PENAMPANG: The district has welcomed the newly launched The Majulan Hotel at ITCC, Penampang, to boost Sabah’s tourism industry, especially ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026).
Its Chief Executive Officer, Alexander Hugo Malakun, said the hotel aims to enhance its services and attract both domestic and international tourists to stay at the newest hotel landmark in the area.
He expressed optimism that the hotel can cater to both tourists’ and locals’ needs, as ITCC offers a shopping mall and complementary facilities to enhance visitors’ experiences.
“Looking ahead, Majulan Hotel will help draw more visitors to Sabah in the coming year. It features 163 rooms, a swimming pool, gym, café, restaurant, rooftop viewing deck, and several event spaces designed to cater to both leisure and business travellers.
“Furthermore, the hotel is part of an integrated development with ITCC, where many activities for locals such as weddings, festivals, cultural events, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs take place.
"Our Chairman, Datuk Seri Clarence Bongkos Malakun, also provides free Kadazan language classes weekly. We hope these initiatives will spill over to benefit the hotel and attract more tourists,” Alexander said.
He made these remarks to reporters after Sabah’s Head of State, Tun Musa Aman, officially launched the grand opening of The Majulan Hotel at ITCC Penampang on Wednesday.
Tun Musa signed a plaque to mark the official opening of the new hotel. Also present were Tun Musa’s consort, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin; Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Seri Christina Liew; State Works Assistant Minister, Datuk Limus Jury; the hotel’s Chairman, Datuk Seri Clarence B. Malakun; the hotel’s Managing Director, Datin Seri Sylvia Malakun; State Police Acting Deputy Commissioner SAC Datuk Mohd Azhar Hamin and other officials.
Its Chief Executive Officer, Alexander Hugo Malakun, said the hotel aims to enhance its services and attract both domestic and international tourists to stay at the newest hotel landmark in the area.
He expressed optimism that the hotel can cater to both tourists’ and locals’ needs, as ITCC offers a shopping mall and complementary facilities to enhance visitors’ experiences.
“Looking ahead, Majulan Hotel will help draw more visitors to Sabah in the coming year. It features 163 rooms, a swimming pool, gym, café, restaurant, rooftop viewing deck, and several event spaces designed to cater to both leisure and business travellers.
“Furthermore, the hotel is part of an integrated development with ITCC, where many activities for locals such as weddings, festivals, cultural events, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs take place.
"Our Chairman, Datuk Seri Clarence Bongkos Malakun, also provides free Kadazan language classes weekly. We hope these initiatives will spill over to benefit the hotel and attract more tourists,” Alexander said.
He made these remarks to reporters after Sabah’s Head of State, Tun Musa Aman, officially launched the grand opening of The Majulan Hotel at ITCC Penampang on Wednesday.
Tun Musa signed a plaque to mark the official opening of the new hotel. Also present were Tun Musa’s consort, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin; Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Seri Christina Liew; State Works Assistant Minister, Datuk Limus Jury; the hotel’s Chairman, Datuk Seri Clarence B. Malakun; the hotel’s Managing Director, Datin Seri Sylvia Malakun; State Police Acting Deputy Commissioner SAC Datuk Mohd Azhar Hamin and other officials.
