Genting Malaysia Bhd

Genting Malaysia Berhad (GENM) is the Malaysian subsidiary of Genting Berhad and the operator of Resorts World Genting — Malaysia's only legal land-based casino. Listed on Bursa Malaysia (KLSE: GENM / 4715), Genting Malaysia was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. The company operates the flagship Resorts World Genting (formerly Genting Highlands) mountain-top integrated resort, as well as Resorts World Awana, Resorts World Kijal, and Resorts World Langkawi.

Resorts World Genting is located 6,000 feet above sea level in the Titiwangsa Mountains, accessible via the Awana SkyWay cable car. The property is undergoing a US$3.3 billion Genting Integrated Resort Transformation Plan (2013-2026), which has added the Genting SkyWorlds theme park (originally planned as Twentieth Century Fox World), new hotel towers (Crockfords, First World Hotel Tower 2), expanded retail, and modernized gaming facilities. The property features 10,000+ hotel rooms, 300+ gaming tables, 3,000+ slot machines, 100+ restaurants, and multiple entertainment venues.

Genting Malaysia is licensed and regulated by the Malaysian Ministry of Finance and operates under Malaysia's unique gaming regulatory framework, where Muslims are prohibited from entering casinos. The company is a subsidiary of Genting Berhad (controlled by the Lim family), with Lim Kok Thay serving as Chairman & CEO. Genting Malaysia is one of Malaysia's largest listed companies and a major employer and taxpayer.

Resorts World Genting

Resorts World Genting (formerly Genting Highlands) is Malaysia's only legal land-based casino and Genting Malaysia's flagship property. Located 6,000 feet above sea level in the Titiwangsa Mountains, the property features 10,000+ hotel rooms across multiple hotels (Genting Grand, Maxims, First World Hotel — the world's largest hotel by room count, Theme Park Hotel, Resort Hotel, Crockfords), 300+ gaming tables, 3,000+ slot machines, 100+ restaurants, indoor and outdoor theme parks, the Awana SkyWay cable car, a 10,000-seat arena, and extensive retail. The property is undergoing a US$3.3 billion transformation plan.

Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park

Genting SkyWorlds is Genting Malaysia's new outdoor theme park, opened in 2022 as part of the transformation plan. Originally planned as Twentieth Century Fox World (rebranded due to Disney's acquisition of Fox assets), the theme park features multiple themed zones, roller coasters, and family attractions. Genting SkyWorlds is a key non-gaming attraction that diversifies Resorts World Genting's entertainment offerings.

First World Hotel

First World Hotel at Resorts World Genting is the world's largest hotel by room count, with over 7,300 rooms. The hotel offers affordable accommodation for mass-market visitors, supporting Resorts World Genting's position as Malaysia's premier mass-market entertainment destination. First World Hotel Tower 2 added additional rooms as part of the transformation plan.

Awana SkyWay

The Awana SkyWay is a 10-minute gondola cable car ride that connects the Awana station to Resorts World Genting, offering panoramic views of the Titiwangsa Mountains. The SkyWay is one of the longest cable car systems in Southeast Asia and a signature attraction of the Genting experience.

Resorts World Awana

Resorts World Awana is a golf and country club resort located at the lower station of the Awana SkyWay, featuring a 18-hole championship golf course, hotel, and dining. Awana complements Resorts World Genting's entertainment offerings with a golf and nature-focused experience.

Resorts World Kijal & Langkawi

Genting Malaysia operates Resorts World Kijal (a beachfront resort in Terengganu with a golf course) and Resorts World Langkawi (a beachfront resort on Langkawi Island), diversifying its Malaysian hospitality portfolio beyond the mountain-top Genting property.

1965 — Genting Berhad Foundation

Lim Goh Tong founded Genting Berhad in 1965 and secured the first and only Malaysian casino license, establishing Genting Highlands. The mountain-top resort was an ambitious vision that required building access roads and infrastructure in remote mountain terrain.

1971 — Genting Highlands Resort Opening

Genting opened Genting Highlands Resort — Malaysia's first and only legal land-based casino. The property quickly became Malaysia's premier entertainment destination, attracting domestic and international visitors with its cool mountain climate and gaming offerings.

1980 — Genting Malaysia Berhad Incorporated

Genting Malaysia Berhad was incorporated as the Malaysian operating subsidiary of Genting Berhad, holding the Resorts World Genting operations. The company was later listed on Bursa Malaysia (KLSE: GENM / 4715), providing public investment access to the Malaysian gaming operations.

1980s-2000s — Expansion & Modernization

Genting Malaysia expanded Resorts World Genting with additional hotels (First World Hotel — world's largest by room count), theme parks, entertainment venues, and gaming facilities. The property became a comprehensive integrated resort and Malaysia's leading tourism destination.

2005 — Lim Kok Thay Leadership

Lim Kok Thay (son of founder Lim Goh Tong) led Genting Malaysia's modernization, including the planning of the Genting Integrated Resort Transformation Plan — a US$3.3 billion investment to modernize and expand Resorts World Genting.

2013 — Transformation Plan Launch

Genting Malaysia launched the Genting Integrated Resort Transformation Plan — a US$3.3 billion (MYR 10 billion) investment to modernize Resorts World Genting. The plan included new hotel towers (Crockfords, First World Hotel Tower 2), a new theme park (originally Twentieth Century Fox World, later Genting SkyWorlds), expanded retail, and modernized gaming facilities.

2017 — Twentieth Century Fox World Delays

The Twentieth Century Fox World theme park faced delays due to Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets (Disney was not interested in licensing its brand to a gambling-adjacent theme park). The theme park was eventually rebranded as Genting SkyWorlds and opened in 2022.

2022 — Genting SkyWorlds Opening

Genting Malaysia opened Genting SkyWorlds theme park — a key milestone in the transformation plan. The theme park features multiple themed zones, roller coasters, and family attractions, diversifying Resorts World Genting's non-gaming entertainment offerings.

2023-2024 — Transformation Completion

Genting Malaysia neared completion of the US$3.3 billion transformation plan, with modernized hotel towers, expanded retail, new dining options, and the Genting SkyWorlds theme park fully operational. The transformation has positioned Resorts World Genting for the next decade of growth as a modern integrated resort.

Genting Malaysia is committed to responsible gambling in compliance with Malaysia's unique gaming regulatory framework, with comprehensive player protection measures and strict adherence to Malaysian cultural and religious requirements.

Malaysian Regulatory Compliance

Genting Malaysia operates under license from the Malaysian Ministry of Finance and complies with Malaysia's gaming regulations, including age verification (21+), self-exclusion, anti-money laundering, and strict regulatory reporting. Malaysia's gaming regulatory framework is unique in that it grants a single casino license (to Genting) and prohibits Muslims from entering casinos.

Player Protection Measures

• Age Verification: Strict 21+ age verification at entry to Resorts World Genting casino, per Malaysian law.
• Self-Exclusion: Players can voluntarily exclude themselves from Resorts World Genting casino. Malaysia operates a government-run self-exclusion program for problem gamblers.
• Staff Training: All customer-facing staff complete responsible gambling training, including identification of problem gambling behavior and intervention procedures.
• Information Resources: Responsible gambling information is displayed prominently throughout Resorts World Genting, with contact details for Malaysia's problem gambling support services.

Malaysian Muslim Restrictions

In Malaysia, Muslims are prohibited from entering casinos under Malaysian law. Genting Malaysia enforces this restriction through religious verification at entry, reflecting the unique cultural and religious context of Malaysian gaming regulation. Non-Muslim Malaysians and foreign visitors are permitted to gamble. This restriction limits the domestic market but reflects Malaysia's Islamic cultural framework.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance

Genting Malaysia implements comprehensive AML and KYC procedures in compliance with Malaysian financial regulations, including transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and customer due diligence for high-value transactions. Malaysia's AML regime is aligned with international standards, and Genting Malaysia maintains robust compliance practices.