The pictures of purportedly the daredevil couple Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau climbing the Merdeka 118, the second tallest tower in the world, were circulating in the Skyscrapercity forum and Reddit.
The photos that were shared in the various platforms was believed to be the couple standing at the very top of the spire.
Photo / Beerkus at Skyscrapercity.comPhoto / Beerkus at Skyscrapercity.com
The thrill-seeking duo are known for their antics and death-defying stunts on the top of skyscrapers around the world.
It is believed that the couple used a drone to capture the images, after climbing the tower on the ladders inside.
“I was at the top of the spire. It was insane,” Beerkus posted on the Skyscrapercity website.
Many of us may love living in the city where all our needs are easily accessible. But every urban development comes with a cost, which is the habitat of the wildlife.
As much as we enjoy the vibes of the city, we must also remember to preserve the existing wildlife to ensure sustainability of our world. In Malaysia, there are a number of forest reserves, wildlife conservation area and rehabilitation centre which also serves as a travel destination for nature lovers. Here’s some that you might enjoy.
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
In operation since 1964, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center was the first conservation center of its kind when it opened. Located 25km from Sandakan, it cares for orphaned, injured and displaced orangutans, with the aim of rehabilitating and eventually returning them to the wild.
Location: Sabah Wildlife Department, W.D.T. 200, Sandakan, Jalan Sepilok, Sepilok, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah.
The Danum Valley area has never been permanently settled by humans and consequently supports an ecosystem with incredible variety of trees, plants, mammals, birds, reptiles and insects. The rainforest here is thought to be the oldest in the world with more than 130 million years old. Orangutan, gibbon and proboscis monkey, sunbear, deer, clouded leopard, 300 bird species and the exceptionally rare Bornean rhinoceros and Borneo pygmy elephant have been recorded.
Location: Lahad Datu, Sabah
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Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is a research centre for improving animal welfare and rehabilitation of the Malayan sun bear. It also aims to raise public awareness about the plight of the sun bears and to raise conservation awareness about this species. It was founded by a team led by Dr. Wong Siew Te.
There is an estimated of only 1,200 wild Asian Elephants left in Malaysia and this sanctuary in Kuala Gandah is the main conservation centre for them. It was set up to relocate these rescued creatures from all over Peninsula Malaysia.
Besides functioning as a habitat and protection, there are a number of elephant activities, too, such as watching a mahaout (guide) give them a wash in the nearby river while the Sanctuary staff provides an explanation about the beautiful creatures.
Krau Wildlife Reserve is the largest wildlife reserve covering 60,349 ha located in the Titiwangsa Mountains that was established during the British Colonial Administration. It is located nearby Benom Mountain in Temerloh District, Pahang and drained by Krau River, Lompat River and Teris River.
The lowland dipterocarp forest area contains very high diversity of birds and mammals especially primates and bats. Among the birdlife, the rare Malayan peacock-pheasant is still found in the reserve in some numbers.
Location: 324, C149, Kampung Sungai Klau, 27630 Raub, Pahang.
Segari Turtle Sanctuary is a turtle nursery and hatching centre, that also serves as a visitor information centre that educates the public on the conservation and protection of sea turtle. The Hatching Centre releases between 2,500 and 3,500 turtle hatchlings annually into the sea since 1990.
Location: 34900 Lumut, Perak.
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Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
The 560-kilometre Kinabatangan River is Sabah’s longest river, beginning in the Crocker Range in Southwest Sabah and ending at the Sulu Sea southeast of Sandakan.
In 2005 the Sabah government gazetted the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary. This protected area essentially forms a narrow wildlife corridor that follows the river which gained a justified reputation as one of the top wildlife watching destinations in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia is not only beautiful for its unique local culture, architecture and destinations. In fact, there are a number of places in Malaysia that resembles other countries, whether it is man-made or natural.
These amazing spots might make you forget that you are actually in Malaysia. Check it out.
Astaka Morocco, Putrajaya
Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya.
Inspired by Moorish architecture, the Astaka Morocco is a beautiful pavilion with three majestic courtyards, water fountains and walls with intricate terracotta tiles. For a small fee, you can wander through all the rooms, but only certain parts of the pavilion allows photography.
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Colmar Tropicale, Berjaya Hills, Pahang
KM 48 Persimpangan Bertingkat, Karak Expressway, Bukit Tinggi, 28750 Bentong, Pahang.
Hidden amidst 80 acres of natural rainforest at 2,700 feet above sea level, Colmar Tropicale is a beautiful French-themed resort that reminds you of Southern France.
It is inspired by the 18th century town of Colmar in Alsace, with elements from other surrounding French villages. At the entrance, there is a drawbridge that brings you over a moat, onto cobblestone streets, a fountain and fantasy-like buildings.
KM 48 Persimpangan Bertingkat, Karak Expressway, Bukit Tinggi, 28750 Bentong, Pahang.
The Japanese Village is a must-see attraction for those visiting Bukit Tinggi. The zen-inspired garden comes with a Japanese Tea House, Botanical Garden, Tatami Spa and restaurant. You can even rent a kimono to take photos, participate in the traditional tea ceremony sessions, and immerse yourself in the Japanese atmosphere.
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Klebang Sand Dunes, Melaka
Klebang, Malacca
Looking at the sand dunes of Klebang Beach, you could easily mistake it for a desert, but they owe their existence to a nearby land reclamation project that was abandoned in 2007.
Over time, the dunes have become a bit of a hotspot for local and foreign tourists, largely due to its Instagram-worthiness. At sunset, the sands change colour from white to a golden orange – quite a sight to behold.
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Desa Cattle Dairy Farm, Kundasang, Sabah
Jalan Cinta Mata Mesilou, 89308 Kundasang, Sabah.
Upon the gentle grasslands about 2 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu, there is a cattle farm with Friesian cows imported from New Zealand. Desa Cattle Dairy Farm produces about 900,000 litres of milk a year. The cooling breeze and the cattle earns the farm a nickname, “The Little New Zealand of Sabah”.
There are some fun activities you can do here include feeding calves and goats, eating milky ice cream, and seeing how milk is processed. If you’re adventurous, you can also ride an ATV to the farm or go paragliding!
Pantai Mek Mas in Kelantan is very similar to the Lancelin Sand Dunes in Perth. With the right angle at the spot, you can capture a magnificent photo for your social media.
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Kellie’s Castle, Perak
Kompleks Pelancongan Kellie’s Castle Lot 48436, KM 5, 5, Jalan Gopeng, 31000 Batu Gajah, Perak.
Kellie’s Castle was built by a Scottish planter called William Kellie Smith as a symbol of love for his wife, like the Taj Mahal of India. Unfortunately, the mansion was never completed, as many of his workers died from the Spanish Flu, while he later succumbed to pneumonia in Portugal. Influenced by European and Hindu influences, Kellie’s Castle is the only architecture of its kind in Malaysia.
Photo / IG @mong_dy15Photo / IG @aiman99maula
Pantai Senok
Pantai Senok, Bachok, Kelantan
The Casuarina equisetifolia trees (or better known as Pokok Rhu in Bahasa Malaysia) standing tall among each other not far away from the sea. It reminds us of the Nami Island in South Korea.
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China-Malaysia Friendship Garden, Putrajaya
Lebuh Sentosa, Presint 4, 62250 Putrajaya
Created in 2014 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the official establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, the China-Malaysia Friendship Garden was made in collaboration with the Malaysia-China Friendship Association (PPMC).
The Lingnan-styled garden complete with distinctive Chinese elements and character is named as Zhi Yuan, Zhi means the acquaintance of friends while Yuan means an alluring scene of a meeting point, embodying the concept of “one view, same direction”.
According to several the news last April 2021, it was reported that The Exchange TRX has been courting Apple Inc. to open up the Apple Store in their complex.
It was estimated then that Apple Store TRX could be opening its doors in 2022. But with just a few weeks before the year ends, it seems less likely that the highly anticipated store will be opening in Kuala Lumpur this year.
However, netizens out there have noticed that this rumour might be true after all. Many Apple fans found out that the tech company has seemingly begun to hire staff members for an upcoming retail store in Malaysia. This is based on multiple listings on the company’s dedicated recruitment website, Jobs at Apple.
Besides that, there were also photos circulating in the internet which claims to be the first glimpse of Malaysia’s Apple Store. Unfortunately, the image has since been deleted although it has since spread like a wildfire. The resolution of the image is also not high enough for us to zoom in to verify the tiny details. Hence, nobody can confirm except for the company itself whether Apple Store will be coming to Kuala Lumpur.
While there are plenty of Apple Authorised Reseller outlets throughout Southeast Asia, there are only five Apple Store locations with three in Singapore and two in Thailand.
Van Gogh is a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is famous for his artwork which include “The Starry Night”, “Sunflowers”, “Wheatfield with Crows” and thousands of others. His legacy and reputation as an incredible artist has lived on for more than a century and deemed as one of the greatest artist that has ever lived.
And his amazing works will be transformed into a unique experience in Kuala Lumpur.
Today, his paintings will be combined with the sound effects of classic movements such as Schubert and Bach through contemporary lighting technology to turn it into a multimedia exhibition. This exhibition will be brought to Kuala Lumpur beginning December 17, 2022.
The immersive multi-sensory exhibition, displaying floor-to-ceiling projections of Van Gogh’s beloved art is set at Pavilion Bukit Jalil and open to the public until March 16, 2023.
“Van Gogh Alive sets aside traditions of tiptoeing through silent galleries and viewing paintings from afar in quiet contemplation. As visitors find themselves interacting with art in ways they never imagined. From start to finish, visitors are surrounded by a vibrant symphony of light, colour, sound, and fragrance that has been described as an ‘unforgettable’ multi-sensory experience,” reads the exhibition notes.
Kuala Lumpur and Penang’s dining establishments make their debut in the MICHELIN Guide with 97 listings, covering over 20 cuisine types, along with three restaurants receiving the MICHELIN Special Awards: Service Award, Sommelier Award and Young Chef Award.
4 Restaurants Awarded One MICHELIN Star
DC. by Darren Chin (Kuala Lumpur) receives one MICHELIN Star for their four- to seven-course menus, as well as one for vegetarians. Their dishes range from classic French to novel creations with Japanese influences cooked with exquisite skill.
44, Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur.
Dewakan (Kuala Lumpur) is awarded one MICHELIN Star for its prix fixe tasting menu that is truly Malaysian in every sense. Fermented or dry-aged items made in-house are widely used, alongside with seasonal fruits and herbs.
Platinum Park, Level 48, Skyviews, Naza Tower @, Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.
Au Jardin (Penang) is recognised for their monthly-changing menu showcasing sophisticated European fare with subtle local twists. Every item served has been well thought out, from homemade sourdough with tomato butter to the palate cleanser that surprises in a pleasant way.
Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery (Penang) obtains one MICHELIN Star for its Peranakan cuisine crafted from secret recipes using quality produce. Many items here are made from scratch, including the heavenly pie tee and gulai tumis that uses over eight ingredients in the curry paste.
Ah Hei Bak Kut Teh is a 30-year-old shop that makes bak kut teh daily with a blend of 16 Chinese herbs. Diners can choose from spareribs, tripe, intestine, or belly.
33A Medan Imbi, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Aliyaa is the perfect place to experience Sri Lankan cuisine. Beef, mutton, chicken, seafood, or veggies mingle with distinctive spices to great effect.
48 Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.
Anak Baba gets a nod from the MICHELIN Guide inspectors for authentic Peranakan cuisine that melds Indo-Malay flavours with Chinese influences. The nasi lemak with ayam goreng earns unanimous praise.
159 Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
Congkak (Bukit Bintang) nestled in a residential area not far from the city center, is worth visiting for its classic local flavours. The nasi ambeng platter, popular among locals, offers a multitude of texture and combinations that go nicely with sambal.
24, Jalan Beremi, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
Dancing fish presents classic Malay-Indo flavours that keep gourmets coming back. Needless to say, “Dancing Fish” is the unmissable signature here in which the fish is nicely fried with a tender meat in crunchy batter. The enticing sambal and savoury sauces are also favourites of many for good reasons.
Lot T120, T121 & T122, 3F, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285 Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.
De. Wan 1958 is held dear by its local flavours made by the infamous Chef Wan. Be it pomelo salad with crispy prawn cheeks in kerabu lime dressing, or bakar bakar that comes with a choice of appetising sauces.
Level 2-2, The LINC KL, 360 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
Hai Kah Lang ensures only the freshest catch can make it to the table here. A variety of seafood noodles are offered. First-timers should order mixed noodles that includes crab, clams, squid, and shrimp in a briny-sweet fish bone broth.
44 Jalan Kaskas 2, Taman Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur.
Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice (Pudu) is a no-frills shop serving claypot rice prepared over a charcoal stove. The menu here also offers a variety of soups, vegetables, and sides to enrich meals.
59 Jalan Yew, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Hing Kee Bakuteh (Jalan Kepong) serves a well-balanced soup with subtle use of herbs and light-sweet flavours. Their dry version with a richer and thicker consistency is equally good.
121 Jalan Kepong, Taman Usahawan, 52100 Kuala Lumpur.
Lai Fong Lala Noodles was once a humble street stall that now occupies two floors. The shop prides itself of its Lala Bihun (clam noodles). The broth is aromatic with Shaoxing Huadiao (Chinese yellow wine) and ginger while the noodles is best served with prawns.
99 Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur. Nam Heong Chicken Rice has been famous locally for its Hainanese chicken rice for over eighty years. They offer two kinds of chicken: the veggie farm chicken with leaner and firmer flesh, and the free-range with fattier and softer meat.
54 Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur.
Nasi Ayam Hainan Chee Meng (Jalan Kelang Lama) has been a staple to the local dining scene since 1965. This family business is now run by the second and third generations. They use local bird to make their signature Hainanese chicken dish.
Sub Lot-A1, Batu 4 1/4, Jalan Kelang Lama, 58000 Kuala Lumpur.
Restoran Pik Wah is a hidden gem serving authentic Chinese food that includes not only the familiar Cantonese staples, but also rarer items not easily found elsewhere, such as frog and venison. The sizzling claypot dishes are also well known for its quality.
Basement Level, Maba Building, 6 Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur.
Sao Nam serves their iconic phở bò — rice noodle soup with sliced beef. The broth takes more than 10 hours to make, and it’s packed with tons of flavour.
25 Tingkat Tong Shin, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
Wong Mei Kee attracts foodies here for their char siew, roast chicken, and siew yok. The latter boasts crackling skin and succulent meat, best enjoyed with the homemade chilli sauce.
30 Jalan Nyonya, Off Jalan Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
17 Bib Gourmand Establishments in Penang
Bridge Street Prawn Noodle is a family run business that started in the 60’s, and has become a favourite spot for locals to enjoy hearty Hokkien prawn mee. The spicy prawn broth, loaded with exceptional flavours, is now prepared by the third generation.
533 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300, Penang.
Communal Table by Gēn presents modern dishes that melds Peranakan and Malaysian flavours made with local ingredients. Aged duck breast in a steamed bun, the signature here, is appraised with crispy skin and a tangy sauce.
68 Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, 10300 Penang.
Duck Blood Curry Mee’s discreet location in a Malaysian-style café hasn’t stopped customers from visiting. Their mee in a savoury-sweet white curry base made with coconut milk is phenomenal. It is best enjoyed with roasted pork and their homemade chilli sauce.
223B Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 Penang.
Green House Prawn Mee & Loh Mee gets a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for more than three decades of loyal fandom. The Hokkien prawn mee and lor mee here attracts a crowd thanks to the deep umami in their soups.
223 Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 Penang.
Ivy’s Nyonya Cuisine is a simple Peranakan restaurant serving set menus of great value. The restaurant is famous for its Kapitan chicken curry that exhibits balanced taste and tender flesh and Joo Hoo Char (stir-fried mixed veggies in chili paste) that packs serious heat.
58 Jalan Chow Thye, George Town, 10050 Penang.
Ming Qing Charcoal Duck Egg Char Koay Teow celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022. Regulars queue up here before it opens for the koay teow that is stir fried with duck egg over charcoal fire. The noodles demonstrate exceptional wok hei and is best enjoyed with an extra over-easy egg.
29 Jalan Betik, off Jalan Sungai Rambai, Bukit Mertajam, 14000 Penang.
Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay founded in 1933, is no stranger to locals for its authentic kuih. In 2016, the family’s second generation opened this spot with al fresco seating behind the factory. Kuih Lapis, Kuih Talam, Ang Ku Kueh and Nyonya Chang are on offer – all freshly handmade.
Jalan Masjid, Off Lebuh Chulia, George Town, 10200 Penang.
Neighbourwood serves European dishes with Asian influences and chargrilled choices. The menu changes regularly but the three dishes meant for sharing always stay: Half roast chicken, Berkshire pork loin and Fish en papillote.
3427 Jalan Kulim, Taman Bukit Mas, Bukit Mertajam, 14000 Penang.
Penang Road Famous Laksa earned its fame with the sardine broth that exudes exceptional depth and flavours. The char koay teow with duck egg is unmissable too.
5 Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, 10100 Penang.
Rasa Rasa’s Nyonya combo sets guarantee for a fulfilling dining experience. The pandan nasi lemak is plated nicely on banana leaf served with a choice of toppings and homemade sambal.
59 Gat Lebuh Chulia, George Town, 10300 Penang.
Sardaarji presents Northern Indian dishes at its store in Little India. Must try dishes are: Amritsari made with red snapper, black lentil soup, and gulab jamun just to name a few. Live performances of Indian instruments add to the experience.
6 Lebuh China, George Town, 10200, Penang.
Taman Bukit Curry Mee gets a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for its curry mee. For more than 40 years, this stall has prided itself for the curry mee soup that is made from coconut milk and spicy curry paste. Gourmets can never get enough of their half-cooked cockles loaded with briny sweet taste and juice.
Jalan Bukit Kecil, Taman Bukit, Bukit Mertajam, 14000 Penang.
Teksen is a no-frills joint that has won the hearts of many with its traditional Cantonese fare and fusion creations with a local twist. A long queue at peak hours wait to sample the deep-fried homemade tofu, as well as dishes seasoned with assam tumis or sambal.
18 & 20 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 Penang.
Thara is helmed by a native Thai kitchen team, and the food here is authentic and prepared with the freshest ingredients. The tom yum seafood soup and appetiser Miang Kam are especially good.
5 Lorong Prangin, George Town, 10300, Penang.
Theeni Pandarams offers generous portions with their biryani on banana leaf that gives good flavour and texture. Fish dishes served in claypot is not to be missed, with choices including stingray, shark and king mackerel.
82A Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 Penang.
Tho Yuen gets a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for its Cantonese cuisine. Standing firm for eight decades, this teahouse still makes their dim sum the traditional way – every morning at 3:30am. Apart from dim sum, fried noodles, bee hoon and fish balls are also good to try.
92 Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100 Penang.
Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa’s secret family recipe of over 50 years is passed down to the third-generation owner. The famous laksa soup strikes a fine balance between sweetness, sourness and spiciness.
1 Jalan Gottlieb, George Town, 10350 Penang.
MICHELIN Special Awards
MICHELIN Service Award: Leanne Lim, Dewakan (One MICHELIN Star, Kuala Lumpur)
Leanne Lim is passionate, attentive, and polite with good engagement skills. She is friendly and knowledgeable about the products served in the restaurant.
MICHELIN Sommelier Award: Mahamad Hafiz Bin Abdullah, DC. by Darren Chin (One MICHELIN Star, Kuala Lumpur)
Mahamad Hafiz Bin Abdullah receives a nod from the MICHELIN Guide inspectors for his reputation and experience in the local food and beverage industry. He possesses extensive wine knowledge and is recognised for his wine recommendations as well as pairings.
MICHELIN Young Chef Award: Lim Yan You, Au Jardin (One MICHELIN Star, Penang)
Chef Lim Yan You (32 years old) is Malaysian-Chinese and chef de cuisine at Au Jardin. He has worked with owner Chef Su for 8 years and is a graduate from Penang’s local culinary school.
It is the time of the year again where many people would do their end of the year and holiday shopping at the best malls in the city. Even if we are not going to buy anything, it is always fun to be mesmerised by the beautiful Christmas decoration at the shopping malls.
We have plenty of malls that never disappoints us when it comes to Christmas decoration, and here’s some of them.
More than 400,000 reports on various criminal, narcotic and commercial offences were received by the Kuala Lumpur police between January and November this year.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said the contingent also recorded the highest rate of prosecution of the cases.
“A total of 97 per cent of the reports received by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) were taken to court, followed by 73 per cent for commercial cases and 63 per cent for criminal cases.
“The Kuala Lumpur police recorded the highest rate of prosecution compared to other contingents and this is something I am proud of,” he said in his speech at the Kuala Lumpur Police Sports Appreciation with media partners here last night.
He also expressed his appreciation to the 9,200 police personnel and staff of the Kuala Lumpur police for their commitment to the force. – Bernama
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad is budgeting RM2.8 billion to fix its disruption-prone Kelana Jaya light rail transit (LRT) line over a five-year period, a Malay newspaper reported today.
Mingguan Malaysia cited Prasarana president and chief executive officer Azharuddin Mat Sah as saying that improvements to the 24-year-old transportation line will include an upgrade for its automatic train control (ATC) system and the addition of 27 new trains.
“All those improvements should have been done two or three years ago because the Kelana Jaya Line has become old and is a necessity for public transport in the Klang Valley,” he was quoted as saying.
Azharuddin said that upgrades to the ATC — involving two phases costing RM150 million and RM210 million respectively — is the company’s “most important plan” to prevent a repeat of the collision that happened on May 24 last year near the KLCC underground station that injured 218 passengers.
The new trains will be added between July and December 2024 and are expected to cost RM1.7 billion, while maintenance for 35 existing “train sets” will cost RM800 million.
Azharuddin was also quoted as saying that the maintenance and addition of trains was important to increase the frequency of trains to every three minutes.
“The Kelana Jaya train line is very busy, especially during peak hours. So a study is being done to meet demand ahead of 2030,” he reportedly said.
He also gave an assurance to improve other station infrastructure including its lifts, escalators, lights and the fix leaks.
He said Prasarana is considering adding a sensor system that would collect train movement data to predict problems ahead of time.
Malaysia is not only all about nature, skyscrapers and food. The bridges in various cities provide us not only with connectivity but the beautiful architecture attracts people. The variety of designs, lengths, heights and even lightings makes the connection across the waters iconic.
Wondering which are some of the bridges that gives us some good views?
At the mouth of the Terengganu River, the city’s skyline rises into four slender, 15-storey towers. Between each pair, a skybridge links the turrets; below, the bascule spans lift like eyelids to let boats slip through. Inspired by London’s Tower Bridge yet unmistakably Terengganu, the drawbridge ties Muara Selatan (near Tanjung) to Muara Utara in Seberang Takir, joining a family of crossings that includes Sultan Mahmud, Manir, and Pulau Sekati Bridges.
By day, it’s crisp and geometric. By night, it glows—colourful illuminations turning the structure into a beacon over water. Step into the tower lobbies and ride up to the skybridge for a different perspective: the river fanning into the South China Sea, fishing boats tracing bright threads across the dark.
Penang Bridge
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For many Malaysians, this 13.5-kilometre ribbon over the Penang Strait is memory and milestone: the first fixed link between Seberang Perai on the mainland and the island, officially opened on 14 September 1985. It’s a feat of engineering—and a lifeline—quietly carrying everything from daily commuters to a 132kV power cable that helps keep Penang humming.
Drive it westward at sunrise and watch the island turn gold; drive it eastward at night and see the mainland bloom with lights. Either way, you feel the scale: sea to both sides, pylons ticking past like a metronome.
Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge
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Twenty-four kilometres of grace, low and measured over open water: Malaysia’s longest bridge connects Bandar Cassia (Batu Kawan) to Batu Maung. Originally known as the Penang Second Bridge, it was renamed in honour of Malaysia’s fourteenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
This crossing feels different from the first: longer, quieter, more meditative. The curve is subtle; the horizon, wide. On certain days the line between sea and sky seems to blur, and the bridge becomes a thread through blue.
Seri Wawasan Bridge
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Sleek, asymmetric, and forward-leaning, Seri Wawasan looks like a ship forever catching wind. This cable-stayed icon spans the man-made Putrajaya Lake, linking Precinct 2 (the Core Island of government buildings) to residential Precincts 8 and 9. At night, programmable lights wash the stay cables in bold colour, and the bridge becomes a theatrical set for the city’s reflections.
Walk its length and watch kayakers draw quiet ripples below; look back and the steel stays frame Putrajaya’s monumental architecture like a picture window.
Seri Gemilang Bridge
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If Seri Wawasan is futuristic, Seri Gemilang is ceremonial—ornate lamp posts, classical lines, and a stately procession across the lake. It links Heritage Square to the Putrajaya Convention Centre, making it the city’s grand boulevard of sorts. Come evening, the bridge softens into a warm glow, and the approach to the convention centre feels almost cinematic.
Sungai Johor Bridge
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Stretching 1.7 kilometres across the broad Johor River as part of the Senai–Desaru Expressway, this bridge connects Pulau Juling (Johor Bahru District) to Tanjung Penyabong (Kota Tinggi District). Out here, the river is wide and the landscape open; the crossing feels like a deep breath between forest and sea.
Before this bridge, ferries were the only way across the Muar River. Built in the 1960s, the Sultan Ismail Bridge stitched Bandar Maharani (Muar town) to Tanjung Agas (now within Tangkak District), changing daily life along the riverbanks. Today it’s both conduit and vantage point: a place to watch the water trade—small boats, floating logs, the daily theatre of a river town.
Seri Saujana Bridge
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Seri Saujana is a conversation between two ideas: a symmetric cable-stayed structure and a through-arch form that nods, slenderly, to Sydney Harbour. The result is dynamic yet balanced, carrying Lebuh Sentosa from the Core Island (Precinct 4) to Precinct 7. From certain angles, the arch feels like a drawn bow; from others, the stays fan out like strings.
Putra Bridge
Photo / Ishan
Putrajaya’s “main bridge” does more than move traffic: with its series of elegant arches and viewing bays, it’s a public balcony over the lake. Often compared to Esfahan’s Khaju Bridge, Putra Bridge spans 435 metres, linking the Government Precinct and the Mixed Development Precinct, tying Putra Square to the long central boulevard.
Stand along its balustrade and you’ll see the city’s signature domes and colonnades layered across the water—a postcard that changes with light and season.
