MIRI, April 6 -- The Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced a bold and transformative development for Miri, centred around the Padang Kerbau area in the heart of the city.

The project, covering 200 acres, is set to reshape the urban landscape, with the first phased already approved and funded.

Speaking at Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri with Five Parti Pesaka Bersatu Bumiputra (PBB) branches in Miri at a leading hotel here yesterday, Abang Johari revealed that phase one of the proposed development will involve 50 acres to build 200 residential lots.

"A total of RM200 million has been approved to kick-start the project, which aims to create a new, modern, and integrated urban district in central Miri.

"Th...