Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge

The Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge extends 24 kilometers across the water, connecting Batu Kawan on the mainland with Batu Maung on Penang Island.

Construction of this transportation link started in November 2008 and reached completion in February 2014, with an official opening ceremony on March 2, 2014.

The bridge received its name from the fourteenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah, reflecting Malaysian leadership recognition.

The structure includes two vehicle lanes and a separate motorcycle lane in each direction, accommodating approximately 100,000 vehicles crossing daily between the mainland and island.

National Geographic Channel featured this bridge in their Megastructures series, highlighting its position as the longest bridge in Malaysia and second longest in Southeast Asia.

Location: Penang

Inception: March 1, 2014

Official opening: March 2, 2014

Architectural style: high-tech architecture

Longest Span: 250 m

GPS coordinates: 5.24979,100.35135

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45