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Lutong Ferry

Long before Lutong bridge was constructed, the area had a ferry service, possibly at or near the site of what is now the Lutong bridge today. These pictures were taken on 4th July, 1945 during the ending stages of the Japanese occupation, by the Australian 2/13 infantry battalion aiming to reoccupy Sarawak from Japanese.

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Fruits Market

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Fruits market across the road from Pelita Commercial Center
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Second World War Bomb Shelter / Tunnels

Second world war bomb shelter / tunnels located on the hillsides of Canada Hill provided shelter during bombing raids during World War II. Much of Miri was flattened and burned out during this period.

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Miri Resort Food Court

Miri Resort Food Court is a large food court center located at Bulatan Commercial Center selling stall foods of various varieties.

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Some old photos

I found some old photos of various known locations in Miri. Open link to see them.

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Choon Cheong Departmental Store

Choon Cheong Departmental Store was two-story a supermarket/departmental store contained within its own building, a precursor to the 'hypermarket' of Miri today.

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Lung Meng Enterprise (Food Court)

Lung Meng Enterprise (Food Court) is located near the Boulevard Commercial just before Bulatan-Pujut roundabout.

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Miri Theatre

This theatre was one of the three 'movie theatres' as how it was called back then. Miri Theatre was located at the site of what is now Yu Lan Plaza.

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The Wharf Apartment Complex

The Wharf is a private high-rise strata-titled suites development located at the Miri Waterfront. The project is slated to be completed by 2016.

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Pullman Miri Waterfront

The well known international hotel chain Pullman is being built at the Miri Waterfront, and will be known as the Pullman Miri Waterfront hotel. The hotel is designated a 5-star hotel, and marks the entry of a new international chain hotel in Miri in ten years.

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Piasau Miri Branch Library

Piasau Miri Branch Library is a library branch that is located in Piasau Jaya.

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Canada Hill Foothill Cemetery (Pendam Tekalong)

An old graveyard known as Pendam Tekalong used to exist at the foot hill of Canada Hill, by the roadside in front of the roundabout in the area directly facing the Pelita Tunku building.

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Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club

The Club provides an option of chalets and rooms which are spread around a beautiful and lush landscape and international standard golf facility comprising of an 18-hole-course.

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Kuching

Kuching is Sarawak's capital and oldest city and was voted as one of the most livable cities in Asia in year 2000.

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Sibu

The second largest town in Sarawak, Sibu is situated on the confluence of the Rajang and Igan River, 130 km from the South China Sea. It is a thriving, modern town dominated by its bustling and crowded waterfront.

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Bintulu

Bintulu is a coastal town, and the capital of Bintulu District (7,220.4 square kilometers) in the Bintulu Division of Sarawak, Borneo. It is about 650 kilometers from Kuching and about 215 kilometers from either Sibu or Miri.

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Bario

Bario is located in the centre of the Kelabit Highlands is tucked in the north eastern of Sarawak and is very close to the international border between Kalimantan and Sarawak.

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Colonial Cemetery (World War II Memorial Park)

A small, neglected Colonial era cemetery is located in between Gymkhana Club Miri and St. Columba's primary school. The cemetery contains a mix of European ex-pats, Chinese & orang Asli graves with marker stones.

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Paintball Gaming

Paintball gaming is a recreational extreme-style sport in Miri located at Kampung Sukan Petronas Miri.

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Dynasty Hotel

Dynasty Hotel is strategically located right in the center of Miri. Within walking distance of leading shopping malls, government offices, banks and historical and modern places of interest and tourism spots. The airport is only a 15 minute drive away in clear traffic conditions.

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Limbang

Limbang is a town in between the borders of Brunei.

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Batu Niah

Batu Niah Township is the final stop to Niah Caves.

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Pujut Corner Market (Tamu Pujut Corner)

Pujut Corner Market (Tamu Pujut Corner) is located at Pujut Corner, next to the Pujut Corner Bus Station.

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Taman Seroja Food Center

Taman Seroja Food Center is located at Jalan Setia Raja. It is one of the older food centers in town selling muslim food and beverages and popular patronage among many Mirians.

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MyHomestay

MyHomestay located along North Yu Seng corridor, MyHomestay is a perfect starting point from which to explore Miri.

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MCity Inn

Ideally located in the prime touristic area near the Tourism Corridor, MCity Inn promises a relaxing and wonderful visit.

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Marriott Resort & Spa

Miri Marriott Resort & Spa is a 5-star seaside spa resort in Miri that is conveniently located in the popular Brighton Beach area, and is just a few minutes walk from Taman Selera and Tanjung Lobang.

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ParkCity Everly Hotel

ParkCity Everly Hotel was a 4 Star Hotel located near Brighton beach and Marina Bay in Miri.

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Resident Office & District Building

Resident Office & District building is a colonial-era building located alongside Kingsway that served as top government administrative office in Miri since the 1950s

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Ba Kelalan Apple Fest

Ba Kelalan Apple Fest is a festival to commemorate the Apple harvest in the highland located near the foot of Mount Murud. The first Apple Fest was held on March, 2007 for the 38th Apple Harvest, but the villagers have been actively involved in growing apples since 1986.

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