Congratulations to the people of Penang & Malaysia! This is indeed the only significant piece of good news we have had since the beginning of the new year. In fact, I would consider this as the best news we've had in years.
The closest major news I can remember was 10 years ago in 2004, when Tun M retired... now, now, don't you guys dare to deny that you were absolutely ecstatic back then. Practically the whole country celebrated by giving a thumping victory to BN. :) Sadly the joy and hopes were only fleeting.
Anyway, a few notable facts:
1. The second bridge is named Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge
2. It's the longest bridge in Southeast Asia
3. Took 6 years to build
4. FREE for a month from today!
Malaysia can indeed achieve great things if everyone set aside their differences and work together.
We are wasting precious time and resources, fighting and arguing over petty man-made issues. We are letting ourselves be distracted by politics. It's been 10 years since Tun M retired, and it has been 10 years of politics. How many items of news appeared in the past 10 years that could be considered good news? Any accomplishments? Any news that made us proud?
None. We had news on rallies, protests, scandals, politics, politicians, more rallies, more protests, corruption, allegations, scandals and whatnot. Nothing tangible & meaningful.
Keep your eyes on the ball. Don't be distracted.
By the way, does Penang need another link (the proposed undersea tunnel)?
Penang bridge has been named Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge
GEORGE TOWN: The second Penang bridge has been named Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak made the announcement during the official opening of the bridge in Batu Maung on Saturday.
He said the bridge would be free of charge for a month from midnight.
The 24-km long link, which spans over 16.9km over the sea, is the longest bridge in South-East Asia.
It took six years to be completed.
The bridge has a capacity of 100,000 vehicles per day with its two car lanes and a motorcycle lane, linking Batu Kawan on the mainland to Batu Maung on the island.
It is 10.5km longer than the Penang Bridge.
Travelling time on the bridge is estimated to take about 30 minutes at 80kph. - SOURCE
Addendum:
Why oppose undersea tunnel that improves Penang, Umno areas, Guan Eng asks Barisan media
The Penang Chief Minister hit out at the mainstream media for suggesting that the state government abandon the proposed third link between Gurney Drive and Bagan Ajam."Not only are the Barisan Nasional-controlled mainstream media against the proposed third link, but the excuses that they are giving are so flimsy," Lim said in a statement today."The media are arguing that traffic congestion has been eased following the opening of the Second Penang bridge by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on Saturday."... - READ MORE HERE
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