MELAKA: The development of Sigua (or Monitor Lizard) Mini Theme Park, with an estimated value of RM8 million, in Sungai Melaka is now entering the site clearance phase and is expected to be completed next year.
Melaka River and Beach Development Corporation (PPSPM) chief executive officer Datuk Murad Husin said the latest tourist attraction in conjunction with the Visit Melaka Year 2024 is in line with the rebranding of Taman Lanun or Pirate Park, which was closed five years ago.
"The restoration work has just started at 10 per cent. When completed later, it will be able to contribute as PPSPM's main product.
"We don't just want to highlight monitor lizards as this mini theme park will also feature other entertainment such as a Ferris wheel, an upside-down house and a helicopter simulator when it is ready next year," he told reporters after the PPSPM service appreciation and breaking of fast here tonight.
On a separate note, Murad said the Melaka River Cruise (MRC), recorded an increase of almost 30 per cent visitors in the first four months compared to the same period last year.
He said a total of 220,091 tourists used the MRC throughout January until yesterday compared to 172,364 people last year. – BERNAMA