IPOH: The 265 permanent and contract employees of Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) which closed down starting yesterday, will be given due compensation in accordance with the Employment Act 1955.

According to a joint statement by directors of Syarikat Animation Theme Park Sdn Bhd (ATP) Zadrul Insan Mustadza and Yang Idros Yang Razali, the decision to close down the theme park was made after careful consideration by the Receiver and Manager of the property, Messrs Ernst & Young.