How China is advancing South-South cooperation
2026-10-19 11:33:02 source：CGTN
October 18, 2026
When Malaysia's largest single river-crossing bridge – the Batang Lupar 1 Bridge – opened to traffic on July 9, many residents gathered on site to celebrate the moment. The project has ended local communities' long-standing reliance on ferries, making travel and the transport of agricultural and fishery products much easier.
Previously, residents took ferries to cross the river, with cars, motorcycles and trucks often queuing to board. Services could also be suspended during the rainy season or in bad weather.
Built by China Railway Group, the 4.84-kilometer bridge, which stands more than 110 meters tall, was constructed despite challenging marine conditions.
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