09-08-2025
Family fun and friendly competition at Kuching Festival Fishing Competition
Wee (third rght) and others at the launch of the fishing competition.
KUCHING (Aug 9): The Kuching Festival Fishing Competition drew 150 participants this year, meeting the target set by organiser Kuching South City Council (MBKS).
Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng described the event as more of a family outing than a competition, with participants arriving alongside their loved ones to enjoy a day by the water.
People from all walks of life gathered around the man-made lake at Kuching Park, next to the MBKS Complex, for the event, which offered 23 prizes, including RM2,500 in cash for the champion.
Wee said the fishing competition, held in conjunction with the annual Kuching Festival, not only promotes social interaction and integration but also helps MBKS manage the overpopulation of fish in the lake.
According to him, the fish population increases rapidly because park visitors frequently feed them.
'The fishing competition is meant for everyone to take part in,' he said.
'We have lined up several activities for this year's city day celebration and, apart from this fishing competition, we also have a pickleball competition, cosplay competition, and a K-pop event.'
Wee added that MBKS aims to shape the Kuching Festival to match current trends and demands.
'Not only are we keeping some traditions, but we also explore new things. We need to offer programmes that meet the people's needs,' he said.
The mayor expressed hope that more people would take part in festival activities, in line with MBKS' mission to preserve a healthy and liveable city.
He also extended his appreciation to the public for their cooperation and continued support for the council's initiatives. community fishing competition Kuching Festival Wee Hong Seng
