Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(2nd fl, Bintang Plaza, Jln Miri Pujut; 10am-10pm)
A mega-bookshop with a huge se-
lection of English books, and Lonely Planet titles in English and Chinese.
Bintang Plaza
(Jln Miri Pujut; 10am-10pm)
A modern, multistorey, air-con mall that could
almost
be
in Singapore. The 3rd floor is full of shops specialising in computers and cameras.
SHOPPING CENTRE
Information
For local low-down, some great tips and an outline of local history, see Miri's unofficial
website,
www.miriresortcity.com
.
ATMs can be found at the airport and are sprinkled all over the city centre.
It's a good idea to stock up on medicines and first-aid supplies before heading inland to
Gunung Mulu National Park or the Kelabit Highlands.
Internet Access
Internet Shop
(1st fl, Shop 1-04, Soon Hup Tower, cnr Jln Bendahara & Jln Merbau; per
hr RM2; 8am-8pm)
Popular with zombified teenage gamers.
IT Cyber Station
(3rd fl, western end, Bintang Plaza, Jln Miri Pujut; per hr RM2.50;
10am-10pm)
Has 72 computers.
Laundry
If you drop off your clothes at
EcoLaundry
( 016-878 9908, 085-414266; 638 Jln
North Yu Seng; per kg RM5; 7am-7pm Mon-Sat, to 5pm Sun)
before flying up to
Gunung Mulu National Park or the Kelabit Highlands, you'll save luggage weight and
have clean undies when you return! Offers free pickup at guesthouses and hotels.
Medical Services
Colombia Asia Hospital
( 085-437755;
http://columbiaasia.com/miri
; Jln Bulan
Sabit; 24hr)
A 35-bed private hospital, used by many expats, with a 24-hour accident
and emergency ward and a 24-hour ambulance. Situated 4km northeast of the Mega Hotel.
Miri City Medical Centre
( 085-426622;
www.mcmcmiri.com
;
916-920 Jln Hokkien)
Has an ambulance, a 24-hour accident and emergency department and various private
