Resorts World Genting is such a massive space with such a rich history (it was founded in 1965 and is celebrating its 59th anniversary now) that it is safe to say that probably no singular person knows everything about the resort. It is also a place that holds fond memories for many people, so read on for fun facts you might not have known about RWG.

RWG Mascots

Here is a pic of the old mascots, in case you’ve forgotten what they look like.

If you visited RWG in the past, you may know that there were mascots which livened up the resort. In recent years, the mascots have been given a makeover as Genting’s Highland Heroes.  Here are some interesting facts about the characters:

• Allie the Elephant, Tabby the Tiger and Joe the Orangutan are original Genting mascots that were well-known in the past with a new look.
• There are also new characters such as Benny the Entertainer who was previously a clown but is now a Malaysian Sun Bear and Callie the Caterpillar who is now Callie the Dragon. 
• Callie the Dragon was actually inspired by the Chin Swee Caves Temple from the 9 Dragon Wall.
  

The World’s Largest Hotel

With its colourful and striking interior coupled with affordable rates, you may have stayed at the First World Hotel, one of seven hotels at the resort. However, did you know that it holds the Guinness World Records title for the largest hotel in the world? 

It has proudly done so since 2015 with an astronomical total of 7,351 rooms. It also first held the same recognition from 2006 to 2013 and regained its title following the opening of Tower 3. The hotel has a jungle-themed lobby which also holds a European-style courtyard. 

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It Houses One of Southeast Asia’s Largest Laundry Plants

Naturally, catering to thousands of guests means… a lot of laundry, 40 tonnes of it each day. In fact, 40 tonnes is about the weight of 6 adult African elephants. 

In the hotel basement lies a factory of sorts, one of Southeast Asia’s largest laundry plants. 68 employees are dedicated to giving hotel guests clean sheets, blankets and towels working in a space of 26,000 square feet (equivalent to 86 football fields).

The technology was the first to be introduced in Malaysia at the time with 49 machines including Continuous Batch Washers (CBWs), a futurail bag system, as well as sophisticated finisher machines. 

The futurail bag system mechanically transfers dirty linens via a system of bags hung overhead by stainless steel rails before dropping them into the CBWs for washing. 

This is followed by controlled drying, ironing and folding processes, carried out meticulously by the employees and finishing machines. This allows a 50kg load of laundry to be automatically washed in 2.5 minutes, in double-quick time. 

Did you know any of these facts? 

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