LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort (LMR) has revealed its plans for brand-new built-to-scale LEGO Models showcasing Malaysia’s stunning landscapes, architecture, and culture from east to west.
MINILAND Amazing Malaysia, a model commemorating Malaysia’s diversity in LEGO bricks, is set to open in August 2023 at LEGOLAND Theme Park.
Guests can expect to encounter unique heritage locations such as the cultural setting in Kota Bahru, Kelantan, beautiful sceneries of Mulu Caves, Sarawak, and the hustle and bustle of Georgetown, Penang, based on preliminary 3D renderings of MINILAND Amazing Malaysia.
MINILAND Amazing Malaysia will be an interactive experience, with 2-player games and action-packed animations found throughout the 381 m2 dedicated space. Without leaving the resort, guests will be drawn into distinct Malaysian stories and cultural events.
Some of these scenes could come right out of your childhood and bring up nostalgic memories such as catching a stage performance at Jonker Walk, a late-night Mamak stall hangout session, and playing Sepak Takraw with the neighbourhood kids.
“In Malaysia, we have so many beautiful destinations filled with incredible architecture, landscapes, culture, and history – making it an obvious choice when we were looking to give MINILAND a new area that will WOW our guests. Through the immersive experiences in MINILAND Amazing Malaysia, guests will be able to get a taste of Malaysian destinations with just one stop at LMR. We are hopeful that after a trip to Amazing Malaysia, guests will be inspired to plan their next Malaysian adventures, which will in turn boost tourism to benefit our economy and the rakyat,” said CS Lim, Divisional Director, LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort.
The new MINILAND Amazing Malaysia is projected to be completed and installed in two months and will require up to 14,000 hours of construction effort. Amazing Malaysia will be constructed using 1.38 million LEGO Bricks and will include 126 built-to-scale LEGO Models of East Malaysia, West Malaysia, and the South China Sea.
“What is unique to LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort, when compared to LEGOLANDs around the world, is how we infuse the local culture into everything we do – making LEGOLAND Malaysia a place that locals and international visitors want to return to again and again. Many of our investments and one-of-a-kind activities are made possible with strong support from the Malaysian government. Thus, Merlin Entertainments is committed to continuing to invest in LMR for many years to come,” said Scott O’Neil, the Chief Executive Officer of Merlin Entertainments, at the media preview of MINILAND Amazing Malaysia.
