By DayakDaily Team LAWAS, Nov 6: The iconic Bandar Lawas Bridge, featuring a design personally selected by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, was officially opened to the public today. In a TVS news report, Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the bridge was an important infrastructure project to improve connectivity between areas across the river in Lawas and the town centre. “The bridge is approximately 642 metres long and cost around…
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The 642‑metre Bandar Lawas Bridge, costing RM149 million, opened to the public on Nov 6, with a design chosen by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
- Bridge length is 642 metres and cost RM149 million.
- It improves connectivity between Lawas and the town centre and links to the Northern Coastal Highway and Sarawak‑Sabah Link Road.
- The opening is part of a broader plan to boost economic growth and strengthen regional connectivity.
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LAWAS, Nov 6: The iconic Bandar Lawas Bridge, featuring a design personally selected by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, was officially opened to the public today.
In a TVS news report, Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the bridge was an important infrastructure project to improve connectivity between areas across the river in Lawas and the town centre.
“The bridge is approximately 642 metres long and cost around RM149 million to construct. We would like to record our appreciation and gratitude to the Sarawak Premier for his support and commitment in ensuring the project could be implemented.
“We submitted three bridge designs to the Sarawak Premier. After reviewing all three proposals, he selected the design that we see and enjoy today. The Sarawak Premier personally chose this design,” he said to reporters after the launch ceremony of the Bandar Lawas Bridge here today.
