Miri earns second consecutive Asean clean city recognition
by Cindy Lai · Borneo Post OnlineMIRI (March 31): Miri City Council (MCC) has achieved another milestone with its recognition under the Asean Tourism Standards (ATS) 2026-2028, securing the Asean Clean Tourist City Award at the national level for Sarawak.
Miri City Secretary Abdul Rahman Taupek said the award reflects MCC’s continued commitment to maintaining Miri as a clean, green and sustainable tourism destination.
He noted that the recognition was based on key criteria including urban cleanliness, effective waste management, environmental sustainability, and well-maintained public amenities.
“This is the second consecutive time Miri has received this recognition, covering the 2026-2028 cycle, after also being acknowledged for the 2024-2026 period,” Abdul Rahman said.
He added that the award is granted following an evaluation process involving the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (Motac) and related agencies, covering various categories including local authorities, hotels and other tourism-related entities.
According to Abdul Rahman, Miri’s overall cleanliness has been consistently maintained, as reflected in positive feedback from tourists, strengthening the city’s reputation as a preferred destination in northern Sarawak.
Meanwhile, Miri Mayor Adam Yii said the recognition would serve as motivation rather than lead to complacency.
“With this award, we will not slow down.
“In fact, we will intensify our efforts by strengthening collaboration among departments, stakeholders and the public to ensure Miri remains clean and well-managed,” Yii said.
He added that the achievement reflects strong collaboration between MCC, government agencies, tourism stakeholders, local businesses, and the community.
“It further strengthens Miri’s position as a key tourism gateway in northern Sarawak and supports the state’s vision for sustainable tourism development under the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030),” he said.
Asean Clean Tourist City Award lead Miri City Council onsite tourism