Jepak Bridge Renamed in Honour of Sarawak Icon Taib Mahmud

Jepak bridge renamed in honour of Sarawak icon Taib Mahmud

BINTULU: The Jepak bridge, which opened to the public in March, has been officially named the Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud bridge. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

“She didn’t get to see it, though Bintulu was her birthplace”—Premier recalls late wife at Jambatan Tun Taib Mahmud launch

By Ashley Sim KUCHING, July 24: “Only one person is not here to witness this bridge, even though Bintulu was her birthplace, my late wife. But Allah loved her more. Tonight, I brought my daughter to witness the opening of this iconic bridge in Bintulu, the birthplace of my wife. May her soul rest among the righteous.” Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg delivered a heartfelt tribute during the official launch of the Bin…