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New Malaysian bridge project planned

Plans are being drawn up in Malaysia for a major bridge project, which will boost transport links and economic development for the region. The project looks likely to be run under the public-private partnership model. The bridge will link Sabah and Labuan and will be at least 10km long. A Chinese firm has reportedly shown an interest in carrying out the project and is evaluating possible financing options. The bridge will form part of the Pan-Borneo highway project when it is complete, an important road lin
November 1, 2016 Read time: 1 min
Plans are being drawn up in Malaysia for a major bridge project, which will boost transport links and economic development for the region. The project looks likely to be run under the public-private partnership model. The bridge will link Sabah and Labuan and will be at least 10km long. A Chinese firm has reportedly shown an interest in carrying out the project and is evaluating possible financing options. The bridge will form part of the Pan-Borneo highway project when it is complete, an important road link for Asia as a whole.

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