King’s Park to develop integrated CBD in Genting Highlands – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

KUALA LUMPUR: King’s Park Development Sdn Bhd is on track to develop King’s Park, the first central business district (CBD) in Genting Highlands, in partnership with Yuk Tung Group and the Association for the Promotion of Higher Education in Malaysia.

Leveraging the high tourist arrivals in Genting Highlands, King’s Park is a mixed development project with a gross development value (GDV) of RM10 billion.

Spanning over 61 hectares of freehold land, the upcoming development comprises a unique blend of integrated commercial, residential and recreational offerings.

“This development would be poised to benefit greatly from the influx of investment and development opportunities in Genting.

“Genting Highlands is projected to receive 53 million visitors by 2026 with a catchment area of over 700,000 people within a five-kilometre (km) radius,” said King’s Park Development group chief executive officer Jayandren Subramaniam to Bernama.

He added that King’s Park will also feature a significant presence of internationally acclaimed brands, offering new experiences which are not yet available in Malaysia.

“There will be many outdoor activities and attractions, such as eco-sports, mountain biking trails and nature-based theme parks, including the world’s largest terrarium which spans over 600 metres in length,” he said.

First phase to open in 2026

Jayandren said that the first phase of the project — with a GDV of RM1 billion — entails the development of 12…