What happened to Miri's oil fields during World War II?
Destroyed by the Brooke government
Captured by Japanese forces
Destroyed by Allied forces
Remained operational throughout the war
Answer
During World War II, the Brooke government destroyed Miri's oil fields to sabotage Japanese operations in Southeast Asia. However, Miri still became the first landing point for Japanese troops in Borneo.
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