Legoland Malaysia set for 2012 opening

The development of Legoland Malaysia in Iskandar Malaysia by IDR Resorts and Merlin E ntertainments is gathering momentum for its grand opening in 2012.

Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, president and chief executive officer of Iskandar Investment Group and chairman of IDR Resorts, said next year would be a significant year for Iskandar Investment with the launch of completed projects
such as Legoland Malaysia under the company's first phase of development in Iskandar Malaysia.

"There will be more job opportunities for all," he said in a statement today.

He said RM200 million worth of contracts had already been awarded, and tourist receipts when Legoland Malaysia opens in 2012 would further boost the local and regional economy.

Iskandar Investment, he said, was committed to creating value for the community and driving Iskandar Malaysia's vision of becoming a sustainable metropolis of international standing.

IDR Resorts, a member company of Iskandar Investment, is responsible for the development of Legoland Malaysia in partnership with Merlin Entertainments.

Over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions for the theme park are currently being fabricated for Iskandar Malaysia.

Creation of the 15,000 Legoland model structures at the Model Building Centre for Legoland Malaysia in the Nusa Cemerlang Industrial Park is also progressing smoothly.

By Bernama

Call for entries to Malaysia Property Award 2011

The International Real Estate Federation (Fiabci) Malaysia is calling for entries to the 19th Malaysia Property Award 2011.

Fiabci Malaysia is accepting entry submissions until March 31 for projects developed in Malaysia between year 2006 and 2010. A total of 14 award categories are offered this year, including Environmental (Rehabitation/ Conservation), Heritage (Restoration/ Conservation), Hotel, Industrial, Master Plan, Office, Public Sector, Purpose-Built/ Specialised Project, Residential (High Rise), Residential (Low Rise), Resort, Retail, and Special Award for National Contribution and Sustainable Development.

The projects will be judged based on design, workmanship, impact on the environment, ease of facilities management, financial viability, marketing strategies, benefit to the community and lifestyle improvements. Winners will be announced in mid-October.

Winners of this programme will automatically enter the final selection process of the Fiabci International Prix d’ Excellence Award, which will be contested by property development projects from 60 countries.

For more information, contact the secretariat at 03–6203 5090/ 5091 or email fiabcimalaysia@fiabci.com.my.

By The Star