source: New Sabah Times

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Website: http://www.1borneo.com.my/index.asp

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from The Star newspaper

KK turning into shopping haven


Property Talk: A weekly column by S.C. Cheah

BIG shopping centres as well as more shop office developments are being launched or will be coming up in Kota Kinabalu (KK). This is a clear sign of better economic times for Sabahans.

During a trip to Kota Kinabalu on March 3, I was amazed to see the vast transformation compared to seven years ago when I last visited it.

Then the Sutera Harbour Resort and other projects were not up yet. Today the city has taken a more “swinging” outlook, especially the coastal highway area where seafood restaurants, other food and beverage outlets and entertainment joints like the Waterfront Cafe dot the seafront. They lend a modern flair to the previous laid-back image of KK. Even the Waikiki apartments that were uncompleted for many years had been rehabilitated and occupied.

Fronting Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen is the Warisan Square that is under construction in front of Centrepoint, one of the biggest shopping centres in the city. It has an unusual concept as the upper level has a more upmarket retail area called the Palm Square with offices looking down an atrium.

Over the next two to three years, Centrepoint would be dwarfed by at least two major integrated developments: the 1 Borneo boasting, among other components, a RM1bil, 1.5 million-sq-ft “hypermall”; and another major shopping centre in KK Times Square.

1 Borneo by Sagajuta (Sabah) Sdn Bhd is along Jalan Sulaiman and next to Universiti Malaysia Sabah and the Alam Mesra new township. KK Times Square by the KL-based Asian Pac Group is off the coastal highway in the city centre.


The KK Times Square design will be similar to Phileo Damansara in Petaling Jaya.
Another commercial project has been planned on a piece of muddy reclaimed land opposite KK Times Square where many squatters live in shabby stilt houses.

Developers are confident that the time is ripe to provide fresh supply of office, retail and hotel space in Kota Kinabalu. They believe there is a pent-up demand for such properties. They feel that to cater to the rising tourist arrivals, there should be better regional shopping centres. By making Kota Kinabalu a shopping haven, they hope that Sabahans would be encouraged to spend their money at home rather than overseas.

Anyway, there seems to be a rush among developers, some from the Klang Valley, to have a piece of the action in KK. In fact, last week, top executives of a very successful shopping centre-cum-tourist-class-hotel in Kuala Lumpur flew down to have a firsthand look with a view to investing in KK Times Square.

Everyone seems to be gung-ho about the retail scene here, but will this lead to a glut in office and shopping centre retail space? Are there that many shoppers, retailers and office set-ups? Some newly completed commercial centres like the Tanjung Aru Plaza with a high covered atrium is still quite empty.

Meanwhile, every evening many seafood restaurants are full of tourists and locals. One also has to wait in line for a seat at small but popular coffee shops like the Yan Yan and Restoran Beaufort (that serves the famous Beaufort noodles) during lunch and breakfast time.

Office workers still prefer to walk from their offices to Wisma Merdeka, an old shopping complex, to have their meals or do a bit of shopping. The market value of a shop lot there is around RM2,500 per sq ft (psf).

I was told that a recent transaction of a shop lot was about RM2,800, more than four times higher than the RM688 psf initial “bargain” price offered by the 1 Borneo shopping mall about six months ago. The price of the 1 Borneo retail lots has shot up to RM888 psf during the preview launch at Palm Square's atrium level on March 4. Prices are expected to rise once the hypermarket name in 1 Borneo is announced.

Unlike the many empty properties in the Klang Valley, most of the ground-floor shops in commercial centres like Plaza Damai, Wisma Damai, and Lintas Square are fully occupied. Places like Lu Yang and Taman Foh Sang are often packed with people.

The main problem facing the older shop office developments is the lack of surface parking and the “unpractical” two-storey retail design where you have two floors of shop lots each served by a corridor and offices occupying the upper floors.

According to some business people, the abolition of the rotation system for Chief Minister has spurred investor confidence in this east Malaysian state. The Sutera Harbour Resort has boosted the city's image.

The Sabah Monthly Statistical Bulletin for May 2004 revealed that tourist arrivals at Sabah airports had risen 50% from 305,448 (January to April 2003) to 454,612 (corresponding months in 2004).

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) has direct flights to 15 international destinations and is surpassed only by Kuala Lumpur International Airport in terms of passenger traffic. KKIA has also waived landing charges as part of the state's efforts to promote tourism.

The State Government has allocated RM200mil to expand KKIA from six bays to 16 to cope with anticipated higher passenger traffic. There is also the KKIA extension project involving land reclamation costing about RM1.1bil awaiting approval from the Federal Government.

The population of Kota Kinabalu has been growing rapidly and consistently at 6% annually, according to Census 2000 Malaysia. Its population was 468,700 in 2004 while the greater Kota Kinabalu area that includes Penampang, Papar and Tuaran has a population of 837,694.

l Next week: KK Times Square and 1 Borneo to change the face of Kota Kinabalu.

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Commercial centres set to change KK

Monday March 21, 2005

Property Talk with S.C. CHEAH

THE proposed KK Times Square and 1 Borneo are two major commercial developments that are set to change the face of Kota Kinabalu (KK). They are not only big in terms of size and gross development value but also special in concept and design.

Competition has been intense with several new commercial projects being launched in the city. However, all eyes are on the KK Times Square and 1 Borneo whose combined retail and office space covers a few million square feet!

The improved economy and rising tourist arrivals to KK (1.77 million tourists last year, with more than half being Malaysians, and the figure is expected to rise to 2.7 million by 2007) have boosted investor confidence in the retail and office market and the belief that there is a pent-up demand for such properties, especially from wealthy Sabahans and Sarawakians.

So what do these two projects have to offer? KK Times Square: This project by Asian Pac Holdings Bhd subsidiary Syarikat Kapasi Sdn Bhd will be developed in two phases – Signature Offices and The Mall. It will offer KK residents and tourists a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities.

The Signature Offices, on eight acres, will have 12 blocks of business suites; five, six and eight-storey shop offices; and retail outlets. When completed, it is slated to become one of the region's most exciting business hubs.

The Mall, on 15 acres, will have a hotel, department store, hypermarket, specialty retail shops, middle and upmarket food and beverage outlets, food court, cineplexes, and sports and exhibition facilities. It will even offer boat rides. There will also be a cultural centre and office towers. The total gross area is about 2 million sq ft. An advantage is that the retail lots in the shopping centre are not for sale.

Asian Pac is bringing its successful Phileo Damansara modern retail-office concept to KK and, in so doing, set the future trend for shop office developments there.

The main features of the Signature Offices would include the double-volume ceiling for the ground floor corridors (15ft wide). The absence of back lanes would also ensure that the overall development is well maintained.

The shops have double frontages. It is on 23 acres of very prime reclaimed land that commands two excellent frontages: the four-lane coastal highway and the sea overlooking the Sutera Harbour Resort. It is also squatter-free.

The proximity of this resort (with its Sutera Harbour Marina Golf & Country Club, Sutera Harbour Marina and Yacht Club, and two five-star hotels, the Pacific Sutera Hotel and the Magellan Sutera Hotel) has enhanced the area's prestige. Sales have been good.

A company director Johnny Cheah, who “set roots” in KK after coming from Penang some 25 years ago and who has studied feng shui, feels that KK Times Square has a “blessed” location. “It is said that when you do business, it is good to have your office on flat land and facing a big pool of water. This project faces the sea with a nice view of a five-star resort,” he added.

1 Borneo: It is claimed that 1 Borneo's hypermall will be the biggest shopping mall in Borneo. Its 1.5 million sq ft of space is about three times the size of KK's Centrepoint shopping centre. It will have more than 600 retail lots and dual-frontage shoplexes.

The project's preview held on March 4 saw the developer Sagajuta (Sabah) Sdn Bhd on an aggressive marketing drive.

Although it is about 7km from the city centre, it enjoys a new growth location as it is next to the upcoming Alam Mesra and Kingfisher Park townships, University Malaysia Sabah Campus, Sepangar Bay Port, Naval Base, Sabah Medical Centre and the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP).

It will boast a RM1bil “hypermall” that houses a 100,000 sq ft hypermarket, department stores, two and three-storey shoplexes (comprising an Autocity and alfresco dining), specialty shops, mega book shop, and mega sports store, among others.

There is also a proposal to have a “Harajuku” centre, named after Tokyo's happening place for youths.

There will also be a 36-lane bowling centre, 10-screen cineplexes, fitness centre, 3,500 parking bays, corporate office towers, a 230-room hotel, and a specialist medical centre and college.

A portion of the retail space would be leased out to main and mini anchors as well as being kept by the developer. The bulk of the retail lots are for sale. An expert on shopping complexes, Richard Chan, said it was not always the case that selling retail lots would lead to a half empty shopping centre as had happened in the Klang Valley, provided there was good management of the centre.


Model of the 1 Borneo mega project

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^ It looks like the Melaka Raya complex! Nice thing about KK..it has a proper gird system..all buildings to be built will be side by side with the others!

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Originally Posted by baqthier

^ It looks like the Melaka Raya complex! Nice thing about KK..it has a proper gird system..all buildings to be built will be side by side with the others!

about time buck show us some pics

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eh what lah...did I tell you I was going to KK? If I did, I would say I tak jadi coz of the lack of time
BTW, as for the above remark on KK's grid..i was referring to CBD

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KK Times Square?? I think they should leave out the 'Times'