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Malaysia’s second-tallest tower, Kuantan 188, will host two major events, the Kuantan 188 International Extreme Challenge (KIEC) and Pesta Kuantan 188, since reopening early this year.
The KIEC, the first-ever challenge event, will see a group of people base-jumping from the tower celebrating Merdeka.
Meanwhile, Pesta Kuantan will take place from August 27, 2022, to September 4, 2022.
Deputy minister of youth and sports, Senator Dato’ Sri Ti Lian Ker and chairperson of the Pahang state human resources, youth, sports and non-governmental committee Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Johari bin Haji Hussain, will launch the event.
The youth and sports ministry will continue supporting events such as KIEC and work closely with Kuantan 188 to encourage local youth groups to use the Kuantan 188 as their venue of choice.
Base jumpers at Kuantan 188
The main focus of the KIEC will be a group of volunteer base jumpers who will jump down 104 metres from the sky deck.
There will be a total of 65 jumps from multiple jumpers on August 30 2022, carrying the Kuantan 188, Pahang and Malaysian flags commemorating 65 years of independence.
Among the base jumpers is the country’s oldest, 67-year-old Jamaluddin Ismail, from Mentakab, Pahang.
Besides Malaysian base jumpers, there will also be participants from the United States, Singapore and Indonesia.
Paintball, drop zone, kickboxing, outdoor Zumba and hammock zone are some sports activities that await visitors.
Meanwhile, children can enjoy Kuantan 188’s Kids Club and Zipline activities.
The festival will also host local brands with a nine-day pop-up retail booth to bring awareness to local talent and support local merchandise.
Special concert for the King and Queen
Kuantan 188 will host a concert featuring Man Bai and Joe Flizzow on September 3 2022, to celebrate the birthdays of Yang Di Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah.
Tickets for the concert will be on sale via www.gotifi.com, with four categories available for purchase – TIER 1 (RM188), TIER 2 (RM138), TIER 3 (RM88) and TIER 4 (RM58).
Pesta Kuantan 188 concert is supported by MAA Group Berhad and Imperium International College and sponsored by Selborne Group, Wawasan Intact Properties, CKS Global Buildility, LBS Bina Group, Cameron Valley Tea and Bharat Group, TAS Leisure, Chili’s Bar and Grill and Dancom. Official hotel sponsors include Shahzan Hotel Kuantan and Ramada Suites by Wyndham KLCC.
Cuckoo, Töush Inspired by Pensonic, and Panasonic will provide the lucky draw prizes.
Menara Kuantan 188 was officially opened on Feb 21, 2021. The tower stands at 616 feet (188 meters) above the banks of the Kuantan River, making it the second highest tower in the country.
To know more about KIEC and Pesta Kuantan 188, check out @kuantan.188 on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for recent updates, as well as www.kuantan188.com.my.
