Shah Alam, 6 August 2024 – i-City, Malaysia’s premier digital city, is set to dazzle thrill-seekers and tourists alike with the launch of SkyCity Tower, the tallest glass water slide in the country, soaring an astounding 60 meters high.
During the grand unveiling, Tengku Datuk Seri Ahmad Shah Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, chairman of i-City Selangor, highlighted the significance of this breathtaking attraction. “SkyCity Tower transcends the ordinary; it’s a symbol of our visionary spirit and a key driver for our mission to make Visit Selangor 2025 a resounding success,” he stated. The tower is expected to draw an impressive five million visitors next year, both locally and internationally.
i-City has always been at the vanguard of urban development and tourism. From its dazzling City of Digital Lights, featuring over one million LEDs and recognized by CNN Travel as one of the world’s top 25 most colorful places, showcases i-City’s commitment to creating unique, technology-infused experiences. i-City perpetually sets the benchmark.
“i-City is a thriving hub where local businesses flourish amidst a vibrant, tourist-driven economy,” Tengku Ahmad Shah proudly noted. The One Shah Alam, One Destination initiative, launched last year, epitomizes this ethos, presenting the best of Shah Alam in one dynamic location. SkyCity Tower is set to elevate this initiative further, reinforcing i-City’s role as a pillar of the local tourism industry.
During the ground-breaking ceremony, officiated by Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, and Tengku Ahmad Shah emphasized the tower’s unique appeal. “Standing at 60 meters and featuring an exhilarating 600-meter glass slide, SkyCity Tower is set to redefine Shah Alam’s skyline and attract tourists from every corner of the earth,” he proclaimed.
Opening on December 11, 2024, to coincide with the birthday of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, SkyCity Tower promises to be more than just an architectural marvel. “With the tagline, ‘Swim in Sky. Fly on Water,’ we aim to offer an unforgettable experience to 2,000 visitors on our opening day alone,” Tengku Ahmad Shah announced.
Selangor Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, echoed this sentiment, expressing their confidence in SkyCity’s potential to boost the state’s tourism sector. “With attractions like SkyCity, City of Digital Lights, and top-tier accommodations such as DoubleTree by Hilton i-City and Best Western Hotel, i-City is set to be a cornerstone of Visit Selangor 2025,” he remarked.
As Selangor prepares for what promises to be a transformative year, SkyCity Tower is poised to shine as an icon of luxury and a symbol of innovation, elevating Selangor’s tourism landscape to unparalleled heights. This architectural wonder, combined with i-City’s world-class amenities, will undeniably set a new standard for opulence and excitement, attracting discerning travelers and adventure seekers from around the globe.
