Miri

Overview

Miri is a coastal city in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. It is known as the birthplace of Malaysia’s petroleum industry and serves as a gateway to various national parks and diving spots.

City: Miri
State: Sarawak
Population: 356,900

Historical Background

Known as the birthplace of Malaysia’s petroleum industry after oil was discovered here in 1910.

Geographic Features

A coastal city in northern Sarawak, near the border with Brunei, with rolling hills and beaches.

Transportations

Nearest Airport	Miri International Airport
Major Highways	Pan Borneo Highway
Railway Connectivity	No railway connection
Distance from Kuala Lumpur (km)	~1,370 km (Flight needed)
Estimated Travel Time (by Car)	~2 hours (by flight)
Postal Code	98000 – 98107

Notable Features

Coastal city, gateway to national parks and known for its oil industry heritage.

Climate

Climate Type	Avg. Temperature (°C)	Avg. Rainfall (mm)	Monsoon Season
Tropical Rainforest	24-32	3700	Nov – Feb (NE Monsoon)

Things to Do in Miri

Niah National Park, Canada Hill & Petroleum Museum

Top Attactions in Miri

Niah Caves, Grand Old Lady (Petroleum Museum), Coco Cabana

Notable People & Contributions

Henry Golding (Hollywood actor, Crazy Rich Asians)

Major Ethnic Groups

Henry Golding (Hollywood actor, Crazy Rich Asians)

Popular Shoppings Malls

Bintang Megamall, Boulevard Shopping Mall

Parks & Nature Reserves

Lambir Hills National Park, Tusan Beach

Night Life Entertainment

Chaplin Bar, Al Fresco Miri

Religious Sites

San Ching Tian Temple, Tua Pek Kong Miri

Final Words

Miri, the oil town of Sarawak, is a gateway to Mulu Caves, Lambir Hills National Park, and beautiful diving spots. A top choice for adventure tourism in Borneo.

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FAQs

FAQ 1: What is the population?

~300,000

FAQ 2: What are the main attractions?

Niah Caves, Miri Petroleum Museum

FAQ 3: What is the main industry?

Oil & Gas

FAQ 4: What is the best time to visit?

June–October

FAQ 5: What is the local specialty food?

Kolo Mee