As children, most Malaysians grew up visiting Resorts World Genting at some point in their lives to enjoy the cool weather and the myriad of attractions on the mountaintop. With an indoor and outdoor theme park, numerous attractions, shows, events, shopping, and more, there are endless aspects of the resorts to uncover. 

Although you may have visited RWG numerous times, there might be some little-known facts you didn’t know about the country’s premier mountain resort. Read on to find out more. 

RWG is situated on 70% Pahang, 30% Selangor land

The resort may only be one hour’s drive from KL, but interestingly, you end up visiting two states when you walk around because it is situated on land that comprises 70% Pahang land and 30% Selangor land. 

When the late Tan Sri Dato' Seri (Dr) Lim Goh Tong, the Founder of the Genting Group first had the idea of creating the resort, he successfully obtained approval for the alienation of 12,000 acres (4,900 ha) and 2,800 acres (1,100 ha) of land from the Pahang and Selangor State Government respectively between 1965 and 1970.

There Are Endangered Wildlife Such as a Black Panther in the Surrounding Jungle

RWG is actually surrounded by a stunning 130 million years old rainforest. Naturally, this makes it home to a wealth of flora and fauna including a number of endemic, rare, and native species of plants and wildlife. Here, there are endangered dusky leaf monkeys, endangered gibbons (siamang), black panthers (Wakanda forever!) as well as serows (medium-sized goat-like or antelope-like mammals), along with pitcher plants and humongous millipedes. Visitors can try and catch a glimpse of these creatures through nature trails for various fitness levels by enquiring at Resorts World Awana, the nature-inspired resort that’s becoming increasingly popular with wildlife adventurers.  

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Less Than 10% Owned by Genting Malaysia is Used for Development

As mentioned, RWG is surrounded by a rainforest which creates a magnificent landscape and cool weather. To promote the continued coexistence of wildlife and to promote environmental sustainability, less than 10% of land owned by Genting Malaysia is used for development.

Genting Group Owns Properties Worldwide

What started as a single mountain top resort in 1965 has since grown into one of Asia's leading and best-managed multinationals with businesses in the leisure & hospitality, plantations, property, biotechnology, amongst others. 

The Group also owns numerous premier properties worldwide. 

This includes two resorts in Malaysia: Resorts World Kijal in Terengganu and Resorts World Langkawi. Overseas, there are Resorts World Birmingham, Resorts World Bimini, Bahamas and Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore, Resorts World New York City, Resorts World Las Vegas and more. There is also the Resorts World Cruises brand with cruises that head to Hong Kong, Japan, and Oman, among others. 

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