InterContinental Hotels Group has inked a management agreement with Golden Wave for a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, East Malaysia. The 367-room Crowne Plaza Kota Kinabalu Waterfront hotel is scheduled to open in 2021, which will also mark the entry of the brand into East Malaysia. Situated within a 10-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the new property will be part of a mixed-use development at a prime waterfront location in downtown Kota Kinabalu. The hotel will be suitable for both business guests and leisure travelers looking to minimize travel time to and from the central business district. It will feature eight meeting spaces, including a large ballroom with capacity to hold up to 600 people. Additional amenities at the hotel includes rooftop bar and restaurant, an outdoor pool, spa and fully equipped 24-hour fitness center.