“ASIA FINEST CULINARY SPECTACLE
CONCLUDES!”
Kuala
Lumpur – Culinaire Malaysia 2025, the
region’s most prestigious biennial culinary competition, concluded on 26
September after four days of outstanding creativity, craftsmanship, and
culinary excellence.
The 17th edition, co-organised by the Malaysian
Association of Hotels (MAH), the Professional Culinaire Association of Malaysia
(PCA), and the Malaysian Food and Beverage Executives Association (MFBEA), was
staged at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in conjunction with the renowned
Food & Hospitality Malaysia (FHM) exhibition.
The event concluded with a grand Award
Presentation Dinner at Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre, officiated by Mr
Lee Thai Hung, Deputy Director General, Promotions (II), Tourism Malaysia.
ELEVATING THE SCENE & CELEBRATING
EXCELLENCE IN CULINARY ARTS!
CM2025 achieved striking participation,
with 1,060 entries from 18 countries vying across 35 competition
classes.
A distinguished panel of 125
international and local judges, led by Chief Judge Chef Karl Heinz Ney,
assessed participants on technical skills, creativity, and innovation. Over the course of the event, 635 medals were awarded,
including 90 Gold, 204 Silver, and 341 Bronze, alongside 318
Diplomas. 32 special awards recognizing outstanding achievements were
also handed out. Beyond the competition, Culinaire Malaysia 2025 also
demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by giving back to the
community; raising RM3,300 for the Food Aid Foundation through charity
lunch held throughout the event days, supporting their mission to provide vital
assistance to communities in need.
Culinaire Malaysia 2025
Special Award Winners:
AWARD 1: F&B FACILITIES CHEF OF THE
NATION AWARD (CLASS 15)
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2nd Runner Up
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Cash Prize RM1,000
Crystal Trophy
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WAN MUHAMMAD ANIEQQ WAN MOHD
DIN
LE MERIDIEN KUALA
LUMPUR
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1st Runner Up
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Cash Prize RM2,000
Crystal Trophy
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KHANGARID. E
MONGOLIA
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Champion
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Cash Prize RM3,000
Crystal Trophy
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CHIA JUN XIN
EQ KUALA LUMPUR
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AWARD
2: FISH / SEAFOOD MAIN COURSE - WESTERN CUISINE (CLASS 14) By LongYang Fresh
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2nd
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,000
Crystal
Trophy
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AHMAD
'IZZATILLAH BIN MOHAMAD KAMARUL AZHAR
MOVENPICK
HOTEL & CONVENTION KLIA
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1st
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,500
Crystal
Trophy
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ANASTASIA
APCA
MALAYSIA
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
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WEGALA
GEDARA VAJIRA NUWAN KUMARA CHANDRARATNE
VELAA
PRIVATE ISLAND
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AWARD
3: APPRENTICE FISH MAIN COURSE (CLASS 19) By LongYang Fresh
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2nd
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,000
Crystal
Trophy
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IHALA
NUWARA PAKSHA PEDIGE CHAMODA GIMHANA
VELAA
PRIVATE ISLAND
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1st
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,500
Crystal
Trophy
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LIAO
HONG YUAN
DEPARTMENT
OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, HUNGKUANG DELIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
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LOU
HOR YANN (RACHEL)
SUNWAY
UNIVERSITY
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AWARD
4: US POTATO CULINARY - PRACTICAL COOKING (PROFESSIONAL) (CLASS 20)
By
Potatoes USA
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2nd
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,000
Crystal
Trophy
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CHANG,
PIN-I
HUNGKUO
DELIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
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1st
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,500
Crystal
Trophy
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MOHAMED
AL SALIM B MOHD ASBAR
LE
MERIDIEN KUALA LUMPUR
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
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CHUAH
LAY YEN
UOW
MALAYSIA KDU PENANG UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
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AWARD
5: US POTATO CULINARY - PRACTICAL COOKING (APPRENTICE) (CLASS 21)
By
Potatoes USA
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2nd
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,000
Crystal
Trophy
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CHAN,
TZU-CHIEH
HUNGKUO
DELIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
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1st
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,500
Crystal
Trophy
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KHOR
YIA GING
UOW
MALAYSIA KDU PENANG UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
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NICHOLAS
WONG YEE HOU
UOW
MALAYSIA KDU PENANG UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
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AWARD
6: REAL CALIFORNIA MILK PIZZA CHALLENGE (PROFESSIONAL CHEF) (CLASS 22) By
California Milk Advisory Board
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2nd
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,000
Crystal
Trophy
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NGUYEN
MINH NHI
SAIGON
PROFESSIONAL CHEF'S GUILD
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1st
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,500
Crystal
Trophy
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MUHAMMAD
ANUAR BIN SAMSUL AKBAR
FOUR
SEASONS HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
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NURHAFINAZ
BINTI ZAHARI
CONVEX
MALAYSIA SDN BHD
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AWARD
7: REAL CALIFORNIA MILK PIZZA CHALLENGE (JUNIOR CHEF) (CLASS 23)
By
California Milk Advisory Board
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2nd
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,000
Crystal
Trophy
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KHOR
YIA GING
UOW
MALAYSIA KDU PENANG UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
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1st
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,500
Crystal
Trophy
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NUR
HANIN RASYIQAH BINTIN HASHIM
MOKKY
FOOD SERVICES (M) SDN BHD
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
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AMIR
IMRAN BIN MOHAMMAD SHUKRY
UNIVERSITI
TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA (UTHM)
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AWARD
8: MAMEE ASIAN CULINARY CUP By MAMEE-Double Decker Distribution (M) Sdn Bhd
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2nd
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM1,500
Crystal
Trophy
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ASSOCIATION
OF CULINARY PROFESSIONALS INDONESIA
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1st
Runner Up
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
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PENANG CHEFS ASSOCIATION
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,500
Crystal
Trophy
Challenge
Trophy
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SINGAPORE JUNIOR CHEFS CLUB
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AWARD
9: MOST OUTSTANDING COFFEE CONNOISSEUR
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM1,500
Crystal
Trophy
Challenge
Trophy
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KUNAVARTHANAN RAVISHANKAR
HILTON KUALA LUMPUR
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AWARD
10: MOST OUTSTANDING MIXOLOGIST By MONIN
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
Challenge
Trophy
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AIMAN HAKEEM BIN ZAMAROL AZMI
IMPERIAL LEXIS KUALA LUMPUR
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AWARD
11: MOST OUTSTANDING ELLE VIRE PASTRY CHEF By Bidfood Malaysia Sdn Bhd
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
Challenge
Trophy
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MOHAMAD AIDEED BIN TAJUDDIN
PULLMAN KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE HOTEL
& RESIDENCES
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AWARD
12: MOST OUTSTANDING ARTIST
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
Challenge
Trophy
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ALYA
ZULYANA BINTI ANIZAN
CONVEX
MALAYSIA SDN BHD
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AWARD
13: MOST OUTSTANDING APPRENTICE
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
Challenge
Trophy
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MUHAMAD
RAIHAN BIN BAHARUDIN
THE
WESTIN KUALA LUMPUR
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AWARD
14: MOST OUTSTANDING CHEF
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Crystal
Trophy
Challenge
Trophy
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AHMAD
AFZAI BIN ABDUL RAZAK
MAS
AWANA SERVICES SDN BHD
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AWARD
15: MOST OUTSTANDING TEAM IN CATERING SERVICES By Kewpie Malaysia Sdn Bhd
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM2,000
Challenge
Trophy
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IMPERIAL LEXIS KUALA LUMPUR
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AWARD
16: OVERALL CULINAIRE MALAYSIA 2025 CHAMPION FOR PROFESSIONAL By FDP Marketing
Sdn Bhd
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Champion
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Cash
Prize RM3,000
Challenge
Trophy
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KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE
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ASIA REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE WORLD STAGE CHOSEN!
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A major highlight of Culinaire Malaysia 2025
was the hosting of the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge Asia Regional Semi
Finals, where top chefs from across the continent competed for a place at
the Worldchefs Global Finals in Wales, 2026. After an intense series of
contests, 4 contestants emerged as the regional champion of their respective
category, securing the honour of representing Asia on the world stage next
year, in Wales.
WINNERS OF GLOBAL CHEF
CHALLENGE ASIA REGIONAL SEMI-FINALS 2025
1.
GLOBAL CHEFS CHALLENGE
· Winner: Stanton Wong Hau
Zhe
·
Singapore
2.
GLOBAL YOUNG CHEFS
·
Winner: Hung, Yi-Hsuan
·
Taiwan
3.
GLOBAL PASTRY CHEFS
·
Winner: Chen Yen Ping
·
Singapore
4.
GLOBAL VEGAN CHEFS CHALLENGE
·
Winner: Chan Chi Bun, Ben
·
Hong Kong
THANK YOU FROM CULINAIRE MALAYSIA 2025
As Culinaire Malaysia 2025 draws to a
close, the Organising Committee, together with the Malaysian
Association of Hotels (MAH), Professional Culinaire Association of
Malaysia (PCA) and The Malaysian Food and Beverage Executives
Association (MFBEA), extends our heartfelt gratitude to all participants,
judges, sponsors, partners, and attendees whose support and dedication have
made this edition a resounding success.
“As
we close this edition of Culinaire Malaysia the success of
this event does not rest solely on its reputation as the premier culinary
arena of the region.” Said Ms Shirley Lai, the Organising Chairlady of
Culinaire Malaysia 2025. “The true key to our continuous success is the
unwavering commitment and dedication of its people; The Organising Committee,
the Secretariat, the judges, the sponsors, the partners, and of course, the
participants. It is your commitment and passion that continue to make
Culinaire Malaysia what it is today. For that, I extend my deepest thanks.”
With its 17th edition successfully
completed, Culinaire Malaysia continues to set the benchmark for culinary
competitions in the region, cementing its reputation as the finest platform
for culinary excellence in Asia. The
organisers look forward to welcoming the culinary community back for the next
edition in 2027.
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