FOUNDER AND CEO OF ONLY WORLD GROUP
TAN SRI RICHARD KOH EXPLAINS HOW
HIS COMPANY IS SETTING LIFESTYLE AND
LEISURE BENCHMARKS GLOBALLY.WORDS FAYE JAMES � IMAGES KEVIN & KIM PHOTOGRAPHYO
nly World Group (OWG) was
founded in 1973 with the aim
of creating amusement centres for
families around Malaysia, and there’s no
doubt Richard Koh, also known as the
‘King of Malaysian Theme Parks’, has
worked hard to achieve this dream. As the company
developed, OWG went on to take up significant roles
with large-scale global projects such as Resorts
World Genting, Universal Studios Singapore, Wet
World Water Parks, Sunway Lagoon Resort, Mines
Wonderland, Desa Water Park and the first IP theme
park in Genting Highlands – and in the world. Always
bringing many innovative features and ideas to the
industry, he has become a pioneer in designing,
building and operating water parks in ASEAN.OWG was involved in designing, building and
managing Wet World Water Park Shah Alam, Wet
World Air Panas Pedas Resort and Wet World Batu
Pahat Village Resort. It has received accolades in
the Malaysia Book of Records for the Longest Water
Propelled Coaster for Wet World Water Park Shah
Alam (2001).
The official launch of The Top Highest Iconic
Entertainment Tower in 2016 heralded a significant
milestone in OWG’s history. As part its business
expansion, the company commenced setting up
multiple family attractions on the tower, including
a blend of business and leisure in the form of the
exclusive Penang’s Premier Business and Social
Club. In addition to the plethora of world-class
attractions comprising family, retail, food and »ONLY
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