By Christopher Lidom
KUCHING, June 24: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng thanked ENE (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for sponsoring RM45,000 to organise Kuching Food Festival (KFF) 2024.
Wee said as one of the major sponsors for KFF, the contribution marked the company 31st year of sponsorship for the festival.
“This contribution aims to create a better environment for the people of Kuching during the festival, which will feature over 330 food stalls and 96 indoor trade fair stalls this year
“The Kuching Food Festival 2024 promises to be a vibrant and delightful event, and the generous support from ENE (East Malaysia) Sch Bhd will undoubtedly enhance the overall experience for all attendees,” he said during the cheque handover ceremony at MBKS headquarters here today.
Wee said in addition to a diverse range of food stalls, this year’s festival will showcase a special section dedicated to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for Gastronomy.
According to him, the section will feature local talent, creativity and innovative food offerings as well as home-cooked food stalls and many others.
The festival is scheduled to take place from July 26 to Aug 18 at MBKS’s Community Hall on Jalan Padungan.
“It has become an eagerly anticipated celebration that attracts both visitors and residents, providing an opportunity to indulge in diverse culinary offerings and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Kuching’s food culture,” Wee said. – DayakDaily
