Miri is located in Northern Sarawak, Borneo island. Miri City is the gateway to Borneo and is also adjacent to the neighboring country of Brunei. Being the first oil town
in Malaysia, the petroleum industry has played a significant role in Miri's initial economic development. This is the town that oil built, subsequently other industries such as timber and oil palm have also contributed to its prosperity today.
Miri City's natural diversity offers visitors a wide range of
attractions including the world renowned Mulu Caves, the spectacular Niah Caves, beautiful beaches, exciting game fishing, colorful coral reefs, exotic tropical rainforests and the ever famous Grand Old Lady - The First Oil Well in Malaysia and probably one of the oldest still standing such structure around this region.
Miri has a tropical climate. There are two monsoon seasons; the dry season from April to September and the wet season from October to March. The annual rainfall is around 100 to 150 inches. Miri is home to a population of about 300,000 people, consisting of Chinese, Iban, Malay, Indian and other indegenous groups like Melanau, Kedayan, Kayan,Kenyah, Kelabit, Bidayuh, Penan, Lun Bawang, Berawan, Bisaya, etc.. living in harmony and are proud to contribute to make Miri a Resort City.
