Travel Answers

Are there any luggage lockers in Miri airport? I've googled, but information is conflicting or incomplete. We want to leave some luggage behind before going into the jungles. Has anyone been in such situation?

Hi..anyone of you knows where can i get the best deal of mini bus or van (fit up to 9 adults and 5 children) and cheaper hotel(@ apartment to fit all)? or may suggest to me the interesting places must go.. may be will be there for 4D3N and planning to visit Brunei as well.. Tq guys..

Where can I rent a 25 seater bus in Miri? Do you know any agents?

hi how long is the travel from miri to kota kinabalu & what is the time of the bus departures can i leave miri by 4pm & make it to kota kinabalu

Hi, does anyone know where can I get custom made shoes or boots in Miri?

Is it possible to get to the Niah National Park, visit the caves and park in one day? or should we make an overnight trip? Will be staying in Miri arriving 7 Feb dep 10 Feb 2011. Suggestions / recommendations welcome. thank you

after i arrive at the train station from kota kinabalu. where and what transportation could i take to go to miri?

need write letter for the approved before going thr??

why everything in miri city sarawak is all about seahorses, all the statue and logo is seahorse why? thanks

Hi all VT-ers! I will be in Miri from 19th to 21st June. I would like to take a trip to Brunei and hope to have some tips. 1) Do you know how much would it cost to take a taxi to Bandar Sri Begawan? 2) If I to rent a car and drive to Brunei , how is the road condition? How much extra will the rental company charges? Hope to have some enlightenment, thanks alot. Cheers.

I read somewhere there's an express launch (Bahagia?) from Kuching to Miri. But I cannot find any info from Miri to Kuching the same route by boat. Is this an alternate day travel due to the distance or do I need to stopover in Sibu enroute to Kuching? I will be passing through Brunei and Kuala Belait ( a few days there) to Miri.

i wonder if there are shop that i had mention below - roxy - body shop - vincci - starbucks - nose - padini - body glove - ex - secret recipe - F.O.S - sasa - converse - nike - adidas - yoyo cafe - D&M please reply me... although i listed alot of shop.. because i just wanted to know more bout miri thanks

Hi, I am a teacher and thinking of making a school trip to Miri.. Would someone tell me the operating hour of the pool and maybe some other interseting places we should not miss while we were there? tq

Where is this Hotel? RIHGA Royal Hotel Miri. Doesn't exist in Miri. No such hotel, pls update your info. Or change name to Miri Marriott Resort & Spa.

Hi, does any1 there know any direct transport available from Brunei airport to Miri? Any taxi or private car service available? And what is the charges like? Thanks alot

Salams and Hi, I'll be arriving in Miri for a week trip (school hodiday)on Saturday noon before leaving for Mulu on Monday and hoping to settle my shopping before goin to Mulu. there are few questions 1. What's the time Tamu in Miri normally started and ended? is it only open on the weekend? 2. Is the Tamu sells only fresh produce or more likely open wet market? or they do sells some handicrafts too? 3. Was it possible for me to walk from Imperial Mall to Tamu Muhibbah area or it would be better if i took the public transport? 4. Where's actually Miri heritage centre located? is it the one located at jalan merbau junction? and is it the best place to shop for locals handicraft? will it be open on weekend? 5. How much the taxis fare would be from Miri Airport to Imperial Mall? Should i ask the taxi driver first or all the taxis there use meter? 6. What's the must buy handicraft in Miri? i will fly straight to KL after the Mulu trip... Your replies are much appreciated. Thank you.

i will be in miri for golf next week... arriving on june 22 morning and leaving on june 24 evening... would be nice if any local or visiting vters can meet up for drinks or dinner... will be staying at the miri marriot resort and spa... drop me a line at vt-mail... ~chia

ANY ONE IN MIRI DAT KNOW ANY SHOPS DAT SALE WEDDING DOOR GIFT with reasonable price? DO EMAil me tq. owh places to order wedding card and bridal boutique

Hi guys, I am a Curtin student looking for the most economic way to travel to the airport. I just wanna ask is there a bus go directly from Curtin University Miri to the Miri Airport? Or would it be cheaper if i take the bus to the city center and then transfer to a cab to the airport? Pls reply me asap.Thank you

Hi, I need few infromation, 1. Where can I rent a cheap Tank in Miri? 2. Any scuba group I can join (not dive center, they to expensive)? 3. When is the season? I'm NAUI Assistant Instructor from Kuching. I have full gear. TQ

Would anybody know where I can hire a van preferably with driver in Miri for a group of 7 ? Thanks.

Hi all!! I am planning a visit to Miri soon and I am wondering whether there are any budget hotels/inns within walking distance to the Boulevard Shopping Complex. Can anyone recommend a few to consider? Thanks in advance for any replies. Cheers!

Does anyone know if there are guides there we can arrange tours with? I'd like to give the locals business rather than have some tour agency pocket half my money. Is there alternative accomodation to the Royal Mulu Resort and the Mulu park dorms? Thanks!

my intentions is to miri, due to the low charges by airasia and visiting a friend in brunei, i will flying from kul-bru-kul What is the cheapest and fastest transportation to travel between these 2 area? How long is the journey? Regards Sean

perferrably walking distance to the beach please suggest

Any recommendations for budget accomodation and must see places? do i have to book in advance or just walk in? As a solid penangites, i have the passion for food any recommendations for good food? Please advice

I was wondering if anyone knows the website that enables you to book Twin Otter flights from Miri to Mulu (for the Mulu caves), and Mulu to Kota Kinabalu . Can't seem to book it on the Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia home web sites.

Hi i have a husband working in kb brunei and he and his mates go to miri on the quiet to go to the nightlife and stay out till early hours and then i do not know what happens there. I was told that the women pick them up from cherries berries and alfresco can you please help me to ease my mind as i do not live in kb and worry about what he is up to

The flight to & from Mulu National Park is full in early July. Has Anyone experienced geting there by boat? Please let me have the details. According to a websie: In addition to the park lodge (gov), a number of guesthouses are situated along the Melinau River, adjacent to the park. I would like to know how to contact those guesthouses. I am a budget traller I really want to stay with a cheaper accommodation. By the way someone said the park lodge is dirty and many rats there, is it true? Thanks a lot

Hi all, I will be travelling to Miri mid May enroute to Mulu NP. I would like to ask the following questions. I am planning to stay at The Highlands which is at the Miri waterfront. Any comment abt the Highlands? 1) How far is the Miri airport from the Miri waterfront? 2) What is the taxi rate from airport to Miri waterfront? Appreciate if someone can help. Thanx