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General Information about Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Sarawak is the largest states of the 13 states in Malaysia and it is located on the North Western shore of Borneo island.

Miri is the nouthern tourism gateway to Sarawak and the ideal jumping-off point for three of Sarawak’s world famous national parks – Niah Cave, Mulu Cave and Lambir Hills.

TRANSPORTATION

Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia operate daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Miri. Flight duration is approximately 2.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

PASSPORT AND VISAS INFORMATION

Visitors to Malaysia must be in possession of passports valid for at least six (6) months with proof of onward passage, either return or through tickets. Visa requirements depend on country of origin and last destinations before entering Malaysia. Please check with your travel agent or airline before your departure.

Information on visa applications are available at http://www.kln.gov.my.

CURRENCY

The national monetary unit is RINGGIT MALAYSIA (RM). US$1.00 is approximately RM3.3. Foreign currency can be exchanged at the airport, local banks and hotels. 1 Ringgit equals 100 Cents.

Money and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks and money changers. Major credit cards are accepted in hotels and department stores. Cash however, is required in the local markets.

LANGUAGE

The official language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia. English is however widely used in business, so communication is relatively easy.

CLIMATE

Hot and humid all year. Temperature ranges from 25°C to 33°C.

TIME

Miri is 8 hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time. The time zone is the same as Perth, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Hong Kong and Taipei.

ELECTRICITY

220--240 volts with 50 cycles AC are available.

DRESS CODE

Casual/smart clothing is recommended. The Workshop atmosphere is informal.