Kota Kinabalu: A new international resort in Kuala Penyu is set to open in September, bringing more than 300 employment opportunities for Sabahans and boosting tourism in the district.
Deputy Chief Minister II cum Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun received representatives from Club Med and Golden Sands Beach Resort City at his office on Thursday to discuss the development.
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Club Med Asia Chief Executive Officer Rachel Harding and Golden Sands Resort City Managing Director Peter Wong Leong Siang briefed Masidi on the Club Med Borneo resort project, which will begin operations in September this year.
The international-standard resort is expected to significantly impact the local economy beyond job creation.
Employees will receive certified skills training designed to raise professionalism and improve employability in Sabah’s tourism and hospitality sector.
“This is a positive step towards strengthening and enhancing Sabah’s tourism sector, particularly in Kuala Penyu, an area with significant tourism potential and rich natural attractions,” Masidi said.
He noted the project aligns with the Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 development roadmap, which emphasises sustainable economic growth, human capital development and greater local community participation in strategic sectors.
Masidi reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to supporting quality investments that deliver long-term benefits to Sabahans and contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic development.
