
Fire breaks out at Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park
The fire began in a second-floor building at the theme park before spreading to the fourth floor, according to Pahang JBPM.
Fri Jun 14 2024

Beyond The Brick: Legoland Malaysia aims to blend culture with joy
In the realm of local theme parks, Legoland Malaysia stood out as a beacon of authentic cultural experiences in developing tourism here in Malaysia.
Mon Feb 05 2024

Finland counted its bomb shelters and found 50,500 of them
The wary Nordic country made the construction of emergency shelters mandatory under apartment blocks and office buildings since 1950s.
Sat Sep 02 2023

Less lost in translation: Foreigners get high-tech help in Tokyo's baffling Shinjuku rail hub
Seibu Railway tests an automated translation window to help confused foreigners navigate one of Tokyo's most complex transportation hubs.
Fri Aug 04 2023
AWANI Review: Redefining theme park experiences in the digital age
What will the theme park of the future look like? Scott O'Neil, CEO of Merlin Entertainments, operator of LEGOLAND Malaysia, explores the future of theme parks and the importance of constant reinvention to stay ahead in the digital age.
Sat Jun 24 2023

Bertam water theme park gets licence to resume operations
The theme park was ordered to close on Dec 28 after the MPSP issued a notice to its management to stop all entertainment activities.
Sat Jan 07 2023

Two British citizens among dead in mid-air helicopter collision near Australian theme park
Police said the two helicopters collided about 300 meters in the air on Monday afternoon as one was landing and another taking off.
Tue Jan 03 2023

Unlicensed theme park in Penang ordered to close
The theme park which opened on Dec 15 had been issued a notice for the management to stop the entertainment activities of the water theme park.
Thu Dec 29 2022

Eight-year-old girl drowns at water theme park in Alor Gajah
Investigation reveals the girl was found at the edge of the one-metre deep pool where waves will gradually build up every 20 minutes for 10 minutes.
Wed Dec 21 2022

Beijing shuts Universal Resort, Wuhan locks down district in COVID curbs
The theme park did not indicate when it would reopen but said it would refund or reschedule tickets.
Wed Oct 26 2022

Tunku Ismail, Che' Puan Besar Khaleeda spend time with Bella at Legoland
Tunku Mahkota of Johor spent some time with a group of children with special needs including a Down Syndrome teenager Bella at the Legoland Malaysia Resort theme park yesterday.
Mon May 16 2022

Genting Skyworlds to open on Feb 8
Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, Southeast Asia's most anticipated theme park, will open its doors to the public on Feb 8, 2022.
Mon Jan 31 2022

Theme parks may re-open to public in November
It would also be subject to approval by the National Security Council and Health Ministry which are currently studying the SOP.
Sun Sep 26 2021

Malaysian holiday island to reopen to domestic tourists
From September 16, hotels and businesses such as theme parks will reopen, and beach activities will be allowed again, MOT said.
Sat Sep 04 2021

'Jungle Cruise' movie pairs spirited heroine with pun-slinging skipper
Jungle Cruise which debuts on Friday is based on a Disney theme park ride known for groan-inducing jokes.
Thu Jul 29 2021

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
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[OPINION] For never again the world must know more about the Khojaly genocide
For Azerbaijanis, the Khojaly genocide is more than a historical event - it is a collective trauma that shapes their identity and worldview.
Fri Feb 21 2025