About SAIP
Sabah Agro Industrial Park
A dedicated agro-processing precinct in Kimanis, Papar, supporting Sabah’s agrofood, bioeconomy and innovation ecosystem through facilities, R&D, incubation and business-ready infrastructure.
215 acres
agro-industrial precinct in Papar, Sabah
2008
Launched under the Sabah Development Corridor.
215
Acres located at Mile 30, Jalan River Benoni Diversion, Kimanis.
R&D
Facilities, laboratories and expertise for agrofood innovation.
SEDCO
Management direction aligned with Sabah’s industrial development agenda.
Background
Building an agro-industrial platform for Sabah
SAIP is based on agro-industry, with local SMEs, agro-farmers and agro-based businesses as its key target groups. The park was developed to provide practical support through incubator facilities, business spaces, processing lots, laboratories, R&D facilities and specialist expertise.
As agriculture continues to contribute to national development, SAIP supports the move toward higher-value agrofood and bioeconomy activities. Its role is to help transform raw agricultural potential into commercial, resilient and innovation-led industry growth.
Objective
To provide a dedicated agro-processing area with incubator and business space components, agrofood processing facilities and laboratories.
Vision
To be the driver and catalyst for sustainable agricultural, agrofood and bioeconomic technologies in Sabah, supported by R&D, commercialisation and innovation.
Mission
- Develop competitive and resilient agro-based local companies.
- Facilitate networking, incubation, processing and product analysis.
- Provide advisory support for agro-based business development.
- Meet customer expectations in agro product processing and analysis.
SEDCO to Lead
From precinct development to commercial direction
SAIP was launched on 29 January 2008 through the Sabah Development Corridor. Located at Mile 30, Jalan River Benoni Diversion, Kimanis, the 215-acre precinct was developed to become a driver and catalyst for sustainable agrobiotech, agrofood and bioeconomy growth in Sabah.
Following state-level discussions in 2021, the management direction of SAIP moved toward stronger commercial coordination involving the Ministry of Industrial Development and SEDCO. In December 2023, the tripartite agreement between SEDCO, SEDIA and IDS marked an important milestone for SAIP’s next phase.
2008
SAIP launched under the Sabah Development Corridor as a dedicated agro-industrial precinct.
2021
State-level direction meeting initiated a transition toward a more commercially sustainable SAIP model.
2023
Tripartite agreement between SEDCO, SEDIA and IDS marked a milestone for SAIP’s management direction.
Within SAIP
Spaces built for processing, incubation and growth
Site Activity
A working environment for tenants, entrepreneurs and agro-based business development.
Industry Engagement
Collaboration sessions supporting innovation, commercial direction and partnerships.
Original SAIP Profile
Original visuals, refreshed for today
Selected visuals from the earlier SAIP profile, presented in a cleaner layout that matches the new corporate website direction.
Original profile visual
Objective section visual
Vision section visual
Historical moment
