Malaysia Airports brings early airport development project and procurement visibility to East Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: East Malaysia-based companies are gaining early visibility of upcoming airport development opportunities as Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd accelerates infrastructure development and asset renewal across Sabah and Sarawak.
In a move to bolster early visibility for potential contractors and suppliers, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd has expanded its procurement and project showcase to East Malaysia. The initiative, held recently in Kota Kinabalu, aimed to connect the regional vendor community with the airport operator's development plans. Malaysia Airports' managing director, Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani, emphasized the significance of this engagement, given the scale and diversity of the development pipeline across Sabah and Sarawak.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) remains a key focus, but the program also covers proposed enhancements at airports throughout East Malaysia, including Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau, and Miri in Sarawak. A total of 144 companies, comprising 87 CIDB G7 contractors, attended the event, highlighting strong regional interest. This marks a continuation of Malaysia Airports' efforts to broaden local participation in its procurement ecosystem, following successful vendor roadshows last year.
Proposed upgrades at KKIA are expected to increase annual passenger capacity from nine million to 12 million, encompassing terminal expansion, airside infrastructure improvements, and kerbside and car park renovations. Additional projects in Sabah and Sarawak will focus on asset renewal, passenger experience enhancements, smart airport technology, and sustainable infrastructure solutions, including engineering, maintenance, baggage systems, ICT, automation, and energy systems.
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