Groundbreaking for new landmark bridge among Sarawak Day events in Miri

Borneo Post

5 days ago

(From left) Galong and Lee display the Sarawak Day 2025 Unity Walk T-shirt. Also seen are Penguang and Ripin.
MIRI (July 16): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for a new iconic bridge project here on Sarawak Day (July 22).
The cable-stayed bridge will connect Kampung Pulau Melayu to Marina Bay and Commercial Centre, completing the coastal road link to the Brunei border at Sungai Tujuh.
'The Premier will officiate at the earth-breaking ceremony of this iconic Miri bridge at the parking space in front of Pullman Hotel at Miri Waterfront Commercial Centre on July 22 at 10.20am,' Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, who is Sarawak Day 2025 celebrations organising committee chairman, told a press conference.
The bridge is expected to become a tourist attraction like the iconic Darul Hana Bridge in Kuching.
The three-day celebration will begin on July 20 with a Zumba session at 7am at Miri Indoor Stadium, where organisers are offering 5,000 free T-shirts and 1,200 towels, with a treadmill as the grand prize.
There will also be a three-day search for the next TVS host with prizes including RM5,000 for the champion along with a six-month probationary contract with the state-owned station and the possibility of permanent employment.
Second- and third-placed winners will receive RM3,000 and RM2,000 respectively.
'Those with talent for hosting or singing are encouraged to join,' Lee said.
That evening, a Multi-Faith Thanksgiving Ceremony will take place at 8pm at Meritz Hotel, led by the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor).
On July 21, a thanksgiving ceremony will be held at 6pm at the At-Taqwa Mosque, organised by the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department.
The final day of celebrations will see Sarawak Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi leading a Unity Walk at 7am from Miri City Stadium.
In the afternoon, Abang Johari will deliver a keynote address and engage in a dialogue with 1,200 participants during a town hall session at 3pm at Imperial Hotel.
The highlight will be the Sarawak Day Assembly, scheduled for 8pm at Miri City Stadium, which will be attended by both Wan Junaidi and Abang Johari.
Among those present were Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil and Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat. cable-stayed bridge lead Lee Kim Shin sarawak day