MIRI, Sept. 21 -- The newly-discovered air-raid shelter, believed to have been used by the Japanese army during World War II (WWII), has the potential to become the city's next tourist attraction, provided that it undergoes comprehensive preservation works.

The underground shelter, located about 100m away from the Central Fire and Rescue station at Jalan Miri-Pujut, is estimated to span about 12m, from the entrance to the exit.

The entry hole, about 40cm to 45cm in width, could only accommodate one person of a petite build to pass it, whilte the whole shelter could fit up of 25 people at any one time.

The exit is a square-shaped opening that requires a person to crawl out on four limbs.

Despite having been abandoned for several decade...