Newly reconstructed Tun Teja bridge a fresh tourist attraction, says Melaka CM

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Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh officially inaugurated the newly reconstructed Tun Teja Pedestrian Bridge on Friday (Feb 21) night, positioning it as a fresh tourism attraction for the historic state.   He said the bridge pays homage to Tun Teja, a historic female figure from the Melaka Sultanate.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/mrhhjkt9  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00The newly reconstructed Tunteja pedestrian bridge was inaugurated on Friday night, establishing

00:10it as a new tourism attraction for the historic state.

00:14Chief Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rauf Yusof, who officiated the ceremony, said the bridge

00:20pays homage to Tunteja, a historic female figure from the Malacca Sultanate.

00:26He said the architectural design of the bridge is inspired by the grandeur of the Malacca

00:31Palace, incorporating traditional elements that reflect the state's rich cultural heritage.

00:56Despite a controversy over its cost, the upgraded bridge aims to be a landmark attraction, while

01:13featuring kiosks to boost local economic opportunities.

01:17It also serves as a key infrastructure upgrade, enhancing connectivity between Malacca Central

01:23Bus Station and nearby commercial hubs, malls and residential areas.

01:29Abdul Rauf said the bridge serves as a public facility and a tourism feature, aligning with

01:35the upcoming World Tourism Day 2025 and Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

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