International base jumping event heads to four locations

(From left) DBKL Culture, Arts, Tourism and Sports Department director Mohd Nazam Harun, Rozlan, Fire and Rescue Department director Nordin Pauzi, Gua Damai International Base Jump 2019 organiser Mustapha Al Bakri Omar and Ababil Base Jump Club president A. Aziz Ahmad during the KL Tower International Jump Malaysia 2019 press conference.

THE KL Tower International Jump Malaysia is back and this time, the event is set to take base jumpers to four locations, giving them the opportunity to experience the challenge and uniqueness of each venue.

The locations are Menara Alor Setar (where participants will be jumping from a height of 105m) in Kedah from Sept 11 to 13; Gua Damai (100m) in Batu Caves, Selangor, from Sept 15 to 17; Wisma Sanyan (125m) in Sibu, Sarawak, from Sept 19 to 22; and KL Tower (300m) from Sept 26 to 29.

Entering its 19th year, the base jump series promises to showcase exciting action from base jumpers.

KL Tower chief executive officer Datuk Rozlan Mohamed hoped the base jump series would be one of the main tourism attractions for the Visit Truly Asia Malaysia 2020 campaign.

For visitors keen on watching the action up close, KL Tower has a special “Sitting on the Edge” package which gets one close to the jump point.

The early bird price is RM94 for MyKad holders and RM118 for tourists.

The offer is valid for tickets purchased from Sept 1 to 20.

Menara Alor Setar will open up its Sky Deck for the first time during its jump event, with a special ticket price of RM48 for locals and RM58 for others.

-thestar online.