Sarawak the Land of Rivers

The longest river in Sarawak is the Rejang river with the bustling Sibu town as its stopover. The widest in Sarawak is the Baram and it has Miri city to boast of its nice beaches. The state capital of Kuching has the Sarawak river where many sea battles were fought during the rule of the white "rajahs" and the Skrang has many tales to tell too in Sri Aman.

To any Sarawakians who say they hate Sarawak, I would say you are nuts! What a shame not to love one's home? What a shame not to appreciate the many rivers that nature has given us?

Sarawak is a beautiful land of rivers, abundant with Culture, nice untapped beaches and friendly people. Set aside politics, it is a place you can relax and called home. This is where I live, the city of Miri. The pace of life here is slow if compared to other Asian cities. It’s peaceful here, no hassle going to window shop or eat one’s favourite food at anytime of day. Bank robberies are unheard of here, although once in a while you get petty thieves disturbing the serenity of the place.

Miri deservedly got its "city" status 5 years ago in May 2005 and ever since, it has enjoyed what we Mirians called the Mayfest celebration. That's when colourful events are held throughout the month specially for its residents to enjoy in a spirit of brotherhood.

Beautiful MIRI city today

It was nostalgic when I penned my teenage days in Miri in the 60s. You can read that in my posting earlier. And it was bitter sweet to recall back the vivid moments of the time I spent in Secondary School. I reminisced the days at St.Columba, one of the 2 Mission schools then in Miri which gave me that solid foundry of my early education. Some sad moments too about Miri, the place of demise of my late mum and dad and some other dear family members. The place has brought me to be nearer God whom I would talked to everyday. For the moment, I will never bid it farewell for any other, it's my home.

In the following clip, you will see Miri in all its splendor for the tourists to eye ball in. I am sure it would be of interest to all my dear TWITTER friends wherever they maybe in the world. Allow me to show you this vibrant resort city where I am residing now. You may contact me by all means, if you do plan to visit Malaysia and Miri.