The original reason for the seahorse mascot, and seahorse sculptures found all over the city.

Times Square is the new & upcoming commercial center located in front of old town center built on reclaimed land over what was the Miri River and peninsula.

Nasi Lalapan comes in various forms, from Nasi Lalapan bawal, Nasi Lalapan empel (beef) to Nasi Lalapan lele (catfish), to Nasi Lalapan ayam.