MAIN Market-listed property developer Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (CHGP) has unveiled a strategic collaboration with the UCSI Group to establish an integrated education hub that will anchor its CHGP’s 19.3-acre waterfront masterplan within the Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone.
The collaboration marks a significant milestone in CHGP’s vision to develop a vibrant education-led mixed-use destination that integrates residential living, education, lifestyle, commerce and future healthcare offerings within a single waterfront community.
At the centre of the masterplan will be a purpose-built campus housing the UCSI International School and Sekolah Sri UCSI with capacity for up to 3,000 students and boarding facilities accommodating up to 300 students.
The campus will become UCSI’s first school presence in Melaka and is expected to serve as a key catalyst for long-term population growth, talent attraction and economic activity within the precinct.
The wider development is envisioned as an integrated waterfront township comprising serviced residences, retail and lifestyle offerings, educational facilities and a future healthcare component.
By bringing together these complementary sectors within a walkable and connected environment, CHGP aims to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that serves students, families, residents, professionals and visitors alike while enhancing the long-term attractiveness and value proposition of the precinct.
Under the agreement, CHGP’s wholly-owned subsidiary Chin Hin PMC Sdn Bhd and UCSI Group will establish a dedicated joint venture (JV) company to develop and operate the school with CHGP holding a 30% strategic equity stake and UCSI the remaining 70%.
The JV company will acquire a designated leasehold land parcel within the development for the campus.
The structure enables CHGP to participate in the long-term growth and recurring earnings potential of the education sector while leveraging the operational expertise, proven academic track record and established brand reputation of one of Malaysia’s leading education groups.
“This partnership strengthens our vision of creating a future-ready waterfront township anchored by quality education,” commented CHGP’s group CEO Chang Tze Yoong.
“Together with UCSI, we are establishing a key catalyst for community growth, talent attraction and long-term value creation across the broader development.”
The UCSI International School and Sekolah Sri UCSI will offer internationally-recognised programmes including the International Primary Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A-Levels alongside a blended National and Cambridge curriculum guided by UCSI’s 5Cs Framework.
“This development presents a unique opportunity to bring together quality education, modern infrastructure and a thriving community environment within a single integrated destination.,” enthused UCSI Group founder and executive chairman Datuk Peter Ng.
“Through the combination of UCSI International School and Sekolah Sri UCSI, families will have access to internationally recognised and nationally grounded education pathways within a future-focused learning environment.”
Added Ng: “We believe this campus will play an important role in nurturing the next generation of leaders while contributing meaningfully to Melaka’s educational and socio-economic development.”
All in all, UCSI will manage both the schools’ education and operations while CHGP will lead the development of the campus.
The collaboration aligns with CHGP’s strategy of unlocking landbank value through high-impact developments that diversify growth drivers and support long-term value creation.
At 10.37am, CHGP was unchanged at RM1 with 400,000 shares traded, this valuing the company at RM1.39 bil. – Aug 18, 2026
