History and Background of the company - GENTING

The Genting Story

When it comes to the Genting story, most Malaysians will recognise it as synonymous with the
rise of its namesake hill resort,Genting Highlands Resort. Many though may not have truly
appreciated the mammoth task involved in its construction and the vast resources and reserves
mobilised to ensure what has proven today to be an unprecedented success in resort
development.

Looking Back with Pride

The idea of a hill resort was chanced upon by late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong amidst the crisp air of
Cameron Highlands in 1964. Tan Sri Lim was then working on a hydro-electric power project at
the popular hill resort, patronised mostly by British colonials seeking cool refuge from the
tropical heat, when he foresaw a prosperous Malaysia of the future desiring a cool mountain
holiday resort within the reach of all Malaysians.

The Challenges

A study of the maps and Kuala Lumpur’s vicinity located the ideal site - the 1,800-metre Gunung
Ulu Kali, just 58 km from Kuala Lumpur. Amidst the dense virgin tropical jungle and rugged
terrain, the task to transform a remote mountain into Malaysia’s premier holiday destination
seemed impossible… but not for Tan Sri Lim.

The Mammoth Task Begins

Setting up a private company called Genting Highlands Berhad on 27 April 1965, with the late
Tan Sri Haji Mohammed Noah bin Omar, Tan Sri Lim successfully obtained approval for the
alienation of 12,000 acres and 2,800 acres of land from the Pahang and Selangor State
Government respectively between the years 1965 and 1970.

On 18 August 1965, a technical and construction team began the herculean task that would take
four years to complete the access road from Genting Sempah to the peak of Gunung Ulu Kali.
To ensure the sound and prompt construction of the hotel-cum-resort, Tan Sri Lim devoted all of
his time, capital and resources, including the reserves of his family company, Kien Huat Berhad
towards the making of this "dream resort".

The Beginning

On 31 March 1969, the late YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s first Prime Minister graced
the official laying of the foundation stone for the company’s pioneer hotel, the then Highlands
Hotel, marking the completion of the access road to Genting Highlands Resort.

Impressed that the private sector, without the assistance of the Government, could develop a
mountain resort for the enjoyment of all Malaysians, a gaming licence was suggested to help
accelerate the development of this remote area.

In 1971, the first hotel at Genting Highlands was successfully completed and was then named
Highlands Hotel (now renamed Theme Park Hotel).

The Development - Genting Highlands Resort

Since the opening of the first hotel in 1971, Genting Highlands Resort continued to grow from
strength to strength. The development of the area continued to this present day to enhance
Genting Highlands Resort as the premier holiday destination in the region while ensuring that
the natural beauty of the rain forest is maintained.

The Expansion - Genting Group

Genting Group, founded by Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong and with Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay as its Chairman
and Chief Executive, has since expanded and diversified from its initial hotel and resort activities
to plantation, power generation and oil and gas exploration and production.

Today, Genting Berhad is a leading multinational corporation in Malaysia that has constantly
been acknowledged by various organisations for its exemplary leadership and management.
Genting Berhad was acknowledged as the No.1 Leading Company in Malaysia for 10 years, i.e. in
2004 and from 1994 to 2002 by The Asian Wall Street Journal 200 (formerly Far Eastern
Economic Review 200). Genting Berhad was also rated No.1 in Malaysia and No.2 in Asia for
Overall Best Managed Company for the Decade by Asiamoney.

The Passing of a Great Man

Sadly, The Founder of Genting, Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong passed away peacefully on 23 October
2007 and was laid to rest at Gohtong Memorial Park on 29 October 2007. He will be greatly
missed by the management and staff of the Genting Group.

"Once the goals have been clearly defined, with the greatest amount of determination and hard
work, one can conclusively realise one's goals."

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To date, Genting Highlands Resort has five hotels (namely Genting Hotel, Highlands Hotel,
Resort Hotel, Theme Park Hotel and First World Hotel) and two apartment blocks (Ria and
Kayangan Apartments) at the hilltop and Awana Genting Highlands Golf and Country Resort.

Together with integrated world-standard entertainment facilities encompassing various leisure,

indoor and outdoor theme parks and gaming facilities, Genting Highlands Resort has become
the "City of Entertainment" and Malaysia's Premier Resort.

In 1997, Genting Highlands Resort further boosted its facility attraction withGenting Skyway
cable car system that provides a 3.38 km transport to the hilltop. Genting Skyway is also
recognised as the "World's Fastest Mono Cable Car System" with a maximum speed of 21.6 km
per hour and the "Longest Cable Car in Malaysia and Southeast Asia".