Tourism
28th August 2008 - Borneo yachting challenge growing in size and stature
MIRI: The Borneo International Yachting Challenge (BIYC) has grown in size and stature since it was launched five years ago, paving the way for spin-off events in Miri and throughout Sarawak.
The number of participants this year was four times greater than during the event’s debut.The number of participants this year had surpassed even that of the more established Raja Muda Mahkota Cup in Peninsular Malaysia.
As a tourism spot, Miri is ideal for yachting events because participants are usually well-to-do members of society and retirees who can afford to sail round the world and spend up to two months in a particular port of call.
Lee hoped this would lead Miri to eventually become a yacht manufacturing hub.This year’s BIYC participants include those from Denmark and Austria.
In the past the competition has attracted participants from the Philippines, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia.
Shophouses in Old Town being demolished today

The Old Town Miri shophouses were being demolished starting today (18th August 2008). Heavy machinery were brought in this morning and started tearing into foundations, beams and concrete walls.
If you happen to be touring the area, please take care walking in between Centerpoint Phase 1 and High Street, as a lot of de-construction work is being done at the shophouses there.
Coming 15th June 2008 - International Dance for Humanity 2008

Red Crescent Society International Dance for Humanity 2008
Multi-ethic cultural dance performance
Date: 15th June 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Venue: Miri Indoor Stadium
Entry is FREE, but lucky draw tickets are available with donations of RM5 or above.
Gayu guru gerai nyamai, lantang nguan menua - 2008
Gawai Day or Gawai Dayak is a festive celebrated only in Sarawak on 1st June every year.
Gawai means a ritual or festival whereas Dayak is a collective name for the natives races in Sarawak. Thus Gawai Dayak literally means "Dayak Festival". Dayak would visit their friends and relatives, known as "ngabang".
To learn more about Gawai, click here.
Selamat Hari Gawai, everyone!
Coming 17th May 2008: Miri Divisonal Gawai Dayak Celebration 2008
Miri Divisonal Gawai Dayak Celebration 2008
"UchuKeling" of RumahDayak.com informed me that they will be organising the Miri Divisonal Gawai Dayak Celebration 2008 on 17th May at the Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club from 6.30pm onwards.
Highlight of the event is the yearly Kumang Gawai Iban/Bidayuh and Kelegit Orang Ulu and the Keling Gawai competitions.
Date: 17th May 2008
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Eastwood Valley Gold & Country Club
Tua Pek Kong God Festival Parade (2008) Video
You've seen the photos of the Tua Pek Kong Parade, here is the video.
Please pardon the bad videography, image quality and the 5-minute editing, but hey - at least I got video from what was supposed to be a digital still camera. (My Olympus SP 550uz - now you know why I didn't go for an SLR, especially shooting for low resolution web). Utility is more important to me.
23th April, 2008 - Prince Albert II of Monaco in Miri!
Miri Marriott welcomes Prince Albert
By Norlaila Abdullah

The Miri Marriott Resort & Spa had the honour of welcoming Prince Albert II of Monaco to the resort on Tuesday.
The prince, who was on a brief stopover in Miri, following a visit to the Mulu National Park, stopped by the resort for a luncheon before proceeding to Singapore.
Prince Albert, who holds nature conservation close to his heart, was greatly impressed with the rich biodiversity of Mulu and Sarawak as a whole.
He said the world-renowned park and world heritage site was an amazing natural heritage that should be safeguarded and protected.
[ Source ]
This is most interesting news that seemed to have escaped my attention - Prince Albert II of Monaco! In Miri!
Miri May Fest 2008 Calendar of Events
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It's happening! Throughout the month of May, the city will celebrate the May Festivals. Be sure not to miss out the many activities going on during this period.
LIST OF ACTIVITIES OF MIRI MAY FEST 2008
|
Date/Time
|
Name of Event
|
Venue
|
Organiser
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Contact Person & Tel. No.
|
| 1 May 08 | Miri Resort City Cutest Baby Photogenic Contest | Level 3, Boulevard Shopping Complex | Boulevard Shopping Complex | Mr. Johnson Wee H/p 019-884-5918 |
| 2 May 2008 6.30pm |
KWOUNA Pre Gawai Dinner 2008 | Imperial Ballroom, Imperial Hotel | Kumpulan Wanita Orang Ulu National Assn, Miri Branch (KWOUNA) | Cr. Kijan Toynbee H/P 019-814-5776 |
| 1 – 6 May 2008 | The Most Look – Alike Mother & Child Contest | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Ken Chin H/P 016-874-3991 |
| 1 – 15 May 2008 | A Message to Mom (Message Board) | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Ken Chin H/P 016-874-3991 |
| 4 May 08 | Miri Tua Pek Kong Temple Cultural Procession (Once in 3 Years) |
Around Miri City Centre | Miri Chinese Charitable Trust Board | Mr. Lee Voon Leong Tel 085-417700 |
| 4 May 08 | Boulevard’s Mother & Daughter Sushi & Rice Ball Making Competition |
Level 3, Boulevard Shopping Complex | Boulevard Shopping Complex | Mr. Johnson Wee H/p 019-884-5918 |
| 9 – 10 May 2008 | Miri International Jazz Festival | The Pavilion, Park City Everly Hotel, Miri | Sarawak Tourism Board | Mr. Michael Lu Tel 085-434180 |
| 9 – 11 May 2008 | G Mex Mother’s Day Flower Selling Activity | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Ken Chin H/P 016-874-3991 |
| 10 May 08 | TOTALIFE Loss Weight Competition | Level 3, Boulevard Shopping Complex | Boulevard Shopping Complex | Mr. Johnson Wee H/p 019-884-5918 |
| 11 May 08 | Yuanji Mass Performance | Miri City Fan, Jalan Kipas, Miri | Miri Yuanji Coordinating Committee | Mr. Dennis Yee H/p 016-870-5088 |
| 11 May 08 | Wesak Day Celebration | Level 3, Boulevard Shopping Complex | Youth Section, Mi Tuo Jin Yuan Buddhist Association | Ms Sim Ya Szi H/P 016-872-7575 |
| 11 May 08 | Miri May Fest 2008 3 x 3 Street Basketball Game | Boulevard Shopping Complex Car Park | Miri Basketball Association | Game’s Secretariat Tel. 085-439139 |
| 13 May 08 | Forum On Knowledge Sharing With Senior Citizens |
Pustaka Miri, Jalan Kipas | Pustaka Miri | Pustaka Miri Tel 085-422525 |
| 15 May – 15 June 2008 | Chinese Brush Painting & Calligraphy Exhibition | Pustaka Miri, Jalan Kipas | Pustaka Miri | Pustaka Miri Tel 085-422525 |
| 16 – 18 May 2008 | Miss Sarawak Top Model - Miri Tour | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Ken Chin H/P 016-874-3991 |
| 17 May 08 | Bakam Challenge 2008 | Kampung Bakam | Miri Mountain Bike Club & Miri Hash House Harriers | Mr. Peir-Liang Un Tel 085-454712 H/P 016-878-4808 |
| 17 May 08 | Gawai Dayak – Rumah Wak | Sg. Mawang Teniku, Miri/Bintulu Road, Miri | Miri Gawai Dayak Organising committee | Pemanca Wilson Siang Lim h/p 013-839-6849 Tel. 085-414067 |
| 17 May 2008 (7.30 pm – 10.00 pm) |
Miri City Day Celebration (Programme One) | Miri Indoor Stadium, Jalan Kipas, Miri | Miri City Council, Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry & Federation of Miri Chinese Assns and etc |
Cr. Suzanne Lee Tze Ha H/P 019-885-6330 |
| 17 May 08 | Miri City Day Golf Competition 2008 | Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club | Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club | Mr. Sofian bin Kepli Tel 085-421010 |
| 17 May 2008 10.00 am – 3.00 pm |
Mass Blood Donation & Health Screening Service | The Imperial Mall, Miri | Miri Indians Association & Malaysian Red Crescent, Miri Chapter |
Miri Red Crescent Society Tel 085- 411121 Mr. Karambir Singh, Miri Indians Association. H/P 016-878-5500 |
| 18 May 08 | Miri City Orchestra Concert | Pustaka Miri, Jalan Kipas, Miri | Pustaka Miri and Miri Orchestra & Choir Society | Mr. Abdul Aziz Bujang, Pustaka Miri Tel 085-422525 |
| 18 May 08 | Taiji Qigong Shibashi Mass Exercise | Dewan Suarah Miri, Jalan Sylvia, Miri | Jawatankuasa Rukun Tetangga Taman Hill Top, Miri | Mr. Thong Sai Kaw H/P 016-8715901 Mr. Nicholas Jong H/P 019-875-8867 |
| 18 May 08 | VICO & Imperial Mall Miri City Day Children Coloring Contest 2008 |
The Imperial Mall, Miri | The Imperial Mall, Miri | Mr. Darren Lo H/P 013-838-5752 |
| 20 May 08 | Miri City 3rd Anniversary Run | Miri City Centre | Miri Hash House Harriers | Mr. Alex Chu H/P 019-855-8582 |
| 20 May 08 | Miri City Day Celebration (Programme Two) | Miri Indoor Stadium, Jalan Kipas, Miri | Miri City Council and various community associations | Cr. Hjh. Khadija Datuk Muip H/P 016-851-1010 |
| 22 May – 3 June 2008 | Osim Roadshow | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Ken Chai H/P 016-850-3777 |
| 23 - 25 May 2008 9.00 am – 6.30 pm | Hari Landskap MBM sempena Perayaan Hari Bandaraya Miri | Taman Bulatan Miri | Miri City Council | Landscaping Division, Miri City Council Tel 085-414682 |
| 25 May 08 | Rice Dumpling Making Competition | The Imperial Mall, Miri | The Imperial Mall, Miri | Mr. Darren Lo H/P 013-838-5752 |
| 25 May 08 | 7th Borneo International Car Sprint Race | Lutong Airstrip, Miri | Miri Motor Sports Club | Mr. James Boon H/p 013-830-7715 Fax 085-655655 |
| 30 May – 1 June 2008 | Miri International Deep Sea Fishing Tournament 2008 | Marina Bay- South China Sea, Miri | Miri Anglers Club | Mr. Nelson Ngu Tel 085-413550 H/P 013-833-3550 |
| 30 May – 2 June 2008 | Miri City Day Chinese Chess Competition | Level 3, Boulevard Shopping Complex | Miri Chinese Chess Association & Boulevard Shopping Complex |
Mr. Johnson Wee H/p 019-884-5918 |
| 31 May 08 | “HUJAN” Meet The Fans Session | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex | Ken Chin H/P 016-874-3991 |
| 31 May – 2 June 2008 | Boulevard’s Maryland Wedding Fair | Level 3, Boulevard Shopping Complex | Boulevard Shopping Complex | Mr. Johnson Wee H/p 019-884-5918 |
All information contained herein is correct at the time of production.
For detailed information, kindly contact the organizers of the respective
events.
Miri Jazz Festival Information
Big names for Miri jazz fest

Eight international jazz artistes and bands will appear along with a local group at the third Miri International Jazz Festival this May.
The line-up includes Habana Sax from Cuba, Charmaine Clamor (Philippines), Rumba Calzada (Canada), Mood Indigo (Britain), Diamond Dave and the Doodaddies (Australia), Oma Sound (Japan), T’Inventielke (Holland), Amar Sundy (Algeria) and Sarawak’s own Borneo Jazz Quartet.
Organised by the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), the 2008 edition of the festival will take place at ParkCity Everly Hotel, Miri, on May 9 and 10.
[ Source ]
The Jazz Festival keeps growing larger and larger. They're expecting over six thousand people to attend the Festival - over four thousand people attended last year.
Security information:
Security arragements will be provided by M-Guardians Security Guard Dogs Services.
- No outside food or beverage is allowed, no drug of course and definitely no weapons to be allowed in. Metal detectors may be used as a preventive measure.
- Wrist bands will be provided - keep the wrist-band till the end of the show or those found without any will be escort out
- no bad behaviour or stupid moves, (i.e. like disturbing the third party) or action will be taken.
I believe these points and more will be briefed or stated clearly at the venue or upon purchasing the tickets.

M-Guardians provide a highly professional protection team. Besides their trained canine, all of their personnel are trained to the highest level in a wide variety of tactical, protective and security related subjects including first aid, protocol and diplomacy. Their protection team have the experience and knowledge to ensure that you feel safe and relaxed in all situations.
Telephone No. : +6085 432399
Email : info@mgk9.com mguardians@gmail.com
Web site: http://www.mgk9.com
Some police and red crescent aid will be available at the venue as well.
Tickets
Festival tickets are priced at RM60 a night for adults and RM30 for children aged three to 12. They are available online at www.ticketcharge.com.my and at the Visitors’ Information Centre in Miri.
For more information, call 085-434181 or send e-mail to info@mirijazzfestival.com
Coming 20th April 2008 - MANHUNT: 2nd Round - Mr. Congeniality 2008

Venue : Exhibition Hall, Imperial Mall Shopping Complex
Date : 13th April 2008
Organizer : The Imperial Mall (Mr. Darren Lo)
Tel: 6 013 838 5752





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