Almost every country has at least a few memorable and unique bridges that stand out amongst the rest. For example the Millennium bridge in London, the Singapore’s Helix bridge amongst others. In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, one of the newest, meaningful bridge that was just opened in February 2020 is the Saloma Bridge (https://goo.gl/maps/4kqZDgTXq5umtQmC7 ). This bridge is sort of an important meaningful entity as it is named after Saloma, one of the most popular actress/singer in older Malay culture. And the design makes it seems almost like a continuation of the Petronas Twin Towers (once the tallest building in the world), just look at the shape, the color, shade.
[Picture above]: The Saloma Pass (Bridge) connects the old section of the city to the new. With the old Kampung Baru (https://goo.gl/maps/EbhVPnQSsQU9P8Rt9 ) area towards the north, and the new Kuala Lumpur City Center with the Petronas Twin Towers (https://g.page/petronastwintowersofficial?share ) towards the bottom. The bridge spans the Klang River which divides both sections of the city.
[Picture above]: After so many many months of limited movement, can you imagine that this is the first time I am visiting this bridge? It was mesmerizing the first time I saw it, and even though many are still skeptical of coming out to mingle, there was quiet a crowd on the day when I was there.
[Picture above]: The signboard and information plaque of the Saloma Pass. Notice the blue line that passes through the map, which is the Klang River.
[Picture above]: The Saloma pass stands majestically with the Petronas Twin Towers in the background. It feels like entering a wormhole as I step closer to the entrance.
[Picture above]: Inside the bridge, the architecture and design is unique and beautiful, with metal beams and glass panes, not unlike the Petronas Twin Towers.
[Picture above]: Passing over to the other side, a picture of the unique design of the bridge. Very reminiscent of traditional Malay house roofs.
[Picture above]: The bridge is wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts and special sections to just allow wheelchairs to get through.
[Picture above]: To get to the Saloma pass, the nearest metro station is Kampung Baru LRT (https://goo.gl/maps/xrPfKcxSYpDmT4cf6 ). The bridge is less than 50 meters away. Walk from here, through the bridge then to KLCC.
This is a beautiful bridge that visitors should visit, no tickets needed. Just some talking and remember to take lots of photographs.
