{
  "id": 14639273,
  "title": "Adventure park operator Xventure makes Malaysia debut with RM8m Penang outlet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/adventure-park-operator-xventure-makes-malaysia-debut-with-rm8m",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T07:32:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/10/15/adventure-park-operator-xventure-makes-malaysia-debut-with-rm8m-penang-outlet/239212"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's first Xventure indoor adventure park is set to open in Penang on October 29, marking the company's debut in the Southeast Asian nation. The RM8 million, 1,800-square-metre facility, located at The Waterfront Shoppes at The Light City, will cater to teenagers, adults, families, and corporate groups with 11 adventure zones. Notable attractions include the eight-metre tall Challenger Arena featuring a digital tagging system and real-time leaderboard, a 4.5-metre high Aerial Rope Course, and a Gigantic Seesaw designed for group activities. Xventure, a spin-off from family entertainment operator Kiztopia, aims to create a cross-generational leisure destination, combining physical challenges, interactive technology, and social experiences. The park's CEO and co-founder, Heidi Tian, chose Penang for the Malaysian debut due to its diverse consumer base and growing tourism sector. The park offers over 32 attractions, including the Super Climber obstacle challenge, with ticket prices starting at RM40 for X-Junior and RM60 for X-Plorer. Non-peak two-hour admission and promotional offers are available from October 29 to November 1.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN, Oct 15 — Indoor adventure park operator Xventure will open its first Malaysian outlet at The Waterfro...",
  "key_points": [
    "Xventure opens RM8m indoor adventure park in Penang on October 29",
    "Facility offers 11 adventure zones for diverse age groups",
    "CEO Heidi Tian selects Penang for Malaysian debut due to tourism"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}