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THE GENTING STORY. It all began in 1965 with Genting Highlands Resort on the lush, tropical highlands of Malaysia. Our ambitious founder, the late Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong, transformed 10,000 acres of dense, impenetrable forest, 6,000 feet above sea level, into the largest resort in the world. Resorts World Genting (Abbreviation: RWG), originally known as Genting Highlands Resort is an integrated hill resort owned by Genting Group through subsidiary Genting Malaysia Berhad which comprising hotels, shopping malls, theme parks and casinos. It is the main attraction of the hill station, located within the Pahang section of the area. Genting Highlands dipilih menjadi World's Leading Casino Resort in Nov 2005 oleh World Travel Awards. Cuaca di Genting Highlands relatif sejuk dengan temperatur tidak lebih dari 30 °C dan jarang turun di bawah 15 °C setiap tahunnya. It was here that he built his first hotel, Genting Highlands Resort, in 1971. Subsequent decades saw the business morph into a global conglomerate with interests in gambling, plantations, property. Located in Genting Highlands Resort or Resorts World Genting, Casino de Genting is a prized development spearheaded by its founder Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong. The casino attracts large throngs of locals and travellers who want to try their luck during their holiday trip.

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The Awana Skyway, also referred to as the new Awana Skyway (circa. 2016), is a gondola lift system connecting Awana Transport Hub, Chin Swee Temple and SkyAvenue in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia since December 2016. The Awana Transport Hub terminus consists of the new Awana Bus Terminal, the station building and a new 8-storey car park while the other terminus is located at SkyAvenue.

The Awana Skyway is one of the two aerial lines serving Genting Highlands, with the Genting Skyway serving as an alternate route. The gondola lift system was launched in 2016, and it replaces the former 2-car aerial tramway system running between 1977 and 2014. The gondola lift system can carry up to 3,600 passengers per hour with 10 passengers per gondola. At the maximum speed of 6 metres per second (21.6 km/h), the 2.8-kilometre journey up the mountain peak takes about 10 minutes, though it varies on the weather conditions.

Aerial tramway-based (Old, 1977)[edit]

The old cable car uses a jig-back system: A large electric motor is located at the bottom of the tramway so that it effectively pulls one cabin down, using that cabin's weight to help pull the other cabin up. A similar system of cables is used in a funicular railway. The two passenger cabins are situated at opposite ends of the loops of cable. Thus, while one is coming up, the other is going down the mountain, and they pass each other midway on the cable span. It ceased its operations since 1 April 2014 to make way for the construction of an all-new monocable gondola system similar to the one used on Genting Skyway by Leitner Ropeways.^[1]

Gondola lift-based (New, 2016)[edit]

The new monocable gondola lift built by Leitner Ropeways uses 60 mm diameter solid cable wire ropes as opposed to Genting Skyway's 54 mm diameter solid cable wire ropes. Likewise, they are among the strongest monocable gondola installations in the world.^[2] Similarly, it is equipped with high-tech electronic equipment and was built in accordance with stringent Swiss regulations. It also has a double safety circuit which is completely independent.

The foundation used for the pylons is of the 'Hang-dug Caisson' type. Each pylon is founded on four Caissons measuring 1.2 metres in diameter, which are socketed down to bedrock. The average depth of the Caissons is about 40 m (135 feet) and each group of four Caissons piles can take a vertical load of 4,000 tonnes against the maximum vertical load of 150 tonnes from the cable car system. The Caissons method is about the safest and strongest foundation in existence, designed specifically for hilly terrain. Each pylon is accessible via rescue tracks on the ground, whilst each gondola is equipped with radio communication equipment from the stations. The new gondola lift spans on 22 pylons as opposed to the former 5 towers.^[1]

Gallery[edit]

• Awana Skyway gondola view approaching base station at Sri Layang Hotel.

• Awana Skyway gondola view approaching Chin Swee middle station.

• Awana Skyway gondola view approaching Genting upper station at Genting Grand Hotel.

• The former Awana skyway cable car ever used since its first opening.

See also[edit]

• Genting Skyway - Gondola lift type
• Langkawi Cable Car - Gondola lift type
• Penang Hill Railway - Funicular type

References[edit]

1. ^ ^ab'Awana Skyway: Malaysia's Newest Ropeway « The Gondola Project'. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
2. ^'New Genting Awana Skyway to Begin Operation in August 2016 (Update: Opening Delayed Pending Regulatory Approval)'. Durian Runtuh. Retrieved 2017-02-15.

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Genting Highlands (Malay: Tanah Tinggi Genting; Chinese: 雲頂高原; Chinese: 云顶高原) otherwise known as Resorts World Genting is the flagship integrated resort developed by Genting Group. It is nestled on a mountain peak (maximum elevation about 1,860 m) within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia. Resorts World Genting is operated by Genting Malaysia Berhad (formerly known as Resorts World Bhd), which also operates Awana chain of resorts & hotels. It is accessible by car from Kuala Lumpur in one hour, or also accessible by a cable car called Genting Skyway (3.38 km^[1])which at its opening used to be the world's fastest and South East Asia's longest gondola lift.

History

The idea of creating a hill resort located in proximity to Kuala Lumpur came up in the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong's mind during a business trip to the Cameron Highlands in 1964. He mooted this idea while enjoying the fresh and crisp air from the balcony at his hotel room.

Subsequently, a study of the maps and Kuala Lumpur's vicinity located the ideal site - the 1,800-metre Gunung Ulu Kali, just 55 km from Kuala Lumpur. Tan Sri Lim then set to transform a remote mountain area amidst the dense virgin tropical jungle and rugged terrain into a holiday destination.

A private company called Genting Highlands Berhad was set up on 27 April 1965, with the late Tan Sri Haji Mohammed Noah bin Omar, Tan Sri Lim successfully obtained approval for the alienation of 12,000 acres (49 km²) and 2,800 acres (11 km²) of land from the Pahang and Selangor State Government respectively between the years 1965 and 1970. An anomaly happened during the obtaining of the land approvals. While the Pahang state government swiftly approved a freehold lease, the Selangor state reluctantly approved a 99-year lease. As a result, Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong met the then Mentri Besar of Selangor, Dato Harun Idris and telling him that a freehold lease will be more feasible than a 99-year lease. Finally, the Selangor state government agreed to grant a freehold lease.

On 18 August 1965, a technical and construction team began the herculean task that would take four years to complete the access road from Genting Sempah to the peak of Gunung Ulu Kali.

On 31 March 1969, the late YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia's first Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the company's pioneer hotel, the then Highlands Hotel, marking the completion of the access road to Genting Highlands Resort. The Prime Minister was impressed that the private sector, without the assistance of the Government, could develop a mountain resort for the enjoyment of all Malaysians^{[citation needed]}; subsequently a gaming licence was suggested to help accelerate the development of this remote area.

In 1971, the first hotel at Genting Highlands was successfully completed and was then named Highlands Hotel (now renamed Theme Park Hotel).

The Genting Highlands Resort continued to expand since the opening of the first hotel in 1971. Development of the area continued with care taken to ensure the maintenance of the natural beauty of the rainforest of the region.^{[citation needed]}

To date, Genting Highlands Resort has six hotels (namely Maxims, Genting Hotel, Highlands Hotel, Resort Hotel, Theme Park Hotel and First World Hotel) and two apartment blocks (Ria and Kayangan Apartments) at the hilltop and Awana Genting Highlands Golf and Country Resort.

Coordinates: 3°25′25″N101°47′36″E / 3.42368°N 101.79335°E

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In 1997, Genting Highlands Resort further boosted its facility attraction with Genting Skyway cable car system that provides a 3.38 km transport to the hilltop. Genting Skyway is also recognised as the 'World's Fastest Mono Cable Car System' with a maximum speed of 21.6 km per hour and the 'Longest Cable Car in Malaysia and Southeast Asia'.^{[citation needed]}

Attractions

Known as the ‘Fun City Above the Cloud', Genting Highlands is the only legal land-based casino, Casino de Genting, in the country and is owned by Genting Malaysia Berhad, a subsidiary of Genting Group.

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Hotels

Resorts World Genting has five hotels. One of the five hotels, the First World Hotel, holds the Guinness World of Records as the largest hotel in the world since 2006, with a total of 6,118 rooms.

• Resort Hotel

In 1971, the first hotel at Genting Highlands was successfully completed and was then named Highlands Hotel (now renamed Theme Park Hotel).

The Genting Highlands Resort continued to expand since the opening of the first hotel in 1971. Development of the area continued with care taken to ensure the maintenance of the natural beauty of the rainforest of the region.^{[citation needed]}

To date, Genting Highlands Resort has six hotels (namely Maxims, Genting Hotel, Highlands Hotel, Resort Hotel, Theme Park Hotel and First World Hotel) and two apartment blocks (Ria and Kayangan Apartments) at the hilltop and Awana Genting Highlands Golf and Country Resort.

Coordinates: 3°25′25″N101°47′36″E / 3.42368°N 101.79335°E

ROCK SPA® & SALON. The Spa is now located on the second floor of the East Hotel near the pools. To book reservations for Rock Spa® & Salon or for more information, you can contact our Customer Care team at 1 (866) 502-7529. Hard rock casino tampa address.

In 1997, Genting Highlands Resort further boosted its facility attraction with Genting Skyway cable car system that provides a 3.38 km transport to the hilltop. Genting Skyway is also recognised as the 'World's Fastest Mono Cable Car System' with a maximum speed of 21.6 km per hour and the 'Longest Cable Car in Malaysia and Southeast Asia'.^{[citation needed]}

Attractions

Known as the ‘Fun City Above the Cloud', Genting Highlands is the only legal land-based casino, Casino de Genting, in the country and is owned by Genting Malaysia Berhad, a subsidiary of Genting Group.

Genting Highlands Casino Wikipedia Info

Hotels

Resorts World Genting has five hotels. One of the five hotels, the First World Hotel, holds the Guinness World of Records as the largest hotel in the world since 2006, with a total of 6,118 rooms.

• Resort Hotel

Dining

• Bakery - Pastries, sandwiches & desserts
• Coffee Terrace - Asian and Western buffet
• Genting Palace Restaurant - Cantonese cuisine
• Hainan Kitchen - Hainanese cuisine
• Imperial Rama - Fine Dining Thai-Chinese cuisine
• Ming Ren Restaurant - Xinjiang cuisine
• The Olive - Fine Dining Western cuisine
• VIP Restaurant - Thai-Chinese cuisine
• Spice Garden - Indian cuisine

Nightlife

• Safari
• Cloud 9
• All Sports Bar
• Patio Bar & Lounge

Theme Parks

The resort has three theme parks which are Genting Outdoor Theme Park, First World Indoor Theme Park and Water Park. There are over 20 signature attractions which include:

• Flying Coaster
• Genting Sky Venture
• Haunted House
• Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
• SnowWorld
• Space Shot

Genting Skyway

Genting Skyway, located at the Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor side of Genting, Malaysia, is a monocable gondola lift serving the Genting Highlands Resort. Its lower station is located near Gohtong Jaya, and its upper station is located at Highlands Hotel of Genting Highlands Resort.

It was officially opened in 1997 by the former prime minister of Malaysia, Mahathir bin Mohammad. Lakeside casino stateline nv.

Amenities

The resort has five performance venues.

• Arena of Stars
• Genting International Showroom
• First World Plaza

Events

Awards ceremonies

The resort hosts several award ceremonies at the Arena of Stars, with capacity of 6,000 people.

• IIFA Awards 2002 - hosted by Amitabh Bachchan
• Zee Cine Awards 2007
• Lux Style Awards 2007
• MTV Asia Awards 2008 - hosted by Jared Leto

Concerts

• X-Pax 'XLive Festival' 2008 - music festival headlined by Missy Elliott

TV Reality Shows/Competitions, Awards Showcase

Genting also plays host to a range of popular TV Reality Shows & Award Showcase being filmed on site including:

Sports

Tour de Langkawi

Genting Highlands serve as the finish point of a stage in the Tour de Langkawi cycling race. It is one of the longest (30 km) climbs featured in a cycling event.

Other Places of Attraction

• Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort
• Chin Swee Caves Temple
• Genting Strawberry Farm
• Highlands Mushroom Farm
• Highlands Vegetable Farm
• Highlands Daylily Farm

Climate

Genting Highlands enjoys a spring-like climate, with temperatures no higher than 25°C and rarely falling below 14°C yearly. The temperature in Genting Highlands ranges from 16°C to 24°C all year round.

Gallery

• Outdoor Theme Park

• Outdoor Theme Park

• Sunset above the clouds

• Night ride on the Cable Car

References

1. ^Scheepstra, Wouter (2007-03-30). 'Gokken in regenwoud (Gambling in rainforest)' (in Dutch). Sp!ts: pp. 22.

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