Major shopping theme park development officially launched

All in one: Mohamed Nazri (sixth from left) looking at a model of The TWO development after its official launch in Kuala Lumpur.

IN LINE with the Malaysian Tourism Transformation Plan’s target of 36 million tourist arrivals and receipts of RM168bil in 2020, Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, officially launched The TWO integrated commercial development in a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.

Mohamed Nazri said the RM5bil theme park, wholesale city and outlet mall on 20.64ha is the only integrated lifestyle project in Selangor that met stringent Economic Transformation Programme application processes. The project will be developed by DA Land Sdn Bhd.

DA Land chairman Tan Sri Mohd Radzi Sheikh Ahmad and chief executive officer Derek Chew said the company had been selected to be involved in the ambitious plan.

DA Land chief operating officer Sip Mun Yee, who also sits in the Economic Transformation Programme steering committee said, “We at DA Land undertake this responsibility as a national mission to progressively work together to achieve this long-term target that is going to create employment, drive economic growth and further enhance the Asean Economic Community on top of creating a major landmark in Rawang for locals as well as a vibrant tourist attraction hub within the Asean region.”

DA Land’s immediate attention is to accelerate the early phases of the project. This includes a multi-purpose hall to be called the Arena of Fames.

The venue that is being built to meet international standards and specifications for performing artistes and conventions, will have a seating capacity for over 8,500 people.

Once ready, it is expected to host shows, events and convention-themed events. Chew said the hall would help in promoting Malaysia to tourists and a destination of “Endless Celebrations” filled with festivals.

The site for the larger project straddles the the North South Expressway. An overhead bridge will link both sides of the development, which will be accessible via the North South Expressway, Guthrie Corridor, and KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway.

The site is also 15 minutes from population centres such as Petaling Jaya, Damansara, Subang, Shah Alam, and Kuala Lumpur.