KOTA KINABALU, Friday 6 September 2019 – Claims by the Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCCI) of its ownership of the 7,200 square feet (sqft.) of land located next to SJK (C) Chung Hwa Kota Kinabalu is unsubstantiated.
Based on printed documents obtained from the Lands and Survey Department of Kota Kinabalu, the land was acquired by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah on 29 June 1996 for the purpose of developing and expanding the Kota Kinabalu city area.
On 3 December 1997, a new title was issued to Sabah Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO). As such, SEDCO reaffirms its ownership of the current title for this piece of land and there is no subdivision or change of ownership. SEDCO strongly refutes any allegations of a ‘land grab’ or impropriety involving the said land.
Therefore, Sabah Urban Development Corporation (SUDC), the property development arm of SEDCO, does not have any obligation to materialise any promises made by the previous developer of the Star City project.
In the spirit of resolving this matter amicably, SUDC had a meeting with KKCCCI representatives on 30 August 2019 at Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK). At the meeting, all parties have agreed that KKCCCI will submit documentation to support its claims for review.
It is unfortunate to learn that KKCCCI had resorted to calling for a press conference to make baseless accusations prior to the submission of these documents.
Perimeter fencing for citizen’s safety
As a responsible corporate citizen, SUDC embraces high safety standards at all our project sites. A security fence has been put up at a safe perimeter around the construction area of the Star City project in order to safeguard passers-by and this is all the more important given the heavily-populated and school area.
We urge members of the public to be patient during this construction period as SUDC work cohesively towards a brighter future for the State’s economic landscape.
SUDC is also committed to engaging our stakeholders in a transparent and open manner; resolving issues through dialogue and mutual-respect.
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