By Wilfred Pilo
KUCHING, July 8: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is expanding the Kuching Food Festival experience beyond culinary delights this year with the introduction of the inaugural MBKS Pickle Rush Kuching 2026, set to take place on July 25 at Pickle Pro Kuching.
MBKS Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the inaugural tournament aims to encourage wider community participation, adding that the introduction of new signature programmes reflects the council’s vision of transforming the annual festival into a celebration of sports, creativity, digital culture and healthy living for people of all ages.
“We want the Kuching Festival to be more than just a food festival. These events create opportunities for youths, families and the community to participate, compete and enjoy the festival together,” he said during a press conference at the MBKS meeting room today.
He said MBKS Pickle Rush Kuching 2026 will feature three categories — Boys’ Doubles, Girls’ Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Champions in each category will receive RM800 in prize money, while first runners-up will receive RM500. The second- and third-placed teams will each be awarded RM400.
In addition, special awards worth RM300 each will be presented to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) King and MVP Queen.
“Through this tournament, MBKS hopes to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while strengthening community engagement through sports,” he said.
Also present were MBKS Deputy Mayor and Kuching Food Festival 2026 organising chairman Dato Zaiedi Suhaili, as well as MBKS Pickle Rush Kuching 2026 organising chairman Cr Albert Tay Seng Pin. — DayakDaily
