Sunway Lagoon

Sunway Lagoon
View from Sunway Resort Hotel.
Interactive map of Sunway Lagoon
LocationSunway City, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Coordinates3°4′8.9″N 101°36′24.3″E / 3.069139°N 101.606750°E / 3.069139; 101.606750
Public transit
BRT: Bus Rapid Transit (electric bus) Sunway Line. Nearest station is Sunway Lagoon (Surf Beach Entrance)
Opened29 April 1993
OwnerJeffrey Cheah
Operated bySunway Lagoon Sdn. Bhd.
ThemeWater Park, X Park, Amusement Park, Captain Quack Land, SDG Walk, Scream Park, Sunway Lost Lagoon, Wildlife Park
SloganAwesome Moments
Operating season
Year-round
Area88 acres (36 ha)
Attractions
TotalMore than 90
Roller coasters
2
Water rides28
WebsiteOfficial website

Sunway Lagoon is an amusement park in Sunway City, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Owned by the Sunway Group, it officially opened on 29 April 1993.

History

The park began operating in 24 October 1992.[1] and was officially opened by former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, on 29 April 1993.[2]

In 2007 two additional sections opened: Extreme Park (early 2007, with 8 attractions, followed by 9 more attractions. Renamed to X Park from 2022) and Wildlife Interactive Zoo (opened in late 2007, houses more than 90 species. Renamed to Wildlife Zoo with more than 150 species).[3]

In April 2008, Scream Park was introduced in collaboration with Lynton V. Harris.[4]

In Water Park, the Tube Slide was removed to make way for the Vuvuzela, which opened in 2013 as the world's largest vortex waterslide during that time.[5] Also added is FlowRider Surf Simulator in 2010;[6] and Waterplexx 5D in 2012.[7] Gang Slide was removed sometime in 2014.

In October 2013, Sunway Lagoon launched its Halloween-themed festival, Nights of Fright.[8]

Sometime in 2015, two white lions, Zola and Zuri, were added to the Wildlife Park.[9]

Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon water park opened on February 3 2016 with 13/14 rides.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, the park was closed on 18 March 2020 and reopened on 4 July 2020 after it achieved compliance with Ministry of Health's standard operating procedures.[10]

Nine years later, the long-awaited 280-meter track RM30 million Wild Chase Water Coaster opened to public on 10 May 2025.

Attractions

The Pirate Ship ride

The Wildlife Park is an interactive zoo that houses over 150 species.[11] The animal sanctuaries within the park have distinct names, including Pet Village, Jungle Trail, and Bird Savannah.[11]

It opened in 2016 as Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, a Nickelodeon-themed and[12] features 14 rides.[13][14]

Events

Sunway Lagoon has hosted MTV World Stage (2009 to 2015)[15] Other performers include deadmau5[16] and Pitbull (2017).[17]

Incidents

On 20 November 1997, a woman died in a fall from the “Runaway Train" roller coaster after the safety bar and belt failed. Local authorities ordered the immediate closure of the park to investigate the incident. Sunway Lagoon was instructed to suspend Runaway Train operations until safety measures were reviewed and implemented.[18]

It was alleged that up to 870 people were affected by a food poisoning incident at a family day event organised by Sunway Lagoon for the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission on 4 October 2025. After a police report and health report was lodged by MCMC, Sunway Lagoon's food and beverage department was ordered to be closed between 7 and 21 October for cleaning and disinfection. On 5 November, it was reported that the Health Department had yet to release its findings of its investigations of the incident.[19] The Selangor Health Department stated on 7 November that 322 people suffered diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach pains. Further investigations found that the incident was caused by food pollution, long storage of cooked food before serving, food contamination at the kitchen.[20] In April 2026, MCMC filed a lawsuit claiming 1.8 million MYR in damages, claiming that the park "failed to ensure strict compliance with all food safety, sanitary and hygiene standards and the food and beverages supplied were satisfactory quality and safe for human consumption". The park defended that the allegations were speculative and the alleged incident happened after the conclusion of its event.[21]

On 23 August 2026, an accident on a roller coaster in the theme park caused 10 visitors to be injured. 22 visitors were on the ride at that time.[22][23] The lack of direct mention of Sunway Lagoon in the initial press coverage of the accident had also drawn criticism and allegations that the theme park "was great at hushing up the story."[23]

Sunway Lagoon between 2016-2019 with Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon.

Awards

  • 2024: No 1, Entertainment and Leisure Category by Talentbank Graduates‘ Choice of Employer Awards 2024
  • 2023: No 1, Entertainment and Leisure Category by Talentbank Graduates‘ Choice of Employer Awards 2023
  • 2022: Silver Award, Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards 2024
  • 2021: Family Theme Park (Gold) by Trusted Brand Award 2021
  • 2020: 2020 People’s Choice Gold Putra Brand Awards in the Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards 2020 (Star Media Group)
  • 2019: Silver Awards – Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards 2019
  • 2018: Nation Branding Award 2017 – 2018 by The BrandLaureate 2017
  • 2017: Best Attraction 2017 by Expatriate Lifestyle’s Best of Malaysia Awards 2017
  • 2016: 2016 People’s Choice Bronze Putra Brand Awards in the Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards
  • 2015: Silver Award in the Entertainment Category at the Putra Brand Awards 2015.[24]
  • 2014: 2014 Putra Brand Award (Silver) in the Entertainment category.[25]
  • 2012: Best Attraction/ Tourism Experience Excellence Award by Expatriate Lifestyle.[26]
  • 2011: Brand Speciality Awards BrandLaureate – SMEs Chapter Awards 2011 for Most Creative Brand, organised by Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF).[27]
  • 2011: Malaysia Achievement Awards 2011 – Hall of Fame Awards under ASEAN's Most Recognisable Brand; Theme Park & Attraction 2010, Asia's Best Attraction 2010 and Asia's Best Waterpark 2010 category.
  • 2010: Asia's Best Water Park Award 2011 by the International Amusement Parks and Attractions Association (IAAPA).[28]
  • 2010: Asian Attraction Expo 2010 in Asia's Best Attraction award by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).[29]
  • 2009: BrandLaureate SMEs Chapter Award in Best Brand in Corporate Building – Leisure – Theme Park.[30]
  • 2009: Asia's Best Attraction 2009 (Medium Attraction Category) at International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA).[31]
  • 2008: Asia's Best Attractions 2008 Awards (Medium Category) at International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).[32]
  • 2007: Best Asian Attractions Awards 2007.[33]
  • 1993: FIABCI – Malaysia Property Award 2000 for Best Leisure Development.[34]

References

  1. ↑ "Internationally Known as One of The Best Malaysia Destinations". Sunway Group. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "10 Of The World's Largest Aqua Park | Most Beautiful Places in the World". www.oddcities.com. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Sunway Lagoon optimistic about next year - Business News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "A place to make you scream - Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Vuvuzela your way to Sunway Lagoon". english.astroawani.com. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "FlowRider - Sunway Lagoon's latest attraction - Archive | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  7. ↑ "Sunway Lagoon's Waterplexx 5D listed in Malaysia Book of Records 2012". BorneoPost Online | Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News. 26 December 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  8. ↑ K., Bryna (14 November 2013). "The First Ever Spook Fest At Sunway Lagoon!". Hype.my. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  9. ↑ Storyandphotos (2 April 2015). "Theme park introduces white lions to its Wildlife Park". The Star. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  10. ↑ "Sunway Lagoon reopens in full SOP compliance". Malay Mail. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  11. 1 2 "Theme park introduces white lions to its Wildlife Park". The Star Online. 2 April 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  12. ↑ Wahab, Ashraf (24 December 2014). "Sunway Lagoon To Open Asia's First Nickelodeon-Themed Land". Malaysian Digest. Archived from the original on 18 January 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  13. ↑ "The Wait Is Over! Nickelodeon's First Theme Park In Asia Is Now Open At Sunway Lagoon". SAYS.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  14. ↑ "Asia's first Nickelodeon-themed park expected to boost Sunway Lagoon's appeal - Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  15. ↑ "20,000 groove with hottest hitmakers - Nation | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  16. ↑ "Deadmau5 Live in KL!". Juice Online. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  17. ↑ "Konsert 'Pitbull Live In Malaysia' di Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon". Selebriti Online. 3 December 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  18. ↑ "Theme park to close pending death probe". The Straits Times. 23 November 1997. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  19. ↑ Idris, A. Azim (7 November 2025). "After criticism, Selangor Health Department reveals findings on food poisoning outbreak at Sunway Lagoon theme park". Scoop. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  20. ↑ Idris, A. Azim (7 November 2025). "After criticism, Selangor Health Department reveals findings on food poisoning outbreak at Sunway Lagoon theme park". Scoop. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  21. ↑ Chan, Dawn (14 April 2026). "MCMC sues Sunway Lagoon for RM1.8mil over alleged mass food poisoning at family day event | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  22. ↑ "10 pengunjung cedera kemalangan roller coaster di Subang Jaya". Media Selangor (in Malay). 24 August 2026. Archived from the original on 24 August 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  23. 1 2 Ming, C. S. (24 August 2026). "Roller coaster mishap at Sunway Lagoon leaves 10 injured". Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  24. ↑ "Putra Brand Awards | The Edge Property Malaysia". www.theedgeproperty.com.my. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  25. ↑ "Putra Brand Awards 2015". www.aaaa.org.my. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  26. ↑ "Best of Malaysia 2012 Award Winners in full - Announcements - From the Magazine - Expatriate Lifestyle". www.expatriatelifestyle.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  27. ↑ "SMEs BRAND SPECIALTY - The BrandLaureate". www.thebrandlaureate.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  28. ↑ "IAAPA's Asian Attractions Expo 2010 Sets Attendance and Exhibit Records in Kuala Lumpur". www.iaapa.org. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  29. ↑ "IAAPA Announces Voter's Choice for Most Popular Asian Attractions". www.iaapa.org. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  30. ↑ "CORPORATE BRANDING AWARDS - The BrandLaureate". www.thebrandlaureate.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  31. ↑ "Sunway Lagoon is again Asia's best | theSundaily". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  32. ↑ "Record-Breaking Asian Attractions Expo 2008 a Success in Macau". www.iaapa.org. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  33. ↑ admin (24 July 2007). "IAAPA Asian Expo 2007 : Park World Online – Theme Park, Amusement Park and Attractions Industry News". www.parkworld-online.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  34. ↑ "TWIN HONOURS FOR SUNWAY CITY AT FIABCI MALAYSIA PROPERTY AWARD". Sunway Group. 11 November 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
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