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Only World Group was established with the mission of introducing safe, enjoyable entertainment and amusement parks. Adhering to its core belief in ‘Fun, Food and Good Living’, the group persists in managing and operating its leading brands, which encompasses The TOP Penang, Ripley’s Adventureland, Jungle Gym, and Wet World Waterparks.
Among its prominent flagship brands, there are top-tier brands that have also garnered global acclaim names, including Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Jurassic Research Center, Zombie Outbreak (Haunted House), Top Boutique Aquarium, Mirror Maze, Ocean Explorer, Rainbow Skywalk & Observatory Deck. Furthermore, the group offers a range of museums, such as the Penang State Gallery, Durian King of Fruits, and Tongkat Ali, serving as cherished tourist attractions and a source of pride for Penang Island.
OWG’s flagship brands have earned numerous accolades, including the prestigious MATFA Golden Horse Awards 2023 and the MyMalaysia Tourism Award 2023 (MMTA). Notably, Jungle Gym, its premier children’s playland, has been nominated for recognition as the best children’s playland.
In addition to their captivating attractions, the group takes great pride in offering top-tier Food & Beverage experiences. Within The Top Penang’s portfolio, you will find a delightful array of dining options, including Top View Restaurant, Umi (serving authentic Malay cuisine), Italian Job (known for its fresh pizzas), RichDad (a cozy coffee house), and MarryBrown. In the expansive culinary landscape of Genting Highlands, the group operates a diverse range of F&B establishments, such as the GPO food court, Babajia (offering authentic Nyonya cuisine), JR Curry House, Only Mee, Munakata Ramen, QiQi Taiwan Snacks, and many more. Additionally, their F&B flagship brands comprises of TheFOODtree and Tapaulah.
Drawing inspiration from the powerful yet tranquil demeanour of horses, Only World Group has quietly and tirelessly worked behind the scenes, unifying people and crafting cherished memories up to the present day.
Only World Group Holdings Berhad officially commenced its trading under the stock short name of OWG on 18th December 2014. Only World Group Holdings Berhad (“OWG”) was incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act 1965 on 8 November 2012 as a private limited company under the name of Only World Group Holdings Sdn Bhd and was subsequently converted to a public listed company limited by shares on 6 June 2013.
As an integral part of the group’s mission, OWG continues to uphold its dedication to crafting sound business strategies, blazing new trails, capitalizing on opportunities, and consistently achieving excellence in the provision of premier leisure, entertainment, and hospitality experiences.
Our Values
We embrace the mission of making sound business strategies, leading the way, finding opportunities and striking gold in providing the best of leisure, entertainment and hospitality.
Our Mission
We visualise that people of the world will have an opportunity to experience “FUN, FOOD and GOOD LIVING” as Only World Groupworks diligently and restlessly in fulfilling the vision.
Our Vision
As the Group embraces the philosophy of “FUN, FOOD and GOOD LIVING,” it also made strides in operating and managing F&B and leisure related brands, found in popular resorts and shopping malls.
Our Profile
Our History
In 1973, Only World Group was established with the purpose of creating and designing fun centers for the family and roller skating rinks throughout Malaysia. It then designed and built the country's first large scale amusement- Taman Subang Ria Park in 1980. As the years progressed, Only World Group has taken significant roles in huge projects such as Resorts World Genting, Universal Studios Singapore, Wet World Waterparks, Sunway Lagoon Resort, Mines Wonderland and Desa WaterPark.
The Group involved in designing, building and managing Wet World Shah Alam, Wet World Air Panas Pedas Resort and Wet World Batu Pahat Village Resort. It has also received accolades in the Malaysia Book of Records for the Longest Water Propelled Coaster for Wet World WaterPark Shah Alam (2001). Our Company was incorporated in Malaysia under the Act on 8 November 2012 as a private limited company under the name of Only World Group Holdings Sdn Bhd and was subsequently converted to a public company limited by shares on 6 June 2013.
We are an investment holding company and are engaged in the provision of management services whilst our Subsidiaries are principally providers of leisure and hospitality services incorporating the operation of food service outlets, water amusement parks and family attractions and other services. The history of our Group can be traced back to 1984 with the establishment of a private limited company, namely Family Fun World Sdn Bhd, the owner of the Wet World brand and is principally engaged in the merchandising of the Wet World branded products.
In 1997, Family Fun World Sdn Bhd changed its name to Wet World Sdn Bhd and subsequently assumed its present name in 2002. In 1996, our Group through Mercu Jutaan had commenced our foray into the leisure and hospitality industry by opening our first (1st) water amusement park, namely Wet World Water Park Shah Alam in Selangor Darul Ehsan. Three (3) years later, our Group through Pedas Hot Spring, had launched our second (2nd) water amusement park, namely Wet World Air Panas Pedas Resort in Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus.
In 1997, our Promoters acquired Tanjung Keris Sdn Bhd, which is now known as Platinum Attractions and launched our third (3rd) water amusement park, namely Wet World Batu Pahat Village Resort in Johor Darul Takzim in 1999. Subsequently in 2003, Platinum Attractions expanded its business operation into the food service sector and opened Only Curry House, now known as jR CURRY at First World Plaza, Genting Highlands.
In 1999, our Group ventured into resort operations through Kota Tinggi Resorts and opened Kota Tinggi Waterfalls Resort in Johor Darul Takzim. In the same year, our Group ventured into the food service sector when Dunia Setulin commenced its business operations and opened our first (1st) Marrybrown franchise outlet at Theme Park Hotel, Genting Highlands. We opened our second (2nd) Marrybrown franchise outlet in 2005 at First World Plaza, Genting Highlands.
In 2005, our Group through Only Mee opened Only Mee food service outlets at First World Plaza, Genting Highlands and SACC Mall, Shah Alam in Selangor Darul Ehsan. In the same year, our Group also opened other food service outlets, namely Market Food Street and Only Easy Store at First World Plaza, Genting Highlands. Subsequently in 2006, our Group expanded our presence to East Malaysia and opened Only Mee food service outlet at Kuching International Airport, Sarawak.
In the same year, Magnificent Empire opened London CAFE and three (3) other F&B kiosks at the Outdoor Theme Park, Genting Highlands. In 2008, Magnificent Empire opened Only Easy Cafe, now known as 1 Meter Teh at First World Plaza, Genting Highlands. Platinum Paradise established a food preparation area located at First World Plaza, Genting Highlands in 2009. One (1) year later in 2010, Platinum Paradise opened a food service outlet, known as The FOOD tree at our Group's corporate office in Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan.