The roller coaster at Sunway Lagoon theme park in Subang Jaya remains closed following an incident on August 22, 2026, when it abruptly stopped after failing to move forward during a ride involving 22 riders aged 11 to 44, including Malaysians and foreign tourists [1, 2, 3].
Sunway Lagoon Sdn Bhd confirmed it is fully cooperating with relevant authorities and that investigations into the cause of the abrupt stop are ongoing [1, 2, 3]. The company emphasized that the safety and well-being of guests is the top priority, stating, "Sunway Theme Parks remains firmly committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and to ensuring the well-being of everyone who visits our parks" [1].
All guests who were admitted to the hospital for further observation after the incident have since been discharged, according to park officials [1, 2, 3]. The event caused distress among those involved and concern in families and the public.
Sunway Group founder Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah expressed regret over the incident but noted that no fatalities resulted, saying, "It's an incident that all of us regret very much. We are lucky that there were no fatalities" [2].
The roller coaster will remain closed until the investigation is completed and safety can be assured. Authorities and park officials continue their efforts to determine the incident's cause and steps needed for safe reopening [1, 2, 3].
