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Tamparuli Bridge
Tamparuli

Located in a small town in the sub-district of Tuaran, the low bridge beside the current, attractive-
looking Tamparuli Suspension Bridge owns a legendary tale and the strong structure is still used Share on Facebook
today as an alternative route for communities to commute between the small-township of Tamparuli
to the main road on the opposite side. The bridge has sustained so many floods events and one such Tweet this
significant event that was commemorated is a piece of a plaque erected in memory of 2 British
soldiers who lost their lives on 18th May 1960 in trying to save the life of a local woman. View on Map

According to the folktales, the construction of Tamparuli Low Bridge was led by a British engineer
during the post-war colonial period to provide an easy and better access for the villagers.”The bridge
continuously collapsed due to it being washed away by the river currents during rainy seasons. After
several attempts to rebuild the bridge failed, the villagers consulted a medium who helped them to
communicate with the spiritual world.”The spirits said the bridge was constructed on a sacred site
and ‘Ombuakar’, the spirit said to live inside the Tamparuli River, demanded a fair maiden for a
human sacrifice as compensation.

Tamparuli Low Bridge

Today, the Tamparuli Suspension Bridge gains much attention due to its tall structure and colourful
appearance. The wall designs and paint changes over time but it remains a favourite stopover point
among the local to take a brief walk along the sturdy suspension bridge.

Visitors can also enjoy a short traditional dance performance by a community of volunteers at the
starting point of the suspension bridge. No charges to cross or visit but visitors can leave a tip for the
group of dancer.

To reach this attraction, visitors can take public bus (Direction to Tamparuli) from the Bus Station at
Bandaran Berjaya. Communicate with bus driver for drop-off at the Tamparuli Suspension Bridge
(Jambatan Tamparuli). Fees is approximately RM5.00 per way. Alternatively, one can easily self-
drive or take an e-hailing car service.

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Article last reviewed: August 16, 2022

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