i-City's latest landmark SkyCity to boost Visit Selangor 2025 with five million tourists
Featuring a 60-metre tower, adorned with LED lights and a 600-metre glass slide, SkyCity is set to open to the public on Dec 11, coinciding with the birthday of the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
SHAH ALAM - i-City, Malaysia's top digital city, is set to significantly boost tourism in Selangor with the introduction of SkyCity, an innovative attraction poised to draw five million visitors, next year.
In a thrilling development for Selangor's tourism, i-City is gearing up to play a key role in the state's Visit Selangor 2025 campaign by launching SkyCity, a first-of-its-kind attraction.
The groundbreaking ceremony, held today, marked the start of this exciting project which is expected to attract five million visitors in 2025 and contributing significantly to the state's target of seven million tourists.
During the ceremony, i-City Selangor chairman Datuk Seri Tengku Ahmad Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin highlighted the growing trend of "bleisure" activities, where business meets leisure, fueling the success of Shah Alam's DoubleTree by Hilton, the region's premier five-star hotel.
This blend of business and leisure has made Shah Alam a popular destination and i-City's attractions were set to enhance this appeal further.
SkyCity, i-City's newest landmark, featuring a stunning 60-metre tower adorned with LED lights and a 600-metre glass slide, is slated to open to the public on Dec 11, coinciding with the birthday of the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
This innovative attraction will allow visitors to experience the sensation of "swimming in the sky and flying in the water" promising a unique and unforgettable experience.
i-City's City of Digital Lights, which has been recognised by CNN Travel as one of the world's top 25 brightest and most colourful places.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari who officiated the groundbreaking ceremony, emphasised the economic impact of tourism on Selangor's gross domestic product (GDP).
"Selangor covered over a quarter of the country's GDP in 2024. The tourism services sector was identified as a key driver of Selangor’s economy with a contribution of 26.5 per cent to the state’s GDP.
"Tourism products such as SkyCity are important to move the tourism services sector," he said.
SkyCity's addition to Shah Alam's skyline, visible from the Federal Highway is poised to become a landmark that attracts troves of tourists daily.
Extensive promotions by i-City will further bolster this attraction, drawing visitors eager to experience its unique offerings.
With the launch of SkyCity, i-City is not just adding a new attraction but is also set to play a crucial role in boosting tourism and consequently, the economy of Selangor.
As Visit Selangor 2025 approaches, SkyCity stands ready to be a cornerstone of the ambitious tourism campaign, making Selangor a must-visit destination.
