BINTULU, July 24 -- A dazzling fireworks display lit up the night sky above the Bintulu-Jepak bridge last night after it was officially renamed Tun Taib Mahmud Bridge by Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

Costing RM466 million and stretching 1.2km across Batang Kemena, the bridge stands as a tribute to the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, who served Sarawak as governor and chief minister.

Abang Johari said the renaming honours Taib's vision and contributions, particularly for the establishment of the Regional Corridor Development Authority (Recoda) and in laying the foundation for the development of Samalaju.

"I am merely continuing the work of our past leaders. Tun Taib played a key role in setting up Recoda, developing Samalaju...