History of Miri
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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.
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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'
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Miri Central is (as of 2016) a proposed commercial area located at the junction of Jalan Cahaya and Miri Bypass Road, in the vicinity of Miri General Hospital, Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club. 
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