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3 unusual facts about Penang Bridge


Lim Chong Eu

The iconic projects that emerged during Lim’s rule included the 66-storey KOMTAR administrative tower and commercial complex, and the 13.5 km Penang Bridge.

Penang International Airport

Passengers arriving or departing from the north will have a view of George Town, Butterworth and the Penang Bridge.

Yeap Ghim Guan

Another famous stunt was pledging to dive off the Penang Bridge if the then Chief Minister of Penang, Tun Lim Chong Eu could successfully build Penang Bridge, he failed to fulfill the pledge when the bridge was completed.


1981 in Malaysia

23 July - Work Minister S. Samy Vellu announced that the Penang Bridge, Penang would be constructed using the cable-stayed concrete girder of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge instead of the steel-tied arch in the style of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

KOMTAR

The Tower Tourist Center on Level 60 gave visitors an excellent panoramic view of the city, the mainland (Butterworth) and Penang Bridge.


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