Saloma Link
Last updated: October 2026
Saloma Link (Pintasan Saloma) is a pedestrian and cycle bridge that joins Kampung Baru, the old Malay village in the middle of Kuala Lumpur, with the KLCC business district across the Klang River. The whole link is about 370 metres long; its centrepiece is a 69-metre bridge whose curved, lantern-like canopy is wrapped in programmable LEDs that change colour after dark, with the Petronas Twin Towers rising just behind. Opened in February 2020, it is free, takes under 10 minutes to cross and has become one of the most photographed night spots in the city.
This guide covers the bridge's design and history, the singer it is named after, opening hours, how to get there and tips for photos and food nearby.
| Address | Kampung Baru to Jalan Ampang (near KLCC) |
|---|---|
| Details | Daily 5 am – 1 am (closes 12:30 am on Sundays and public holidays) Free |
| Area | Kampung Baru |
| Typical visit | About 20 min |
| Listed in | Kuala Lumpur Attractions |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
History and Design of Saloma Link
For decades, Kampung Baru and KLCC sat side by side but were cut off from each other by the Klang River and the elevated Ampang–Kuala Lumpur highway (AKLEH). Walking between them meant a long detour along busy roads. The footbridge was commissioned by the Kampong Bharu Development Corporation (Perbadanan Pembangunan Kampong Bharu) as one of the projects in its plan to modernise the area, at a cost of about RM31 million, and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) took over its maintenance. It opened to the public on 5 February 2020.
The link starts near Kampung Baru LRT station on Lorong Raja Muda Musa 3, crosses the AKLEH and the river, and ends on Jalan Saloma near Menara Public Bank, a short walk from the Petronas Twin Towers. There are stairs and lifts at the Kampung Baru end and a ramp at the other, so the bridge is usable by wheelchair users, parents with prams and cyclists.
The bridge was designed by VERITAS Design Group, led by architect Azril Amir Jaafar. Its form is inspired by the sirih junjung, the cone-shaped arrangement of betel leaves presented at Malay weddings as a symbol of union, an idea chosen to express the joining of two very different parts of the city. The canopy is built from about 4,100 diamond-shaped modules of solid and perforated aluminium, glass and transparent panels, and at night the embedded LEDs run through changing colour sequences. The design won a Gold award in the special category of the 2022 Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Awards and an Honourable Mention in the 2023 International Union of Architects (UIA) awards for friendly and inclusive spaces.
Who Was Saloma?
The bridge, and the road it lands on, are named after Saloma, born Salmah Ismail in Singapore in 1935, one of the best-loved Malay singers and film actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. Known for hits such as "Selamat Pengantin Baru" and "Bila Larut Malam" and films such as Seniman Bujang Lapok (1961), she married the film star and composer P. Ramlee in 1961. She was named the country's National Songbird (Biduanita Negara) in 1978. Saloma died in 1983 and is buried in the Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery near the bridge, beside P. Ramlee.
What to See at Saloma Link
The light show
By day the bridge is a practical shortcut; after dark it becomes an attraction in its own right as the LEDs shift through rainbow, blue, green and gold patterns. The colours are best from about 7:30 pm, once the sky is fully dark.
Views of the Petronas Twin Towers
The deck rises above the river and highway, giving a clear, low-angle view of the Petronas Twin Towers and the KLCC skyline. Standing on the Kampung Baru approach, you can frame the towers through the curved canopy, which is the classic shot.
Kampung Baru
At the northern end is Kampung Baru, established in 1899 on land granted by Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah of Selangor so that Malays could keep a village way of life inside the growing city; it was gazetted as the Malay Agricultural Settlement in 1950. Wooden houses still stand among the high-rises, and the area is known for its Malay food stalls and restaurants, especially along Jalan Raja Muda Musa. The Sultan Sulaiman Club, where pre-independence political gatherings led to the founding of UMNO, is also in the neighbourhood.
Opening Hours and How Long to Spend
- Hours: open daily from 5 am to 1 am; on Sundays and public holidays it closes at 12:30 am. It is locked overnight.
- Cost: free.
- Time needed: about 10 minutes to walk across; allow 20 to 30 minutes with photos, longer if you combine it with dinner in Kampung Baru or the KLCC Park fountains.
How to Get to Saloma Link
- LRT: Kampung Baru station on the Kelana Jaya Line is closest to the northern end; follow signs to Lorong Raja Muda Musa 3.
- From KLCC: walk from Suria KLCC or KLCC LRT station along Jalan Ampang and Jalan Saloma (near Menara Public Bank), about 10 minutes.
- Grab: set the drop-off to Kampung Baru LRT station or Jalan Saloma.
Tips for Visiting
- A good evening plan: dinner in Kampung Baru, cross Saloma Link after dark, then walk on to KLCC Park for the evening fountain shows at the Lake Symphony.
- For photos of the towers through the canopy, use the Kampung Baru end; the bridge gets busy with photographers in the evening, especially at weekends.
- Cyclists share the deck with pedestrians, so ride slowly and dismount when it is crowded.
- There is no shade on the approaches during the day; the bridge itself has a canopy, which helps in light rain.
- Kampung Baru is a Malay Muslim neighbourhood: dress modestly if you wander into its lanes and mosques, and note that most food there is halal.
Saloma Link Location
Photos
Nearby
- Saloma Bridge — Night view, 0.1 km away
- Petronas Twin Towers — Attraction, 0.4 km away
- Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge — Night view, 0.4 km away
- Frank's Bar — Bar, 0.5 km away
- Marini's on 57 — Night view, 0.5 km away
- Petrosains, The Discovery Centre — Attraction, 0.5 km away
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Saloma Link open?
Saloma Link is open daily from 5 am to 1 am, closing at 12:30 am on Sundays and public holidays. It is free to cross.
When do the Saloma Link lights come on?
The LED lights run after dark. The colours look best from about 7:30 pm, once the sky is fully dark.
How long is Saloma Link?
The whole link is about 370 metres long, from Kampung Baru LRT station to Jalan Saloma near KLCC. The lit bridge section over the Klang River and AKLEH highway is 69 metres. Crossing takes under 10 minutes.
Who is Saloma Link named after?
It is named after Saloma (Salmah Ismail, 1935 to 1983), the Malay singer and actress who was married to P. Ramlee and is buried in the nearby Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery.
What is the nearest station to Saloma Link?
Kampung Baru LRT station on the Kelana Jaya Line is at the northern end of the bridge. On the KLCC side, KLCC LRT station and Suria KLCC are about 10 minutes away on foot.