Kota Kinabalu-Papar-Beaufort flyover opens
Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 Text Size: Susan (seventh right, seated) in group photo with delegates from the Rotary Club of Tanjung Aru, Api Api Hash House Club, Association of Hwaxia Zhineng Qigong Sabah and Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah at the Benoni showroom gallery, here. PAPAR: The Pan Borneo Highway flyover and traffic lights along Benoni Commercial Centre (BCC) and Parklane City are now operational, which will further boost the road connectivity and economic potential of the district. The highway is expected to drive residential and commercial demand in the district, and in turn, spur local economic growth.
Advertisement WSG Group Managing Director Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen said a large petrol station will soon be built in the vicinity to serve vehicles travelling between Sarawak, Brunei, as well as the interior, west coast and east coast regions of Sabah. The company is also negotiating with several renowned medical centres, hoteliers, Parkson departmental store and shopping mall which are keen to establish their presence here. She said this while receiving delegations from the Rotary Club of Tanjung Aru, Api Api Hash House Club, Association of Hwaxia Zhineng Qigong Sabah and Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah at Parklane City show gallery here, recently. 'The flyover connecting Kota Kinabalu to Papar and Beaufort is now open to motorists. 'The new traffic lights under the bridge enable vehicles to enter Parklane City without making a U-turn, which is much more convenient and safer to road users visiting Papar,' she said. Susan expects a surge in demand for accommodation and consumer spending in view of Kibing Group's plan to build another manufacturing plant in Kimanis. Apart from luxury condominium, double-storey terrace houses and shoplots, Parklane City has attracted many leading brands and services, including Servay Hypermarket, McDonald's drive-thru, KFC, Co-op Bank, U-Tea, 4Fingers Crispy Chicken, 10Star Cinemas, Majestic Ballroom and Toyota showroom. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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