Miri, Sarawak

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Miri (GPS: 4.39949, 113.99138) is the second largest city in Sarawak after Kuching. It is located in the Miri District, which covers an area of 4704 sq km within the Miri Division. The main part of the city is located on a tongue of land wrapped around by the Miri River. With a population of 300,000, Miri is the 9th town in Malaysia to be given city status on 20 May, 2005. The Pan Borneo Highway passes through Miri, connecting it with other major towns of Sarawak as well as with Brunei and Sabah.

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About Miri

Miri is where Malaysia's petroleum industry began in 1910, when the first oil well was drilled there by Shell. That oil well is today a state monument and a local attraction. The first oil refinery in Malaysia, also built by Shell, was located in Lutong, near Miri, in 1914. Today, with the growth of Miri, Lutong is absorbed as a suburb.

Apart from petroleum, the city is also a centre for timber, oil palm and tourism. Miri is the gateway to Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are also other national parks nearby, including Loagan Bunut National Park, Lambir Hills National Park and Niah National Park. The sea off Miri has also been recently discovered for its coral reefs. The seahorse has been selected as the mascot of Miri, and sculptures of seahorse can be seen in various parts of the city.

Miri was granted city status in 2005, making it the first non-capital town in Malaysia to become a city. This forward looking town has always had its sight globally, as reflected in the choice of names for many of its local sights and attractions.

Getting there

The new terminal of Miri Airport opened in 2005, putting Miri on the map as the hub for central Borneo. The airport is served by regular flights by Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia linking it to Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. In addition, MASWings provide connections with rural destinations including Gunung Mulu National Park, Bario, Limbang, Lawas and Labuan.

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The following are some of the activities available in Miri. Check with a local tour operator.

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Hai Long Si Temple Miri (May 2015)

Miri City Fan Recreation Park (Jun 2015)

Miri Mosque (May 2015)

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