Miri River Ferry Point landing ramp photo, taken in 2007 - before the land reclaimation to become what is now known as Marina Bay. See historical photos of this area here.
Periwinkle (Catharanthus Reseus) is a small shrub with glossy leaves, with flowers a pinkish red hue or white in color. It is the official flower of Miri.
The other momentous event in 1957 was the decision made by the oil company to relinquish some 75% of the land concession in the hinterland of Sarawak after explorationary surveys had shown no indications of oil.