KUALA LUMPUR: Fans of Upin & Ipin will be thrilled to learn that a theme park based on the popular animation series be built in Cyberjaya.
In a press statement recently, Les' Copaque Production and the tech hub developer of Cyberjaya, Cyberview Sdn Bhd and have agreed to discuss further in exploring the development of the theme park there.
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to allow both parties to evaluate the development of the interactive theme park, which will be the first-of-its kind to be established there.
A land area of about 30 acres in the South Zone of Cyberjaya has been identified as a possible location for the theme park.
The proposed development will be set against a uniquely traditional backdrop, featuring exclusive IPs from Les' Copaque, led by the studio's award-winning animation icons, Upin & Ipin, along with other popular IPs such as Puteri and Pada Zaman Dahulu.
The park is set to offer both local and international fans immersive and experiential attractions through various interactive contents that are thematically designed, such as 'Rumah Opah' in an interactive studio, an Upin & Ipin interactive park, and an outdoor fun park.
Other key components will include a Mystical Tunnel, Pada Zaman Dahulu Green House and an Outdoor Maze Garden, a 4D Interactive cinema as well as a Warong Muthu-themed food court.
"Upin & Ipin theme park at Cyberjaya will be the pride of Malaysians, as it is a popular locally produced brand which we hope will be at par with other international theme parks.
"Upin & Ipin will not only attract Malaysians, but the whole South East Asia, especially among its huge followings in Indonesia.
"This will directly boost our tourism industry, apart from creating job and other opportunities for Malaysians," said Les' Copaque Production's managing director Burhanuddin Md Radzi.
The choice of Cyberjaya as the location for the theme park is apt, given the city's strategic location and long-standing support in nurturing the animation industry and content creation among local players.
In 2019, Cyberjaya strengthened its commitment to the creative industry when Cyberview unveiled a new masterplan which is anchored by three tech clusters, including a cluster dedicated to digital creative.
"This theme park will effectively bridge between the animation industry and fans through an on-the-ground experience.
"With our focus on digital creative, the theme park is a piece of the puzzle that fits perfectly, directly bringing ancillary commercial value to local IPs, while further encouraging the participation of local talents in the creative content industry," said Cyberview managing director Datuk Mohd Najib Ibrahim.
The Upin & Ipin theme park is targeted to be ready either by 2024 or the following year, with about 2 million visits projected annually from local and international fans.