BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Residents from across Kampong Merangking and beyond spent their final week of the year participating in various games and activities as the Village Consultative Council of Kampong Merangking hosted their ‘Santai Tamu Jati Kampong Merangking’ on Sunday (Dec 28).
Held at the Balai Ibadat Kampong Merangking, the market was organised in collaboration with the Tamu Jati Kampong Merangking Committee, marking a monthly tradition in providing a one-stop shopping avenue for residents, especially those living in the rural area.
It aimed to ensure that the residents can experience the liveliness and festivities found in the larger cities, while also spending time and having fun with friends and families. Village Head of Kampong Merangking Nurulizam Abdul Rahman said that “the market features local businesses and entrepreneurs who have set up their booths and stalls in the early morning, to promote their handmade products”.
“Several booths also showcased the various local fruits and produce, as we are currently in the peak of harvest season. As such, this was also a unique opportunity for local farmers from Kampong Merangking to sell their produce while also introducing visitors, especially the younger generations, to our local fruits that can be found in the area,” he added.
He hopes that residents, friends and families can make use of their final few days of the holiday, as well as concluding the end of the year on a high note, in exploring the surrounding village and nature found across the area of Kampong Merangking.
“We also hope that the market will also help support local businesses, entrepreneurs and farmers, to provide an avenue for them to promote their products and produce to the general public, while also being a fun-filled venue as people of all ages can gather and spend time together as a united community.”
Legislative Council member Mohammad bin Abdullah @ Lim Swee Ann, who is also the Village Head of Kampong Bukit Sawat, handed prizes to the winners of the games and activities.
These included tug-of-war, a traditional showcase of the sumpit or blowgun, tyre flip challenge, and magnet fishing game. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
