Watch how the Second Penang Bridge was built


A documentary follows the construction of the Malaysian wonder, the Second Penang Bridge.

Why in the world did they make the Second Penang Bridge, officially known as the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, earthquake-proof? It’s not like Malaysia has ever experienced a major earthquake.

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