KUALA LUMPUR: Urban lifestyle developer Titijaya Land Berhad (“Titijaya” or “the Group”) is continuing its expansion in Sabah, capitalising on the state’s growth and further diversifying its real estate portfolio.
Titijaya is gearing up for a series of new project launchesincluding an upcoming development in Likas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. In addition, the Group continues to make progress on its purpose-built student accommodation project near Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), which will improve the availability of quality student accommodation in Kota Kinabalu.
The Group also anticipates positive growth at the Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu hotel, which recently contributed a full year of operations in FYE2025 with steady occupancy and improving operational margins.
The move comes as Titijaya further expands its project portfolio beyond the Klang Valley, where it has built a notable reputation as an award-winning developer of urban lifestyle properties.
Most recently, on June 19, 2026, Titijaya received “The Outstanding Developer Award in the Central Region of Malaysia” and “Innovative Developer Award” at the ASEAN Property Developer Award 2025/2026, recognising its commitment to delivering innovative projects that provide lasting value for homeowners, investors, and communities.
These awards add to the numerous accolades Titijaya has secured over the years, including the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2024–2025 in the Mixed-Use Development category, The Edge Top 30 Property Developers Award 2025, and The Proximity Award – Best Transit-Oriented Development, StarProperty Awards 2026.
YBhg. Datuk Lim Poh Yit, Managing Director of Titijaya Group, said:
“Following the encouraging response to The Shore and Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu, we remain confident in Sabah’s long-term growth prospects. 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.
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.
As we continue expanding in Sabah, we will leverage our experience in delivering award-winning developments across Malaysia to create projects that generate long-term value for customers, investors and the local community.
Beyond property development, our objective is to contribute to Sabah’s socio-economic development by creating employment opportunities, supporting commercial and tourism activities, and promoting sustainable urban growth.”
Among Titijaya’s announced projects in Sabah is The Shore, a luxury mixed-use commercial hub and the tallest residential building in the Kota Kinabalu city centre. Besides residential and retail components, the Shore is also home to The Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu.
Citadines Waterfront offers rooms with panoramic views overlooking the South China Sea, along with an array of facilities including a swimming pool, gymnasium and lounges. With 396 serviced units, the property has steadily established its presence in Kota Kinabalu’s hospitality market, supported by consistent occupancy from business and leisure travellers.
The Group has also announced a project to complete and operate purpose-built student accommodation adjacent to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and the upcoming Hospital UMS, aiming to address the student housing shortage faced by UMS in recent years, while providing safe, comfortable, and accessible student accommodation.
With projects totalling approximately RM5.4 billion in gross development value (GDV) successfully completed and delivered, Titijaya has established a strong track record in high-rise residential developments, integrated developments, commercial hubs, SoHo developments and industrial projects.
The Group remains focused on delivering long-term value through disciplined execution, prudent capital management, and a commitment to innovation.-pr/BNN
