"The Penang Bridge is a 13.5km long bridge stretching from Seberang Prai on the mainland to Gelugor on the island, this is one of the many architectural wonders you can see in Malaysia."
The Penang Bridge is a 13.5km long bridge stretching from Seberang Prai on the mainland to Gelugor on the island, this is one of many architectural wonder in Malaysia.
It was officially opened by our visionary Prime Minister, Dato' Dr. Mahathir in 1985. It ranks as the longest bridge in Asia and 5th largest in the world.
The Penang Bridge costs RM 800 million and took five years to build. Before the bridge was built, people depended upon ferry services to cross the Penang Straits.
Last viewed - May 17, 2008
Getting there
By Bus
By Taxi
By Plane
By Rail
By Boat
If you are coming from other states via the PLUS highway, after the Penang Toll there are sign boards leading to the bridge. If you are from the island, the bridge can be access through the new road from Jelutong. The bridge toll costs RM7.00.
User recommendation
"I like to correct my information before this.Actually Penang Bridge is the LONGEST in ASIA and 5th in THE WORLD.Thankz..." by Mohamed Taufiq Bin Kuthubutheen
"Before, During our time, Penang use to be a special,good ,delicious and tasty place for food. Such as Mee goreng, mee rebus mamak, Chinese Penang Laksa, Popia, Murtabak, Mamak Pasembur, cha kuei teow and many others. But now, I could not find any foods that is tasty like before. May be their recipies are not the same as before." by Granny Jamilah
"During the consrtruction, most of people thinks this bridge could not be done. Well there are wrong. Even now, the bridge is always congested with cars, tourist and people. What a view." by Alif
"Penang bridge is a very nice construction. I'm not Malay or Chinese, but I'm proud of this bridge and specially when I want to enter the island through this lovely bridge, I feel like I'm going home. Hope to see another bridge from west Malaysia to Sabah!"
"Penang Bridge is the best in the world.All the Malaysian should be proud bcoz it is the LONGEST in South-East Asia and THIRD LONGEST in The World.I'm really proud to be the MALAYSIAN and proud to be born in My Lovely state,PENANG... Luv U Penang... " by Mohamed Taufiq Bin Kuthubutheen
"Penang tempat2nye memang menarik...macam- macam ada..." by INA
"Ahhh...good to be home...!" by Mat Penang
"I think the Penang Bridge is an excellent feat of engineering. Penangites should be proud of having sucha beautiful structure residing within their beloved land. "
"Penang Bridge,brings pride to Penang Island and their people as well. Officially opened on September 15,1988. With 13.5km bridge spanning across the channel,links up the island to the Peninsular mainland, It brings lot more to both side, progress , development, more convenience , facilities and also business. I am very proud to be a Malaysian,cause Malaysia is such a wanderful and peaceful country and place to stay. May Allah Bless our Leaders and our country." by Makcikjamilah
