03-05-2025
Over 800 join Miri's 20th Anniversary Car-Free Day 2025
Yii breaks a wooden board during the Taekwando martial arts demonstration at the event.
MIRI (May 3) : More than 800 individuals came together to take part in the Miri 20th Anniversary Car-Free Day 2025 this morning, making the event a resounding success.
Miri Mayor Adam Yii, who officiated the event at Miri City Hall, expressed gratitude for the strong turnout from members of the public, government agencies, NGOs, schools, and educational institutions.
'Today, we witnessed an overwhelming turnout. This event is not just a milestone in Miri's history, but also reflects our ongoing commitment to Sarawak's long-term development goals, particularly in environmental sustainability, health, and community cohesion,' said Yii.
This year's edition featured a new 4.4-kilometre route that began at City Hall and continued through Jalan Bandaraya to Jalan Marina Utama.
The expanded, scenic route was designed to encourage more engagement and underscore the importance of reducing carbon emissions.
Yii highlighted that the initiative aligns with the Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS), contributing to Sarawak's transition to a low-carbon economy and improved quality of life for residents.
In his address, he also expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Sarawak as well as the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Malaysia for providing funding as well as endorsing and facilitating the initiative under the Local Agenda 21 (LA21) 2025.
'Your guidance and support have been integral in helping us design programmes that are aligned with both local and national sustainability goals,' said Yii.
He added that the programme not only encourage physical fitness but also create an environment where everyone can come together as a community to support the shared vision of Sarawak – 'Building a Sustainable, Inclusive, and High-Income Society'.
'Together, we are moving closer to realising Sarawak's ambitious goals under PCDS, ensuring a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future for all of us,' he pointed out.
Meanwhile, among activities held during the Miri 20th Anniversary Car-Free Day 2025 were a Fun Run, Zumba workout, walking, bicycle riding, sports demonstrations and community games.
Also present at the function were Deputy Miri Mayor Ariffin Mohamad and local councillors. adam yii community lead Miri Car Free Day
