{"id":14958,"date":"2025-03-23T21:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T12:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/?p=14958"},"modified":"2025-03-23T22:09:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T13:09:57","slug":"arthur-yap-founder-of-slope-master-inks-deal-with-hextar-world-to-launch-malaysias-largest-indoor-ski-snowboard-training-centre-at-empire-city-kuala-lumpur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/?p=14958","title":{"rendered":"Arthur Yap, Founder of Slope Master, Inks Deal with Hextar World to Launch Malaysia&#8217;s Largest Indoor Ski &amp; Snowboard Training Centre at Empire City, Kuala Lumpur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><i>Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia \u2013 March 13, 2025<\/i> \u2013 Slope<br \/>\nMaster, a premier ski training provider, has partnered with Hextar World to<br \/>\nestablish Malaysia\u2019s largest indoor ski training facility at Empire City in<br \/>\nKuala Lumpur. This collaboration marks a transformative moment for winter<br \/>\nsports in Southeast Asia, aiming to make skiing and snowboarding accessible to<br \/>\npeople of all ages and skill levels.<\/p>\n<p><b>Arthur Yap <\/b>(<b>Yap Ghai Pang<\/b>), Founder<br \/>\nand CEO of Slope Master, expressed his excitement about the partnership, which<br \/>\naims to make indoor skiing a mainstream activity in Southeast Asia. \u201cThis<br \/>\npartnership is a historic step for Malaysia\u2019s winter sports culture. We hope to<br \/>\nprovide top-tier training opportunities for athletes while making indoor skiing<br \/>\naccessible to all,\u201d said Arthur Yap.<\/p>\n<p>Arthur Yap (Yap Ghai Pang), an avid snowboarder and<br \/>\npassionate winter sports advocate, identified the potential for indoor skiing<br \/>\nin Malaysia despite the tropical climate. &#8220;Sports culture in Southeast<br \/>\nAsia is growing, and skiing is becoming a part of that shift. As someone who<br \/>\nhas experienced the positive impact of sports, our goal is to inspire people<br \/>\nacross Southeast Asia to take up skiing and snowboarding,&#8221; Arthur Yap (Yap<br \/>\nGhai Pang) added.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;height: 100%;padding: 16px\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Arthur Yap, Founder of Slope Master, Signs Landmark Contract with Hextar World\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YuK-reU0TO8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Building a Ski Culture in Southeast Asia<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b>Slope Master\u2019s mission extends beyond providing a training<br \/>\nfacility\u2014it\u2019s about fostering a lasting ski culture in Malaysia and the broader<br \/>\nSoutheast Asia region. The state-of-the-art indoor center will cater to all<br \/>\nlevels of skiers, from beginners to professional athletes, offering year-round<br \/>\ntraining in a climate-controlled environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve spoken to many young Malaysians eager to pursue<br \/>\nwinter sports but lacking regular training opportunities. This facility will<br \/>\nprovide year-round training, whether they aim to compete professionally or<br \/>\nenjoy skiing recreationally,\u201d said Arthur Yap (Yap Ghai Pang). He also<br \/>\nemphasized that the facility would nurture future champions in winter sports by<br \/>\noffering a consistent platform for athletes to improve their skills.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a game-changer for Malaysia, where winter sports<br \/>\nopportunities have been limited,\u201d Arthur Yap (Yap Ghai Pang) added. The new<br \/>\ncenter will help close the gap for aspiring athletes, eliminating the need to<br \/>\ntravel abroad for training.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/e077a884-51c4-4a3e-66bb-237c02ce9000\/public\" alt=\"(From left) NomNom Brands Sdn Bhd CEO Tan Huang Ming, CEO of Slope Master Arthur Yap (Yap Ghai Pang), Group CEO of Hextar Group Datuk Eddie Ong Choo Meng, Chairman of Koperasi Industri Sukan Atlet Malaysia Bhd Datuk Mohamad Fadzli Johan, CEO of Hextar Luckin (M) Sdn Bhd, Dr Jeff Lim Chee Lip and COO of Cuisine Delight Sdn Bhd Ng Wei Shen\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Strategic Location and Partnership with Hextar World<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b>Slope Master chose to partner with Hextar World due to the\u3000strategic<br \/>\nlocation of Empire City in Kuala Lumpur. \u201cEmpire City is a<br \/>\ndynamic, vibrant hub that attracts diverse groups, from tourists to families to<br \/>\nathletes. Its environment is ideal for an indoor ski facility,\u3000and we believe<br \/>\nit will offer a world-class experience for our visitors,\u201d Arthur Yap (Yap<br \/>\nGhai Pang) explained.<\/p>\n<p>Hextar World, a new entertainment destination, will include<br \/>\na wide variety of attractions, including shopping, dining, and leisure\u3000options.<br \/>\nEmpire City\u2019s prime location in the heart of Kuala Lumpur makes it a perfect<br \/>\nfit for the indoor ski facility, drawing visitors from across Malaysia and<br \/>\nbeyond. \u201cEmpire City is the perfect place for Slope Master\u2019s flagship facility.<br \/>\nThe location offers ample\u3000opportunities for collaboration with other<br \/>\nentertainment ventures,\u201d Arthur Yap (Yap Ghai Pang) added.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/669530bd-84c0-48f9-fe3a-32249f06f500\/public\" alt=\"Empire City is a dynamic, vibrant hub that attracts diverse groups, from tourists, families to athletes. Its environment is ideal for an indoor ski facility, and we believe it offers a world-class experience for our visitors,\u201d Arthur Yap explained.\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>A Hub for Athletes, Families, and Enthusiasts<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b>The indoor ski facility will cater to skiers of all levels, offering\u3000equipment rentals, professional lessons, and a retail space for ski and<br \/>\nsnowboarding gear. It will also host events, competitions, and training camps<br \/>\nto elevate the sport of skiing in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to make indoor skiing a fun and accessible family<br \/>\nactivity. The facility will provide something for everyone\u2014whether it\u2019s a child<br \/>\nexperiencing snow for the first time or an athlete training for\u3000competition,\u201d<br \/>\nArthur Yap (Yap Ghai Pang) said. The center will also introduce programs for<br \/>\nschools, youth organizations, and families, aiming to encourage widespread<br \/>\nparticipation in winter sports.<\/p>\n<p>Arthur Yap (Yap Ghai Pang) emphasized that the facility<br \/>\nwould be instrumental in developing young talent. &#8220;The right environment<br \/>\nis crucial for athletes to thrive. This facility will give Malaysian youth the<br \/>\nchance to reach their full potential, and we believe it will be a launchpad for<br \/>\nfuture Olympians in skiing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Hextar World: Transforming Malaysia\u2019s Entertainment<br \/>\nLandscape<\/h2>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Hextar World is set to redefine Malaysia\u2019s entertainment sector with a<br \/>\ndiverse range of attractions, including entertainment complexes, retail<br \/>\noutlets, and food venues. This variety makes it a key player in Malaysia&#8217;s<br \/>\nentertainment and leisure market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome Slope Master as one of our first<br \/>\nmajor tenants,\u201d said a spokesperson for Hextar World. \u201cThis collaboration is an<br \/>\nintegral part of our vision to create a world-class\u3000\u3000entertainment destination.<br \/>\nWe believe the indoor ski facility will be a main attraction, drawing visitors<br \/>\nfrom across Malaysia and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Looking Ahead<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>The indoor ski training center is expected to open in late 2025,<br \/>\nbecoming a key part of Empire City\u2019s vibrant attraction ecosystem. Yap is<br \/>\noptimistic about the future of skiing in Southeast Asia and the role Slope<br \/>\nMaster will play in making the sport more accessible.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is just the beginning. We\u2019re excited about the future<br \/>\nof skiing in Southeast Asia and the impact this facility will have on the<br \/>\nsport. We\u2019re proud to be part of Hextar World and look forward to creating<br \/>\nsomething truly special for Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and beyond,\u201d Yap<br \/>\nconcluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia \u2013 March 13, 2025 \u2013 Slope Master, a premier ski training provider, has partnered with Hextar World to establish Malaysia\u2019s largest indoor [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14960,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-malaysia"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14958"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14958\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14959,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14958\/revisions\/14959"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/14960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}