MIRI: Being a northern gateway to Sarawak, Miri will continue thriving hard to become a truly vibrant resort city.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh said after 10 years of being declared a city it had achieved much to become what it is today.
“Based on its very good foundation, Miri will be a vibrant resort city and a more prosperous city, more commercial city, sustainable environmental city, city of culture and grace, city for all seasons, a people city and practically a friendlier city,” he stated in his address during the Miri City Day’s 10th anniversary concert at Miri City Fan on Saturday.
On tourism, Wong pointed there was a need to provide more tourism infrastructure to meet visitors’ and tourists’ expectation.
With its diverse community, he said there was much for the city to offer in terms of the uniqueness of ethnic culture.
The large hinterlands including Beluru, Niah, Bekenu, Mulu, Marudi, Long Lama and many others, he added, were blessed with a wide range of natural pristine eco-tourism products that were yet to be truly developed and further exploited.
Thus, he hoped these assets would be fully exploited to make Miri a truly resort city.
“We must also make sure Miri City is a business city where infrastructure must be as good if not better than other major cities. Miri must keep its development phase not only just physical development but also technology and telecommunication development.
“The regional centres for business must be further developed so the people no longer need to be in downtown to reduce travelling time and ease congestion.”
He felt regional centres such as Taman Tunku, PermyJaya, Pujut, Senadin, Marina and Waterfront must be further developed to cater for business and commercial activities.
At the same time, Wong said Miri must also aim to have excellent public health service with clean, hygienic and healthy environment.