About KKIP

Established in 1994, K.K.I.P. Sdn. Bhd. is a wholly-owned company of the Sabah State Government through the Chief Minister (Incorporation) Ordinance. It is a State government link agency under the direct purview of the State Ministry of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship.

Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) was approved in 1993 as a fully integrated park. We aim to develop KKIP with sustainable social and economic developments that will significantly contribute to the progress of Sabah.

Our strength lies in our diverse talents and drives to develop KKIP while contributing to Sabah’s transformation as an industrialised economy.



Our Core
Values

The Company strives to achieve the highest standards of ethics.
Our Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of upholding our Core Values:

R
Respect
We shall always treat co-workers, external parties and our environment with respect.
I
Integrity
We shall adhere to the highest standard of integrity in all our relationship and business dealings.
T
Teamwork
We shall work together as one to create healthy working relationship.
E
Excellence
We expect only excellence from all our employees.

Respect and Integrity with Teamwork leading to Excellence

1

Vision

To build a skilled, Knowledgeable and Prosperous community

Mission

To Plan and Provide the Basic and Higher Order Factor Conditions for Economic Development

Objective

KKIP is conceived as a catalyst to spur industrialization in Sabah

Milestone

1994

Incorporation of K.K.I.P Sdn. Bhd. as a whollyowned subsidiary of SEDCO & SUDC.

1995

The launching of KKIP by YAB Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohadmad Prime Minister of Malaysia on November 25.

1996

Completion of the first factory in KKIP at Lot 5, Industrail Zone 1 (IZ1), by Suntique Optical, a Taiwan-based.

1997

KKIP became a State Agency through the Chief Minister Incorporation Ordinance.

1998

Independent Power Distribution Licence issued to K.K.I.P Power Sdn. Bhd. (an associate company of KKIP Sdn Bhd) for 21 year period within the KKIP’s project.

1999

Completion of KKIP Amenity Centre.

2001

Launching of SMI Factories Phase 1 and Signing Ceremony between KKIP Sdn Bhd and Federation of Sa bah Manufacturers ( FSM ).

2003

Ground Breaking of Apartment Seri Malawa ( V28).

2005

Official Launching of Salut Commercial Centre.

2006

ISO 9001:2000 Certification.

2009

Launching of Taman Salut Perdana ( V19 Phase 3).

2010

Launching of V24@KKIP Residential Project by TYT Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Ahmadshah Abdullah.

2012

Ground breaking ceremony for Ready Built Factory Phase 4 ( RBF4 ).

2014

Signing ceremony of 18 cluster units Ready Built Factories ( RBF4) between K.K.I.P. Sdn. Bhd. and MARA.

2016

Soft launching of Shared Services & Outsourcing ( 550 ) development by K.K.I.P. Property Sdn Bhd.

2018

Launching of KKIP Autocity development by KKIP Autocity Sdn Bhd.

2019

Launching of Aerospace Training Centre by KKIP Aerospace Sdn Bhd.

2021

• K.K.I.P. Sdn Bhd and SK Nexilis Malaysia Sdn Bhd sealed a Lease Agreement for copper foil manufacturing plant at KKIP.

• Successfully launched V21 Residence Stage 1 Phase 1.

2022

Signing of Lease Agreement between K.K.I.P. Sdn Bhd and SBH Kibing New Solar Materials Sdn Bhd for solar glass manufacturing plant at Industrial Zone 7, Phase 2 for 130.41 acres.

2023

• 3 Apr 2023, K.K.I.P. Sdn. Bhd.'s residential project, V21 Residence @Sepangar, has achieved a significant milestone with the topping-out ceremony of its 16th floor for Block 03A, officiated by the honourable YB Phoong Jin Zhe, Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship.

• 7 May 2023, Opening of KKIP Shell Petrol Station at KKIP Autocity.

• 9 Dec 2023, site handing over to South Korea’s Curix Sdn Bhd, a joint venture of LS EVC and SK Nexilis, copper granule producer for copper foil manufacturing worth RM300 million investments at KKIP.

• 9 Dec 2023, First EV charging station at the V21 Residence Sales Gallery in KKIP was launched by State Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister YBhg Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe.

2024

On May 25, 2024, YB Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, Minister of Industrial Development & Entrepreneursip officiated the handover of Land Lot 815 at KKIP to Lifewater Industries Sdn. Bhd., marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion and development within the region.

Our CSR
Stories

At K.K.I.P. Sdn. Bhd., we believe that corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an integral part of our commitment to sustainability and the well-being of our local communities. We are proud to have a dedicated workforce, partners, and investors who support our CSR efforts through their time and resources. In addition, through our various community outreach initiatives, we strive to impact the environment and the lives of underprivileged communities positively.

KKIP CSR Program for Flood Relief 🌊

On June 5, 2024, the Sungai Telipok Reserve, KKIP, buzzed with a spirit of conservation as 200 participants from various sectors, including industry leaders, community members, and government representatives, gathered to celebrate National Environmental Awareness Day. The event was graced by En. Murad Abdul Rashid, Assistant Secretary-General of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Environment, who represented the Minister, Datuk Christina Liew. Also in attendance were Mr. Amos Thien Tze Tin, Public Relations Secretary to the Minister of Industrial Development & Entrepreneurship; Mr. Vitalis J. Moduying, Director of the Department of Environment Protection; and Mr. Lawrence G. Kimkuan, CEO of KKIP Sdn. Bhd. The event featured a student drawing competition, tree planting, and prawn fry release into the river. This year’s activities continued the commitment to the Telipok River’s environmental program, supported by multiple organizations and village chiefs from Kampung Norowot, Sukoli, and Salut.

16 November 2023 , K.K.I.P. Sdn.Bhd. organized Environmental Awareness Programme at Sungai Telipok Reserve.

K.K.I.P. Sdn. Bhd., together with KKIP Investors Council (KIC) joined hands to provide special assistance to the Tombonuo community living in Kg Gambir, Pitas. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort initiated by KIC has delivered about RM10,000 worth of groceries to the targeted B40 Community in Pitas.

As part of KKIP Sdn. Bhd. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and commitment in helping the communities nearby, we met with the Headmaster from SK Lapasan, Mr Alhazmi bin Abddullah joined by Mr Dalsah bin Darwis, the school's PIBG Vice President, to present umbrellas for the school. Through this effort, we hope the students and teachers will benefit from the umbrellas during this rainy season. KKIP is actively listening to requests from nearby communities and looking at ways to assist and elevate their well-being.

The Mangrove Tree Planting Program in conjunction with World Wetlands Day 2023 was held on 16 March 2023 at V19 Phase 1 KKIP, organized by KKIP SABAH in collaboration with the Jabatan Perlindungan Alam Sekitar Sabah, Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society, and Sabah Credit Corporation. This program is one of KKIP's efforts in preserving and rehabilitating the mangrove areas and is in line with the Malaysian Tree Planting Program, targeting to plant 100 million trees by 2025. Approximately 50 participants consisting of K.K.I.P. Sdn. Bhd. Employees, Environment Protection Department, Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society, representatives of KKIP Investor Council, Village Head, and JPKK V19, KKIP. This program successfully planted 200 mangrove seedlings.

We handed over the completed works for the Improvement of Water Reticulation System at SK Lapasan to the school headmaster, En Alhazmi Abdullah. For a long period, the school had difficulties getting water supply direct from the pipeline since it is located on higher ground. The improved water reticulation system, will enable better flow of water supply, benefiting 230 students and teachers.

We're excited to share the success of our recent charity drive for V12 community, organized by K.K.I.P. Sdn. Bhd. We have distributed food baskets to the less fortunate and also distributed generous donations of rice bags from Hyundai Engineering & Construction. The handing over of contributions was done by our Group Senior Vice President, Madam Cecilia Amid. Together, we make an impact.