Saloma Link ~ Pintasan Saloma an Iconic and the longest Pedestrian Bridge in Malaysia

There is something about great architecture, they always made you think about how did they build that great building or structure. One day while I was driving on a highway I passed by this bridge. I was always driving like a robot straight ahead without looking left and right, so when I saw this bridge, I was shocked that I almost brake but then I thought that might be dangerous, so perhaps another day. Back in the house, I was thinking about that bridge. What is that? Is that a bridge? Wow so pretty! And how in the world do I get there? So I Google without knowing what to search for. I Google few keywords, 'pretty bridge', 'new bridge in Kuala Lumpur', 'newly constructed bridge in Kuala Lumpur'. And all these keywords cannot hit this finding. I even cannot remember how did I pass by that amazing bridge.

As a big fan of architecture, I have always made a point to visit all the new malls in Kuala Lumpur because I was attracted to the architecture design, so this bridge remains in my mind and I kept thinking about it. Like I was thinking 'How can I am living in the middle of Kuala Lumpur and I didn't even know about this new bridge!'. I am like cannot believe how I felt I am so left behind about big news. And then one day, after a few weeks, I was driving on a highway and yes yes I saw that beautiful bridge. So I drive slower because I just need to know which building is the nearest to that bridge and so I got it, it was very near to the Public Bank Tower, yay! got it finally.

When I reached home, I used this Google keyword, 'Bridge near Public Bank', and wow it returns the result for this bridge that is called 'Saloma Link'. Saloma Link or Pintasan Saloma (Pintasan means link in Malay). The Pintasan Saloma was opened in 2020 and is the longest single-span steel structure elevated walkway in Malaysia. The Pintasan Saloma has become one of the iconic structures in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

About Saloma Link

Saloma Link is a 69 meters combined pedestrian and bicyclist bridge across the Klang River in Kuala Lumpur. The overall length of the Pintasan Saloma is 370 meters and the main structure of the Pintasan Saloma is the covered elevated pedestrian walkway that spans 69 meters across the Klang River and AKLEH Highway. The Pintasan Saloma is the main pedestrian walkway that connects the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) and Kampung Baru. It joins the districts of Kampung Baru and Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

The bridge’s architecture is inspired by the Sirih Junjung arrangements (betel nut leaves arrangement) which are traditionally offered in the ceremony as a symbol of unity among the Malays. Malay uses Sirih Junjung as a symbolic gift exchange between the bride and the groom's family. The curved steel roof canopy which consists of 4,100 diamond facade panels and equipped with state of the art lighting to illuminate the bridge during the night time which makes it more attractive and unique.

The name 'Saloma' is derived from the legendary singer Saloma (Wife of the late Tan Sri P Ramlee, a Malaysian legendary artist). Saloma was buried in the nearby Cemetery which you will need to pass by when you are walking to the bridge from Public Bank side.

How to get there?

To reach here just need to key in 'Pintasan Saloma' in Waze and you will reach the Public Bank Tower opposite the Petronas Twin Towers. There is an open parking space directly behind the Public Bank Tower that charges RM6 per entry. The bridge entrance is free.

And here are some photos of the Saloma Link, hope you will like it!

View from the highway

This bridge is near to the Public Bank Tower and the Petronas Twin Towers

A short video 'Ainie Kashif Visits Saloma Link'. Thanks for Watching!

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That's all for now, wishing you a beautiful day ~ Life is Beautiful.

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