FULL LIST: BAS.MY Kota Kinabalu Routes — Every Stop, Route and Major Area Covered by Sabah’s New Pink Bus Network
With BAS.MY already covering 13 routes in Kuching, it’s roll out in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah seeing it have eight planned routes which now form the backbone of a more modern and structured public bus system for Sabah’s capital city.
Like its implementation in Kuching, this federal government-backed Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST) programme aims to improve urban mobility through fixed routes, cashless payments, air-conditioned buses and affordable fares.
The service in Sabah is operated by Jaguh Bayu Sdn Bhd with the pink-coloured buses connecting major residential, commercial and institutional areas around Kota Kinabalu, including Likas, Menggatal, Inanam, Putatan, Penampang, KKIA and 1Borneo. KK Sentral serves as the main transport hub for the network.
BAS.MY Kota Kinabalu Routes as of 1 May 2026
As of 1 May 2026, the Kota Kinabalu BAS.MY network consists of eight routes identified as S01 to S08.
Initial services began with S01 and S05, while the remaining routes are being progressively rolled out throughout 2026.
The image below shows the simplified routes for BAS.MY Kota Kinabalu.
For details on each route, you can refer to the sub topics below.
S01 — KK Sentral – Jalan UMS – Jalan Lintas Loop (31.78KM)
The S01 route connects KK Sentral with several high-demand urban corridors including Luyang, Likas and the UMS area. Key stops include:
- 1Borneo
- UMS
- Likas Plaza
- Shell Likas
- Anjung Selera
- Menara Kinabalu
- Foh Sang
- Taman Layang-Layang
The route provides direct access to educational institutions, shopping centres and government offices, making it one of the city’s most important trunk services.
S02 — KK Sentral – Jalan Lintas – Jalan UMS Loop (32.88KM)
S02 complements S01 by operating in the opposite circulation pattern around the Jalan Lintas and Jalan UMS corridor. Areas served include:
- Metro Town
- City Mall
- Taman Kinabalu
- Foh Sang
- Pelabuhan Lama
- UMS
- 1Borneo
- Likas Plaza
The route improves connectivity between northern Kota Kinabalu suburbs and the city centre.
S03 — Terminal Manggatal – KK Sentral via Jalan Tuaran Lama (38.34KM)
S03 links Manggatal and Inanam directly to downtown Kota Kinabalu through Jalan Tuaran Lama and Likas. Major stops include:
- Manggatal Plaza
- EG Mall
- Plaza Juta
- UMS
- 1Borneo
- Menara Kinabalu
- Sabah Energy
- SICC
- Wisma Budaya
- Chung Hwa KK
The route is among the longest in the BAS.MY network and serves both residential and commercial districts.
S04 — Terminal Manggatal – KK Sentral via Jalan Sepanggar (38.66KM)
The S04 route operates through the Sepanggar and Inanam corridor before reaching the city centre. Stops include:
- Pekan Manggatal
- Inanam Business Centre
- Terminal Bas Bandaraya (Utara)
- Alamesra
- Menara Kinabalu
- Pelabuhan Lama
- Holiday Inn
Together with S03, the service improves public transport coverage for northern KK suburbs.
S05 — KK Sentral – Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens – Jalan Penampang Loop
S05 is among the first BAS.MY routes to enter active service in Kota Kinabalu. The route connects the waterfront, Likas and Penampang corridors with central KK. Major stops include:
- Centre Point
- Segama
- Jesselton Mall
- Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
- Jesselton Quay
- SICC
- Sabah Trade Centre
- Stadium Likas
- KPJ
- Hospital QE2
The route is particularly useful for tourists, office workers and residents travelling between the city centre and Likas.
S06 — KK Sentral – Likas – Luyang Loop (20.40KM)
S06 focuses on the Likas and Luyang corridor, serving:
- Stadium Likas
- KPJ
- Dewan Damai
- Luyang Plaza
- Wisma Tun Fuad
- Kolej Sabah
- Muzium Sabah
- Pelabuhan Lama
The route strengthens inner-city connectivity for commuters travelling between residential and commercial districts.
S07 — KK Sentral – KKIA Corridor (20.00KM)
S07 provides one of the most strategic links in the network by connecting KK Sentral directly with the Kota Kinabalu International Airport area. Key stops include:
- Sutera Avenue
- Aeropod
- Taman Winly
- Jejantas KKIA
- KKIA
- Millenium Centre
- Taman Olivia
This route is expected to benefit airport workers, travellers and nearby residents.
S08 — KK Sentral – Sembulan – Lido Loop (20.00KM)
S08 serves the Sembulan and Lido corridor with stops including:
- Imago
- Sutera Harbour
- PERKESO
- KKIA area
- Kolej Sabah
- RTM
- Open University Malaysia
- Lido Avenue
- Arkib Negeri Sabah
The route improves access between southern KK neighbourhoods and the city centre.
Affordable Fares and Cashless Payments
Like its srvice in Kuching, the BAS.MY Kota Kinabalu uses a fully cashless payment system, supporting debit cards, credit cards, DuitNow QR and concession cards. Monthly unlimited travel passes are also available to Malaysian citizens.
The federal government previously reduced the unlimited monthly pass from RM50 to RM30 under the BAS.MY programme to encourage public transport adoption nationwide.
Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), school students and eligible concession card holders can also enjoy free or subsidised travel under the programme.
Recently, the concession card eligibility was expanded to include Form Six students and trainees at government-owned training institutes.
BAS.MY in Kota Kinabalu: A New Era for Sabah Public Transport
BAS.MY Kota Kinabalu is part of Malaysia’s nationwide Stage Bus Service Transformation programme introduced by the Ministry of Transport to modernise public transportation in secondary cities.
Before BAS.MY, Kota Kinabalu relied heavily on older minibuses and irregular bus operations with inconsistent schedules.
The new network introduces fixed routes, modern air-conditioned buses, cashless payments and scheduled services. Initially launched in stages between 2025 and 2026, the Kota Kinabalu system now covers major areas including Likas, Inanam, Menggatal, Penampang, Putatan, Sembulan, KKIA, UMS and the city centre through routes S01 to S08, making it Sabah’s largest modern urban bus transformation initiative to date.
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