Miri, the Resort City

Miri in its developing phase.

Amid the emergence of high rise building occupied with hotel chains and shopping malls in the city, Miri appears to be calm and tender city characterized by its own charms. Geographically located in the northern of Sarawak, Miri is one of the cities in the Island of Borneo being the second largest city after Kuching – capital city of Sarawak. One of Miri famous landmarks is the Grand Old Lady, uniquely situated on top of Canada Hill overlooking Miri town. It was the place where oil was first discovered in Sarawak and with due respect, Miri is regarded as the Oil Town of Sarawak being the birth town of petroleum industry in Sarawak. Now, the Grand Old Lady has become the state monument and hosts as the Petroleum Museum. The Petroleum Museum traces back the history as well as technological development of the oil and gas industries in Malaysia. The museum opens daily and visitors needs to pay admission fees.

The Grand Oil Lady at Canada Hill

Miri Petroleum Museum, picture taken from www.welcomeborneo.com

Seahorse at Marina Bay

Nicknamed as Resort City on its advancement to become City on 20th May 2005 officially, MIri remains peaceful, temperate and graceful especially to those aiming to have their quality and balance of life between family and work. Miri mascot is Seahorse which may due to its closeness to the sea, justifies Miri to be given the name of Resort City.

Highly populated by diversified and blended culture cobbling together within one community are those  of Iban, Chinese, Malay, Kayan, Kelabit, Kenyah, Lunbawang, Melanau, Berawan, Penan, Punan, Indian and even Eurasion continues to welcome its guests in a warm and friendly environment. You will feel the warmest once you reside in this city. 


Miri has a tropical rainforest climate with two monsoon seasons:-
a) Southwest Monsoon @ Dry Season throughout April to September and,
b) Northeast Monsoon @Wet Season throughout October to March.  

In the face of concrete civilization rapidly evolve in the heart of Miri, guests will always be dazed knowing the fact that its charm, beauty and nature still preserved. Miri is an alternative tourist access to Brunei Darussalam and Kota Kinabalu both are the neighbouring country as well as State. Apart from that, Miri is also the main tourist gateway to the famous Gunung Mulu National Park, Niah National Park, Lambir National Park, Loagan Bunut National Park, Bungai Beach, Tanjung Lobang, Luak Esplanade, Miri Marina Bay and is recently known for its coral reef diving. 


Thus, Miri is often regarded as a hub for eco-tourism and heaven for nature lovers. Apart from its tourism advantages, Miri is also a city of entertainment where bistros, bars, karaoke centres, or even pubs are amongst places that can be opt for chill or hangout with friends. It also offers a moderate luxurious modern life where as, numbers of hotels and restaurants, reflexology as well as massage centres emerged in this developing city. 

Miri is easily accessible via the flight offered by local airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mas Wings and Air Asia. Apart from that, Miri is also accessible by land transports from various big and small cities in Sarawak as well Sabah. Several of options for land transports accessible to Miri are MTC Express, Biaramas Bus, and Vital Focus. 

For more information about Miri City in regards of its administration, management, and other related information kindly refer to our Miri City Council site.