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Jan 15, 2006 · Situated on top of Canada Hill, Well No.1, also known as the 'Old Lady' or 'Grand Old Lady' in the later years is the first oil well in the country. It represents the petroleum history of Miri which is almost a century old and is one of the places of interest in Miri.
The Grand Old Lady is Miri's first drilled oil well which took place in the year of 1910 by Shell Company. This famous landmark has a height of 30 meters and marked the beginning of modernization of city.
A short drive from Miri town, the Grand Old Lady, a replica of the first oil well, soars 30 metres (98 feet) at the top of the hill. Enjoy the panoramic views of Miri and the South China Sea.
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- Canada Hill, Miri, 98000, Sarawak
Located on Canada Hill or also known to the locals as Bukit Telaga Minyak, here you can find an important monument in Miri’s history: the Grand Old Lady. It is the first drilled oil well in the city, which started operations in 1910 and went through an incredible 62 years of service.
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In Miri, the second-largest state in Sarawak, East Malaysia, on Canada Hill is where you may find the magnificent old lady. Locals refer to Canada Hill as Bu...
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- Discovery Sarawak
Bersebelahan The Grand Old Lady adalah Muzium Petronas yang mempamerkan gambar dan maklumat mengenai industri petroleum. Satu kerjasama antara Shell Malaysia dan Petronas, telah membawa kepada pembinaan sebuah muzium merangkap pusat maklumat.
The well, which is affectionately called the “Grand Old Lady of Miri” is a state monument of the Sarawak Government. She began production in 1901 and served for 62 years until her retirement in 1972 which today she stands in timeless grace.
