Second time Genting and Disney at opposing ends

Integrated plan: The Genting Theme Park at Genting Highland Resort. Genting Malaysia has embarked on a 10-year masterplan in 2013 to reinvigorate and transform Resorts World Genting. — AP

PETALING JAYA: This isn’t the first time that Mickey Mouse got the better of Genting Malaysia Bhd.

In 2011, Genting Malaysia and the powerful Walt Disney Co were at opposing ends, with the former wanting to create the largest casino in the country while the latter was adamant on advancing its family-friendly vacation theme parks.