Escape Penang – Eco Theme Park, Teluk Bahang

August 25th, 2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

Escape Penang, the up-coming eco-friendly theme park located in Teluk Bahang, Penang. Sim Leisure has been granted the approval from local authorities to start the project and the construction work is planned to begin early September 2011.

The theme park would have five components - fun hotel, water park, active park, animal farm and jungle adventure.

For more details, you can visit Escape Penang website.


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  1. syed nizam
    August 25th, 2011 at 04:53 | #1

    so amazing… another proud to the people of penang to bring more tourist around the world and specialy malaysia. Congrat to the one who bring this idea.. we can do more..more.. and more in future…..
    when this project can b ready?

  2. AmazingTeam
    August 25th, 2011 at 09:42 | #2

    Idea is good, but hope the maintanence is good as “eco-friendly”. Teluk Bahang is reserved forest, perhaps the development would not damage the eco life in this peacefull land especially don’t bring-in human “rubbishes” into this zon.

  3. Kck
    August 25th, 2011 at 10:13 | #3

    At last a theme park in Penang, I am waiting so long for Penang to built one.

  4. Economic Crisis
    August 25th, 2011 at 23:13 | #4

    Eco Theme Park? End up will like Bukit Merah that kind of park, can’t maintain….People only visit once and never come again…..Build one Disneyland at Seberang Perai or Bukit Mertajam i will put a thumb up for Penang! Or build a theme park on Jerejak Island or how about make it a Disney Island theme park? Johor will build 3 theme parks on their Iskandar Project and they will get one soon next year for Legoland. Penang? Wait long long la….

  5. KC
    September 1st, 2011 at 10:33 | #5

    Is good for Penang Island to start up the 1st ever Eco Theme Park, Congratulation and Keep It Up.

    I agree with “ECONOMIC CRISIS” mention People Only Visit Once BUT there are more people from foreigner as well as domestic residents.

    The different between Johor and Penang is One is Isolated Island (Nature of Seaview and Forest) and another is Mainland (Big pieces of cake and a lot of room to grow) . So, in term of economy, scarcity in land will push the cost of building even higher, they can’t afford to waste any single square feet in Penang Island.

    Penang is following the footstep of Singapore as well as Hong Kong, there maybe overprice scenario but what surprise is many foreigner perceive it as undervalue in term of Property Price and Currency. So…………. That is still a lot of Mega Project launching in Penang.

  6. Molalu
    October 24th, 2011 at 21:39 | #6

    The idea is great, but I foresse a big issue with the present road systen leading the visitors all the wauy through the narrow roads of Bt. Ferringhi.
    How to cope with this?

  7. Penanglang
    October 25th, 2011 at 13:30 | #7

    I think that is the only way… make be got speedboat from gurney? :)

  8. Jeff
    October 25th, 2011 at 16:55 | #8

    There is a plan to construct a new road connecting Tg Bunga to Teluk Bahang. If I am not mistaken, this road would start from the old Tg Bunga road, link to the Permai/TAR college site, then cut the hill all the way connecting to Teluk Bahang. Quite an agressive plan if you look at it from google map, I wonder how they gonna make the connection from Permai to Teluk Bahang to happen, all covered with hills basically.

  9. ariffudin
    November 15th, 2011 at 23:19 | #9

    It wud definitely make Penang a must destination among the tourists. With the Penang 2nd bridge, traffic to the island wud be smoother. The airport is being upgraded and Penang wud be a better place to visit for vacation.

    My concern wud be the heavy traffic to reach this theme park. Cant imagine how the traffic has to crawl along the Batu Ferringhi winding roads. What wud happen when there’s an accident or during heavy downpour.

    Special boating services for the tourists shud be provided at reasonable price and of course, safety of passengers shud be a priority. The BF roads shud be upgraded and better lighted at night. Traffic control during peak season shud be in place during peak season.

    The new road as planned shud be realised early. Make sure, anything that is done shud reflect world class or we may lose out to Singapore/Thailand as tourist destination.

  10. J&J
    November 16th, 2011 at 00:26 | #10

    Lost out to Sinnapore long time ago.Can’t imagine there are a few still
    dreaming of comparing Penang to Singapore.

  11. jt
    November 17th, 2011 at 02:01 | #11

    why do we need to compare PG wt SG? Why do we need PG to become heavily developed like another SG?

    tourists are attracted to PG for the relative availability of nature and beaches, and heritage buildings. trying too hard to become another Singapore will drive tourists away, and we will certainly lose out in any competition against Singapore to mimic them, as they have more financial resources and name.

    Best we capitalize on preserving our nature and heritage which is what draws tourists in, and what Singapore doesn’t have. Blue ocean strategy…

    ps: its only a 2 lane road for the next 15km from tanjong bungah to telok bahang. not feasible to build a road inland as there are too many hills and steep slopes. enjoy the jam

  12. Buyer
    November 17th, 2011 at 09:07 | #12

    “Why do we need to compare PG wt SG?” No comparison no improvement.
    A country develops when it progresses.

    Yes,do not compare M’sia to S’pore. If you want to, M’sia is no where
    compare to S’pore. By the way “Eco Theme Park” with only jungle,
    water and animals also cheaper to realise.

  13. wai2
    November 17th, 2011 at 09:33 | #13

    Don’t underestimate ourselve. Is it be happy to look down ourselve? or just blindly chase for “developed Country” but our mind still 3th world country. Malaysian have it own strange only goverment didnt maximize the resource or wasted it. :)

  14. Buyer
    November 17th, 2011 at 09:45 | #14

    It not a matter of underestimating or happy to be so. We have people
    comparing Penang to S’pore. Don’t praise ourselves, nothing to feel
    proud.

  15. wai2
    November 17th, 2011 at 10:08 | #15

    Since you think Singapore is better, I could suggest you migrate to Singapore. In this world got 2 kinds of people. First one is always complaint and doing nothing, other one is come out with solution and react. If you don like you current situation you couldn’t have better achievement in your career our life.

  16. condomana
    November 17th, 2011 at 10:32 | #16

    singapore?? what can you get there?

    1) Penang food better than Singapore’s

    2) Penang attraction better than Singapore’s

    3) Penang beach is better than Singapore’s

    4) Mentality of Penangites is better than Singapore’s (Kiasu)

    5) Talents come from Penang (Lee Chong Wei and etc) and Singapore mostly import from “Ang Moh” Country and claim themselves good

    6) Friendly environment as we can see Penangites brings their family(uncle auntie) to hang around, shopping during weekends , while singaporean just keep their parents in old folks home.

    Please think before you speak, by 2020, Penang will complete another mega project to solve the traffic issue

  17. Buyer
    November 17th, 2011 at 13:03 | #17

    Do you know what we are talking about ? I guess you still living under
    a coconut shell. What attractions Penang has ? How many international
    flights Penang Airport handles in a month ?

    What is the ranking of Penang compare to S’pore in term of tourism,
    tertiary education,airport facilities,economy, transportation, cleanliness
    and corruptions etc.?

  18. condomana
    November 17th, 2011 at 16:43 | #18

    Buyer, straight to the point, atleast Penangites doesn’t send their parents to old folks home. That makes every single penagite, Malaysians proud of it. What else is better than ethics dude? I listed 6 things that Penang beats Singaporean with facts.

  19. Buyer
    November 17th, 2011 at 17:49 | #19

    ariffudin :
    It wud definitely make Penang a must destination among the tourists. With the Penang 2nd bridge, traffic to the island wud be smoother. The airport is being upgraded and Penang wud be a better place to visit for vacation.
    My concern wud be the heavy traffic to reach this theme park. Cant imagine how the traffic has to crawl along the Batu Ferringhi winding roads. What wud happen when there’s an accident or during heavy downpour.
    Special boating services for the tourists shud be provided at reasonable price and of course, safety of passengers shud be a priority. The BF roads shud be upgraded and better lighted at night. Traffic control during peak season shud be in place during peak season.
    The new road as planned shud be realised early. Make sure, anything that is done shud reflect world class or we may lose out to Singapore/Thailand as tourist destination.

    Tourists attractions or destination, How many tourists “Lee Chong Wei”
    brought in ? How many tourists came to Penang because of better food ?
    How many foreign tourists came to Penang dirty beach ?
    The mentality of Penangites brought in how many tourists ?

    Luckily you’re not a lawyer by profession, if not all of the clients that went
    to you will be found guilty by hanging.

  20. condomana
    November 17th, 2011 at 18:31 | #20

    Buyer, Penang is just a state, Singapore is a city and also a country, are you comparing a terrace and a condo? If Penang is better than Singapore ENTIRELY, then what else did Singapore left?

    The point that I pointed out is the advantage which Singapore is nothing better than us (Penagites).
    You’re not able to pin point any facts as well too.
    I bet you’ll only be able to get a store-room sized apartment in Singapore, if you have Singapore friends, do Invite them to my house’s toilet which is 700 sq ft = as big as their studio / house. I’ll get their whole family to stay in my toilet.

  21. Buyer
    November 17th, 2011 at 19:52 | #21

    Ok lah, Penang better, I also live in Penang. Penang also has many,
    many traffic lights. These two things you cannot argue. S’pore has
    two casinos and Airbus 380. Don’t tell me MAS also has.

  22. Primeroist
    Primeroist
    November 17th, 2011 at 20:21 | #22

    OMG… Buyer is not a Singaporean? Gosh!!!

  23. ling
    November 18th, 2011 at 00:13 | #23
  24. CK
    November 18th, 2011 at 01:00 | #24

    Buyer you damn farny… It happen that 1 casino belongs to uncle lim la….

  25. Buyer
    November 18th, 2011 at 09:05 | #25

    I am talking a about the “NUMBERS of casinos” and not who owns it.
    It’s really funny when you’re talking about a certain subject somebody
    comes in and says another thing.

    Later somebody will say hey,most of the employees also from Penang.
    We are talking about “Tourists attractions or destination”.Understood
    the words and meanings before commenting or to state your facts.

  26. condomana
    November 18th, 2011 at 09:27 | #26

    Buyer, you’re like a joke, now you’re comparing 2 casinos and airbus 380? Let me tell you, Malaysia owns the biggest airport in the world. And 1 casino belongs to a Malaysian.

    You’re just another Kiasu dude with no sense and facts, please get up right before you speak here

  27. Buyer
    November 18th, 2011 at 10:21 | #27

    Read and understood ‘All’ comments first but if your “English” is poor
    you can say anything and everything without knowing your mistakes.

    “Malaysia owns the biggest airport in the world”where did you get this
    info ? Just a few hours flight only, have you heard of a place call
    “HONG KONG”? Go and see for yourself is your KLIA is bigger than
    Hong Kong Airport ?

    May be you can also go to S’pore which is nearer to have a look.Do you
    know how big is “Changi Airport” ? Just by common sense, the volume
    of air traffic and passengers it handles will tell how big the airport is.

    What sense and facts do you have ? You can’t even understood what
    you had read ? What do you call your yourself ?

  28. Commentator
    November 18th, 2011 at 10:26 | #28

    Lets face the fact. Singapore is already a developed country, and Malaysia (of course including Penang in this case) is at least 30years lagging behind in terms of development. From all social aspects, incluidng infrastructure, security, welfare, healthcare, and education system, Malaysia is not anywhere near match to Singapore’s Standard.

    Penang is depending heavily on Manuafcturing and Tourism on the economic perspective, and also promoting the rich in culture (people, foods, buildings etc), and heritage status. However these are what the under-developed country are doing and selling urrently such as vietnam, cambodia, thailand, and Indonesia. Sad and Nothing to proud of, we know where we are and who should we be comparing to, Singapore is definitely not an apple-to-apple comparison.

    We have to accept the facts not all people are keen in Malaysia to make this a developed country like singapore, neither involved nor interested to make this happen. Go and talk to those living around kampung, they just want to have a peaceful life, with continuous support and supply given from government, thats the primary. The rest of factors such as who rule the country, corruption, transparency, effeiciency, are just secondary or none in the priority list. These people form the majority of population in the country.

  29. Buyer
    November 18th, 2011 at 12:52 | #29

    The problem is the ruling party BN has succeeded in lying to the people
    especially rural folks, how great this country and great infrastructures
    M’sia has.

    If you take note all projects which they intend to do will be 5 to 10 years
    later but they will start saying it now and when completed,it will be another
    5 years late.

    One good example is the North-South highway.By the time it was completed,
    not able to cope with the heavy traffic. So are you going to say M’sia has the
    most advance highway ? Is Petronas Twin Towers the tallest building ?

  30. Primeroist
    Primeroist
    November 18th, 2011 at 15:40 | #30

    From all the deficits Penang has compared to Singapore,… wonder why Buyer live in Penang and not in Singapore?
    Care to share any positive point that might even the odd?

  31. Buyer
    November 18th, 2011 at 16:13 | #31

    Are you saying that even though Penang lost to S’pore in every aspects
    in reality,one must say Penang is better than S’pore to qualify to stay
    in Penang ? No wonder M’sia is lagging behind all these years with these
    mindsets.If I say China is bigger than M’sia,do I have to stay in China ?

  32. ms
    November 18th, 2011 at 16:51 | #32

    I share the same perception as buyer. I have been offered a Singaporean Citizen once but I rejected. Reason is clear, yes, singapore does provide a better sense of living and quality of life, but “it is not my HOME”. Malaysia provides the homegrown soil, established strong link of relationship since childhood, the living environment which you love about – the food, the people for example, those are irreplaceble. Not to deny Singapore is a much developed and liveable place as compare to penang, but it is not a place that i should call Home. I spent some of my time in Europe countires such as Germany and switzerland before, these places are comparable to singapore in terms of development, but offered much better quality of life. You get to own a court-yard home, free education life-long, less stress in work, weekend getaway and long holidays. But do i want to stay there, no, I still want to come back to my “Home” malaysia. So why bother to compare Penang with Singapore or anywhere else? Why heck care if the foreigners or tourist interested to come Penang? Lets love our Penang and Malaysia and make it a better place together. Please ask yourselve what can you contribute first.

    Back to this theme park, I think it has all the reasons to be suuecssful, and lets support it. As for the Penang property, I already own a few, and i intended to pass to my children in the future.

  33. Primeroist
    Primeroist
    November 18th, 2011 at 16:53 | #33

    :) .. I thought only frog can jump :)

  34. Buyer
    November 18th, 2011 at 17:08 | #34

    Monkeys with a little bigger brain than frogs can swing and jump but frogs
    can leap, for your knowledge.

  35. Primeroist
    Primeroist
    November 18th, 2011 at 17:15 | #35

    @ms
    ms, finally some sense I fully agree. We all knew where we stand compared to SG and not to mentioned other countries sharing borders with Malaysia.

  36. Primeroist
    Primeroist
    November 18th, 2011 at 17:24 | #36

    Hmm, Monkeys jump eh?… thanks for the knowledge :)

  37. Buyer
    November 18th, 2011 at 17:31 | #37

    Are you sure you understood ?

  38. ttbh
    November 18th, 2011 at 17:34 | #38

    About the road-widening project from Tg Bunga to Teluk Bahang which just been announced by CM recently, anybody knows whether this to be done on the existing windy coastal road, or another one? I am very curious to find out, and I believe that this would help to bring up the value of property price in BF and perhaps TB which all the while facing the trouble of accessibility.

  39. Primeroist
    Primeroist
    November 18th, 2011 at 17:38 | #39

    Such as a great Teacher… sure understand

  40. Buyer
    November 18th, 2011 at 17:53 | #40

    Fast learner but with a lengthy explanations needed.

  41. Na Keat
    November 18th, 2011 at 22:20 | #41

    @ms
    You got to vote wisely in order to call this piece of land ‘a home’, else, no hope.

  42. Na Keat
    November 18th, 2011 at 22:21 | #42

    Build a theme park on national ‘reserve forest’, don’t it will destroy the green nature? Please stop this stupid idea.

  43. condomana
    November 22nd, 2011 at 11:39 | #43

    @ms

    i fully agreed on what you said above, you gain my respect.

    Atleast Malaysians / Penangites doesn’t send their parents/grandparents to “a place where old people gathers” which is commonly used by “some neighbour countries” with the reason of “too busy to go to work”

  44. condomana
    November 27th, 2011 at 09:12 | #44

    Malaysia = a place where you feels like home, where the passion and happiness are shared within families, elders, and all.

    sg = a place which is “so-called developed” , elders are sent to “a place where old people gathers, with the reason of “busy with work”

    that’s the difference, the culture and the value where real people truly treasure, priceless.

  45. TL
    March 22nd, 2012 at 22:32 | #45

    With this theme tourists will stay 1day longer. Average 2-3days trips become 3-4days in Penang. So, the income will from tourism will also increase. Keep it up! The other thing should improve is the public transport.

  46. Pilipalak
    April 13th, 2012 at 14:53 | #46

    Anybody care to share what is the latest development for this theme park?? There are simply no news at all & their own website don’t even mention any latest update.

  47. anakPenang
    April 27th, 2012 at 15:34 | #47

    I think Penangites wld be very happy if it is a successful project. At least, there are ppl who don’t just build luxury hses and condos. But, i hope it is not on the national reserve forest. Else, they only take an advantage on penang’s beautiful hills.

    @ms, yes. totally agree with u. we dont hv to compare with SG. but still, so many malaysians who dream of being singaporean.

  48. anakPenang
    April 27th, 2012 at 15:39 | #48

    Just the site looks nice but no information inside. i’m afraid its another malaysia project who able to BUILD but can’t MAINTAIN.

  49. Ah Qua
    Ah Qua
    April 27th, 2012 at 20:08 | #49

    We’re all living in Malaysia to make it a better place. If it’s not for us, then at least do it for our children. Also, vote wisely! The election is drawing near.
    As for the theme park, hmmm…seems like they’re deforesting to make way for an eco-theme park? Malaysia Boleh! :p

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