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Press Release : VIRTUAL EARTH HOUR 2024: UNITING FOR OUR ONE SHARED HOME

Posted on 23 Mar 2024
Source of News: Miri City Council
VIRTUAL EARTH HOUR 2024: UNITING FOR OUR ONE SHARED HOME
 
Miri City Council is the host for Virtual Earth Hour 2024, a landmark event officiated by the distinguished Guest of Honour, YB Datuk Amar Professor Dr. Sim Kui Hian, Deputy Premier of Sarawak and Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Sarawak. This event, organized under the leadership of our Organizing Chairman, Cr Ernest Goh Khiok Seng, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Committee of Miri City Council, aims to bring together communities and stakeholders in a collective effort to address climate change and advocate for environmental action. Scheduled to take place on 23rd March, 2024, commencing at 7:40 PM. This event will take place at Level 2 (Foyer Area), Miri City Hall as the main stage of the event. The lights-off of non-essential electrics will start from 8:30 pm until 9:30 pm symbolizing our city's dedication to environmental consciousness.
 
We are honored to have esteemed partners such as JCI Lutong, Riam Hill International School, Riam Institute of Technology, and Riam Road Secondary School join us in this endeavor, amplifying our message of environmental responsibility to citizens far and wide.
 
In collaboration with councils across Sarawak, including Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan, Majlis Perbandaran Padawan, Majlis Perbandaran Sibu, Majlis Daerah Sarikei, Majlis Daerah Limbang, Majlis Daerah Luar Bandar Sibu, Majlis Daerah Marudi, Majlis Daerah Lawas and Majlis Daerah Subis. Virtual Earth Hour 2024 aims to raise awareness about climate change and the imperative for immediate action. For this event, 50 locations will participate in light off their lights. The following buildings are among them:
 

Majlis Bandaraya Miri

Miri City Hall
Miri City Council Old Building
Miri Handicraft Centre
Miri Green Community Hub
Champs Education Centre
Eastwood Valley & Country Club
Bintang Megamall
Myy Mall
Permaisuri Imperial City Mall
Imperial Mall
Boulevard Shopping Mall
T4 Timesquare
Jinhold Hotel & Serviced Apartment
Riam Hill International Secondary School
Riam Road Secondary School
Riam Institute of Technology
 
Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan

MBKS City Hall
Taman Kuching
Dewan Masyarakat
Song Kheng Hai Hawker Centre
Stutong Market
Kingwood Hotel
Boulevard Mall
Ibraco
Vivacity Megamall
Everise Supermarket
Aeon Mall
Farley Supermarket
Imperial Hotel
Raia Hotel
Aeroville Mall
Saradise
 
Majlis Perbandaran Padawan
 
Politeknik
Roxy Hotel
Everrise 4th Mile
Batu Kawah Riverbank Park
Emart Bt Kawah
 
Majlis Perbandaran Sibu
 
Sibu Gateway and The Street Lights Nearby
UTS
Wisma Sanyan
 
Majlis Daerah Sarikei
 
Merdeka Square Sarikei
Taman Tasik Sarikei
Bangunan MD Sarikei
Landmark Sarikei
 
Majlis Daerah Limbang

Amphitheatre
Tebingan Sungai Limbang
Jejantas Jalan Wong Tsap En
 
Majlis Daerah Luar Bandar Sibu
Perpustakaan Awam Sibujaya

Majlis Daerah Marudi
Bangunan Pejabat MD Marudi

Majlis Daerah Lawas
Perpustakaan Awam Lawas
 
The event will feature a diverse program, including a live stream of Earth Hour, impactful videos highlighting sustainability initiatives, and a virtual light off, culminating in a collective pledge to safeguard our planet for future generations.
 
As we observe Earth Hour, let us carry its spirit beyond this moment, embracing sustainable practices every hour, every day. Together, we can effect tangible change, conserving energy, promoting sustainability, and protecting our planet for generations to come.
 
We encourage the public to join and support this meaningful event for our environment at their own home. Please join our Facebook Live at “Majlis Bandaraya Miri-Rasmi”. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for joining us in this vital global initiative.