SEBUYAU: Sebuyau’s culinary heritage and local entrepreneurial spirit took centre stage at the Jom Berami Sebuyau 2026 programme, which attracted about 300 visitors today (Nov 14).
Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, who attended the programme, witnessed the vibrant community activities, including a cooking competition featuring the town’s iconic terubok fish, fishing competition and local product sales.
One of the main highlights was the Terubok Fish-based Cooking Competition, with Kumpulan Teratak Ibu Sri emerging as champions, winning RM800 in cash, a trophy and a hamper.
Kumpulan Oselo took second place with RM500, while Kumpulan Bojat Legacy finished third with RM300. Both teams also received trophies and hampers.
The prizes were presented by Julaihi at the Dewan Pembangunan Sebuyau here.
The competition was judged based on four main criteria: taste, creativity in presentation, teamwork and cleanliness throughout the food preparation process.
Beyond the competition, the event provided an opportunity to promote terubok fish as one of Sebuyau’s signature local products while preserving and celebrating the community’s culinary heritage.
Julaihi also officiated the symbolic launch of the programme at the Pintu Gerbang Jom Berami Sebuyau before mingling with visitors and visiting Dapo Sebuyo and the various sales stalls around the town.
He subsequently officiated the GP Fishing Competition at Kampung Jalan GIATMARA Sebuyau and visited the fresh fish and terubok sales organised by the Sebuyau Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK) through the Agro MADANI initiative.
The annual programme serves as a platform to stimulate local economic activities, promote homegrown products and strengthen social ties among the community.
