Azlan Othman

The time to use the Temburong Bridge has been revised to 6am-6pm daily from today as a precautionary measure to control and contain the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II, Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Amin Liew bin Abdullah at a press briefing yesterday said the move was also made as the number of bridge users is causing a huge traffic congestion at Pekan Bangar area and big crowds at Pekan Bangar food stalls.

The temporary opening of the bridge linking the Brunei-Muara District and Temburong District is intended to facilitate the people to make essential travel such as employees involved in containing COVID-19, officers and staff from government and private sectors. The minister said there were also motorcycle riders who raced and stopped at the side of the road without a reason.

This can affect the safety and the well-being of other users, he said.

“This should not happen and people should not take advantage when the nation is facing a critical situation and we require the cooperation of all in this country,” the minister said.

Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew said authorities such as the Royal Brunei Police Force will conduct patrols and users found violating the rules will be punished. Authorities will also monitor and review the use of the bridge.

Inquiries and complaints can be forwarded to the Darussalam line 123 or the Bridge Maintenance Office via email [email protected]