BRUNEI DARUSSALAM: TAK Group of Companies founder and chairman Teo Ah Khing has laid out an ambitious vision to transform Miri and Brunei into a dynamic cross-border economic corridor, anchored by bold infrastructure plans and youth-driven development strategies.
Delivering a keynote address before key stakeholders, policymakers and industry players, Teo emphasised the Group’s commitment to leveraging its regional roots and global expertise to unlock the untapped potential of the Brunei–Sarawak corridor.
Drawing from TAK Group’s three-decade track record across 14 countries, including transformative projects such as Miri City Fan, Putrajaya’s master planning and Dubai’s iconic Meydan Racecourse, Teo presented a forward-looking Brunei-Sarawak Cross-Border Initiative.
Central to this initiative is the positioning of Miri and Brunei as a “twin-city region” serving a projected population of 23 million with a combined GDP of USD240 billion.
The proposed blueprint includes infrastructure upgrades such as the expansion of Miri Airport and the development of a potential deep-sea port to boost regional trade, connectivity and competitiveness.
A key highlight of the address was TAK Group’s collaboration with China’s prestigious Fudan University to establish a cutting-edge medical teaching centre in Miri.
The facility is set to integrate artificial intelligence and digital health innovations while harnessing Brunei’s high-speed subsea internet cables for seamless regional connectivity.
As part of its long-term vision, TAK Group – through its subsidiary Imasa Dinasti Sdn Bhd – is also spearheading the Kenyalang Smart City project.
The development is poised to be Miri’s flagship mixed-use township, incorporating smart technologies, sustainable infrastructure and livability standards that align with regional aspirations.
Teo pointed out that infrastructure and energy investments are pivotal in driving economic transformation.
“As such, we would like to urge for stronger public-private partnerships to accelerate growth. We also need to empower youth through skills development and future-ready opportunities.
“We must build a future where Brunei and Sarawak grow not as neighbours, but as partners – economically, socially, and strategically. The time for bold collaboration is now,” he said.
Earlier, Teo held discussions with Malaysia’s former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, High Commissioner to Brunei Datuk Mohd Aini Atan, and D’Sunlit’s Managing Director Jackson Ting, where they looked into details of the Kenyalang Smart City (KSC) Master Plan.
