Piasau Miri Branch Library
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Piasau Miri Branch Library is a library branch that is located in Piasau Jaya along Dato Permaisuri Road. Previously painted a brown / beige in color, the building had been repainted bright green some time during the Go Green Campaign.
Located alongside Dato Permaisuri road as far back as in the early 1980s, it was conveniently located within walking distance from a Dato Permaisuri Secondary School and just in front of the Sri Mawar Primary School.
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