{"id":1665,"date":"2025-08-14T06:30:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T06:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/?page_id=1665"},"modified":"2025-08-14T06:30:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T06:30:21","slug":"about-miri","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/globecores\/about-miri\/","title":{"rendered":"About Miri"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located on the northeastern coast of Borneo, Miri is a vibrant city in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. Known as the gateway to some of the region\u2019s most treasured natural and cultural sites, Miri offers a unique blend of modern convenience, rich heritage, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you&#8217;re here for the GlobeCoReS 2025 Conference or extending your stay to explore, Miri welcomes you with open arms and warm hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block cards-image block--no-indent\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\" data-card-size=\"standard\" data-card-count=\"4\" data-card-background=\"white\">\n                    <div id=\"getting-to-miri\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Sunset-View-from-City-Fan-Roundabout-scaled-aspect-ratio-2-1-480x240.jpg\" alt=\"Getting to Miri\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Getting to Miri<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Miri is accessible by air through Miri Airport (MYY), which connects to major cities in Malaysia such as Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching via several daily flights. International travelers can easily reach Miri through transit hubs like Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The airport is located just a 15-minute drive from the city center, making arrival quick and hassle-free.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"easy-to-get-around\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/close-up-view-of-a-man-driving-a-modern-car-showing-dashboard-and-steering-details.-13861-scaled-aspect-ratio-2-1-480x240.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to get around\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Easy to get around<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Navigating Miri is simple and convenient. The city offers various transportation options including e-hailing services, local taxis, and car rentals. The roads are well-developed, and most destinations within the city are reachable within 10 to 20 minutes. Many key attractions, shopping areas, and dining spots are centrally located, allowing visitor to explore with ease.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"delicious-and-affordable-cuisine\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/tasty-asian-noodle-dish-with-shrimp-and-a-side-of-sushi-served-outdoors.-33404315-scaled-aspect-ratio-2-1-480x240.jpg\" alt=\"Delicious and affordable cuisine\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Delicious and affordable cuisine<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Miri is a paradise for food lovers. The city boasts a wide array of local, regional, and international cuisines at very affordable prices. Don&#8217;t miss the chance to try Sarawakian specialties such as laksa Sarawak, kolo mee, and umai (marinated raw fish). Whether you dine at a night market, food court, or cozy cafe, you&#8217;re guaranteed a delicious and satisfying meal without breaking the bank.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"natural-and-cultural-attractions\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Lambir-Waterfall-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Natural and cultural attractions\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Natural and cultural attractions<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Miri is surrounded by spectacular natural and cultural treasures. Nature enthusiasts can explore Lambir Hills National Park, famous for its waterfalls and biodiversity, or venture further to Niah Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate with the ancient archaeological significance. The city also offers beautiful coastal views at Tusan Beach and scenic boat rides through nearby mangroves and wetlands. For cultural immersion, visit the Miri Handicraft Centre or enjoy exhibits at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (State Library) and local museums.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re here for the conference or to explore more of what Sarawak has to offer, Miri is a city that promises memorable experiences and genuine Malaysian hospitality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located on the northeastern coast of Borneo, Miri is a vibrant city in the state [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1052,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1665","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1665","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1665"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1665\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1665"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1665"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}