MIRI: Miri City Council will continue seeking more funding for its beautification programme and to upgrade facilities at its public parks.
Mayor Adam Yii said the ultimate aim is to realise its vision of transforming the city into a Green, Smart, Most Liveable International Resort City by Year 2030.
In conjunction with this the council also plans to continue organising the annual Home Garden and Landscaping Competition which dates back to 1980.
It is aimed at promoting among houseowners as well as public and private property owners an appreciation for the aesthetic value of a green environment, landscaping and on preserving the natural habitat.
“We believe such a programme is very helpful in enriching our quality of life both physically and mentally,” said Yii at the announcement of winners in this year’s competition here today.
“Honestly, doing gardening like adding compost to a flower bed, pruning a shrub – all of these activities seem to absorb you so fully that any other problems or concern is temporarily suspended,” he said, illustrating his point.
Altogether 46 entries were received in 14 categories of the competition which offered cash prizes.
The house category was won by Dayang Juma’ah Awang Moksin of Kampung Lembah Hijau; second place went to Amy Lagang from Jalan Pujut Padang Kerbau and third place to Elizacorina Siguru of Lorong 5 Tudan Desaras.
In bungalow house/terrace house category, first place went to Molly Cher from Strawberry Park,Mohamad Ali Abdullah from RPR Batu 6 was placed second, and third spot went to Kusaimi Hamdan of Piasau Jaya Phase 2.
In the terrace house category, Norizan Kasman of Lorong Desa Puju 2C emerged the winner followed byFatimah Dan Desa Indah 3 Permyjaya iand Ubong Ding Lyzwin.
In the primary school category, SJK(C) Chung Hua Miri was announced as the champion, followed by SK Pulau Melayu and SK Lutong in third position.
In the secondary school category the winner was SMK Merbau Miri, while SMK Bario was placed second followed by SMK Taman Tunku.
In the higher education institution such as university, college or training centre category, the top spot went to Miri Industrial Training Institute (ILP); second – Curtin University Sarawak, and in third place was Sarawak Skills Development Centre or I-CATS Miri.
In the government building category, the winner was Miri Port Authority (MPA); second – Miri Road Transport Department (JPJ) and third-Pustaka Negeri Sarawak.
In the private or government linked companies (GLC) cetegory, Petronas Jalan Bintang emerged champion, while Petronas Lutong Bazaar was placed second.
In the hotel/resort category, first place went to Miri Marriot Resort and Spa; second – Grand Palace Hotel and in third place was Jinhold Hotel and Service Apartment.
Lastly in the places of worship category, St Columba’s Church Miri emerged champion followed by Church of Mater Dei.
Besides, cash prizes, all winners also received certificates and trophies from Yii.
Also present was his deputy Arrifin Mohamad.
