SERI KEMBANGAN: Mines Resort City, commonly known as The Mines, is expanding its leisure and tourism activities in order to attract city people.
The Mines is undergoing a major transformation owing to population growth, environmental changes, rapid urbanisation, and changing demographics, according to Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, the founder and adviser of Country Heights Holdings Bhd.
This year, a slew of activities, including the 'Malaysia Madani event,' have been planned to lure more visitors to The Mines, which is around a 25-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur's city centre.
The event will take place tonight next to The Mines Shopping Mall in conjunction with Malaysia's 66th Merdeka Day celebrations.
Lee hoped that every Malaysian will celebrate Merdeka Day in a major way this year to encourage togetherness.
"We hope that in the month of Merdeka, the poor will be helped and the rich will give assistance. Let us all remember our founding father, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, who always advocated for a united Malaysia where Malaysians of all races and religions can live in harmony," Lee said.
Among the attractions of the Malaysia Madani event, which begins at 8.30 p.m., are a martial arts performance and a competition for the best-dressed traditional Merdeka Day outfit.
According to the manager of the Mines Wonderland night market, Naveen Sachdev, more than 200 kiosks will sell food, drinks, clothes, household products, toys, and souvenirs, among other items.
Buskers will amuse guests all night, with fireworks at the stroke of midnight.
"This will be a special day for everyone in the spirit of celebrating the national day. We are lining up more activities for the rest of the year," Naveen said.
From the world's largest open-cast tin mine, Hong Fatt Mines, The Mines (1,300 acres) is now home to the Palace of the Golden Horses, The Mines Resort & Golf Club, The Mines Beach Resort & Spa, The Mines Shopping Fair, Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre, The Mines Shopping Centre, The Mines Waterfront Business Park, and Uptown Mines Wonderland.