Cash awaits winners in MGP Pond Fishing Competition Carnival

MIRI: Cash prizes totalling RM21,450 await winners in the MGP Pond Fishing Competition Carnival to be held in Senadin from 8.30am to 3pm on Sunday ( Nov 12).

It is organised by Courts’ Sports and Recreation Club.

Organising chairman Md Syafique Md Hilmie said the competition is open to fishing enthusiasts in and around Miri and a registration fee of RM100 is charged for every fishing rod used.

He said the champion will walk away with RM15,000 while second and third- place winners will receive RM3,000 and RM1,000 respectively.

The fourth- place winner will take home RM500 while fifth, RM250.

“The sixth to 10th placed will each receive a cash prize of RM100 while those in 11th to 28th place will each receive RM50.”

In addition the organiser will provide free packets of fishing bait to the first 500 participants, courtesy of Soon Ming Trading, Lutong.

“Currently over 200, including fishing enthusiasts from Kuching, have registered for this inaugural fishing competition carnival organised by our club to promote healthy recreation and lifestyle.

“We also provide RM10 in accumulated fund for one rod for the lightest catfish of 3 kg and 10 special draws by tag number,” he said.

He urged those interested to register early although registration on the spot can be made until 12 noon on Sunday.

For registration and further details contact 010- 9760813 (Johan) or 0111- 6320235 ( Hafiza/ Nelson).