Property Hunter Magazine Property Hunter Magazine Issue 54 - May 2014 | Page 23

Dato’ Jimmy Pang, Chairman of JP Group of Companies All tourists to Semporna comes in via Tawau Airport, however, many do not stop over in Tawau. Tawau is not tapping into this window of opportunity. Pang thinks that there is a need to do more promotion for Tawau’s tourism including promotional signage in Tawau Airport. He suggest that a Task Force be set up by the local authorities of Tawau and key business leaders to device a master plan to attract tourist to Tawau. The window of opportunity has opened in this market and we do not want to miss it. Looking Forward After being in the industry for about 40 years, Pang is still passionate about what he does. He is currently developing a new commercial area in Tawau as well as a gated and guarded housing estate in Kota Kinabalu. There are also plans for a Low Rise Condominium and a few budget hotels in Semporna. The motto of JP Group of Companies is “BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE”. Pang says that is because every building that is constructed will remain for a long time into the future and as such, it is of the utmost importance that he builds good buildings that are sustainable for the future because it is the future generation that will judge our works. As responsible developers or builders, we have to set a strong foundation for the future generation to build on. The future will judge us, he says, and that is the legacy he wants to leave behind when he retires. PHOTO: LOUIS PANG STUDIO www.PropertyHunter.com.my 23