Parkland set to boost Papar’s growth
Published on: Tuesday, February 11, 2020
By: Hayati Dzulkifli
PAPAR: A prominent property developer in Sabah, WSG Group, launched its latest and new project, Parkland City @ Benoni near here on Sunday,
Its Managing Director Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen said the upcoming project is a mix property development that would further boost Papar development in years to come.
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She said the project site is located adjacent to the Pan Borneo Highway mega project and across is Papar Middle School.
“The strategic location of Parkland City brings future economic opportunities that will make the project a golden investment choice.
“The upcoming development occupies on a 60-acre prime land, just opposite the completed Benoni Commercial Centre (BCC) which is right here and now is a prosperous business area.
“The Parkland City is also adjoining the Pan Borneo Highway that connects Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei Darussalam and Papar spur road,” she said.
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Susan said this in her speech at the launching of Parkland City by Papar MP Ahmad Hassan at BCC compound here on Feb 10.
Also present were Susan’s mother Datin Seri Chen Si Mui as the special guest to witness the memorable moment, Sabah Publishing House Sdn Bhd Managing Director Datuk Clement Yeh, associations’ leaders and other officials.
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According to her, Parkland City is part of the mega development undertaken by her company which includes Parkland Residence, and Parkland Hotel Suites.
“Today, our WSG Group is only launching 88 units of Parkland City comprising 24 three-storey shoplots and 64 two-storey shoplots, of which these 88 units shoplots will be completed within 24 months.
“Actually the Parkland City comprises 160 units of two and three-storey shoplots, plus a shopping mall, a fast food restaurant, a hypermarket, a college and a petrol station.
“Parkland Residence will be built with 200 units of double-storey terrace and semi-detached houses, and Parkland Hotel Suites will offer 512 units of hotel suite condominium in four 16-storey towers,” Susan said while adding that the rest of development will be launched at the later stage.
She said this up-and-coming commercial development in the heart of the southwest of Sabah will definitely yield a good return for investors and businesses.
“I am confident that Parkland City will become a hub for business and tourism for people from Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei Darussalam.
“The value of the development will further appreciate if the proposed bridge connecting Labuan to Menumbok on mainland Sabah becomes a reality.
“The location of the project is very ideal as it is along the route connecting the interior townships, including Keningau, Tenom, Kimanis, Beaufort and Kuala Penyu,” she said.
Furthermore, Susan said the State government has identified Papar as the site for few major development plans including the new Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), which is still pending approval by the Federal Government.
She said the State government has also announced to develop Papar into an education hub within five years’ time.
Having a French-based ‘Club Med Resort’ that was recently launched its groundbreaking ceremony for its second resort in Malaysia that is in Kuala Penyu near here, she said will certainly draw tourists from all over the world to this part of State.
Meanwhile, Papar MP Ahmad Hassan said he described the new development project as another milestone and great achievement for Papar after BCC.
He said Datuk Susan Wong has directly and indirectly contribute to the wellbeing of the Paparian as well as those who come from different within and outside Sabah are benefitting this positive development that cater to their needs.
He is confident that the quality facilities and features in BCC would also be available at Parkland City which is a mix development of property development in the 60-acre land.
“Susan has been a visionary property developer and supportive to us here. As a people elected representative, I am proud of her achievement in developing BCC and next is, Parkland City.
“Someone must be a mentor of her achievement whom I believe the person is none other than her mother Datin Seri Chen Si Mui who hails from Papar.
“That is why Papar has been chosen as a catalyst for mix development project, any good deed contribute to the society will always be remembered,” he said.
Ahmad said the government now can approve development plan in a short period of time, unlike before, which means the government is very serious in encouraging private sectors to participate in the development of Sabah.
Procedures, he said which caused delays have been amended and revised to suit the investors’ need.
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