(Miri, 30th) To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Miri's elevation to city status, the Miri City Council held a press conference for the “Miri City 20th Anniversary Carnival” this afternoon at the Borneo Hall of Pullman Hotel Miri, hosted by Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang, who officially launched a series of rich and exciting celebration activities, inviting citizens and tourists to partake in the grand event.
Mayor Yii pointed out that this year's carnival will serve as the highlight of the Mayfest 2025, taking place from May 16 to May 25 for a duration of 10 days at the Miri Fan Park. The theme is “Multiracial Unity Carnival”, aiming to showcase Miri’s unique charm as a city of harmonious coexistence among multiple ethnic groups.
“This carnival will integrate cultural elements from various ethnic groups, presenting multicultural performances, theme exhibitions, a food festival, charity sales, and cultural and creative bazaars. There will also be a Konsert Rakyat concert, featuring performances by local artists such as Baby Shima and Vanessa Reynauld, reaching the climax of the festivities.”
He also specifically thanked the warm support of many sponsoring units, including the gold sponsor SOP Group, bronze sponsor Nippon Oil, 99 Speed Mart, Miri Port Authority, and Sarawak Water Supply Company. Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the media for their active assistance in promoting the event and expanding its influence.
From left 6th are Miri City Council Acting Secretary Abdul Rahman, Miri Resident Karol Rueng, Miri Mayor Adam Yii, Miri Deputy Mayor Ariffin and council members posing with sponsors at the “Miri City 20th Anniversary Carnival” press conference.
In addition, during the carnival, the Sarawak Dayak Harvest Festival “Niti Daun” parade organized by the Miri Dayak Association is expected to draw a large crowd along the streets, showcasing the unique charm of Southeast Asian indigenous cultures.
Mayor Yii also took the opportunity to call on various community groups, non-governmental organizations, and the business community to actively participate and continue to propose events, working hand in hand with the city council to create a diverse and vibrant city festival calendar. He encourages the registration of activities held throughout the year to be included in the official schedule for better coordination and promotion.
“Miri entering its 20th year as a city is the result of joint efforts from all citizens. We hope that through this carnival, not only will it enhance citizens' sense of belonging to the city, but it will also attract more tourists to visit Miri and experience the warmth, vitality, and cultural charm of this city firsthand.”