{"id":15066,"date":"2021-11-19T14:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v3\/?p=15066"},"modified":"2021-11-19T21:14:32","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T13:14:32","slug":"new-miri-city-hall-officially-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v3\/2021\/11\/19\/new-miri-city-hall-officially-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"New Miri City Hall Officially Launched"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The new Miri City Hall, which is set to be Miri City\u2019s new iconic landmark, was declared open by Chief Minister YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg on 15 November 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located at Marina Parkcity facing the South China Sea, the building\u2019s design concept is that of an oil barrel, symbolising Miri\u2019s identity and historical significance as a thriving oil town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Chief Minister (fourth right) symbolically declaring open the new Miri City Hall on 15 November 2021. \nPhoto from Japen<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

At nine storeys high, it features various smart features for Miri City Council (MCC) to be able to deliver its services and perform its management and administrative tasks digitally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More importantly, it has been accredited with certified Green Building Index (GBI) status, making it the first building to have such certification in northern Sarawak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aerial view of the new Miri City Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This means that the design of the city hall is incorporated with GBI elements including efficient use of energy and water; environmental quality assurance; sustainable site planning and management; efficient use of materials and resources; innovative design; and promotion of sustainability in the built environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This achievement is in line with the aspiration to make Miri a smart city by prioritising sustainable living environment,” said the Chief Minister in his remarks during the city hall\u2019s official launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although its construction began in 2018 and completed in October this year \u2013 10 months past the original completion date of December 2020 \u2013 the idea of developing Miri City Hall was first proposed in 2004 following the application to upgrade Miri Municipal Council to MCC, but was faced with numerous challenges due to the council\u2019s financial constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Miri City Hall being certified as a green building is in line with Miri’s aspiration of becoming a smart city. \nPhoto from Borneo Talk\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis city hall has long been planned. What I did in 2018 was that I told (MCC) to not use the council reserve funds. Instead the (Sarawak Government) would provide them with funds to build the city hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI said as long as Miri wants it, I will give the funds to have the building and today, I have fulfilled my promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis cost us RM92 million for the land and another RM70 million for the building. This city hall is a reflection of the close collaboration between the state and local government and citizens,\u201d recounted the Chief Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, MCC mayor YBhg Mayor Adam Yii said in his speech that the council has been planning a second phase for the city hall which will be built on the sea surface and connected to the main building via a bridge, in line with the design concept of an offshore production platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, these buildings will serve as a tourist attraction to tourists, visitors and the people of Miri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new Miri City Hall will be an addition to Miri City’s tourist destinations that include the Grand Old Lady at Canada Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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