Octopus bridge needs another helping hand

The octopus bridge in George Town, Penang, was last upgraded in 2018 by a private company that was given a 25-year contract to lease out advertisement space on the facility in return. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

THE iconic ‘octopus’ pedestrian bridge near Komtar in George Town, Penang, has been a crucial crossing point for over 30 years.

However, concerns have been expressed about the maintenance, safety and cleanliness of the overhead bridge.