Incident at Shah Alam Theme Park Raises Concerns over Safety
SEKINCHAN: The Selangor state government has decided to call up the management of a famous theme park in Shah Alam after a visitor was injured by a float that fell from a glass water slide on Wednesday.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that the meeting would enable several questions regarding the safety to be answered before the theme park’s latest attraction is allowed to resume operations. "For now, it isn’t operating, if they can fulfill the specifications set by the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) and we will review their newest safety aspects in their next application, then it will resume operations," he said after attending the Selangor level Thaiponggal 2025 festivities here today.
History of Violations
The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) had confirmed in a statement yesterday that nine notices were issued against the theme park, three warnings on November 14, 2024, and one on January 19.
Closure of Operations
For now, the theme park has been closed until further notice, pending the outcome of the meeting with the Menteri Besar and the MBSA. The decision to close the park was taken to ensure public safety and prevent any further accidents.
Consequences of Failure to Comply
If the theme park fails to comply with the safety standards set by the MBSA, it may face closure or penalties. In a related development, another popular theme park, Sky City and i-City, had recently faced closure due to a similar incident involving a water slide. The incident was widely shared on social media and sparked concerns about the safety of theme parks in the state.
FAQs
Q: What happened at the Shah Alam theme park?
A: A float fell from a glass water slide, injuring a visitor.
Q: What measures will be taken to ensure the safety of the theme park’s visitors?
A: The management of the theme park will be called up by the Selangor state government to answer questions about the safety of their operations.
Q: Has the theme park been fined or penalized before?
A: Yes, the Shah Alam City Council had issued nine notices against the theme park, three warnings on November 14, 2024, and one on January 19.
Q: Will the theme park resume operations?
A: Only after the management meets the safety specifications set by the MBSA and reviews their newest safety aspects in their next application.