Thestar.com.my, November 8, 2006
PENANG is keen on two proposals from international investors for an adventure-themed park in Pulau Jerejak and a water-themed park in Teluk Kum-bar.
State Tourism Development and Environment Committee chairman Teng Chang Yeow said the proposals reflected investor confidence in the state.
“We have to come out with ideas on how best to position ourselves when Singapore’s two casinos open in 2008.
“Penang can have two theme parks as there is no conflict of themes. They will just result in more tourism products in the state,” he told a press con- ference after opening the Penang Tourism Seminar 2006 yesterday.
Teng said he met the investors separately for preliminary discussions of the proposals last month.
He said the proposed theme for Pulau Jerejak was an eco-friendly adventure park designed with a storyline related to the history of Penang.
