KOTA KINABALU: A leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distributor in East Malaysia, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Berhad (KTC), has announced the successful acquisition of land worth RM40 million in the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) for the development of the KTC Industrial Park, the group’s largest integrated hub for operations, logistics, and manufacturing.
The investment is expected to expand KTC’s existing operational base by 40 percent, while revenue is projected to increase by 50 percent.
“This strategic move will boost KTC’s annual revenue to around RM1.5 billion to RM1.6 billion, further solidifying its position as a leading company in Sabah and the whole of East Malaysia.
“This strategic investment also marks an important milestone in the group’s long-term growth strategy and is expected to support its development plans for the next five years,” said KTC Executive Director, Datuk Dexter Lau.
According to Dexter Lau, the strategic location of the land is situated in a rapidly developing industrial zone and has the potential to serve as a foundation for KTC’s future development in the fields of warehousing, logistics infrastructure, transportation, and operational facilities.
“This development is expected to enhance operational efficiency, streamline supply chain capabilities, and further strengthen KTC’s presence in existing and new markets across Malaysia.”
Taman Perindustrian KTC will also become the largest FMCG distribution center in the region, designed to serve the markets of Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Indonesia efficiently.”
“This investment is a strategic step that places us on a path of sustainable growth and enables us to provide the necessary space and infrastructure to meet the increasing demand and serve our business partners more effectively,” said Dexter Lau.
He also emphasized that the acquisition is in line with KTC’s mission to build long-term value through operational excellence and strategic vision.
“The new KTC Industrial Park will significantly enhance KTC’s logistics capabilities and enable it to meet the increasing demand for FMCG products in various regions.”
“This development not only reflects our commitment to operational excellence and regional economic growth but is also expected to create job opportunities and stimulate the expansion of a more extensive supply chain ecosystem in East Malaysia and its surrounding areas,” he further explained.
Meanwhile, Dexter Lau also mentioned that KTC has generated more than RM1 billion in revenue as of June this year and continues to be on a strong growth trajectory.
He shared that the total operational area of KTC now covers 500,000 square feet.
“With the development of the KTC Industrial Park on the newly acquired 15-acre land in KKIP, KTC’s operational base will significantly increase by 40 percent, while revenue is expected to rise to RM1.5 billion to RM1.6 billion.”
“We will start the construction of the KTC Industrial Park in KKIP as soon as possible, with an investment amounting to RM100 million.”

”This industrial park is expected to create 500 new job opportunities, and we will prioritize hiring local workers from underprivileged backgrounds because this is our effort to support the government’s role in eradicating poverty,” he said.
Dexter Lau also revealed that the KTC Board of Directors has approved an additional investment of RM10 million in Sarawak during the same period.
“As a result, KTC’s revenue is expected to increase by 50 percent overall in East Malaysia, with 40 percent in Sabah and 10 percent in Sarawak, over the next two to three years,” he added.
KTC, which is listed as a company on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia,
will have 2,000 employees within a year, across Malaysia and Brunei, while remaining one of the leading companies in Sabah.
