RM1b resort, 700 jobs: Papar’s first five-star hotel due in 2027
PAPAR, Sept 27 — Papar’s first five-star hotel, InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort in Melinsung, is...
Papar's first five-star hotel, the InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort, is set to commence operations in December 2027. The RM1 billion project, developed by Taiwan-based Sinyi Group, spans over 80 acres in Melinsung and is operated in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts. According to Papar Member of Parliament Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, the construction is currently at 34.1% as of September 2026, with the main hotel at 47.7% completion.
The main hotel is scheduled to open in December 2027, followed by the entire resort in 2028. Upon completion, the project is anticipated to generate around 700 new jobs. Armizan, who is also the domestic trade and cost of living minister, explained that the project's development began in October 2021 when he visited potential sites with Sinyi Group directors and district officers.
Sinyi Group chose Papar for this investment, intending to create an international-standard tourism destination in the district. Armizan, along with Kawang assemblyman Datuk Seri Gulamhaidar Khan Bahadar and local leaders, toured the construction site and expressed hopes that the investment would not only develop the resort but also create jobs and stimulate the local economy, benefiting food, transport, supply, and tourism service operators in Papar.
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