KUCHING: A large crowd converged at the premises of Bank Rakyat Satok branch to indulge on free, all-you-can-eat, durian buffet yesterday morning.
The ‘Jom Makan Durian’ programme was the first of its kind to be organised by Bank Rakyat in Sarawak. The event kicked-off at 9.30am and was over within one hour as a crowd of over 300 feasted on some 1000 durian fruits in front of the bank.
Besides durians, other local fruits such as rambutan and langsat were also served during the programme. Condiments including sago and crackers were prepared to compliment the king of fruits as well.
Bank Rakyat staff members preparing the fruits before the event starts. Photos: Ramidi Subari 
Bank Rakyat Satok Branch manager Abdul Azis Rosli (centre) and staff members before the durian feast begins. Photos: Ramidi Subari
The durians were brought in from the mountainous areas of Serian which gave them unique characteristics and were especially soft, succulent, and very fragrant.
Bank Rakyat director for Sabah and Sarawak Mohamad Shiblie Abang Sapuan said, the programme was held as a sign of gratitude towards loyal customers and stakeholders of the bank.
“This is one of our (Bank Rakyat) community projects to say thank you to our customers and stakeholders and as a way for us to share our prosperity.
“As part of our five-year programme until 2025, we are really putting emphasis and focus to look into the government’s Shared Prosperity Vision in both Sabah and Sarawak,” he said.
Visitors were also treated to a durian eating competition between selected visitors to see who could eat the most durians in two minutes.
Throughout the event, rubbish bins were placed in multiple locations to ensure cleanliness of the area is kept at all times. Plastic gloves were also provided for visitors.
