GREATER EPP 1 : MODERNIZING KOTA KINABALU CITY

EPP 1 : PROJECT 01 JESSELTON WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

DESCRIPTION

High-end Residential Developments

Retail Commercial

Office Towers

Waterfront Hotels

International Cruise Terminal ( 2 phase )

300 berths of multiple lengths Marina

Challenges Key outcome / benefit of this project • Market Demand Waterfront Development • Infrastructure to support the development eg. • Will be a tourism friendly development and center Water, sewerage , power supply & broadband of tourism activity, which consists of broad walk, service. marina activities, high-end shopping arcade, 5-star • Resources during construction hotel and international cruise terminal • Increase of material cost • Increase volume of Traffic in CBD area Marina facilities • Cruise Terminal development which requires • To accommodate the need to have more berths relocation of general cargo (parking bays for boats) in Greater KK • Capacity at Sutera Marina Harbour has already reached its maximum (104 berths) • More economic spillover effect to the local economy/retailers Enablers Required to make it happen MIXED USE DEVS. WATERFRONT LUXURY VILLA INTERNATIONAL CRUISE TERMINAL • To improve the main infrastructure to support this new development • 10 Storey Shopping Arcade and Corporate Offices • Waterfront Apartments And Bungalows • International Cruise Terminal Complex • Practical traffic system without sacrificing Project • 10 Storey Luxury Waterfront Condominium • Marina Facilities – Clubhouse • Marina Facilities Land area • Thematic Retail Outlets • Maritime Museum • Duty Free Complex & Entertainment Center • Land approval for cruise terminal development • Boutique Hotel • The Aquarium • International Bazaar

EPP 1 : PROJECT 02 EPP 1 : PROJECT 03 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (SICC)

DESCRIPTION Challenges The site is located strategically at the tail-end of the proposed • Traffic congestion on Jalan Tanjung Lipat (inbound Jesselton Waterfront Development. It is surrounded by the & outbound) sea on 2 sides and the main road Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen. The • Restriction on land reclamation development area of the site is 15 acres (6.07 hectares). Enablers Required to make it happen

• The Federal Government financial assistant The Sabah International Convention Centre will be the main centre through Federal Facilitation Fund for convention activities and development of the MICE industry in Key outcome / benefit of this project the State. • MICE create and add high value to tourism product. These will generate revenue in terms of quantity spending per person: - Domestic (leisure) tourists : RM735 million - International tourists: RM2,300 million - MICE: RM3,147 million

• ECONOMIC IMPACT - for each(1) convention event: INTERNATIONAL: RM235 million LOCAL: RM4 million KOTA KINABALU INTERNATIONAL CRUISE TERMINAL AT JESSELTON

DESCRIPTION Challenges Construction of an International Cruise Terminal with • The land provision by the state government for the focus of becoming home port for cruise liners the relocation of the general cargo operation to a new cargo port. Current proposal is adjacent to Bay Container Port • The funding for the cost of building a new cargo port This project will become the second entry point for • The approval for 42 acres land application designated for KKICT at existing Kota Kinabalu Port tourists coming to Sabah area

KKICT will include real estate property development to Enablers Required to make it happen compliment the international cruise terminal • Sabah Ports Authority to acquire land adjacent to SBCP in order for Suria Group to invest in infrastructure of New General Cargo Port and Dedicated International Cruise Terminal Key outcome / benefit of this project • To have a dedicated International Cruise Terminal to attract more international cruise arrivals for Sabah EPP 1 : MODERNIZING KOTA KINABALU CITY

EPP 1 : PROJECT 04 EPP 1 : PROJECT 05 KOTA KINABALU COASTAL PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY & CYCLEWAY

KOTA KINABALU CITY DESCRIPTION Provision of safe pedestrian walkway & cycleway with total length of 24km from Tg. Aru to UMS passing through CBD and heritage sites WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT i.e. Australian Place, Atkinson Tower. To promote environment friendly living and the cultural heritage of Kota Kinabalu. DESCRIPTION Challenges Located along Jalan Tun with total area of 3.12 acres • Accessibility for contractor to deliver construction Challenges Key outcome / benefit of this project materials • Land availability for walkway & cycleway • Encourage recreational activities for local • Underground utilities community and visitor Overall development comprises of: Enablers Required to make it happen • Congested traffic/bottleneck at Sinsuran and Kg. • Provide connectivity for local community and visitor Air area. from Tg. Aru to UMS, via CBD • To improve the main infrastructure to support this • Promote a healthy lifestyle for the community i. 4-Levels of retail malls new development • To make the city a safer place ii. 7-Levels of 111 units high-end designer suites Key outcome / benefit of this project Enablers Required to make it happen • Transform into people- • To improve the main infrastructure to support this iii. 14-Levels, 365 rooms 5-Star Hotel with 1,000 seating capacity centric city new development . • Generate job opportunities in hotel and hospitality • Practical traffic system without sacrificing Project ballroom industry Land area. iv. Boardwalk

EPP 1 : PROJECT 06 EPP 1 : PROJECT 07 INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & – MIXED COMMERCIAL CENTRE (ITCC) COMMERCIAL & DESCRIPTION TRANSPORT HUB Challenges ITCC– is a ‘state-of-the-art’ complex/mall/residential Development constructed on 10.475 acres land along Jalan Pintas Penampang • Adequate and timely supply of raw materials (eg. Cement, etc), availability of competent and quality DEVELOPMENT AT consisting of: supply of labour force affecting timely project delivery/completion

• A 4-Storey/536 Units Commercial/ Economics • Global economy threat/impact to domestic economy • 17-Storey/295 Units Hotel Suites and unfair market competition • 19-Storey/300 Rooms Business Hotel • 16 Storey i-Office Tower Enablers Required to make it happen • Alternative Rear Access Road DESCRIPTION Key outcome / benefit of this project Challenges Key outcome / benefit of this project • Enhancing the commercial activity along Jalan 40 acre development for • Electricity supply & infrastructure • Generate job opportunities in hotel and hospitality Pintas Penampang • Sewerage system remains a challenge industry • More hotel rooms for the State Capital residential & commercial • Manpower supply – skilled labour during • Job opportunities for local community • Job opportunity for local community especially construction Penampang (30% - Skilled, 35% - Semi Skilled, 25% property • Supply of raw materials – cement - Unskilled) 20 acre will be used to Enablers Required to make it happen develop the open/public space • To extend the sewerage system and infra (KPI) including the train station

Aeropod – will be the next attraction for the locals outside the CBD area.. GREATER KOTA KINABALU EPP 1 : MODERNIZING KOTA KINABALU CITY

EPP 1 : PROJECT 08 UPGRADING OF KK CITY - BEAUTIFICATION AND REHABILITATION OF SUNGAI SEMBULAN (PARCEL 2 & PARCEL 3)

DESCRIPTION Challenges Located at the vicinity of Central • Several pockets of land occupied by illegal Business (CBD) at Karamunsing squatters • Existing on-going development not blend into and Sadong Jaya the project requirement Enablers Required to make it happen Upgrading of approximately 1.6km stretch • Relocation of illegal squatters of Sungai Sembulan which includes • Cleaning of upstream of Sembulan River and sewerage system in order to improve the water existing infrastructure and landscaping quality index (WQI)

Provision of public amenity, police kiosk, Key outcome / benefit of this project • Enhancing land value of along Sembulan River CCTV and DBKK management office • Enhancing the commercial activity of Sadong Jaya • New hotel being build facing Sungai Sembulan to take advantage of the landscape • Encourage recreational activities for local community and visitors

The real estate value alongside the Sembulan River has increased by RM45 3x RM150 ~6x RM825 3 fold in the last 5 years and will per sq ft per sq ft per sq ft No beautification With beautification continue to rise by year 2020 2005 2010 2020

EPP 1 : PROJECT 09 EPP 1 : PROJECT 10 EXTENSION OF ENTERTAINMENT ZONE TO NEW AREAS

DESCRIPTION Challenges To have a mix of fine dining, bars (international brand e.g. Hard Rock • Promotion Café), Karaoke outlets, Discotheques • Maintain cleanliness (esp. public amenities) • Need to have high security in the area • Gathering of illegal immigrants / street kids / beggars To have a similar concept at KK Waterfront but with better quality & international cuisines (Japanese, Korean, , Western etc.) Enablers Required to make it happen • Information counters / guides • Safety & Security (CCTV, Street Lights) To have activities e.g. “live-cooking station”, “street party”, “live” • Enough clean amenities • Proper waste management performance – fusion music • Ample parking space Key outcome / benefit of this project Potential venue for Annual events e.g. Jazz Festival • Another attraction venue for the locals and internationals visitors Another venue for Musical Fountain in KK GREEN CITY & LANDSCAPING PROJECT

DESCRIPTION Challenges Key outcome / benefit of this project To transform KK City into a • Insufficient development fund and insufficient • To achieve the status of “Nature Resort City” Green City to match the theme maintenance fund remains a big issue • To achieve a balanced and sustainable development • The GNI impact is more on spillover effects – this between man-made features and nature of “Nature Resort City” makes it harder to secure private or public funding • To upgrade living conditions and niches of the city • Prices of materials are relatively higher compared to other states To upgrade and build new landscape areas within the Enablers Required to make it happen • To find a new CSR model for private sector city (total 5 areas have been to participate or contribute in the planting / identified) beautification programme • To have an awareness programme to acknowledge the indirect benefits of landscape contribution in our local and national economic development To enhance KK’s Green • To have materials available locally Linkages GREATER KOTA KINABALU EPP 2 : BOOSTING TOURISM ATTRACTIONS

EPP 2 : PROJECT 01 EPP 2 : PROJECT 02 RELOCATION & REDEVELOPMENT OF PULAU GAYA

DESCRIPTION Challenges To build 1,400 houses in 3 phases to cater for • Development of the new houses for the illegal relocation of Pulau Gaya residents squatters maybe costly • The relocation plan may require strong political will • Identifying the and Non-Malaysians MA’ANG HILL To allow Pulau Gaya to be developed as a World (some of them claim to have Malaysian IDs) Class Tourism Destination Enablers Required to make it happen • Co-operation from National Registration RESORT DEVELOPMENT Department to identify residents • Gazetting the vacant land at Kg. Gusi and Pulau Gaya

Key outcome / benefit of this project DESCRIPTION • Develop Pulau Gaya into a world class tourism spot Challenges Develop the 1st nature resort within city - overseeing Bay & General (land area – 70 acres) • Effective Governance & regulations

Operations • Cost to build Botanical Park with 4 season dome Botanical garden (with 4 seasons dome), Spa Facilities • Skilled workers Enablers Required to make it happen To build canopy walks & herbal garden for nature walks for the • Bigger Road to allow big visitors, jungle trekking, mountain biking (adventure sports) • Road, Electricity, Water • Cost to build Botanical Park with 4 season dome • Skilled workers Location for destination wedding (vs. beach resort setting) Key outcome / benefit of this project • Integrates with current Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (5 Resort next to the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park minutes drive) • Alternative nature resort within the KK city (Penampang area) • Short destination for short stay tourist to Sabah’s Venue for team-building and mini conferences in a green wildlife and botanical garden environment

Weekend homes for international / domestic visitors

EPP 2 : PROJECT 03 EPP 2 : PROJECT 04 YTL RESORT IN PULAU GAYA KARAMBUNAI INTEGRATED RESORT

DESCRIPTION

4-10 times the size of Green Showpiece Iconic Architecture Located in the Karambunai regional IRs 500 Energy Peninsula of Kota Kinabalu, Efficient Buildings Scale Comparison (Acres) Reuse, Sabah, KIRC is envisioned as a Reduce, Recycle 121 49 30 premier world-class eco-tourism Electric/ Solar Transport

destination showing Sabah’s rich Renew- Sabah IR Resorts Marina Bay Venetian able World Sands Energy & unique biodiversity. KIRC aims Source: Karambunai, Sabah Sentosa Source: KIRC, TAK Design to achieve the Government’s Water Theme Park Center Waterfront Living aspirations of a high income nation for

DESCRIPTION

A deluxe family resort framed by lush with views of Mount Kinabalu, Pulau Gaya is surrounded by pristine white sand beaches, sheltered coral reefs and protected mangrove. Just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, this adventure packed resort will integrate elements of traditional Sabahan architecture and feature 132 spacious stand- alone hill and sea-front villas and a unique Spa Village. GREATER KOTA KINABALU EPP 2 : BOOSTING TOURISM ATTRACTIONS

EPP 2 : PROJECT 05 EPP 2 : PROJECT 06 DEVELOPMENT OF KOKOL HILL

DESCRIPTION Challenges To have more eco-green home stays/ • Accessibility is good, but carrying capacity via the village road is limited. boutiques/chalets/cafes • Need alternative mode to reach Kokol Hill (via cable car) • Fire To build designated area for marketing local products (local fruits, flowers) – Enablers Required to make it happen • Bigger Road to allow big buses e.g. like Pekan Nabalu • Participation from the locals to sell fruits/flowers, etc • Ample parking space at the top of the hill • Clean water supply To build observation deck + Canopy Walk (ala ) Key outcome / benefit of this project • Benefit for the MICE tourists for a short day trip for mountain viewing and experience agro-tourism To have link with other tourism activities • Attracts another new market to KK - Para gliders PLACE (SCSP) – paragliding, white river rafting (Kiulu)

DESCRIPTION Challenges Located at Sembulan covering area of 12 acres • Entrance to the premise from Coastal Highway Enablers Required to make it happen Overall Development comprises of: • Redesign of junction to entrance i. 174 Rooms Hotel • Construction of elevated entry/exit ii. 433 units of condotel Key outcome / benefit of this project iii. Commercial/Retail 19.544 sq ft • Provide alternative accommodation for tourists iv. Business Suite 14,542 sq ft v. Parking facilities for 336

EPP 2 : PROJECT 07 EPP 2 : PROJECT 08 GONDOLA AT INOBONG EXPANSION OF SUBSTATION, PENAMPANG DIVING ACADEMY

DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Challenges 20 mins from Township • Need private operators to operate the place To project Sabah as “Asia’s Centre of (Stakeholders – , Local Community) Excellence in Scuba Diver Training” • Need to be a well-managed and controlled Current activity – jungle trekking, conservation studies Development that has to be ‘in harmony’ with the environment To set up a Professional Scuba Diver Training Future opportunities : Viewing platform deck towards KK Enablers Required to make it happen Academy in Mamutik Island which offers a • Bigger access road to allow big buses complete package of accommodation and city, Study tours (historical, geographical and cultural) • Road, Electricity, Water • Skilled workers scuba diver training of all levels • Ample parking space for visitors near the entrance Potential destination for nature lovers (flora & fauna) – of the Sub Station who only have short stays in KK To offer PADI International Scuba Diving Key outcome / benefit of this project Training Certification from open water to • Economic benefit – Job, investment opportunities Instructors levels for locals • Package local product (e.g.. trekking to Kg folks for homestay & create additional incentives to Kg Folks) • Popularise “Salt Track” history • Direct supply to local agro-product • Showcase part of Sabah culture and promotes eco- Challenges tourism • The 3 acres of land lease in Mamutik is too restrictive . Need additional 2 acres • Lack of infrastructure on Island • Maintenance aspect (“follow ups”) Enablers Required to make it happen • To have a full fledged Academy building which houses the classrooms, auditoriums, dive shops, management office, etc • To have eco friendly generators, sewage and organic waste management, water systems, etc • To have an jetty on the concession zone • To have good telecommunication system • To have a institutionalized safety management system on island Key outcome / benefit of this project • Project Kota Kinabalu as an International scuba diver training center • To promote KK as an International “gateway” to world class dive destination in , and / regions • Increase number of visitors to the islands (both High Yield and FITs, Group Travellers) • Quality training standard improved • In line with the green nature city concept for KK • Create awareness (education aspect) to visitors GREATER KOTA KINABALU EPP 2 : BOOSTING TOURISM ATTRACTIONS

EPP 2 : PROJECT 09 EPP 2 : PROJECT 10 TANJUNG DUMPIL RESORT AND RESIDENCES

DESCRIPTION Challenges Located 10 minutes away from KKIA and KK CBD • Electricity supply & infrastructure • Sewerage system remains a challenge • Manpower supply – skilled labour during 10 acres of man-made island, connected to the construction • Land reclamation mainland by a 800 meter causeway bridge • Adequate and timely supply of raw materials (e.g. Cement, etc), availability of competent and quality supply of labour force affecting timely project A development with 250 luxury hotel rooms, 56 over- delivery/completion water resort bungalows with 1,008 5-star rooms Enablers Required to make it happen

• To improve the main infrastructure to support this new development Comprehensive tourism development, which • Road, Electricity, Water comprises high-end condominiums, resort-type • Skilled workers WATER TAXI, SPORTS & hotels, spas, marina and other resort facilities Key outcome / benefit of this project • Economic benefit – Jobs, investment opportunities for locals MARITIME CENTRE • Alternative luxury accommodation for tourists

DESCRIPTION Challenges Key outcome / benefit of this project Alternative transportation, • Too many individual operators, with boats in • Additional tourism receipts for the State lessen traffic jams & pollution deplorable conditions & no fixed schedule of • Adding a maritime character to the city, enhancing departure the tourism attraction • Water sport & recreational activities are • Current upgrading & beautification works of concentrated in TAR islands – non-existent in Tg Aru Sembulan River will be further enhanced Bringing water sports & Beach & Likas Bay area (within 10-15 minutes from recreational activities to the KK City locals & tourists – better Enablers Required to make it happen accessibility • New construction & development of 10 – 13 jetties & 2 dry docks, acquisition of boats & water sport equipment • Operating water taxi & water sports activities in Tg Aru Aru & Likas Bay Area • Current upgrading & beautification works of Sembulan River will be further enhanced

EPP 2 : PROJECT 11 RELOCATION & REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSED PLAN – RELOCATION AND OF KK CENTRAL MARKET REDEVELOPMENT OF THE WET MARKET

DESCRIPTION Phase 1 Challenges To enhance the beauty of the coastal of KK – walkway • Location for new central Market – for both wet & dry Upgrading works connecting KKWC to JWC market or decentralized to respective market areas eg. Lido / • Parking issues To establish a recreation park within the city near the Enablers Required to make it happen coastline of KK • Control tenants occupying the area / lot – i.e. only quality & branded names eg. Chillis and local names eg. Kak Nong – Setting the standard To have a selected brands/services, luxury branded • Security • Maintenance to be properly managed especially retail outlets (Prada, Gucci, LV, Fendi, etc) with cleanliness Phase 1b • Commitment from both public & private sector Redeveloping the KK Central Site An area to view the beautiful sunset & a safe indoor Key outcome / benefit of this project playground area for kids • An iconic attraction in the center of the centre

To establish the main information centre for KK

Phase 2 Relocating the KK Central Market tenants

Phase 3 Demolishing the existing building with the designated site

Phase 4 Private operators commence with new development site GREATER KOTA KINABALU EPP 3 : IMPROVE MOBILITY AND TRAVEL

EPP 3 : PROJECT 01 EPP 3 : PROJECT 02 TERMINAL WAWASAN

DESCRIPTION Challenges Terminal CBD is to cater for City Bus stopover with a • Construction work to be carried out during operation total capacity for 40 buses • Underground utilities within project boundary Enablers Required to make it happen Scope of Works: • Cooperation with utility companies for timely • Terminal Building relocation of underground services • M & Services Key outcome / benefit of this project • Infrastructure Works • Increase transportation efficiency • Encourage use of public transport BUS TERMINAL NORTH - INANAM

DESCRIPTION Challenges Open up for Northern Terminal to include all • Insufficient capacity of access road to and from types of buses. All types of buses to stop over terminal at this terminal. Then to interchange into a • Pending funds from federal bigger capacity bus to transfer passengers to Enablers Required to make it happen CBD terminal • Integrating into KK public transport system Key outcome / benefit of this project Project Description: EPP 3 : PROJECT 03 • Act as a hub to centralise northern mini buses • Civil works • Reduce traffic congestion caused by mini buses in • Building works CBD • Increase public transport efficiency • M&E services • Pedestrian link to KKIA Terminal 1 KK SOUTHERN • Traveller Information System BUS TERMINAL , • Capacity: 800 EPP 3 : PROJECT 04 DESCRIPTION Challenges Open up for Southern Terminal to include all types of buses. All • Land issue types buses to stop over at this terminal. Then to interchange into • Department Civil Aviation (DCA) against linking pedestrian bridge to Terminal 1. a bigger capacity bus to transfer passengers to CBD terminal • DCA against sharing of flight Information. • Security issue due to close proximity to airport security area. Project Description: Enablers Required to make it happen SYSTEM (BRT) Civil works: Building works: • Need full support from DCA • drainage • M&E services • Consensus from key stakeholders to enter land • access to terminal • Pedestrian link to KKIA Terminal 1 • Federal Funding (Approved in principle) • Integrating transport system with KKIA DESCRIPTION • sewer line • Traveller Information System • water supply • Capacity: 800 buses Key outcome / benefit of this project Challenges To build designated bus way integrated into • Provide alternatives mode of transportation to and • To cluster and manage current existing mini bus from KKIA current road system acting like a LRT that operators • Increase transportation efficiencies • To align the bus routes • Encourage use of public transport stops within ~ 1 km • Construction of the physical bus way • Provide new employment opportunities • Allocation of the physical bus way • Land Acquisition/allocation Constructing bus stops along designated bus lane Enablers Required to make it happen • Buses should be at least 10 years • Provide first aid kits & fire extinguishers • Appropriately trained bus drivers Replacing old buses (mini and stage buses) • Creating a new ticketing system computer (eg. with shuttle bus (44-seater) Octopus, EZ link) EPP 3 : PROJECT 05 Key outcome / benefit of this project Linking Terminal Wawasan, Terminal Inanam • Integrated public bus system & Terminal Kepayan • Increase public transport delivery and efficiency • Decrease the waiting period • Increase public bus capacity • Decrease the over supply of mini buses/vans ONE WAY Priority signalling system One way traffic flow in CBD

TRAFFIC SYSTEM ~ Distance: 30km

DESCRIPTION Challenges To provide systematic motorised traffic route to • Have to coordinate with the inflow and outflow of compliment existing road network and BRT system vehicles during physical implementation stage • Relocation of underground utilities Enablers Required to make it happen • Proper traffic management plan within CBD before implementation • Cooperation within Government Agencies & Utilities companies required Key outcome / benefit of this project • Reduce traffic congestion • Increase transportation efficiency • Encourage use of public transport

Proposed one way traffic flow (submitted by DBKK) Bus Rapid Transit Example in Seoul, GREATER KOTA KINABALU EPP 4 : HEALTH TOURISM

EPP 4 : PROJECT 01 EPP 4 : PROJECT 02 GLENEAGLES MEDICAL CENTRE

KPJ HEALTHCARE-ACQUISITION OF SMC & DAMAI SPECIALIST DESCRIPTION Challenges Key outcome / benefit of this project 250 beds and 6 Operating • High infrastructure cost • Availability of a reliable and reputable Medical DESCRIPTION Theatres • High capital cost and slow return of investment. Not Centre in Kota Kinabalu. The local Sabahans need attractive to financier not fly to and for critical Challenges • Finding reputable Hospital Operator treatment KPJ Group acquired Sabah Medical Centre (SMC) and 152 units Small office Home • Contribute to the State economy via medical • Delay of work progress due to climate / weather and tourism KPJ is building a new RM250 million, 200 bed hospital on shortage of cement in Sabah office (SoHo) • Creating business opportunities, property • Unskilled labour shortage for construction appreciation to investors and substantial job a 1.685 acre land. The land is bought over by KPJ and this • Recruitment of medical professionals creation is a 100% private investment. The new SMC-KPJ hospital Enablers Required to make it happen 247 retail lots – 118,350 sq ft Enablers Required to make it happen is only five minutes to Greater Kota Kinabalu • Basic infrastructure and utilities such as water & • Facilitation fund to cover part of infrastructure cost electricity • State Government support to the Hospital Project 124,408 sq ft office suites • Creative development mix with commercial components for sale to partly finance the Hospital Key outcome / benefit of this project cost • Availability of a reliable and reputable Medical Centre in Kota Kinabalu. The local Sabahans need not fly to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore for critical treatment • Contributes to the State economy via medical tourism • Creating more job opportunities for the locals

EPP 4 : PROJECT 03 EPP 4 : PROJECT 04 PUBLIC HOSPITAL UPGRADES PATIENT (FPP) TO BOOST & EXTENSION (4 HOSPITALS) REVENUE FOR GOVERNMENT DESCRIPTION HOSPITALS & PROMOTE Challenges Federal Government has approved RM1.1 billion of • Delay of work progress due to climate / weather and extension, upgrading and renovating work for four shortage of cement in Sabah public hospitals in Greater KK • Unskilled labour shortage for construction HEALTH TOURISM • Recruitment of medical professionals Enablers Required to make it happen • Supply of cements DESCRIPTION • Working with the immigration department to allow more foreign workers / labour to expedite the construction phase Full Paying Patients is a separate category of Key outcome / benefit of this project patients for both outpatient and inpatient services. The charges will be based on the cost and there • Increase the bed per population ratio from 27 to 45 (67%) by 2013 is no subsidy. FFP will use existing facilities within • To improve the public healthcare services for the locals the hospital. The targets are locals and foreigners including tourists and expatriates.

Challenges • Funding for mass promotion/marketing • To produce proper detailed bills - full costs which includes equipment, consumables, human resources, amenities and the last details • Classification of poor, hard core poor, government pay scales & categories, eligibilities, etc. Enablers Required to make it happen • Mass Communication (TV, Radio, Advertisements) • Education & awareness to local • Promote internationally through tourist agents, embassies and high commission officers, etc. • Awareness as World Class healthcare Key outcome / benefit of this project • Increase GNI for Healthcare sector. • Create a spill over effect – boosting tourists’ confidence in Malaysian healthcare eventually encourages health tourism • Could stem brain drain • Can attract specialists