New drive-thru outlet caters to growing student population of Bandar Universiti Pagoh

PAGOH, 25 April 2019 – Sime Darby Property Berhad is partnering QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd (QSR Brands) to develop the first drive-thru KFC restaurant in Bandar Universiti Pagoh (BUP), in a move to enhance the township’s value proposition and meet the demand of its burgeoning student population.

The parties, represented by YBhg Dato’ Wan Hashimi Albakri, Sime Darby Property Chief Operating Officer Township Development and YBhg Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azahari Mohamed Kamil, QSR Brands Managing Director signed and exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, witnessed by the Guests of Honour YAB Dato’ Dr Sahruddin Jamal, Menteri Besar of Johor and YB Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin Yassin, Minister of Home Affairs.

Also present were YAM Tengku Datuk Seri Ahmad Shah Alhaj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj, Sime Darby Property Director and YB Dato’ Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim, President & Chief Executive of Johor Corporation cum Chairman of QSR Brands.

As part of the MoU, Sime Darby Property will build the restaurant and enter into a long term lease arrangement with QSR Brands. This is in line with Sime Darby Property’s strategy to enhance its existing developments as well as improve recurring income for the Group.

Sime Darby Property Chief Operating Officer, Township Development Dato’ Wan Hashimi Albakri said, “BUP is a unique township supported by the country’s first multi-varsity integrated education hub. Our partnership with QSR will enhance the township with the popular quick service restaurant chain that will cater to approximately 10,000 students when it is fully occupied. This will be the first partnership among others in the pipeline for the development where we aim to attract more economic activities and increase employment within the local community apart from spurring demand for our products.”

The proposed site for the KFC Drive-Thru restaurant is situated on an approximately 0.89 acre land at a designated commercial area of the Sarjana Promenade. The restaurant is targeted to open at the end of June 2020.

President & Chief Executive of Johor Corporation cum Chairman of QSR Brands, YB Dato’ Kamaruzzaman also stated his optimism on the partnership, highlighting its potential as a catalyst for economic growth of Pagoh, apart from the added values offered to the educational hub development. “This is a reflection of the group’s vision as a state conglomerate with roles to develop the future of Johor economy and the country to achieve the objectives of national development policy. The group are committed in providing quality services while continuously strengthening and expanding the value chain and synergies of our entire activities. This strategic collaboration provides a good platform for the companies to build capacity and expand our presence by leveraging the strengths and resources of partner and gain stronger footing in our respective fields.”

BUP, a 4,099 acres township is strategically located in the Muar District of Johor, off the Pagoh Interchange, which is mid-point between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The township is located only 15 minutes away from Pagoh town and about 30 minutes’ drive to Muar town.

This is the first township in Malaysia to be seamlessly integrated with a higher education hub comprising four reputable public institutions - Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir set in a super campus equipped with shared facilities dubbed the EduHub Pagoh (formerly known as Pagoh Education Hub). It aims to be a world-class education hub with quality residential offerings, vibrant retail options and a progressive business environment.

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About Sime Darby Property Berhad

Sime Darby Property is Malaysia’s largest property developer in terms of land bank with 20,411 acres of remaining developable land. On the back of a successful 45-year track record of developing sustainable communities, Sime Darby Property has to date built 23 active townships/developments with a global reach that encompasses assets and operations across the Asia Pacific region and the United Kingdom. In the UK, as part of a Malaysian consortium, Sime Darby Property is the developer of the iconic Battersea Power Station project in central London.

Sime Darby Property is a multiple award-winning property group with numerous local and international accolades. It is the first Malaysian property developer to be awarded the International FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Awards twice for its Subang Jaya and UEP Subang Jaya townships. The company bagged its 9th consecutive Gold at the Putra Brand Awards 2018 and its 6th consecutive Top 10 Developers Awards at the BCI Asia 2015. Sime Darby Property has also been recognised as among the top developers in Malaysia in the annual The Edge Top Property Developers Awards, a recognition which the company consistently receives since 2009.

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About QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd (QSR Brands)

A franchisee of over 830 KFC restaurants in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Cambodia, QSR is also the operator of Pizza Hut in Malaysia and Singapore, with more than 400 restaurants and delivery concepts in Malaysia and 75 restaurants and delivery concepts in Singapore. In addition to its restaurant operations, it is extensively involved in breeder and contract broiler farming, hatchery, poultry production and processing as well as a host of ancillary businesses including baking, commissary and sauce production. This makes QSR the first and only fully-integrated food operator in Malaysia. QSR and its subsidiaries guarantee full halal compliance to customers in all of the Group’s markets. Every aspect of the food manufacturing process follows strict controls and accepts only certificates recognized by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and strictly adheres to MS1500:2009.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Ahmad Shahriman Johari
Head, Corporate Communications
Sime Darby Property Berhad

E-mail: shahriman.johari@simedarbyproperty.com
Mobile: 019 – 333 8320

Nadzirah Idris
Group Corporate Communications
QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd

E-mail: nurnadzirah.idris@qsrbrands.com.my
Mobile: 019 – 333 8320