Unfolding the story on the mysterious suspension bridge in Seropak, Bau, Sarawak
Abstract
In 2005, a steel suspension bridge, hitherto unknown to those outside the community, was discovered in a remote corner of Sarawak. This paper describes the discovery and subsequent stepwise uncovering of the story of the bridge. The research included the study of old records and publications and communication with museums, archives, and historians in the UK. The history and purpose of the bridge is now uncovered.
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