Companies to explore relocation of KKIA to Kimanis

(From left) Qhazanah Sabah Bhd group chief executive officer Ahmad Rizal Dahli, QSB Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak, Berjaya Group Chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun and Berjaya Deputy Chairman Syed Ali Shahul Hameed during the signing ceremony.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sabah government, through its strategic investment arm Qhazanah Sabah Bhd (QSB), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with property developer Berjaya Land Bhd (BLand) to explore the possible relocation of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) to Kimanis.

The companies said the MoU covers the relocation of KKIA involving the construction and development of a new international airport in Kimanis, as well as a sustainable development plan to be undertaken within Kimanis or on any other land deemed suitable by the Sabah government.