We started work on August 18, 1965, two days after our application was approved by the Selangor Government. I led a team of technicians and workers to begin building the first access road to Gunung Ulu Kali, a mammoth-size project that set the stage for the development of Genting Highlands.

I gave myself six years to complete the 20km road to the hilltop. While the road was being built, the blueprint for the overall development of Genting Highlands that included the road networks, hotels, entertainment centres and a golf course also took shape.

I learned from PWD officials that in the original development plan of the Government for Gunung Ulu Kali, there was a proposal to build a telecommunications tower at the midway point up the hill. I proposed to the Government that since I was building a road right to the top of Gunung Ulu Kali, it should consider moving the tower to the hilltop for better reception.

The Government accepted my proposal on condition that the road must be completed in three years. The Government would, in turn, give me a subsidy of RM900,000 upon the completion of the road.