17-07-2025
KK Sentral now dubbed the ‘KK City of Lights'
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025
By: Wu Vui Tek Text Size: Dr Sabin (second from left) places his palm on a tablet to launch the event while others look on. Kota Kinabalu: KK Sentral, once labelled a white elephant project, has now been dubbed the 'Kota Kinabalu City of Lights' following the launch of its colourful and dazzling lights, which have made the area livelier at night. The terminal façade is now adorned with an intelligent RGBW (red, green, blue, white) LED lighting system controlled via Bluetooth technology — the first of its kind in Malaysia.
Advertisement This technology has proven to be an efficient and modern method of lighting management. In addition, the terminal, which serves express bus services from the city to the south of Kota Kinabalu, will also feature the largest LED screen installation project in Sabah and possibly in Malaysia. 'This project is expected to be completed by August 2025. Once again, KK Sentral will become a location filled with vibrant lighting,' said Mayor Datuk Dr Sabin Samitah during the launch of the City of Lights KK Sentral, along with its handicraft stalls and seafood restaurant. The illumination of the terminal façade marks a significant step towards realising the vision of making Kota Kinabalu a more vibrant, smart and illuminated city, he said. 'This initiative is not just about improving the city's visuals and landscape. It reflects our commitment to creating a friendly, safe, culturally rich and technologically progressive city,' Sabin said. He said light not only brightens the environment but also unites the community, enhances tourism, nurtures civic pride and builds a distinct visual identity for the city. 'We believe KK Sentral will continue to stand out as one of the city's lighting façade icons and inspire more such projects in future,' he said. He added that the lighting of the terminal signals a new aspiration to build Kota Kinabalu into a brighter, safer and more vibrant city — not only in physical terms, but also in the hearts and hopes of all its citizens. He attributed the success of the project to DBKK Holdings Sdn Bhd and its strategic partners — PCO Electrical (M) Sdn Bhd, KK Sentral Handicraft Association, the Seafood Noodles Restaurant and the media. Also present were City Hall Director General Datuk Lifred, DBKK Holdings Executive Director Jimon Jahim and PCO Electrical Managing Director Lee Huei Chang. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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