250 kids colour Superchook
By Cedrina Norlaila A. Clark

Superchook, escorted by Mohd Yusri, shaking hands with the kids 

Choosing what colours to use 

A colouring contest organised by the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet at Mukim Sengkurong was joined by 250 children under the age of 12. For $5, each child received a colouring picture of KFC's mascot, and a green coupon to collect their free ice-Milo, one piece of chicken and a cup of whipped potato, and a free KFC toy. Many of the children's parents, friends and guardians said the amount was a small price to pay to give their children such an enjoyable afternoon.

The children were divided into three categories. Category A was for those aged 5 and below, Category B for children from ages 6 - 8 and Category C for children aged from 9 - 12. The children were required to bring along their colouring pencils, water or pastel paint.

To colour a picture of KFC's mascot, the children took to the task with great spirit and enthusiasm. Some decided upon unusual colour schemes, while their parents and guardians looked on. The children were seated not only inside the restaurant and outside, in the camp provided, but also on the pavement.

KFC's mascot "Superchook", who was Jiwary, a member of staff, was brought along to every section of the crowd by Mohd Yusri, another staff member. Awang, Surayani and other KFC employees helped out on the sunny afternoon. Superchook shook hands with most of the children. Soon, the atmosphere was filled with happy chatter and sounds of laughter

The participants with the best colouring will win a prize and these lucky children will be contacted by telephone or through the mail. The prizes will be given out next Friday afternoon at the same venue. Three children from each category will receive a hamper. Also 30 consolation prizes will be given away on the same day.

Rasidah, Shift Supervisor of KFC, Mukim Sengkurong, said the children who entered the contest were more than twice those who had entered the contest held previously. She is hopeful that the next contest would attract more than 300 participants. Increasingly large numbers of residents from Kampong Jerudong, Mukim Sengkurong A and B, Kampong Bengkurong, Jalan Jangsak and other close-by areas attended.

Rasidah said the next colouring contest will be held on April 25 at 2.30pm.

Courtesy of Sunday Bulletin