Saloma Bridge is a 370 meter pedestrian walkway that connects the traditional neighborhood of Kampung Baru with the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) area. Opened in 2020, the bridge was conceived as a contemporary interpretation of the Sireh Junjung, a traditional Malay betel leaf arrangement that represents unity and celebration. The curved tubular structure rises above a major roadway and has quickly become one of Malaysia’s most recognisable modern landmarks for both local residents and international visitors.
By day, Saloma Bridge offers a direct and convenient link between the historic streets of Kampung Baru and the commercial district around the city’s iconic towers, reducing a previous walking time of around 30 minutes to just a few minutes across the span. After dark, the bridge reveals its full character as thousands of LED lights illuminate the walkway in shifting patterns of blue, red, green, and other colours, creating an immersive setting for evening strolls and photography. Whether used as a commuting route, a scenic stop on a city walk, or a vantage point for capturing Kuala Lumpur at night, Saloma Bridge brings together function and design in a single, memorable urban experience.
Highlights:
- Contemporary Pedestrian Landmark: 370 meter walkway connecting Kampung Baru with the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) district.
- Design Inspiration: Structure shaped to echo the Sireh Junjung, a traditional Malay betel leaf arrangement symbolising unity and celebration.
- Evening Illumination: Dynamic LED lighting sequences that shift between multiple colours to create a photogenic night time setting.
- Convenient City Link: Shortens the former walking time between Kampung Baru and the KLCC area from around 30 minutes to just a few minutes.
- Popular Photo Spot: One of Kuala Lumpur’s most photographed modern icons, frequently captured by visitors and content creators.
- Local And Visitor Access: Favoured by commuters and travellers moving between a traditional neighborhood and the modern city centre.
- Versatile City Stop: Suitable for night photographers, culture enthusiasts, and walkers incorporating the bridge into a wider Kuala Lumpur city route.
