Impactful Community Service Program: ULM FPIK Students Introduce Mackerel Dimsum to Prevent Stunting in Sebamban Baru Village
TANAH BUMBU – Students from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK) of Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM), participating in Group 2 of the Thematic Community Service Program (KKN-T), conducted a socialization campaign to promote the “Love Eating Fish” program and training in making mackerel dimsum at the Nusantara Dermaga Integrated Health Post (Posyandu), Sebamban Baru Village, Sungai Loban District, on Tuesday (July 29, 2025).
This program aims to improve children’s nutritional intake, prevent stunting, and provide new skills for the community. The innovative mackerel dimsum was chosen because it is high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, yet still has a savory and soft texture, making it more easily accepted by children who dislike the taste and aroma of seafood.
The activity received full support from various parties, including the Sungai Loban Sub-district Head, Agus Salim; the Sebamban Baru Village Head, Huri Alianor; and the Babinsa (village supervisor) of Sebamban Baru Village, Heru Iswandi.
“We appreciate the initiative of ULM students who are able to provide a program that directly benefits the community. We hope this activity can be sustainable,” said Agus Salim.
In addition to introducing the benefits of fish for child development, the students also conducted a live demonstration of dim sum processing, from ingredient preparation to hygienic cooking techniques. This training was attended by mothers with children at risk of stunting, with the hope that the skills learned can be applied at home to prepare nutritious meals.
Currently, dim sum is more popular with chicken, shrimp, or beef fillings. Through this innovation, ULM students aim to expand the variety of fish-based foods while encouraging the community to utilize local fisheries.
This outreach is part of ULM’s Impactful Community Service Program (KKN-T) in Sebamban Baru Village. The program is expected to establish the village as a model for stunting prevention in the Tanah Bumbu region, while also creating a healthier and smarter generation.
