August 2015

 
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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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