MIRI, July 15 -- When Miri recently bagged the Asean Clean Tourist City award for a second consecutive three-year term, some residents questioned if the accolade is truly deserved, particularly from the aspect of cleanliness.

That in mind, The Borneo Post conducted a ground-level observation across the city, particularly at tourist spots, and the findings revealed a mixed picture.

While many public spaces remain well-maintained, others are marred by overflowing rubbish bins, overgrown grass, and drains heavily clogged with discarded food packaging, plastic waste, aluminium cans, and stagnant water.

In Pelita and Boulevard Commercial Centres, which have the highest densities of popular restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops, a nauseating ...