KUALA LUMPUR: Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) is eyeing up to six international theme parks in Iskandar Malaysia within the next two or three years.
Its chief executive, Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, said Iskandar Malaysia currently has two theme parks - Legoland Malaysia and Hello Kitty.
"We are in talks with several international theme park companies.
"We are not in the position to reveal the names yet as they are still under intend discussions," he said on the sidelines of the second Global Free Trade & Special Economic Zones Exhibition and Summit, here, yesterday.
Ismail said the launch of Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia studio in Medini Iskandar Malaysia in May was expected to further enhance the economic region's appeal to international investors, especially those in the creative industry.
"Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios will provide full-fledged facilities and support services for film production.
"Apart from the development infrastructure, Irda and Pinewood Iskandar are jointly conducting training for film production professionals to meet the requirements of the studio's clients," he said.
Meanwhile, Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Higher Corp for Specialised Economic Zones also signed a memorandum of understanding on engaging in cooperative activities of common interest and mutual benefit.
The Global Free Trade & Special Economic Zones Exhibition and Summit is the world's leading platform to link foreign direct investments, manufacturers, industry and investors directly with global locations for their business. Bernama
Its chief executive, Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, said Iskandar Malaysia currently has two theme parks - Legoland Malaysia and Hello Kitty.
"We are in talks with several international theme park companies.
"We are not in the position to reveal the names yet as they are still under intend discussions," he said on the sidelines of the second Global Free Trade & Special Economic Zones Exhibition and Summit, here, yesterday.
Ismail said the launch of Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia studio in Medini Iskandar Malaysia in May was expected to further enhance the economic region's appeal to international investors, especially those in the creative industry.
"Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios will provide full-fledged facilities and support services for film production.
"Apart from the development infrastructure, Irda and Pinewood Iskandar are jointly conducting training for film production professionals to meet the requirements of the studio's clients," he said.
Meanwhile, Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Higher Corp for Specialised Economic Zones also signed a memorandum of understanding on engaging in cooperative activities of common interest and mutual benefit.
The Global Free Trade & Special Economic Zones Exhibition and Summit is the world's leading platform to link foreign direct investments, manufacturers, industry and investors directly with global locations for their business. Bernama
