GENTING HIGHLAND, PAHANG

BY HJ ZULHEIMY MAAMOR

9 MAY 2024

GENTING HIGHLAND

Genting Highlands is a hill station located on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali in the Titiwangsa Mountain, at 1800 metres elevation. Located in the State of Pahang, it was established in 1985 by the late Malaysian businessman, the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong. 

Genting Highlands is famous for its pleasant climate, cleaner air, posh resorts and dense forests.Some of the prime attractions here are Skyway Cable Car Ride, Resorts World Genting, Arena of Stars, Gohtong Jaya, Skytropolis Theme Park, Genging Highlands Theme Park and Snow Park. 

The first time I went to Genting Highlands was in the 1970s with my family. After that I never went to Genting Highlands until 2001 when I attended a meeting at Genting View Resort while working with The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. 

To reach Genting Highlands from my office in Petaling Jaya, it takes 1 hour and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 60.5 km.

FEBRUARY 2001 - GENTING VIEW RESORT

Surrounded by lust green rainforest, Genting View Resort is strategically placed in the midland hills of Genting Highlands. Located up above 900 m altitude high in the West's Malaysia Main Range, the resort offers a lovely cool mountain breeze with fresh air in abundance featuring a tranquil environment for a serene stay.

25 - 27 MAY 2002 - AWANA GOLF AND COUNTRY RESORT

On May 25-27, 2002, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia held an 'IEM ISO Training' at Awana Golf and Country Resort for the Management and the staffs. 

The ISO Training is to help the Institution to reach and maintain a high level of quality and ISO Standards. ISO stand for International Organisation for Standardisation certification. 

Implementing an ISO 9001 system is known to improve organisational performance, increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, reduce cost etc..

Genting Highlands near the border of Selangor, about 56 km from the city of Kuala Lumpur, it is an integrated resort development, best known for its thrilling entertainment and cool climate. 

Whether it is worth visiting depends on your personal preferences and what you are looking for experience. If you enjoy entertainment, cooler weather and scenic views, Genting Highlands can be a fun and unique destinations to explore. 

Gohtong Jaya is a service township of Genting Highlands named after the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, the founder of Genting Group and Genting Highlands itself. It is a good place to stop for food on the way to and from Genting Highlands. For those on road trips to Genting Highlands, a stopover for food at Gontong Jaya is highly recommended. It is just 5 km before Resorts World Genting, located on the peak. 

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, KL

10 May 2024 > 2 Zulkaedah 1445H: 10.28 p.m