Asia's first Legoland theme park has opened in the state of Johor, in southern Malaysia, close to the border with Singapore.

The new theme park, operated by Merlin Entertainments, covers over 30 hectares of land and will feature 40 rides, shows and attractions.

There are plans to add a water park and a hotel by 2014, which upon completion will make Legoland Malaysia the largest destination resort in Southeast Asia.

The theme park is Merlin Entertainments' sixth Legoland worldwide and there are currently plans to open new parks in Japan and South Korea in the future.

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