SIBU: The photo of Sungai Nyelong Bridge collapsing which has gone viral on social media is fake news says the Sarikei Public Works Department.
According to its engineer, Toh Chee Leong in a statement yesterday (Sept 22), the bridge is still strong and safe for use by motorists.
“There is no basis that Sungai Nyelong Bridge has collapsed and we want to confirm that it is fake news,” he said.
Toh advised the road users and resi nts to refrain from spreading fake news on social media.
“My department is doing weekly monitoring on the access road to the said bridge due to settlement.
“The monitoring is done every Friday from September to November,” he said.
