Sinyi's RM1bil hotel bet puts Sabah's Papar on the map
KUALA LUMPUR: Taiwan-based Sinyi Group is investing RM1 billion in Sabah’s hospitality sector, with its InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort in Papar scheduled to open in December 2027 as the state sees continued growth in visitor arrivals.
Taiwan-based Sinyi Group has announced a massive RM1 billion investment in Sabah's hospitality sector, focusing on its InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort in Papar. The resort, set to open in December 2027, will be the state's first five-star hotel and spans over 32.4 hectares. The main hotel portion, comprising 418 rooms, is expected to be ready by December 2027, followed by the wider resort in 2028.
As of September 2026, overall construction progress stood at 34.1 per cent, with the main hotel at 47.7 per cent completion. The project is anticipated to generate around 700 jobs and boost local businesses in food, transport, supply, and tourism services. Sinyi has also pledged to spend the next decade restoring coral reefs, protecting turtle nesting areas, and planting trees on Sabah's Mengalum Island.
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