No celebrations will be held in connection with the Miri City Day and Miri City 15th anniversary today because of the COVID-19 pandemic, said its mayor Adam Yii.

In a statement, he said it would have been an auspicious and joyous affair celebrating the various progress and successes of Miri since its elevation to a city on May 20, 2005.

“ The current landmark should have been the new Miri City Hall that had been scheduled for completion by Dec 24 this year but its completion is now postponed due to the Movement Control Order (MCO), ” he added.

"However, we do have the intention to celebrate Miri City's 15th anniversary on another date this year once the pandemic has subsided"he added.