Everything You Need To Know About The Launch Of The Second Penang Bridge
The Second Penang Bridge, the longest bridge in Southeast Asia, opens tonight, easing traffic in the rapidly industrialising northern state of Penang.
By Sadho Ram — 01 Mar 2014, 09:01 AM — Updated over 10 years ago
It Will Cost RM8.50 To Take The Second Penang Bridge Starting 1 April 2014
The toll rate for cars for the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah bridge has been set at RM8.50. The collection will start from 6am tomorrow. Toll charges for other vehicles will range from RM1.70 to RM70.10.
thestar.com.myThe toll rate for cars except taxis and buses (Class 1) is set at RM0.60 for use of the link road at the Bandar Cassia toll plaza while the rate for the bridge is RM8.50 bringing the total toll rate to RM9.10 if users travel from the NSE to use the bridge.
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The bridge toll rate is only for one way so users heading towards Batu Maung on the island from Batu Kawan on the mainland will have to pay toll while those coming from the island and exit at Batu Kawan need not pay toll. However, users coming from the island and exit at NSE will still have to pay the RM0.60 toll at the Bandar Cassia toll plaza as this is a two-way toll plaza.
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In a statement yesterday, the Malaysian Highway Authority announced charges for use of the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (SAHMS) Bridge ― Penang’s third link ― would be collected by operator Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) at two points with the first on the bridge itself and the second at the integrated Bandar Cassia Toll Plaza. Those entering the bridge from the North-South Expressway (NSE) will have to pay twice as they will also have to take a link road before the bridge
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Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the rate, which is 21.4 percent higher than at the First Penang Bridge, will not help to reduce congestion, which was the initial reason for building the bridge. He pointed out that there is no 20 percent discount (which would reduce the rate to RM5.60) for Touch ‘n Go card users from Penang, unlike that given for the First Penang Bridge, which charges a normal fee of RM7. “How then would this help to reduce traffic congestion on the First Penang Bridge?” he queried in a statement today.
[VIDS/PICS] Long-Awaited Opening Of Second Penang Bridge Was A Carnival Of Fun For Thousands
New link: An aerial view of the second Penang bridge which is the longest one in South-East Asia.
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Say cheese!: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak snapping selfies with Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng at the launch of the second Penang bridge in Bayan Lepas.
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Song and dance: Performers putting on various shows for visitors to enjoy at the Jom Riuh carnival during the launch of the second Penang bridge.
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GEORGE TOWN: The blazing weather did not deter thousands of people from turning up for a merry time at the Jom Riuh carnival held in conjunction with the opening of the second Penang bridge.
thestar.com.myIt began at 10am yesterday and was officially opened by Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas in the afternoon.
thestar.com.myMany of those who remember the opening of the first Penang bridge almost 30 years ago felt a sense of nostalgia witnessing the second bridge. "Before the bridges were built, people only relied on ferries. The passage of time had also made the design of the second bridge more beautiful," said retiree S.K. Lee.
All lit up: A crowd gathering in anticipation for the official launch of the second Penang bridge and a fireworks display.
Image via The StarSecond Penang Bridge Is Named Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah After The Current Yang di-Pertuan Agong
GEORGE TOWN: The second Penang bridge will be named after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah. Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak made the announcement when opening the bridge at an open space near its entrance in Batu Maung.
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An aerial view of the RM4.5bil second Penang bridge, which will be opened by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at 8.30pm today.
Image via thestar.com.myThe second bridge, which is 10.5km longer than the first, will be able to cater to 100,000 vehicles per day. It has two car lanes and a motorcycle lane and links Batu Kawan on the mainland to Batu Maung on the island.
thestar.com.myThe Prime Minister also said the public could use the bridge for free for one month. Travelling on the bridge is estimated to take about 30 minutes at 80kph.
thestar.com.myJambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd Received A Plaque From The Malaysia Book Of Records For Achieving 15 Different Firsts In Malaysia
Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd received a plaque from the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) today for its string of achievements. Its chairman Tan Sri Dr Sulaiman Mahbob was presented the award to recognise 15 awards recognised by the record books for the RM4.5 billion Second Penang Bridge concessionaire.
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Among the awards were the longest bridge in the country, the first bridge to be installed rubber absorber and the first highway concessionaire to deploy electric vehicles to patrol the site.
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Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd Received A Plaque From The Malaysia Book Of Records For The Longest Bridge In Th Country
Image via NSTPThe Second Penang Bridge Will Be Officially Opened On 1 March 2014 By Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak
Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is looking forward to opening the RM4.5 billion Second Penang Bridge on March 1. In a tweet yesterday, Najib said: "Plans for the Second Penang Bridge were first unveiled in 2006. I am looking forward to opening it to the public next month," said Najib, who will open the bridge at 8pm.
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Scheduled to be opened to the public from 12.01am on Saturday, the RM4.5 billion dual-carriage toll bridge is expected to draw up to 25 per cent of the 100,000 vehicles which cross the first bridge on a daily basis and help ease congestion.
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Around 10,000 Revellers Are Expected To Attend The Opening
A contractor putting the finishing touch to the Second Penang Bridge toll plaza at Bukit Tambun. The bridge will be official open tonight.
Image via themalaymailonline.comPolice will deploy about 500 officers to ensure the mammoth crowd of 10,000 visitors is safe during the opening of the Second Penang Bridge on Saturday.
yahoo.comAbout 5,000 visitors were expected to attend the programme starting from 8am, and another 10,000 visitors would be present for the bridge opening by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
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Spanning 24 Kilometres, It Is Not Only The Longest In Malaysia, But Southeast Asia As Well. The Bridge Connects Batu Kawan On The Mainland Peninsula To Batu Maung On Penang island.
It will take motorists around 20 minutes to cross the RM4.5 billion bridge from Batu Kawan on the mainland and Batu Maung on the island.
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Penang island already has another bridge linking it to the mainland. The first bridge opened in 1985 but the state’s rising population and popularity with visitors meant that another bridge was needed to cope with traffic.
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The New Bridge Is Expected To Ease Traffic By 25 Per Cent And Will Last For The Next 120 Years, According To Its Concessionaire, Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd. The Toll Rate For The Second Penang Bridge Will Be More Expensive Than The First Bridge.
JKSB Managing Director Datuk Dr Ismail Mohamed Taib said the toll rate for the second Penang bridge will be more expensive than the first bridge.
Image via themalaymailonline.comMotorists using the second Penang bridge can expect to pay higher toll rates than the first link but will not be charged more than RM10, concessionaire Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) said today. Datuk Dr Ismail Mohamed Taib said the firm had initially asked to match the rate with that of the first bridge link at RM7 but the Malaysian Highway Authority proposed a higher amount.
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“The rate will still be below RM10 but it will be able above RM7. For example, it could be RM8.50,” he told the press at a media briefing session today at the Batu Kawan toll booth leading to the newly completed bridge. He added that the final decision on the toll rate will be announced by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak when he officiates the bridge’s opening this Saturday.
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One Of The Big Questions Posed By Penangites: Why Is The Bridge Not Straight, But Curved? Won't A Straight Bridge Cost Less?
“This is to prevent drivers from getting drowsy, discourage speeding and improve road concentration,” said Hamizol. "Such a design requirement was not mooted for the 8.4 km Penang Bridge as it is shorter.”
yahoo.comThe First 1,000 Vehicles Crossing The Bridge From The Batu Kawan Interchange Will Receive Certificates From Bridge Concessionaire Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd
The Bridge Was Previously Scheduled To Open In November 2013. The Construction Took 6 Years To Complete.
The delay was also partly caused by a collapse of the ramp in the Batu Maung interchange leading to the bridge in June 2013, causing one death.
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t took six years to complete.
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The Bridge Was Previously Scheduled To Open In November 2013. The Construction Took 6 Years To Complete.
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