KUALA LUMPUR – Genting Malaysia Bhd’s Resorts World Genting (RWG) has announced that its new outdoor theme park, Genting Skyworlds, is expected to open to the public in the second quarter of the year.
RWG head of business operations and strategies Lee Thiam Kit said the group has spent more than US$800 million (RM3.24 million) on the long-awaited attraction.
“We are putting the finishing touches to the theme park, which we believe will be Southeast Asia’s most anticipated one,” he said during the virtual launch of the Genting SkyWorlds logo today.
RWG leisure and hospitality executive vice-president Datuk Edward Holloway said the theme park will focus on attracting domestic visitors as soon as the movement control order eases and interstate travel is allowed.
“We will focus on the local market for the next six months to one year after opening.
“As borders reopen, we expect to have visitors from neighbouring countries, such as Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and China.”
The theme park, located almost 1,830m above sea level, will span over 10.5ha, and feature 26 rides and attractions.
Genting SkyWorlds will also incorporate 20th Century Fox’s brands and intellectual properties through a strategic collaboration between Genting Malaysia and 20th Century Fox.
The attraction is formerly known as 20th Century Fox World. – Bernama, February 23, 2021
