KUCHING: ENE (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the operator of New Magnum handed over a total of RM42,000 to Kuching City South Council (MBKS) yesterday in support of the Kuching Food Fair.
Its regional manager Liew Lee Chuan said New Magnum has been sponsoring Kuching Festival for almost 30 years and has built a strong bond with MBKS.
“This is a wonderful, grand and meaningful event and we have been sponsoring the occasion (Kuching Festival) since 1989. And as far as the food fair is concerned, we have been sponsoring it since 1994” Liew said.
MBKS mayor Datuk James Chan Khay Syn, meanwhile said, “Total number of stalls — 273 stalls, inclusive of half stall, single stall, premium/ international food and double stall. Most of the stall holders are youths and they will operate from July 26 to Aug 18.”
He called on the public to come and support the event, saying it is one of Kuching’s famous festivals.
Several associations will be joining this year’s fair —Kuching Hainan Association, Sarawak Hakka Community Association, Teochew Association, Hokkien Association, Kwong Wai Siew Association, Foo Chow Association and Hin Ann Association promoting the Chinese Home Cook Delicacies.
