KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) and Miri City Council (MCC) recently formalised their collaboration for the adoption and maintenance of the Visitor Information Centre Miri Garden (VICM Garden) through a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
According to a statement from STB, the partnership underscores a joint commitment to enhance Miri’s public green spaces while fostering community engagement and environmental stewardship.
“The VICM Garden Adoption Programme aims to make the garden a community hub, encouraging residents to participate in events and sustainability efforts while bolstering Miri City’s reputation as a tourist destination.
“This collaboration reflects the shared goal of creating more attractive and sustainable public spaces in Sarawak.
“The partnership between STB and MCC is expected to bring meaningful benefits, such as increased community involvement in garden activities, a stronger focus on environmental awareness, and improved public amenities,” the statement added.
The MoU signing ceremony was held at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) premises on Nov 18. It was signed by Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang and STB CEO Sharzede Salleh Askor.
Witnessing the event were Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, his deputy Datuk Sebastian Ting, STB chairman Dato Dennis Ngau, MCC acting city secretary Abdul Rahman Taupek, and STB director of Stakeholder Relations Mary Wan Mering.
Yii described the signing as a significant step toward sustainable goals.
“This collaboration reflects the shared goal of creating more attractive and sustainable public spaces in Sarawak.
“It is expected to bring meaningful benefits, such as increased community involvement in garden activities, a stronger focus on environmental awareness, and improved public amenities,” he said.
Meanwhile, Sharzede echoed this shared vision, describing the VICM Garden as a purposeful asset for community development, supporting Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
