What People Say About Us

“The Kenyalang Smart City is foundational to the future we want to shape in Sarawak as a developed and high-income region in Malaysia, and therefore, I pray that it will be successfully implemented.”

“Kenyalang Smart City will definitely have a very big impact on tourism as Miri is so ideally situated, with Mulu National Park as one of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites.”

“Miri City is in dire need of a proper convention centre in order to host bigger events. Therefore, the convention centre included in the Kenyalang Smart City development project is much welcomed.”

“We received the green light at the Dubai World Cup meeting last year to develop the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and we are proud to reveal that to the whole world. We wanted to develop a world class facility and I cannot think of any other racecourse in the world that will rival it. I believe Meydan is not just for Dubai, but its for the whole world.”

Designed by Malaysian outfit TAK – the master planner behind the Palm Deira – which has also served as the project management firm for the first phase of Meydan City, the grandstand’s most impressive point, however, is at its centre where the seating, restaurants, bars and VIP/corporate suites are topped by a cantilevered crescent roof that runs 426m in length and spans 56m across.

It was through Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum that Teo chairman of Teo A. Khing Design Consultants submitted his proposal for the Meydan Racecourse, a project that had been brewing for the last five years, and was selected to build his largest and most challenging project to date: a 100,000-capacity horse racing complex, with hotel, restaurants, a convention centre, royal enclosure and 1.6 km long grandstand with an IMAX theatre to capture camera finishes for the races. The US$3 billion undertaking involved up to 20,000 workers who toiled round the clock in 65 degrees of heat to complete the project in 920 days. The racecourse had to be finished in time for the Dubai World Cup in 2010, where the Queen of England and other VIPs from around the world would be present.

TAK’s design while in harmony with existing structures also injects new state–of–the–art elements within the development… The design’s marriage of beauty and harmony with practicality is evident in the manner in which the beautiful natural landscape harmonizes with the new facilities. The lake–view cafeteria provides amazing vistas for the enjoyment of all while emphasis on colour and vibrancy adds uniqueness and beauty to the entire development.

“Well, I respected Teo Ah Khing, CHC founder and chairman very much and I became aware that they’ve always had a high level of integrity. And I’d have to say they’ve always been great to deal with.” 

As evident by the list of stallions, who stand at some of the world’s top farms, Teo and his group have a good working relationship with leaders across the global industry.

Nobody starts like this. Not even the Aga Khans, the Maktoums or the Howard de Waldens kicked off with a Derby winner - and a dual Derby winner at that.

“We are always convinced by Desert Star Holdings’ continual commitment in providing opportunities and backward linkages that would positively impact the wider Vieux Fort community. This project is just one part of Invest Saint Lucia’s wider vision for the sustainable development of the southern part of Saint Lucia.”

“The government feels satisfied this investment will be a key driver in our quest new investments for the south of the island.” 

“The Pearl of the Caribbean Development is designed to be a well-balanced project with open space making up over 50 percent of the overall development. It is designed to be a sustainable and self-contained development and is expected to generate between 500 to 800 construction jobs during its initial phase of implementation.” 

“The Royal Saint Lucia Turf Club was an experience to remember. In addition to equestrian entertainment, the races brought together notable industry leaders and business professionals providing a unique opportunity to build a network of connections. As a Saint Lucian I’m looking forward to seeing the races continue to grow awareness and international attention to Saint Lucia.” 

“The symbolism of today’s Pitons Cup cannot be lost on anyone. The running of the inaugural Pitons Cup stamps Saint Lucia as the newest member of the international racing family. More particularly, it launches the Pearl of the Caribbean development, a project of such breadth and sophistication it may not only regenerate Saint Lucia’s south, but be positively transformative to the nation as a whole.”