Kota Kinabalu City Hall

City Council of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaya

Kota Kinabalu City Hall

Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

Emblem

Type
Type|

City council

of Kota Kinabalu

History
Founded| 2 February 2000
Preceded by| Kota Kinabalu Municipal Council
Leadership

Mayor

Dr. Sabin Samitah

Director-General

Sr. Lifred Wong

Meeting place
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Website
www.dbkk.sabah.gov.my

The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (Malay: Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, abbreviated DBKK) is the city council which administers the city and district of Kota Kinabalu in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. The council consists of the mayor plus twenty-four councillors appointed to serve a one-year term by the Sabah State Government.

## History

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The history of the town of Jesselton can be traced since the administration of British North Borneo Company (BNBC) in 1881.[1] Throughout the administration under the Federation of Malaysia since 1963, the town subsequently renamed into Kota Kinabalu and a council was later established after it was granted city status on 2 February 2000.[2] Kota Kinabalu was formerly administrated by Majlis Perbandaran Kota Kinabalu (MPKK) or the Kota Kinabalu Municipal Council. Their jurisdiction covers an area of 351 square kilometres encompassing the sub-districts, suburbs and/or towns such as Tanjung Aru, Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu city, Luyang (including Damai and Foh Sang neighbourhoods), Inanam, Menggatal, Telipok, Likas, Alamesra and Sepanggar.

### Appointed mayors of Kota Kinabalu

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Since 2000, the city has been led by seven mayors. The previous mayors are listed as below:

No | Mayor | Term start | Term end

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1 | Abdul Ghani Abdul Rashid | 2 February 2000[3] | 1 February 2005
2 | Iliyas Ibrahim | 2 February 2005[4] | 1 February 2011
3 | Abidin Madingkir | 2 February 2011[5] | 1 February 2016
4 | Yeo Boon Hai @ Arling bin Ukau | 2 February 2016[6] | 31 December 2018
5 | Nordin Siman | 1 January 2019[7] | 31 December 2020
6 | Noorliza Awang Alip | 1 January 2021[8] | 31 December 2023
7 | Dr. Sabin Samitah | 1 January 2024[9] | Incumbent
Mayor of Kota Kinabalu

Incumbent
Datuk Dr. Hj. Sabin Samitah

since 1 January 2024

Seat| Kota Kinabalu
Term length| One year term only, renewable at Chief Minister's pleasure
Constituting instrument| Sabah State Government
Inaugural holder| Abdul Ghani Abdul Rashid
Formation| 2 February 2000
Deputy| Director-General of Kota Kinabalu City Hall
Website| www.dbkk.sabah.gov.my

## Mascot

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The official mascots of Kota Kinabalu are:[10]

* Ardeidae/Egretta alba
* Orchidaceae/Phalaenopsis amabilis
* Casuarinaceae

## References

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1. ^ "Remembering Jesselton's birth". Daily Express. 31 January 2016. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
2. ^ "Kota Kinabalu City Declaration". Sabah Education Department. 2 February 2000. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
3. ^ "Change in Boardroom [Abdul Ghani Abdul Rashid]" (PDF). Karambunai Corp. 2 April 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019. "He was installed as the first Mayor of the newly established Kota Kinabalu City and held the position for 2 terms from February 2000 to February 2005."
4. ^ "Former cop Illiyas is new mayor of Kota Kinabalu". The Star. 21 January 2005. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
5. ^ "Abidin is KK's third Mayor". Daily Express. 1 February 2011. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
6. ^ "Yeo Boon Hai made KK's new mayor". New Sabah Times. 1 February 2016. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
7. ^ Lajiun, Jenne (31 December 2018). "Nordin Siman, new KK city mayor". The Borneo Post. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
8. ^ Vanar, Muguntan (31 December 2020). "KK's first woman mayor Noorliza takes charge". The Star. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
9. ^ Miwil, Olivia (2 January 2024). "Former Inland Revenue CEO Sabin appointed Kota Kinabalu mayor". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
10. ^ "Maskot Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu" [Kota Kinabalu City Mascot] (in Malay). Kota Kinabalu City Hall. 7 November 2017. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kota Kinabalu City Hall.

* Official website

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Buildings in the Kota Kinabalu metropolitan

Administration|

* Kota Kinabalu City Hall
* Kota Kinabalu Court Complex
* Sabah International Convention Centre
* Sabah State Administrative Centre
* Sabah State Legislative Assembly
* Sabah Tourism Board
* Sabah Trade Centre
* Tun Mustapha Tower
* Wisma Innoprise
* Wisma Tun Fuad Stephens

Education|

* Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Healthcare|

* Queen Elizabeth Hospital
* Queen Elizabeth Hospital II
* KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital

Hotel or residence|

* Bay 21
* Jesselton Hotel
* Jesselton Twin Towers
* Sutera Harbour

Malls|

* 1Borneo Hypermall
* Centre Point Sabah
* Imago KK Times Square
* Karamunsing Complex
* Suria Sabah
* Wisma Merdeka

Museum|

* Sabah Islamic Civilisation Museum
* Sabah Museum (headquarters)

Place of worship|

* Che Sui Khor Moral Uplifting Society
* Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
* Peak Nam Toong Temple
* Pu Tuo Si Temple
* Sacred Heart Cathedral
* Sabah State Mosque

Transportation|

* BRT Kota Kinabalu
* KK Sentral
* Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Mixed infrastructures|

* 1Sulaman
* Aeropod
* Grand Merdeka
* Jesselton Quay
* Jesselton Residences
* Karambunai Integrated Resort City
* Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront
* Kota Kinabalu Convention City
* One Jesselton Waterfront
* PacifiCity
* Plaza Shell
* Petronas Office Tower
* Tanjung Aru Eco Development

Others|

* Jesselton Freemason Hall
* Sabah Hakka Complex
* Sabah State Library (headquarters)
* Tanjung Aru Library
* The Skybridge City Centre Kota Kinabalu

italics indicated the project is under construction.

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Main public and private service skyscrapers and structures in Sabah

Administration buildings|

* Kota Kinabalu City Hall
* Kota Kinabalu Court Complex
* Sabah International Convention Centre
* State Administrative Centre
* State Legislative Assembly Building
* Sabah Tourism Board
* Sabah Trade Centre
* Sandakan Municipal Council
* Tawau Municipal Council
* Tun Mustapha Tower
* Wisma Innoprise
* Wisma Tun Fuad Stephens

Education|

| School|

* SMS Sabah
* Maktab Sabah

|

Universities|

* Universiti Malaysia Sabah
* UiTM Sabah

Energy and water resources|

* Babagon Dam
* Sabah Oil and Gas Terminal
* Sabah–Sarawak Gas Pipeline
* Tenom Pangi Dam

Health care|

| Hospitals|

| Government|

* Queen Elizabeth Hospital
* Queen Elizabeth Hospital II
* Duchess of Kent Hospital
* Keningau General Hospital
* Tawau Hospital
* Bukit Padang Mesra Hospital

|

Private|

* Damai Specialist Hospital
* Jesselton Medical Centre
* KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital
* Likas Specialist Hospital
* Rafflesia Specialist Centre

Public transportation|

| Airports|

* Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
* Kudat (KUD)
* Lahad Datu (LDU)
* Sandakan (SDK)
* Tawau (TWU)

|

Bus services|

* BRT Kota Kinabalu
* KK Sentral

Ferry terminals|

* Jesselton Point
* Menumbok Ferry Terminal
* Tawau Ferry Terminal

Rail networks|

* Tanjung Aru Station
* Papar Station
* Beaufort Station
* Tenom Station

Museums|

* Agnes Keith House
* Keningau Heritage Museum
* Mat Sator Museum
* Monsopiad Heritage Village
* Pogunon Community Museum
* Sabah Islamic Civilisation Museum
* Sabah Museum (headquarters)
* Sandakan Heritage Museum
* Teck Guan Cocoa Museum
* Tun Sakaran Museum
* 3D Wonders Museum

Religious buildings|

| Chinese temples and pagodas|

* Che Sui Khor Moral Uplifting Society
* Fo Guang Shan Temple
* Peak Nam Toong Temple
* Pu Tuo Si Temple
* Puu Jih Shih Temple
* Sam Sing Kung Temple
* Tam Kung Temple

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Churches|

* Sacred Heart Cathedral
* St. Michael's and All Angels Church
* St. Michael's Church

Gurdwara|

* Gurdwara Sahib

Hindu temple|

* Thirumurugan Temple

Mosques|

* Al-Kauthar Mosque
* Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
* Sabah State Mosque
* Sandakan District Mosque
* Sandakan Jamek Mosque

Shopping malls|

* 1Borneo Hypermall
* Asia City
* Centre Point Sabah
* City Mall
* Imago KK Times Square
* Karamunsing Complex
* Suria Sabah
* Wawasan Plaza
* Wisma Merdeka

Stadiums|

* Likas Stadium

Mixed infrastructures|

* 1Sulaman
* Aeropod
* Grand Merdeka
* Jesselton Quay
* Jesselton Residences
* Karambunai Integrated Resort City
* Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront
* Kota Kinabalu Convention City
* One Jesselton Waterfront
* PacifiCity
* Plaza Shell
* Petronas Office Tower
* Tanjung Aru Eco Development

Others|

* Jesselton Freemason Hall
* Jesselton Twin Towers
* Sabah Hakka Complex
* Sabah State Library (headquarters)
* Tanjung Aru Library

italics indicated the project is under construction.

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Local governments in Malaysia

Federal Territories|

* Kuala Lumpur H
* Labuan P
* Putrajaya P

Johor|

* Batu Pahat M
* Iskandar Puteri C
* Johor Bahru C
* Kluang M
* Kota Tinggi D
* Kulai M
* Labis D
* Mersing D
* Muar M
* Pasir Gudang C
* Pengerang M
* Pontian M
* Segamat M
* Simpang Renggam D
* Tangkak D
* Yong Peng D

Kedah|

* Alor Setar C
* Baling D
* Bandar Baharu D
* Sungai Petani M
* Kubang Pasu M
* Kulim M
* Kulim Hi-Tech Park LA
* Langkawi M
* Padang Terap D
* Pendang D
* Sik D
* Yan D

Kelantan|

* Bachok D
* Dabong D
* Gua Musang D
* Jeli D
* Ketereh D
* Kota Bharu M
* Kuala Krai D
* Machang D
* Pasir Mas D
* Pasir Puteh D
* Tanah Merah D
* Tumpat D

Malacca|

* Alor Gajah M
* Hang Tuah Jaya M
* Jasin M
* Malacca C

Negeri Sembilan|

* Jelebu D
* Jempol M
* Kuala Pilah D
* Port Dickson M
* Rembau D
* Seremban C
* Tampin D

Pahang|

* Bera D
* Bentong M
* Cameron Highlands D
* Jerantut D
* Kuantan C
* Lipis D
* Maran D
* Pekan M
* Raub D
* Rompin D
* Temerloh M

Penang|

* Penang Island C
* Seberang Perai C

Perak|

* Batu Gajah D
* Gerik D
* Ipoh C
* Kampar D
* Kerian D
* Kuala Kangsar M
* Lenggong D
* Manjung M
* Pengkalan Hulu D
* Perak Tengah D
* Selama D
* Taiping M
* Tanjung Malim D
* Tapah D
* Teluk Intan M

Perlis|

* Kangar M

Sabah|

* Beaufort D
* Beluran D
* Keningau D
* Kinabatangan D
* Kota Belud D
* Kota Kinabalu H
* Kota Marudu D
* Kuala Penyu D
* Kudat D
* Kunak D
* Lahat Datu D
* Nabawan D
* Papar D
* Penampang M
* Putatan D
* Pitas D
* Ranau D
* Sandakan M
* Semporna D
* Sipitang D
* Tambunan D
* Tawau M
* Telupid D
* Tenom D
* Tuaran D

Sarawak|

* Bau D
* Betong D
* Bintulu M
* Dalat & Mukah D
* Kanowit D
* Kapit D
* Kota Samarahan M
* Kuching North H
* Kuching South C
* Lawas D
* Limbang D
* Lubok Antu D
* Lundu D
* Maradong & Julau D
* Marudi D
* Matu & Daro D
* Miri C
* Padawan M
* Saratok D
* Sarikei D
* Serian D
* Sibu M
* Sibu Rural D
* Simunjan D
* Sri Aman D
* Subis D

Selangor|

* Ampang Jaya M
* Hulu Selangor M
* Kajang M
* Klang C
* Kuala Langat M
* Kuala Selangor M
* Petaling Jaya C
* Sabak Bernam D
* Selayang M
* Sepang M
* Shah Alam C
* Subang Jaya C

Terengganu|

* Besut D
* Dungun M
* Hulu Terengganu D
* Kemaman M
* Kuala Terengganu C
* Marang D
* Setiu D

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