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Miri
City in Sarawak, Malaysia

Miri

Miri is a coastal city in north-eastern Sarawak, Malaysia, located near the border of Brunei, on the island of Borneo.

Plan a trip to Miri→From Bandar Seri Begawan

The city covers an area of 997.43 square kilometres (385.11 sq mi), located 798 kilometres (496 mi) northeast of Kuching and 329 kilometres (204 mi) southwest of Kota Kinabalu. Miri is the second largest city in Sarawak, with a population of 356,900 as of 2020. The city is also the capital of Miri District, Miri Division.

Get in

Getting to Miri

  1. 01
    Miri International Airport

    It is a significant hub for central Borneo.

  2. 02
    Express Bus Terminal
Do

Things to do

Esplanade Beach. Local's favourite beach front located at Luak Bay. Miri's beaches are nothing to shout about, but if you really want to go to the beach, this would be your best bet. Miri City Hall. The rooftop is open to the public from 5:30 to 7pm for sunset viewing. It's also nice to walk around in Miri Central Park below. San Ching Tian Temple. Once the largest Taoist temple in South East Asia.

Eat

Where to eat

For a fabulous gastronomical experience, Miri is the place to try out all sorts of food. Depending on your budget, there is a variety of eateries around. Cafenika & Catering, 437 G Jln Bendahara (Located very near to Mega Hotel, next to the Dr Aziz Dental building.),. Serves local Halal Malaysian dishes, and various types of Western cuisine. Must try: Chicken Chop, Nasi Briyani, Nasi Lemak, Mee Kolok.

How locals move

Getting around Miri the local way

  • Get inFrom Batu Niah, you can either take a speedboat or walk to the Niah National Park headquarters at Pengkalan Batu.

From Wikivoyage: Miri, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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