 On 15 December 2014, Lee announced that Miri Airport would be getting RM78 million for its extension work, including the extension of the current runway and the aircraft parking apron.Once the extension was completed, the parking apron would be able to accommodate 8 Boeing aircraft and equivalent, 9 ATR 72 and 4 DHC-6 Twin Otter.The extension project also included installing four additional aerobridges, constructing an additional runway, constructing rooftop walkways for domestic passengers and improving the drainage system.