Virtual Realm Sdn Bhd, a joint venture company between Iskandar Innovations Sdn Bhd (a member of Iskandar Investment Berhad group of companies) and KT Corporation today opened VRinity – Virtual Centre of Excellence at Mall of Medini, Iskandar Puteri.
The opening ceremony was graced by YB Jimmy Puah, Chairman of International Trade, Investment, Utilities Committee of Johor.
Virtual Reality Centre of Excellent (VRinity) Opening Ceremony at
Iskandar Puteri
VRinity, with an investment close
to USD 2 million is the latest attraction in Iskandar Puteri joining the likes
of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort, SANRIO Hello Kitty Town and Thomas Town offering
5,000 square feet of a fully immersive gaming
center equipped with the best virtual reality (VR) technologies from Korea
including motion platforms, racing simulators and VR touch experiences.
Virtual Reality Centre of Excellent Opening Ceremony
Speaking at the opening ceremony,
YB Jimmy Puah said “I am delighted to officiate the opening ceremony of VRinity
today as the latest attraction in Iskandar Puteri.
The opening of VRinity
is a milestone to mark a successful foreign domestic investment (FDI) coming
into Iskandar Malaysia.
The state government welcomes more investment in
the high impact, high value and high technology sectors such as this initiative
in order for Johor to emerge as the new economic powerhouse in the region”.
Wan Ahmad Saifuddin Wan Ahmad
Radzi, Chairman of Virtua Realm Sdn Bhd further added, “the opening of
VRinity is a testament of IIB’s strong commitment in driving digital
transformation in Iskandar Malaysia.
Additionally, this collaboration with
KT Corporation as the latest attraction in Iskandar Puteri is targeted to obtain 40,000 number of
visitors in the first year and create value for the tourism industry for this
region”.
Mr Kim Hoonbae, Senior Vice
President and Head Retail of New Media, KT Corporation said, “KT is managing VR
experience zone VRIGHT, based on 5G convergence technology for virtual and
augmented reality (VR/AR).
VRinity will be the first global reference applying
our best knowledge and experience for successful VR business. We will also
further collaborate with IIB to pursue innovative and catalytic initiatives
through developing new contents in the technology sector”.
The opening ceremony was also
graced by the presence of YB Dzulkefly Ahmad, Ahli Dewan Chairman of Housing,
Communication and Multimedia of Johor and also Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Kota
Iskandar, YBhg Datuk Ir. Khairil Anwar Ahmad, President / Chief Executive
Officer of Iskandar Investment Berhad and YBhg Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, Chief
Executive of Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA).
“Bringing Cutting Edge VR Entertainment to Iskandar Puteri – The latest
attraction in Iskandar Puteri, benefitting community, economy & tourism of
Johor”
Attraction at Virtual Reality Centre of Excellent (Vrinity)
Currently, VRinity offers eight
(8) games with two (2) signatures games, Special Force VR Ace and Black Badge:
Signal.
These two games as well as World War Toons are suitable for
visitors aged 12 years and above, while the rest of the games - Tobot VR,
Dynamic Theater, Taekwon V Reality, VR Sports and VR Room are suitable for gamers
eight (8) years old and above.
In conjunction with the opening,
there is a special opening promotional price as below:
VRinity
Lot G27 - G29, Ground Floor, Mall of Medini,
No. 4, Lebuh Medini Utara,
Medini Iskandar Malaysia,
79250, Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Takzim
Open daily from 10am until 10pm
Bookings can be made via
Contact number +607-567 8901
About Iskandar Investment Berhad
(IIB)
Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB)
is a Catalyst of Change and a key player in Iskandar Malaysia’s transformation
into a regional metropolis of international standing.
Incorporated in November
2006, IIB is tasked to ensure Iskandar Malaysia continues its successful
trajectory into an attractive investment destination and a vibrant liveable
region via catalytic and high-impact projects.
IIB focuses on the development
of Iskandar Puteri in the education, creative, tourism, leisure, and health and
wellness sectors. IIB’s prominent accomplishments include the successful joint
ventures and investment partnerships in EduCity, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort,
Iskandar Puteri, Medini and various other infrastructure projects under the 9th
Malaysia Plan in Iskandar Malaysia.
IIB is committed to steering economic and
environmentally sustainable growth in Iskandar Malaysia and ensuring inclusive
developments for local Iskandarians through employment and income
opportunities.
For more information on IIB,
please visit www.iskandarinvestment.com
