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.
The successful discovery of offshore oil in the 1970s triggered a fresh development boom in Miri; luxury hotels were built, more houses constructed and new shopping centers and industrial estates established. Miri ranked as the second most important commercial town in Sarawak after Sibu town.