Malaysia's tallest cable-stayed bridge opens to the public today

SIMANGGANG,  Oct 31 2026: Malaysia's tallest cable-stayed bridge - Batang Lupar 2 Bridge - opened to the public today, marking another milestone in Sarawak’s infrastructure development, creating new opportunities for economic growth, agriculture and tourism in Sri Aman and Betong divisions.

Caption: Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah sayst he completion of Batang Lupar 2 Bridge is expected to serve as a catalyst for the development of the coastal corridor, particularly by improving people's mobility, expediting transportation and stimulating economic activities in Sri Aman Division and surrounding areas. 

Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah Embas said the bridge was the bridge was the 14th among the 22 bridges being built by the Sarawak Government at an estimated cost of RM7 billion.

He said the opening of the bridge would not only improve connectivity between areas but also serve as a catalyst for the socioeconomic development of communities, particularly in rural areas.

“Today is a historic occasion for us in Sri Aman Division because, from now on, Batang Lupar 2 Bridge is open to the public and can be used for travel from Simanggang  to Betong and areas in northern Sarawak.

“This is a source of pride for the people of Sarawak, and we should be grateful to the Sarawak Premier for successfully securing funding to build 22 bridges at a cost of about RM7 billion,” he told reporters after officiating at the bridge’s soft opening.

He said the 145-metre-long bridge is the tallest cable-stayed bridge in Malaysia, while Batang Lupar 1 Bridge was the longest river-crossing bridge in the country.

Meanwhile,  Uggah said the new road network has the potential to stimulate local economic activities, including facilitating the transportation of agricultural produce and food products to wider markets.

He said the availability of packaging centres and access to airports would also create opportunities for local entrepreneurs to expand the marketing of their products.

He said the completion of Batang Lupar 2 Bridge is expected to serve as a catalyst for the development of the coastal corridor, particularly by improving people's mobility, expediting transportation and stimulating economic activities in Sri Aman Division and surrounding areas. 

The 870-metre-long cable-stayed bridge featuring twin 145.5-metre-high towers, making it Malaysia's highest cable-stayed bridge tower.

Costing approximately RM236.4 million, the bridge is part of the Second Trunk Road.