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Miri property

Northern Sarawak’s oil town near the Brunei border, with homes in Senadin near Curtin University Malaysia and around the city centre.

The numbers

Prices and rents in Miri

One line per project, as cited on its page: recorded transactions where published, otherwise asking prices, with the source and date.

ProjectTenureCompletedPriceRent
Curtin ViewLeasehold2023——
Taman WangLeasehold2021–2022——

Figures and sources as shown on each project page, checked October 2026. Asking prices are what owners want, not what units sold for.

Living here

What to know about Miri

Getting around

Miri Airport has flights across Sarawak and to Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, and Brunei is about an hour away by road.

Everyday life

Curtin University Malaysia, Bintang Megamall, Miri City Fan and the coastal parks and beaches.

Before you buy

Sarawak land rules differ from Peninsular Malaysia, and rents in Senadin depend on Curtin’s student numbers. Check the title type and recent rents with a local lawyer and agent before you buy.

Foreign buyers

The Sarawak rules that apply in Miri

Sarawak Land Code (Cap. 81), not the National Land Code

Sarawak has its own land law. Section 13A bars foreigners from holding land unless an exception applies. Source: Mondaq / Low & Partners; S.K. Ling & Tan Advocates.

Strata units: allowed, no Sarawak minimum price

Section 13E(2)(b) lets foreigners buy individual parcels in a building subdivided under the Strata Titles Ordinance 1995. Law firms citing the 2019 Direction say commercial and residential strata units carry no minimum market value. Some secondary guides quote RM600,000 for strata too, so confirm with your lawyer. Source: Lo & Partners; S.K. Ling & Tan; IQI Global.

Landed homes: RM600,000 in Kuching Division, RM500,000 elsewhere

Set by the Land (Market Value of Property for Foreign Acquisition) (Amendment) Direction 2019. The same figures apply to house purchases under the S-MM2H programme. Source: Mondaq; S-MM2H programme page.

Summary of the state rules on the Sarawak property page. Confirm the current position with your lawyer. See also Can a foreigner buy it?

Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

Are there freehold projects in Miri?

None of the projects listed here for Miri is freehold. Check the years remaining on the lease, which affects loans and resale.

Can a foreigner buy property in Miri?

Yes, subject to the Sarawak rules: Sarawak Land Code (Cap. 81), not the National Land Code; Strata units: allowed, no Sarawak minimum price. State consent is needed and stamp duty for foreigners buying a home is 8% from 1 January 2026.

Can you find me a unit in Miri?

Yes. Send me your budget, size and timing on WhatsApp and I will shortlist units across the IQI network, with recorded prices for each building.

Looking in Miri?

Tell me your budget, size and timing. I will send a shortlist with recorded prices and rents for each building.