KUALA LUMPUR: Titijaya Land Bhd
is expanding its presence in Sabah with plans to launch a new commercial development in Likas, Kota Kinabalu, as part of its strategy to grow its property portfolio outside the Klang Valley.
The urban lifestyle developer is also making progress on its purpose-built student accommodation project near Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), while its Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu hotel continues to record steady occupancy and improve operational margins.
Managing Director Datuk Lim Poh Yit said the company remains confident in Sabah's long-term growth prospects following the positive response to The Shore and Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu.
"We have recently secured several strategic land acquisitions that will strengthen our development pipeline and support future project launches, including our upcoming commercial development in Likas," he said in a statement.
He added that improving infrastructure, rising tourist arrivals and growing business activities continue to support demand for quality residential, commercial and hospitality developments in the state.
“Sabah continues to benefit from improving infrastructure, increasing tourist arrivals and growing business activities, creating strong demand for quality residential, commercial and hospitality developments. These trends provide attractive opportunities for sustainable real estate investment,” Lim said.
The Shore is a luxury mixed-use development in Kota Kinabalu that houses Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu, a 396-unit serviced residence catering to business and leisure travellers.
Meanwhile, the student accommodation project next to UMS and the upcoming Hospital UMS is aimed at addressing the shortage of quality student housing in Kota Kinabalu.
Titijaya recently received the Outstanding Developer Award in the Central Region of Malaysia and the Innovative Developer Award at the ASEAN Property Developer Award 2025/2026. The company has also won several other industry accolades in recent years.
To date, Titijaya has completed projects with a combined gross development value of about RM5.4bil across residential, commercial, mixed-use and industrial developments.
