Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) has earned a place in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the Gurney Bridge at Andaman Island, recognised as the “Widest Box Girder Bridge in Malaysia.”
The certificate was presented by MBOR chief executive officer Christopher Wong to E&O managing director Kok Tuck Cheong during The Meg Appreciation Evening, witnessed by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and E&O executive chairman Datuk Seri Tee Eng Ho.
Spanning 450 metres across the sea and measuring 40 metres wide, the bridge features eight vehicular lanes with dedicated pedestrian walkways on both sides. It links Andaman Island to Gurney Drive, improving connectivity along Penang’s northern coastline.
“The bridge enhances regional connectivity, improves traffic flow distribution, reduces travel time and provides an alternative access route along Penang’s northern seafront,” E&O said in a statement.
Kok described the MBOR recognition as a meaningful milestone for the group, emphasising that the Gurney Bridge is more than just a physical connection.
“The bridge not only enhances accessibility and connectivity, but also plays an important role in shaping a vibrant waterfront environment that supports community, mobility and long-term growth,” he said.
He added that the bridge is a key enabler of Andaman Island’s vision as a fully integrated and future-ready township.
Andaman Island, an ongoing development spanning 760 acres, is envisioned as a future-ready urban island located off the coast of Gurney Bay and Seri Tanjung Pinang.
Source: Bernama
