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Groundbreaking Ceremony & Project Background

The groundbreaking ceremony for Bandar Baharu Seri Milian was held on 15 August 2025 at the Dataran Terbuka Pekan Kota Kinabatangan, officiated by the Chief Minister of Sabah, YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Bin Haji Noor.

A joint venture between Sunmow and Majlis Daerah Kinabtangan, the 63.73-hectare (or 157.48 acre) township will be developed in phases, with full completion targeted within 10 years. Milian, meaning “Sungai” in the local language, reflects the heritage of Sungai people of Kinabatangan, for whom the township is named.

Strategically located in the heart of Sabah, the development links Sandakan, Kota Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu and Tawau, positioning it as a future growth hub. Upon completion, Bandar Baharu Seri Milian is expected to boost the local economy through job creation, business opportunities and enhanced tourism appeal. The project carries an estimated value of RM366 million.

The integrated township facilities & infrastructure will feature:

Residential:

• 316 lots of single storey terrace houses.
• 236 lots of double storey terrace houses.

Commercial & Light Industrial:

• 256 lots of two-storey shop lots.
• 58 units of semi-detached light industrial lots (1½ storey).
• 80 units of two-storey industrial terrace lots.
• 1 storey supermarket
• 1 storey food court
• 13-storey hotel with 200 rooms
• 2 petrol filling stations

Services & Amenities:

• 1 storey mosque
• Open truck parking facility
• 1 storey tourist information centre
• 3 storey local council office
• 1 storey sports futsal complex

Looking Ahead Bandar Baharu Seri Milian is more than just a development project it is a vision for the future of Kinabatangan.