Luyang, Kota Kinabalu · Completed 2024 · Subsale
Jesselton Twin Towers
Two 56-storey towers off Jalan Bersatu, the tallest buildings in Borneo at 192 metres, with homes from 649 sq ft and a Sky Club on Levels 54–55.
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Jesselton Twin Towers at a glance
Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.
Development
Jesselton Twin Towers
By Jesselton Properties Sdn Bhd, part of the Jesselton group
Address
Off Jalan Bersatu, Damai
88300 Kota Kinabalu, in the Luyang “Golden Triangle”
Tenure
Leasehold, 999 years
Listings give about 998 years left
Completed
OC March 2024
Towers completed in Dec 2022 (B) and Feb 2023 (A)
Towers
2 × 56 storeys
192.15 m; 4.88 acres
Units
819
One portal counts 499 + 258 in the towers; records differ
Layouts
649–2,041 sq ft
Studio to 3 bedrooms; penthouses 3,725–6,982 sq ft
Foreign buyers
RM600,000 and above
Sabah minimum for high-rise homes; most layouts list above it
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Jesselton Twin Towers
A landmark address with a 999-year lease. Here is the case for it, and what to check.
The tallest homes in Borneo
At 192 metres and 56 storeys, upper floors look over Likas Bay, the Sabah Golf and Country Club and, on clear days, Mount Kinabalu.
A 999-year lease
The land lease runs 999 years, far longer than the usual 99-year lease, so the remaining term is not a practical worry for today’s buyers.
Two levels of facilities
A 50-metre salt-water pool and gym on the recreation deck, and a Sky Club with sky bar and lounges on Levels 54–55.
What to weigh: a thin sales record
The towers are new and very few resales are recorded yet, so there is no reliable transacted median. About 15–20% of buyers were foreign, so expect competing rental stock.
The development
Jesselton Twin Towers, decoded
Two 56-storey towers on 4.88 acres, designed by Arkitek Billings Leong & Tan with UIG Architects and built by China State Construction Engineering (M).
The towers
Facilities
As listed by the developer and in The Edge launch coverage.
Sky Club
Levels 54–55
- Sky bar
- Lounges
- Skydeck
Recreation deck
Level 10
- 50 m salt-water lap pool
- Jacuzzi
- Splash pool
- Sauna and steam rooms
- Gymnasium
- Dance studio
Residents
Shared spaces
- Children’s play area
- Two function rooms
- Library
- Private dining
- Pavilions
- Lawn and garden
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 5 Jesselton Twin Towers layouts
5 layout types, from 649 to 3,725 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Other layouts may exist; ask for the full list. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
2 bedrooms — 1,270 sq ft
2 bed · 1,270 sq ft · five 2-bedroom layouts
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →3 bedrooms — 1,719 sq ft
3 bed · 1,719 sq ft · three 3-bedroom layouts
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Jesselton Twin Towers
Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 649 sq ft | RM550,000–559,000 | RM2,500/mo | 4 |
| 1 bedroom | 832 sq ft | RM720,000–734,000 | RM2,800–3,600/mo | 12 |
| 2 bedrooms | 1,270 sq ft | RM900,000–1.2m | RM6,000/mo | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 1,719 sq ft | RM1.3m–1.47m | – | 2 |
| – | about 1,300–1,400 sq ft | RM1.07m–1.5m | RM5,000–6,500/mo | 12 |
| – | about 1,800–1,900 sq ft | RM1.5m–1.7m | – | 5 |
Gallery
Jesselton Twin Towers in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where Jesselton Twin Towers sits
Off Jalan Bersatu, Damai, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
The recorded numbers
The price numbers
Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price last 48 months | Too few recorded sales for a median | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Launch price developer, 2021 | RM529,000 – RM2.15m; penthouses RM3.95m – RM7.6m | The Edge Malaysia, Jan 2021 |
| Asking price for sale | RM550,000 – RM1.5m · about RM710–1,100 psf | iProperty listings, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent 1 and 2 bedrooms | RM2,500 – RM3,600 a month | PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent 3 bedrooms | RM5,000 – RM6,500 a month | PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
Listing prices are asking prices, not transactions. Ask Jason for any recorded sales in your tower before you make an offer.
Track record
About Jesselton Properties Sdn Bhd
Jesselton Twin Towers was developed by Jesselton Properties Sdn Bhd, part of the Kota Kinabalu-based Jesselton group, which also built Jesselton Residences on the waterfront.
The project had a gross development value of about RM800 million. It won the Borneo Star Award for Best East Malaysia Development at the StarProperty Awards 2019.
Around the building
What is near Jesselton Twin Towers
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Padang Merdeka Station: Ranau, Tambunan, Keningau, Kota, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu~2.9 km
- Minivan to Ranau & Kinabalu NP (25RM)~3.0 km
- West (inc Brunei & Sarawak)~3.1 km
🛍️ Malls
- City Mall~500 m
- Likas Square~2.7 km
- Kompleks Asia City~3.1 km
🎓 Schools
- Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School~900 m
- SK Mutiara~900 m
- Smart Little Beans~1.0 km
- Kian Kok Middle School~1.3 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Twintech International University College of Technology~2.6 km
- Asian Tourism International College~3.0 km
- Sekolah Perubatan UMS~3.1 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Damai Specialist Centre~800 m
- KK Specialist Centre~1.2 km
- Permai Polyclinic~2.3 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.
Is it for you?
Which kind of buyer are you?
The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.
🏠 Living here yourself
Layouts here run from about 649 to 3,725 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.
💰 Buying to rent out
Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.
👨👩👧 Family with children
Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.
✈️ Buying from overseas
Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.
Straight talk
What I will not hide from you
Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.
- ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
- ⚠️ Leasehold title. Check how many years remain on the lease; banks lend less, and buyers pay less, as the lease gets shorter.
- ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.
The real cost
What buying here costs in 2026
Worked example for a unit at RM2,150,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.
| Malaysian buyer (90% loan) | Foreign buyer (70% loan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | RM2,150,000 | RM2,150,000 |
| Down payment | RM215,000 | RM645,000 |
| Loan amount | RM1,935,000 | RM1,505,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM70,000 | RM172,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM9,675 | RM7,525 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM24,570 | RM24,570 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM22,248 | RM17,604 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM341,493 | RM866,699 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | Set by each state; ask me for the figure |
Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.
Get these numbers for a real unitCalculate my exact costs →Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Jesselton Twin Towers?
Each tower has 56 storeys and stands about 192 metres, which makes them the tallest buildings in Borneo since 2023.
When was it completed?
Tower B was completed in December 2022 and Tower A in February 2023. The occupation certificate was issued in March 2024.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Sabah a foreigner can generally buy a high-rise home priced at RM600,000 or more, with state approval. Most layouts here list above that. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026.
Adakah Jesselton Twin Towers pegangan bebas?
Tidak. Ia pajakan 999 tahun. Sijil Layak Menduduki (OC) dikeluarkan pada Mac 2024.
Jesselton Twin Towers 售价多少？
根据iProperty挂牌，目前开价约RM55万至RM150万，约每平方尺RM710至RM1,100。这些是开价，不是成交价。
Which schools are near Jesselton Twin Towers?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School (~900 m), SK Mutiara (~900 m), Smart Little Beans (~1.0 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Jesselton Twin Towers?
The nearest stations on map data are Padang Merdeka Station: Ranau, Tambunan, Keningau, Kota, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu (~2.9 km), Minivan to Ranau & Kinabalu NP (25RM) (~3.0 km), West (inc Brunei & Sarawak) (~3.1 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Jesselton Twin Towers?
The nearest hospital on map data is Damai Specialist Centre (~800 m), and the nearest mall is City Mall (~500 m).
How much cash do I need to buy at Jesselton Twin Towers?
For a unit at RM2,150,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM17,604 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM341,493, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.
Jason Lim
10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.