KUNAK: The upcoming Kunak New Township project is expected to revitalise the local economy and reshape the industrial landscape of the district in line with the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) strategic plan.
State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said the multi-phase development, spanning five to 15 years, reflects investor readiness to carry out high-impact projects involving commercial, residential, and light industrial components.
He expressed confidence the township would catalyse new economic activities and opportunities in Kunak, helping the area progress as other emerging townships have across Sabah.
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The site’s strategic location near the Pan Borneo Highway and Jalan Kunak Spur is also expected to support tourism and attract more visitors to the district, which boasts a variety of natural attractions.
The project, covering 107 acres, will include a transit-commercial zone with two-storey shop lots, a hypermarket, hotel, modern bus terminal, and other amenities; a residential zone with 288 terrace homes and 83 housing lots; and an industrial zone with 37 lots for light and medium industries.
Masidi added that collaborative support from local leaders, district offices, and investors is crucial to realising Kunak’s potential as a strategic development hub on Sabah’s east coast.
