Sarawak flagpole to be tallest flagpole in the country

Sarawak flagpole to be tallest flagpole in the country

The Sarawak government has unveiled plans to construct the nation’s tallest flagpole in Petra Jaya, Kuching. This monumental structure will proudly hoist the state’s flag, symbolizing Sarawak’s heritage and achievements. According to The Borneo Post, insiders have revealed that the proposed flagpole will stand an impressive 99 meters tall, with an estimated project cost of approximately RM30 million.

The strategic location for this remarkable flagpole is near the Tea House or Fort Margherita, within close proximity to the State Legislative Assembly Complex. Surpassing the current tallest flagpole in Malaysia, situated in Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka Square, the Sarawak flagpole will reach a height of 4 meters higher, making it a remarkable sight to behold.

Sources report that the flagpole’s erection serves as a tribute to Sarawak’s unwavering commitment in safeguarding its rights and privileges during the formation of Malaysia. The Borneo Post is diligently gathering additional details about the project, including its anticipated commencement and completion dates.

The current highest flagpole in Malaysia, erected in 1989, stands at a towering height of 95 meters. Positioned at the southern end of the iconic Merdeka Square, this flagpole marks the historic spot where the Union Jack was lowered, signifying the end of British rule, and the Malayan flag was raised for the first time on 31 August 1957. Remarkably, it holds the distinction of being the twelfth tallest flagpole globally, trailing the Belagavi flagpole in India, which soars to a height of 110 meters. The title for the world’s tallest flagpole presently belongs to the 201.952-meter flagpole in Egypt.

Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Bridge

Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Bridge

Great news! The longest bridge in ASEAN, spanning 26.3 kilometers, is now open to foreign vehicles that weigh no more than 3,500kg. The bridge’s management committee, jointly chaired by Brunei’s Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications and Ministry of Development, recently issued a statement to this effect. Please note that private and commercial foreign vehicles in class II and V weighing over 3,500kg are not permitted to use the bridge, except those that are comparable to Brunei vehicle classes I, III, IV, VI, and XII.

“Foreign vehicles weighing over 3,500kg are advised to use the Asean Highway 150 or AH150 (via Limbang) as usual,” the announcement stated. Road users are advised to strictly observe the 100km per hour speed limit for normal vehicles and 80km per hour for commercial vehicles on the bridge. The opening of SHOAS was long awaited by Sarawakians and Sabahans looking forward to shorten travelling distance between the two states via Brunei.

The bridge spans across the Brunei Bay, connecting Temburong District to Bandar Seri Begawan and was opened ahead of schedule on March 17, 2020. But due to the Covid-19 restrictions only citizens were allowed to commute between Temburong and the rest of the sultanate while foreigners were barred from entering the country.