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The
Genting Story
When
it comes to the Genting story, most Malaysians will recognise
it as synonymous with the rise of its namesake hill resort,Genting
Highlands Resort. Many though may not have truly appreciated
the mammoth task involved in its construction and the vast
resources and reserves mobilised to ensure what has proven
today to be an unprecedented success in resort development.
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Looking Back with
Pride
The idea of a hill resort was chanced upon by Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong
amidst the crisp air of Cameron Highlands in 1964. Tan Sri Lim was
then working on a hydro-electric power project at the popular hill
resort, patronised mostly by British colonials seeking cool refuge
from the tropical heat, when he foresaw a prosperous Malaysia of
the future desiring a cool mountain holiday resort within the reach
of all Malaysians.
The
Challenges
A study of the maps and Kuala Lumpur’s vicinity located the
ideal site - the 1,800-metre Gunung Ulu Kali, just 58 km from Kuala
Lumpur. Amidst the dense virgin tropical jungle and rugged terrain,
the task to transform a remote mountain into Malaysia’s premier
holiday destination seemed impossible… but not for Tan Sri
Lim.
The
Mammoth Task Begins
Setting up a private company called Genting Highlands Berhad 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 and 2,800 acres of land from the Pahang and Selangor
State Government respectively between the years 1965 and 1970.
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.
To
ensure the sound and prompt construction of the hotel-cum-resort,
Tan Sri Lim devoted all of his time, capital and resources, including
the reserves of his family company, Kien Huat Berhad towards the
making of this "dream resort". |
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The Beginning
On 31 March 1969, the late YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s
first Prime Minister graced the official laying of the foundation
stone for the company’s pioneer hotel, the then Highlands
Hotel, marking the completion of the access road to Genting
Highlands Resort.
Impressed
that the private sector, without the assistance of the Government,
could develop a mountain resort for the enjoyment of all Malaysians,
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). |
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The Expansion
- Genting Group
Genting Group, founded by Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong and with Tan
Sri Lim Kok Thay as its Chairman, President and Chief Executive
has since expanded and diversified from its initial hotel
and resort activities to plantations, properties, paper manufacturing,
power generation, oil and gas, electronic commerce and information
technology development under Genting Group.
Genting
Berhad is now a leading multinational corporation in |
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Malaysia.
The Group has constantly been acknowledged by various organisations
for its exemplary leadership and management. Genting Berhad was
acknowledged as the No.1 Leading Company in Malaysia for 10 years,
ie in 2004 and for 9 consecutive years (1994 - 2002) by The Asian
Wall Street Journal 200 (formerly Far Eastern Economic Review 200).
Genting Berhad was also rated No.1 in Malaysia and No.2 in Asia
for Overall Best Managed Company for the Decade by Asiamoney. |
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