MIRI

HI....Im Nethiani Supramaniam (1101108817)....The topic our group choose is Sarawak because our section is BC271A they choose State as the main topic....As in that group I have chosen MIRI as my part in the group work....I have done my part by adding relevant information related to MIRI.....I searched all my information, pictures and logo from the internet as i could find more about MIRI .Then I used all I have learned in Digital Media subject. Hope all I do regarding MIRI gives more useable.....

MIRI 

 

"Resort City" Motto: Progress with the society
(Maju bersama masyarakat)
Miri
Location in Borneo

DESCRIPTION
Miri is a city in northern Sarawak, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo.Miri is the birthplace of Sarawak's and Malaysia's petroleum industry, which remains the major industry of the city. The first oil well was drilled by Shell in 1910 (the Grand Old Lady), and is now a state monument and one of Miri's tourist attractions. Shell also built Malaysia's first oil refinery in Lutong, a suburb of Miri in 1914. Recently, vast oil reserves were discovered just offshore northeast of the city. Miri has grown phenomenally since oil was first discovered in the early 1900s, burgeoning into the business, commercial and educational centre it is today.

OBJECTIVE
 The objective about what i have did is about the few information about MIRI that everyone can get a view of What is MIRI? and i choosed this is because i found that this place is an interesting place that can enjoy during vacations.It will be also can be an attraction place for the tourist. The overall objective is about MIRI and i have done with all the relevant information that people can view,this also one of the main reason why we choose Sarawak because its an interesting place.

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OVERVIEW OF MIRI


Government
Mayor Lawrence Lai Yew Son Area  

Population
Estimate (2010) 480,518

Demographics
Miri's population consists of
Miri's population consists of Iban, Chinese, Malay, Berawan, Lunbawang, Melanau, Indian, Kayan, Kenyah, Kelabit, Bidayuh, Penan, a handful of Eurasians and other indigenous groups.
Miri mainly thrives on its vibrant oil and gas industry. Tourism is the next focus of economy in Miri, as it has biodiverse ecology, and a myriad of flora and fauna species

Economy
Miri mainly thrives on its vibrant oil and gas industry, which contributes significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sarawak. Sarawak Shell Berhad and Petronas Carigali have their headquarters based in Miri. Besides that, Miri is also home to numerous local and multinational oil and gas companies including Nippon Oil, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, Halliburton and Petra Resources and many others. The oil and gas industry not only brings in the money, but also brings in a number of expatriates from various countries.
Tourism is the next focus of economy in Miri, as it has biodiverse ecology, and a myriad of flora and fauna species. A total of 4 national parks and a marine national park are all located within distance from Miri. Thus, Miri is often seen as a hub for ecotourism and is a paradise for the nature enthusiasts.

Transportation
The airport receives flights from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Labuan, Sibu, Bintulu and many other smaller towns throughout Sarawak.


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