1985 – Penang Bridge, at the time the longest bridge in Malaysia, connecting the island of Penang to the mainland, opens to traffic.
The E36 Penang Bridge, a 13.5-kilometer (8.4-mile) dual carriageway toll bridge and controlled-access highway, spans the Penang Strait in the Malaysian state of Penang. It connects Perai on the mainland with Gelugor on the island, facilitating transportation between the two regions.


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