THE Escape Penang Water Theme Park in Teluk Bahang set two new Guinness World Records to solidify its standing as a leading water - based attraction in the region.
The latest Guinness records are for the Longest Tubby Racer (dry ski slope slide) at 453.3 metres and the Largest Tipping Bucket, capable of holding 28,757 litres of water.
Escape Penang now holds a total of four world records, making it the only theme park in the world to achieve such a feat.
It previously earned world records for the Longest Tube Water Slide (1,111m) in 2019 and the Longest Zip Coaster (1,135m) in 2022.
Sim Leisure Group founder and chief executive officer Datuk Sim Choo Kheng emphasised that breaking records was never his primary objective when he first set up the attraction in 2012.
The Singapore - listed firm now has four theme parks in the country, providing clean family - driven recreational fun for tourists, both local and foreigners alike.
“My goal has always been about maximising smiles per hour for our visitors, not just creating the longest or largest attractions,” the Penang - born Sim said at the accreditation handover ceremony.
He recalled that when the Tubby Racer first opened in 2019, he didn’t immediately realise its record-breaking potential.
“It was only in 2022, after conducting some research, that I discovered it was the longest in the world,” he said.
As for the tipping bucket, Sim noted that most around the world hold less than 2,000 litres of water.
“I thought, why not create something bigger and more exciting for groups of friends to enjoy?” Sim added.
State Tourism and Creative Economy committee chairman Wong Hon Wai lauded Sim, saying that all attractions in the state must strive to be world - class just like Escape.
“This achievement firmly positions Escape Penang as a global leader in the theme park industry, showcasing Penang’s spirit of innovation and our drive to push boundaries,” Wong said.
Guinness World Records official adjudicator Kazuyoshi Kirimura was present to officially certify the latest records.- February 5, 2025
