Record-breaking Malaysian water slide unveiled
One of the world's longest water slides was unveiled at the Penang Escape theme park in the Malaysian state of Penang on September 25, 2019. /VCG Photo

One of the world's longest water slides was unveiled at the Penang Escape theme park in the Malaysian state of Penang on September 25, 2019. /VCG Photo

The blue and yellow chute running for 1,111 meters has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the longest water slide, longer than the previous record-holder in Germany (356 meters). /VCG Photo

The blue and yellow chute running for 1,111 meters has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the longest water slide, longer than the previous record-holder in Germany (356 meters). /VCG Photo

At the height of about 70 meters, the watercourse starts on a hilltop before twisting and turning through dense jungle and splashing into a pool. It takes visitors four minutes to slide down. /VCG Photo

At the height of about 70 meters, the watercourse starts on a hilltop before twisting and turning through dense jungle and splashing into a pool. It takes visitors four minutes to slide down. /VCG Photo

The water slide will be opened to the public upon completion of Phase 3 of the theme park's development next month. /VCG Photo

The water slide will be opened to the public upon completion of Phase 3 of the theme park's development next month. /VCG Photo