New Bridge in Tapal Batas Sebatik, Residents' Access to Schools and Markets is Now Shorter

NUNUKAN - Residents of Sungai Limau Village, Central Sebatik District, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan (Kaltara) now have a new connection that shortens the journey between settlements in the Indonesia-Malaysia border area.

The bridge, named the Precision Red and White Bridge, stands in the Sebatik Island area, an area known for being unique because one island is divided between Indonesia and Malaysia. The infrastructure was inaugurated by the Kaltara Police Chief, Inspector General of Police Djati Wiyoto Abadhy on Saturday (14/3/2026).

"This bridge was built to help community activities in the outermost regions of the country," said Inspector General Djati.

He explained that the existence of this bridge is more than just a symbol. Because, until now, some people have to turn around quite a distance to go to school, gardens, and the center of village economic activities.

"This bridge helps the mobility of residents between areas in border villages to be faster and safer, especially for children who cross every day to school," said Djati.

"Hopefully this bridge can facilitate the activities of residents, especially access to education and the movement of the economy of the village community," said Djati.

"In addition to Sebatik, on this same occasion, the Precision Red and White Bridge of the New Light River was also symbolically inaugurated in Tarakan City," he continued.

He added that border areas such as Sebatik have so far faced challenges in terms of basic infrastructure, including road access and bridges connecting between settlements.

"Therefore, the presence of a simple bridge often has a direct impact on people's lives, ranging from facilitating the distribution of farm produce to speeding up access to education and economic services," he said.

The Police Chief also asked the public to take care of the bridge so that it can be used in the long term.

"Take care of and maintain it together so that this facility continues to benefit the community," he concluded.