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‘Eye on Malaysia’ – facts & figures
· An integral part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 celebrations, the ‘Eye on Malaysia’ brings a new perspective to the dynamic city of Kuala Lumpur.
· ‘Eye on Malaysia’ is the highlight of the ‘International WaterSky Spectacular’ being held at Lake Titiwangsa. The spectacular brings the lake to life with magnificent pyrotechnics, choreographed water ski performances, the first-ever ‘Theatre of Waters’ and captivating Malaysia ‘Postcard’ displays.
· At 60 metres above the tropical waters of Lake Titiwangsa, ‘Eye on Malaysia’ is a feat of engineering – the first world wide overhanging a lake and the largest portable wheel in the world.
· Lake Titiwangsa was the chosen location due to its strategic location, beautiful settings and ideally flat surface. The Lake’s popularity is set to grow exponentially and will continue to be a tourist hotspot long after the VMY 2007 celebrations.
· From the top of the ‘Eye on Malaysia’ visitors will be able to view sites across Kuala Lumpur up to 20km away.
· The ‘Eye on Malaysia’ has 42 fully enclosed, air-conditioned capsules, including 1 VIP gondola, each holding up to eight guests and running for twelve minute cycles. It has an advanced LED lighting system.
· The VIP gondola is equipped with leather seats, a mini fridge, DVD player, plasma TV and mobile telephone.
· The ‘Eye on Malaysia’ weighs 400 tonnes. The 21-spoked wheel is supported by eight legs and is anchored down by two water tanks filled with 40,000 litres of water.
· The ‘Eye on Malaysia’ is manufactured by Narta Bussink of Switzerland using German-Swiss technology and standards which are the highest in the world. It has been approved by the German Technical Inspection Company (T.U.V).
· Other portable wheels are in Dubai, Australia and Niagara Falls in the United States.
· MST Ad Suria Sdn. Bhd. is the operator of ‘Eye on Malaysia’ and the organisers of the ‘International WaterSky Spectacular’.
· Operating hours are 10am to 10pm daily. Tickets are available for RM15 adult and RM8 child and seniors. Group discount are also available (minimum of 5 pax).
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