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Daily Express
27-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Titijaya Announces Proposed Acquisition Of Residential Property Assets In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah For RM105 Million
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025 Text Size: Kuala Lumpur: Urban lifestyle developer Titijaya Land Berhad ('Titijaya' or the 'Group') announced the proposed acquisition of two (2) property assets in Kota Kinabalu for a total of RM105 million, further deepening its foray into Sabah and the wider East Malaysia region. The first proposed acquisition, for RM99 million, involves the purchase of a parcel of land with foundation works fully completed, and two (2) blocks of 19-storey purpose-built student accommodation buildings comprising 513 apartment-style units. Together, the apartment blocks have a total capacity to accommodate 3,078 students. Following the acquisition, Titijaya intends to operate the completed buildings and complete the remaining project works, tapping into the existing and rising demand for student and housing accommodation in the surrounding area. The second proposed acquisition, for RM6 million, involves a parcel of land with an existing building structure originally intended for the Kompleks Koperasi UMS project, launched in 2012. The original development plan would have seen the construction of a 14-storey apartment building with 476 apartment units, a one-storey shop lot with 38 units, and a three-storey car park podium. Advertisement However, the project has not been completed and has since been abandoned. Following the acquisition, the Group intends to resume the project to develop new residential properties. Both parcels of land sit side-by-side and are located adjacent to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and the upcoming Hospital UMS, which is slated to commence operations in 2026. Hospital UMS is set to serve as an important centre for medical education, research and public health services. The strategic location of these assets—offering strong connectivity to both UMS and the future hospital—makes the area a highly desirable locality in Kota Kinabalu. YBhg. Datuk Lim Poh Yit, Managing Director of Titijaya Group, said: "We are pleased to announce the acquisition of these assets, paving the way for the next chapter of our foray into Sabah. This acquisition aligns with our ESG and Sustainability approach to real estate development by increasing the availability of quality accommodation for public university students, and reviving an abandoned housing project for public and social good. Furthermore, repurposing the existing building, following the completion of remaining works, will result in significantly lower carbon emissions compared to constructing an entirely new one. This move also aligns with our broader growth strategy to diversify our revenue streams and customer base, and extend our footprint beyond the Klang Valley. We already have a presence in Sabah via our luxury mixed development, The Shore, and the Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu hotel managed by Ascott. Today's announcement deepens our foray into Sabah and East Malaysia at large, positioning us to be a long-term beneficiary of the region's growth. On a more project-specific level, we believe that these two assets will enable us to benefit from rising demand for housing accommodation in the surrounding area and boost contributions from recurring income to our revenue. Recurring income has the potential to deliver a stable income stream for the Group, while serving as a hedge against short-term fluctuations in the property market. With contributions from this project and other projects such as our logistics commercial complex at Bayan Lepas Waterfront that we have leased to DHL Properties (M) Sdn Bhd, we are steadily strengthening the recurring income component of our revenue mix over the next few years. " The two acquisitions are expected to be completed within 9 months. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Titijaya expands East Malaysia footprint with RM105mil property deal in Kota Kinabalu
KUALA LUMPUR: Titijaya Land Bhd is ramping up its expansion into East Malaysia with the proposed acquisition of two prime property assets in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, for a total of RM105 million. The urban lifestyle developer said both assets are located adjacent to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and the upcoming Hospital UMS, positioning them in a high-demand area with excellent connectivity. The company expects to complete the acquisitions within the next nine months, according to a statement. The larger of the two deals, valued at RM99 million, includes a parcel of land with completed foundation works and two 19-storey blocks of purpose-built student accommodation. The development features 513 apartment-style units, with the capacity to house up to 3,078 students. Titijaya intends to operate the completed buildings and carry out remaining project works to meet rising demand for both student and residential housing in the vicinity. The company has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Yayasan Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Bay Precinct Sdn Bhd (a construction firm), and one of its directors, Lok Yee Hsun. The second acquisition, priced at RM6 million, involves another parcel of land with an existing building structure originally meant for the Bangunan Koperasi UMS project. The original plan envisioned a 14-storey apartment block with 476 units, a one-storey retail section with 38 shop lots, and a three-storey car park podium. However, the project was abandoned and never completed. Titijaya plans to revive and redevelop the site into new residential offerings. Titijaya group managing director Datuk Lim Poh Yit highlighted that the group already has a footprint in Sabah through developments such as The Shore, a luxury mixed-use project, and the Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu hotel, managed by Ascott. He said that the location of the two assets, offering strong connectivity to both UMS and the upcoming Hospital UMS, makes the area a highly desirable locality in Kota Kinabalu. "This move also aligns with our broader growth strategy to diversify our revenue streams and customer base and extend our footprint beyond the Klang Valley. We believe that these two assets will enable us to benefit from rising demand for housing accommodation in the surrounding area and boost contributions from recurring income to our revenue," he added.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Titijaya acquires residential property assets in Sabah for RM105mil
Titijaya Land Bhd managing director Datuk Lim Poh Yit PETALING JAYA: Titijaya Land Bhd is proposing to acquire two property assets in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, for RM105mil. In a statement, the urban lifestyle developer said the first proposed acquisition, for RM99mil, involves the purchase of a parcel of land with foundation works fully completed and two blocks of 19-storey purpose-built student accommodation buildings comprising 513 apartment-style units. Together, the apartment blocks have a total capacity to accommodate 3,078 students. 'Following the acquisition, Titijaya intends to operate the completed buildings and complete the remaining project works, tapping into the existing and rising demand for student and housing accommodation in the surrounding area.' The second proposed acquisition, for RM6mil, involves a parcel of land with an existing building structure originally intended for the Bangunan Koperasi UMS project, launched in 2012. 'The original development plan would have seen the construction of a 14-storey apartment building with 476 apartment units, a one-storey shop lot with 38 units, and a three-storey car park podium. 'However, the project has not been completed and has since been abandoned. Following the acquisition, the group intends to resume the project to develop new residential properties. Both parcels of land sit side-by-side and are located adjacent to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and the upcoming Hospital UMS, which is slated to commence operations in 2026. Titijaya managing director Datuk Lim Poh Yit said the acquisition marked the next chapter in the group's foray into Sabah. He said the acquisition aligned with Titijaya's ESG and sustainability goals by increasing the availability of quality accommodation for public university students and reviving an abandoned housing project for public and social good. 'Furthermore, repurposing the existing building, following the completion of remaining works, will result in significantly lower carbon emissions compared to constructing an entirely new one. 'This move also aligns with our broader growth strategy to diversify our revenue streams and customer base, and extend our footprint beyond the Klang Valley,' Lim said.
