MIRI CITY FAN WILL BE PUT ON WORLD MAP

MIRI (Malaysia), April 1 (Bernama) -- Miri City Fan, a unique fan shaped
urban civic park, will be put on the world map when the Tourism Ministry's Parks
and Gardens package is launched worldwide soon.

Tourism Minister Dr Ng Yen Yen said initially, Miri City Fan was
to be included in the second stage of the package's campaign, but now it had
been changed to the first stage due to its astounding combination of Islamic,
Chinese and contemporary design.

"It is really a reflection of 1Malaysia. We will invite gardeners and famous
writers to familiarise themselves with our Parks and Gardens packages," she told
reporters after a walkabout at the garden, here Thursday.

With ample promotion, Ng said it would benefit Miri and also Malaysia as
current high-end long stay tourists were now more keen to visit parks and
gardens.

"Tourists go to gardens in Canary Island, South Africa, England and New
Zealand. If you ask me about Miri's main attraction now, I would say Miri City
Fan 1Malaysia Garden," she said.

The 10.4-hectare garden featuring a promenade parkland, amphitheater,
musical
fountains and Islamic, Health as well as Chinese gardens is located at Jalan
Kapas, in the middle of Miri City.