{
  "id": 5212043,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T00:57:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "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 is deemed safe for all road users, asserts Senai-Desaru Expressway Berhad (SDEB). Following a vessel incident near the bridge, SDEB conducted immediate inspections and assessments of the bridge's structural integrity. The technical team reported that the bridge remained in a safe condition, and the vessel was relocated by 3.16 pm. SDEB emphasized its commitment to safety and ongoing monitoring of the bridge structure to ensure user safety. Users are urged to abide by traffic regulations and heed any safety instructions issued. Earlier, multiple videos and pictures circulating on Facebook suggested the bridge was unsafe and 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...",
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      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-03T00:57:46.000Z"
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  "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."
}