Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park
Aerial view of Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park

Industrial Park

Catalysing growth in the heart of BIMP-EAGA.

Located north of Kota Kinabalu — Sabah's capital — KKIP is the state's nucleus of growth. A modern, integrated mixed development spanning 8,320 acres, designed to facilitate economic development and the optimum utilisation of Sabah's natural resources.

8,320
Acres
22
R&D Institutions
650 MW
Power Capacity
ISO 9001
Certified

01 // Overview

Inside the Knowledge Corridor of Sabah.

The park falls within the Knowledge Corridor of Sabah — home to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and a host of training and research institutions.

KKIP was conceived and designed to be a modern, integrated mixed development that offers a comprehensive mix of investment, education, commerce, leisure and residential opportunities. With a master plan firmly grounded on environmentally sustainable development principles, and ISO 9001-2008 certification, KKIP provides solid investment opportunities and an idyllic living and working environment.

With reliable infrastructure, a desirable location and sound logistics, KKIP is poised to catalyse growth for the state and for investors across BIMP-EAGA and beyond.

02 // Why invest

Five reasons investors choose KKIP.

The relationships we build with our individual and corporate partners are crucial in advancing our mission to plan and provide the primary and higher-order conditions for economic development.
[01]

Excellent Business Environment

Political and social stability backed by full Federal and State government support. Ready availability of workforce and abundant natural resources. A pioneer in its field, KKIP upholds international standards of quality of life and work environment.

[02]

Strategic Location

Positioned at the heart of BIMP-EAGA with rapid access to airport, seaport and the Kota Kinabalu CBD — and 2–6 hours flight to major cities across Southeast Asia and the Far East.

  • 20 km — Central Business District of Kota Kinabalu
  • 28 km — Kota Kinabalu International Airport
  • 8 km — Sepanggar Bay Container Port
  • 2–6 hrs flight — Major BIMP-EAGA, SEA & Far East cities
[03]

Ready Infrastructure

Built-out utilities and connectivity from day one — designed to support heavy and light industry alike.

  • State-of-the-art communication facilities
  • Efficient water system & sewerage treatment
  • Reliable electricity supply
  • Excellent transportation network
[04]

R&D and Training Facilities

22 Research & Development and training institutions are established within the park — facilitating product improvement and supplying a pool of competent, proficient human resources.

[05]

One Stop Centre

A single gateway for relevant transaction processes and trade & investment advisory and consultancy services — cutting through bureaucracy for investors.

03 // Infrastructure

Engineered for industry, ready on day one.

From a deep-water container port and 650 MW of power capacity, to fibre optics and 5G across the entire park — every utility a manufacturer needs is already provisioned.

Sepanggar Bay Container Port

  • Operated by Sabah Ports Authority since 2007
  • 2 berths — inner and outer with 12.2 m draft
  • Caters to vessels of up to 30,000 DWT
  • 5 minutes from Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park

Roads, Drainage & Utilities

  • Well-planned roads throughout KKIP
  • Drainage system including monsoon drain
  • Underground cabling system
  • Natural gas pipeline

Power Supply

  • 4 Independent Power Plants (IPPs)
  • Total electricity supply up to 650 MW
  • Industrial-grade reliability

Water — Telibong Treatment Plant

  • Capacity of 17.6 million gallons
  • Water quality up to World Health Organization standards

Sewerage & Effluent

  • Centralised sewerage treatment plant for domestic waste
  • Compliant with Department of Environment (DOE) standards
  • Effluent Standard B — no chemicals, acids or hazardous material

Telecommunications

  • Telekom Malaysia Berhad infrastructure installed & commissioned
  • Fibre optics & 5G connectivity
  • Voice, data and internet services across the entire park

04 // Investor Journey Map

From first enquiry to operational facility — coordinated end-to-end.

  1. 01→ next

    Enquiry

    Submit your investment intent through the One Stop Centre.

  2. 02→ next

    Site Visit

    Tour the park, available lots and ready-built facilities.

  3. 03→ next

    Proposal & Approval

    Feasibility, incentives, permits and authority approvals coordinated end-to-end.

  4. 04→ next

    Land / Facility Allocation

    Custom land parcels, RBFs, or warehouses allocated to suit your operation.

  5. 05→ next

    Construction & Setup

    Utilities provisioning, construction supervision, and tenant fit-out support.

  6. 06

    Operations

    Move-in, ongoing tenant services and continuous facilitation.

05 // Location Plan

At the centre of everything that matters.

From port to airport, classroom to commerce — KKIP sits within minutes of the city's most important nodes. Pan, zoom and click any pin to inspect the surrounding catchment.

Coordinates · 6.0844° N · 116.1517° E

The interactive schematic below plots KKIP and its five most strategic adjacencies on a true-to-scale 25 km radius. Concentric range rings show isochronic distance from the park's central node.

Interactive Map · KKIP & Surroundings
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SOUTH CHINA SEA5 km10 km15 km20 km25 km28 km20 km11 km10 km8 kmKKIP6.0844°N · 116.1517°EKKIAAVIATIONKK CBDURBANUMSEDUCATION1 BorneoCOMMERCESepanggar PortMARITIMEN

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