{
  "id": 5210690,
  "title": "SDEB refutes viral claims of Sungai Johor Bridge closure, says safe to cross despite vessel strike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/sdeb-refutes-viral-claims-of-sungai-johor-bridge-closure-says-safe-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T00:57:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/03/sdeb-refutes-viral-claims-of-sungai-johor-bridge-closure-says-safe-to-cross-despite-vessel-strike/233710"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA TINGGI, Sept — The Sungai Johor Bridge remains safe for road users, the Senai-Desaru Expressway Berhad (SDEB) has confirmed. Following a vessel that drifted near the bridge around 2.30 pm yesterday, SDEB swiftly conducted inspections and assessments of the bridge's structural integrity. Technical team assessments found the bridge's structure to be in good condition and deemed it safe for users to cross. The vessel involved in the incident was also moved at 3.16 pm.\n\nSDEB emphasizes its commitment to safety and stated that it will continue to monitor the bridge's condition regularly to ensure highway users' safety. However, users are advised to abide by traffic regulations and heed any safety instructions issued by SDEB from time to time.\n\nEarlier that day, a number of videos and photographs on Facebook suggested that the bridge was unsafe to cross and had been temporarily closed, sparking concern among highway users.",
  "summary": "KOTA TINGGI, Sept — The Sungai Johor Bridge here is safe for all road users, according to Senai-Desaru Expressway...",
  "key_points": [
    "Sungai Johor Bridge safe for road users, confirms SDEB",
    "Vessel strike incident resolved, bridge deemed structurally sound",
    "SDEB to monitor bridge condition, advises traffic regulations adherence"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The assurance from SDEB that the Sungai Johor Bridge is safe to cross despite the vessel strike aims to alleviate concerns among highway users and restore normal traffic flow.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "SDEB refutes viral claims of Sungai Johor Bridge closure, says safe to cross despite vessel strike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/sdeb-refutes-viral-claims-of-sungai-johor-bridge-closure-says-safe-to-5212043",
        "published": "2026-09-03T00:57:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}