History of Miri

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The burial grounds at the Mulu Caves National Park are evidence of the oldest modern human settlement in South East Asia, and the cave area has been continuously inhabited for 40,000 years, making it one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.

At the time of the spudding in of Well No.1, Miri was just a small rural kampong (village). Pre World War II, the population was recorded to be only about 10,000. Like most cities, Miri has a rich history. What started out as a small settlement of fishing village, Miri is now a modern city, some one hundred years later.

Here are very detailed information on the growth and development of what we now call the Miri Resort City.

All History Articles
1.'Earth Oil' | 2.The Early Days | 3.A little excitement | 4.Decline and war | 5.Rehabilitation | 6.Royal Occasions | 7.Coming of Age | 8.'The Oil Town' | 9.'Dreaming Towards a Resort City and its Future'

See also: Flags used in Sarawak since 1841


Also see:
Flags used in Sarawak since 1841
Dreaming Towards a Resort City and its Future
Welcome to Miri Resort City blog
Gunung Mulu National Park & Mulu Caves
Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa
Miri City Parade 2005 Archive Video
Miri City Fan
Niah National Park
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admin - Fri, 05/11/2018 - 16:20

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admin - Fri, 08/21/2015 - 11:52

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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Old Miri Airport Tower & Terminal (Decommissioned)

admin - Sun, 03/06/2016 - 12:38

The Old Miri Airport was planned and built in the 1970s, where a demand for a more modern and longer runway was needed to accommodate Fokker 50s and the Boeing 737s for a booming commercial aviation as commercial flying became a more affordable way to travel.