Covering a distance of 3.8 kilometres, Genting Skyway is South East Asia's longest skyway and, at a maximum speed of 6 metres per second, is also the world's fastest skyway. Its lower station is located near Gohtong Jaya, and its upper station is located at Highlands Hotel of Genting Highlands Resort. It was officially opened in 1997 by the former prime minister of Malaysia, Mahathir bin Mohammad.