The drawbridge that has since become an iconic structure in Malaysia opened to the public in 2019 after five years of construction. In response, the Association of Malaysian Hauliers (AMH) said while AMH respects the state government’s efforts to preserve iconic structures, a better balance needs to be drawn for real-world conditions. “The critical logistics and economic infrastructure should not be constrained by blanket restrictions that fail to reflect present-day industry realities. “Such decisions risk encouraging other authorities to adopt the same mindset: if a bridge or road cannot accommodate heavy vehicles, simply ban them. For example, the iconic London Tower Bridge, allows vehicles of up to 18 tonnes to pass, even though it was designed more than 140 years ago (in 1884).

Source: The Star January 05, 2026 23:23 UTC