Posted on November 10, 2013, Sunday
KOTA MARUDU: Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Maximus Ongkili yesterday launched the new RM100 million 1Avenue premier mixed development centre which will help transform Kota Marudu into the economic hub of northern Sabah.
Dr Ongkili, who is also Kota Marudu member of parliament, said the new commercial and residential project would be a major boost to on-going efforts to develop the district, in line with his election manifesto of “Transformation for a Developed and Competitive Kota Marudu”.
1Avenue will not only cater to the growing needs for commercial and business facilities in the district but also provide residences, hotel lodging and a cineplex for the entertainment needs of the people.
1Avenue consists of two phases with 296 shoplots and offices at the 1Avenue Commercial Centre, the first 3-star hotel in the district with 160 rooms, as well as the first Cineplex in the northern region of Sabah. The 1Avenue Residence will introduce modern living to Kota Marudu with a swimming pool, multi-purpose hall, gymnasium, badminton and sepak takraw courts, dance studio and children play area.
“The project undertaken by WK Majujaya Sdn Bhd is part of our efforts to upgrade the living standard in Kota Marudu with modern facilities, restaurants and retail services.
“It is part of our efforts to transform Kota Marudu, which has an existing 384 shoplots and an additional 165 being constructed with a further 701 approved for development.
“For residences, there are 536 residential homes in the town area, 1,697 homes being built (including the 1Avenue project) and an additional 616 approved for development for the coming few years,” Dr Ongkili said.
Hence, he said the rakyat and the business people were enjoying the benefits of development of commercial centres, residences, agriculture and other forms of land development.
“Property prices in Kota Marudu have increased by 300% in the last five years, benefitting many land owners,” he said.
Dr Ongkili however said other infrastructure must be put in place to support these developments, including a dual carriageway which was being planned for the township, besides the need for uninterrupted electricity supply, sufficient quality water supply and mitigation efforts to resolve the flood problem in Kota Marudu.
“Overall, the income of Kota Marudu people in the commercial, business and agriculture sector has improved drastically, consistent with our transformation policy and goal of improving the livelihood of the people.
“Partnerships with the private sector and investors such as WK Majujaya are crucial in ensuring we reach our goal of making Kota Marudu the economic hub of northern Sabah.
“This is in keeping to the Barisan Nasional’s goal to bring transformation and improve the livelihood of the people towards achieving our nation’s Vision 2020. BN Boleh!” he told the people at the launch
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