Tag Archives: Canada Hill

Fair Land Sarawak

Orangutan at Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Land of the Hornbills These protected birds we must not kill Land of the headhunters But that was in the days of our long-gone ancestors   Sarawak is the largest state of Malaysia The country that prides itself as truly Asia Situated on the island of Borneo Sarawak possesses charm and incredible allure.   Famed for its cultural diversity Natural ...

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Grand Old Lady

Grand Old Lady

The Grand Old Lady lives alone, High on Canada Hill, You may think she must be forlorn, But that is not how she feels.   Towering thirty metres above ground, Famous landmark she has become, Malaysia’s first cable-tool oil well is her crown, Also known as Miri Well Number One to some.   At over one hundred and five years ...

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Oh Canada Hill!

It has been many years since I last visited Canada Hill. I decided to make a photo-taking trip there this morning and ended up spending almost two hours there. Canada Hill is a low limestone ridge overlooking Miri City and it offers a panoramic view of the city and the South China Sea. It is a popular place for strolls, ...

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