First World Plaza

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First World Plaza before refurbishment

First World Plaza is a shopping centre located below First World Hotel, the largest hotel in the world by number of rooms in Resorts World Genting, Pahang, Malaysia. The 500,000-square-foot (46,000 m2) mall underwent refurbishment in 2017 and was open in phases by 2018.

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References

  1. "Genting Malaysia-Quarterly Report-3q17 result section-to roll out 20th Century Fox World as well as the new indoor theme park in 2018" (PDF). gentingmalaysia.com . 30 November 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2018.

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