Keeping an “Eye On Malaysia” in 2007
The Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2007 was launched by Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi on January 6, 2007, in Kuala Lumpur. The highlights of the event were a concert featuring renowned Malaysian artistes, a fireworks display and the unveiling of the “Eye on Malaysia”, a 60-metre high ferris wheel similar to the “London Eye.”
This giant ferris wheel allows visitors to experience a 360-degree panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur during a 12-minute ride that goes 60 metres high. It offers views of Kuala Lumpur and over 20 kilometres of its surroundings including KL Tower, Istana Budaya and Petronas Twin Towers.
Similar in concept and style to the famous London Eye, the specially commissioned Eye on Malaysia is expected to be a hit among locals and tourists. There are a total of 42 gondolas comprising 39 units for the public, one for VIPs and two for disabled passengers. Each of the gondola can carry eight persons.
The International WaterSky Spectacular runs at night with exciting shows commencing at 8pm daily. It features jet and water ski stunts and close proximity pyrotechnics.
The ‘Theatre of the Waters’ premiers on February 1, 2007, and will continue to be screened each night throughout the year. Meantime, the ‘Art of Fireworks’ show runs every night from January 6 to February 3, 2007.
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