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What was Genting's original name?


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Was it originally called Genting Highlands prior to the purchase and development of Goh Chock Tong? If not, what was it? What made it special?

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it is derived from the name Genting Sempah - it is the mountain where GH is located.
The Chinese acronym for Genting, pronounced as Yun Ding carries the literal meaning of on top of the clouds. Source(s): http://www.genting.com.my/en/mydream/myd...
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Genting Berhad is the investment holding and management company of Genting Group. Genting Group was founded by Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong in 1965 when he began the initial development works of building a 20-kilometre private access road, across tough mountainous terrains from the foothills to the summit of Mount Ulu Kali, located at 2,000 metres above sea level.It was 35 years ago that he set out single-mindedly to develop Genting Highlands, a resort that Malaysia can be proud of, from what used to be a virgin jungle.On 18 August 1965, a technical and construction team began the herculean task that would take four years to complete the access road from Genting Sempah to the peak of Gunung Ulu Kali.

Pls note, It is purchased by Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong not Goh Chock Tong. I hope its not a trick question to test whether we notice the mistake on the name or not.
Hello uncle,

Goh Chock Tong is Singapore former prime minister lah.

Genting Highlands is by Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong & details are as per enclosed link.
http://www.hotelreservation.com.my/hotel...
Ooops They ring bells in my ears
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