Penang's unique circular Harapan Bridge opens

Visitors checking out Jambatan Harapan, the country’s first spiral bridge for cyclists and pedestrians, near Queensbay Mall in Bayan Lepas, Penang. — Photos: GARY CHEN/The Star

THE country’s first spiral bridge for bicycles and pedestrians is now open to the public.

One of Penang’s latest iconic structures, the Jambatan Harapan was created for cyclists to cross the Bayan Lepas Expressway and reach Lebuhraya Sungai Nibong and the Bayan Baru roundabout at Krystal Point.