Taman Desa Manis, Penampang, Sabah

Taman Desa Manis is a freehold apartment in Kasigui, Penampang, Sabah. Also known as Taman Desa Manis Kasigui, this 4-storey walk-up is located in a gated and guarded compound. Built-ups are spacious, ranging from 1,000 sq ft – 1,200 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Taman Desa Manis is a low-density apartment and one of two high-rise residences in Kasigui (alongside Jing Yuen Condominium). It is within 1km walking distance to Penampang’s administrative centre, home to the area’s police station, post office, district office, and district council. Sabah Cultural Center and Penampang Sports Complex are also located here.

Taman Desa Manis is located in the small town of Kasigui in Penampang, just 10km from Kota Kinabalu. It is conveniently situated just off the major road of Jalan Penampang Tambunan, the area’s major road. Donggongon Town Centre is approximately 2km away, while Kota Kinabalu International Airport is only 11km away.

Taman Desa Manis comprises a single 4-storey apartment block. Built-ups here range from approximately 1,000 sq ft – 1,200 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony in each unit. Covered parking is available on the ground floor underneath the building, as well as open-air parking around the property.

While there are limited facilities within the residence, the popular St. Michael’s Church (Penampang) is less than 1km away, while various gyms can be found in Donggongon. Penampang Sports Complex is a mere 800m walk away, home to facilities such as a stadium, futsal court, badminton court, basketball court, football field, and swimming pool.

Nearby educational facilities include Tadika Sinaran Ria, Kibabaig National School, SK St. Joseph Penampang, and SM St. Michael Penampang – all less than 1.5km from this apartment.

Colleges and universities nearby include SIDMA College (5.6km), INTI College Sabah (8.8km), MSU College Sabah (11.5km), and Jesselton University College (13.4km) among many others.

Within a 13km radius is Rafflesia Medical Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital II, and Jesselton Medical Centre. Closer to home, there is Penampang Health Clinic (900m) and Penampang Healthcare Centre (1.3km).

Megalong Mall is only 1km away, while ITCC Shopping Mall is 3km from this residence. Over in Kota Kinabalu, there are even more popular malls such as City Mall Shopping Centre, Imago Shopping Mall, and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall.

Taman Desa Manis is located just across the street from AhChin Food Court Kasigui, one of the few eateries in Kasigui. For more options, Donggongon houses restaurants ranging from modern cafes to affordable daily fare, as well KFC Donggongon (1.3km), Burger King in Pavilion Bundusan (4.6km), and McDonald’s Beverly Hills Drive-Thru (6km).

Local tourist attractions nearby include Koisaan Cultural Village (KCV) (4km), Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (10km), and Tanjung Aru Beach (13km). Just about 12km away is the Crocker Range Inobong Substation, one of the substations in this breathtaking mountain range.

Despite being a small, quiet town, the colonial-era trading post of Kasigui is conveniently located just a stone’s throw away from Donggongon and only 10km from bustling Kota Kinabalu. The Penampang Development Plan – slated to launch late 2023 – is expected to empower citizens and facilitate the transformation of Penampang into a digital entrepreneurship hub.