RM2.4 million pedestrian walkway for Kepayan
Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025
By: Wu Vui Tek Text Size: Jannie, Nga and Dr Sabin with other guests giving the thumbs-up to the proposed roof project. Kota Kinabalu: Kepayan Square, located at the Kepayan low-cost housing area, will undergo a transformation ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026. This involves the construction of a proposed roof measuring 75m x 20m (1,500sq m) at the pedestrian walkway with a completion timeline of five months. The design was presented by Kota Kinabalu City Hall (KKCH) to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, who visited the site as part of the KPKT Sentuhan Kasih tour series. KKCH Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah was also present. However, after listening to the briefing, Nga suggested that KKCH redesign the structure with a higher roof to allow the installation of ceiling fans, ensuring better ventilation and a cooler environment. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article.
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