Resorts World Genting shuttered for duration of order

KUALA LUMPUR: Resorts World Genting will be closed temporarily from today until the end of the month under the nationwide movement control order announced by the government.

In a statement, it said that the closure encompasses all of its hotel facilities, food and beverage outlets, casino, Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park, entertainment facilities, attractions, shopping malls, as well as retail outlets.

“Essential resort-based services such as security, Fire and Rescue Department, utilities and clinics will remain operational during the period, ” it said.

It added that all reservations over the two-week period have been cancelled and guests may seek a refund or change the reservation dates.

“The same applies for reservations made at Resorts World Awana, Resorts World Kijal and Resorts World Langkawi.

“Guests who have purchased tickets to any of our attractions or shows will also be refunded, ” it added.

Customers can contact its call centre at 03-2718 1118 for assistance or any queries over the refunds.

Resorts World Genting will resume operations from April 1.

On Monday, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the government would impose the movement control order to contain the spread of Covid-19 under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and the Police Act 1967. — Bernama