Work On Phase 1 Of Perak Animation Theme Park Ready By Q1 2016 -
Date：2015/04/09
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Work on phase one of the RM450 million animation theme park, Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) in Meru Raya, Perak, is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2016.
Chairman of RSG MAPS, Ramelle Ramli, said phase one, which consisted mainly of the theme park, was currently around 40-45 per cent completed.
"RSG MAP's plans in redefining family fun with MAPS consists of three phases.
"The second phase comprises hotels, serviced apartments and lifestyle retail and dining concept.
"Phase three would be a water park that will excite the visitors.
"Currently all our energy is focused on the completion of the first phase," he said at a media briefing here today.
The park is 51 per cent owned by RSG MAPS and 49 per cent by Perak Corp Bhd.
Ramelle said the park was expected to attract over 1.5 million visitors, of which locals would make up 80 per cent and foreigners 20 per cent.
The theme park will feature over 40 rides including Malaysia's first DreamWorks Animation dedicated zone with popular animated characters like Mr Peabody and Sherman, The Croods, Megamind and Casper the Friendly Ghost.
The theme park will also have Malaysia's tallest drop tower, a thrilling live car stunt show and many more designed for families and people of all ages.
Joining animation characters from DreamWorks is also the local favourite animation character, BoBoiBoy created by MONSTA.
"With the inclusion of BoBoiBoy to MAPS Perak it would be an enormous pull factor as it is an animation which most Malaysian children can identify and relate to," he said.