Send Flowers to Miri, Malaysia

Malaysia's petroleum industry was born in Miri, where the first oil well was drilled on Canada Hill overlooking the town. That well, nicknamed the Grand Old Lady, is now a monument, and oil and gas still shape this city in northern Sarawak, a short drive from the Brunei border.

The industry brings engineers and their families from around the world, many of whom live in Piasau and Lutong, while local neighbourhoods include Pujut, Senadin, Permyjaya and Taman Tunku. Curtin University Malaysia has its campus here. Miri is also the jumping-off point for the caves of Niah and Mulu. The population is mixed, with Chinese, Iban, Malay, Kayan, Kenyah and Kelabit communities, and Christmas, Gawai and Chinese New Year are all celebrated.

Offshore workers who spend weeks at sea often send flowers to Miri for partners at home. Order before midnight local time and a florist delivers next day, Monday to Saturday. Sundays and main public holidays are excluded.

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