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HAPA® Malaysia
Most Inspiring F&B Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 - 2024
Prominent Homegrown Brand
Lee Teck Kuan
Director, Mezza 9
A visionary leader and a firm believer in taking prompt action, we’re proud to announce that Mr. Lee Teck Kuan has been accorded the HAPA® Most Inspiring F&B Entrepreneur award.
Congratulations!
HAPA® Malaysia
Visionary F&B Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 - 2024
Transforming Dreams into Reality
Kent Chua
Co-founder, Rhombus Connexion
Auditor-turned-F&B entrepreneur, Mr. Kent Chua, left his successful career to pursue entrepreneurship. His dedication to make a positive impact on those around him has earned him the HAPA® Visionary F&B Entrepreneur award.
Congratulations!
HAPA® Malaysia
Executive Chef of the Year 2023 - 2024
King of Kitchens
👨🍳 Chef Casey Lim
Bucks Cafe @ Resorts World Genting
👨🍳 Chef Mandy Goh
The RuMa Hotel and Residences
👨🍳 Chef Peter Lee Tong Siong
Sunway Resort Hotel
👨🍳 Chef Kam Seng Kee
M 公館 · M Cuisine
👨🍳 Chef Faruk Atiyar Tarafdar
The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa
A true embodiment of culinary finesse and stewardship! Bravo to the HAPA® Best 30 Chefs, a shining example of gastronomic excellence for the Executive Chef of the Year category.
Congratulations!
HAPA® Malaysia
Executive Chef of the Year 2023 - 2024
👨🍳 Chef Antoine Rodriguez
King of Kitchens
PRIME @ Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
A true embodiment of culinary finesse and stewardship! Bravo to the HAPA® Best 30 Chefs, a shining example of gastronomic excellence for the Executive Chef of the Year category.
Congratulations!
HAPA® Malaysia
Executive Chef of the Year 2023 - 2024
👨🍳 Chef Kazi Hassan
King of Kitchens
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
A true embodiment of culinary finesse and stewardship! Bravo to the HAPA® Best 30 Chefs, a shining example of gastronomic excellence for the Executive Chef of the Year category.
Congratulations!
HAPA® Malaysia
Master Banquet Chef of the Year 2023 - 2024
👨🍳 Chef Chiew Chee Mun
King of Banqueting
Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre
Crafting masterful banquets to be cherished! Well done to the HAPA® Best 30 Chefs, elevating the culinary landscape with unmatched culinary banquets for the Master Banquet Chef of the Year category.
Congratulations!
HAPA® Malaysia
Chef-Owner of the Year 2023 - 2024
👨🍳 Chef James Ho
Refining Young Chef
Mezza 9
Elevating culinary entrepreneurship to the fore! Hats off to the HAPA® Best 30 Chefs, setting the standard for restaurateurs for the Chef-Owner of the Year category.
Congratulations!
🏆 HAPA® Malaysia
🏆 Elite Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 - 2024
🏆 ICON of Hospitality & Tourism
Ben Foo
President, Holiday Tours & Travel
According to Mr. Ben Foo, leading the largest travel management service provider in Malaysia is only possible when the vision is being clearly articulated. His track record of turning around revenue and profits for the companies he has worked for has earned him the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year.
Congratulations!
🏆 HAPA® Malaysia
🏆 Elite Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 - 2024
🏆 ICON of Hospitality & Tourism
Anthony Wong
Managing Director, The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa
In 2006, Mr. Anthony Wong established Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa, the greenest resort in Malaysia, by implementing more than 200 green initiatives. The resort has already received multinational recognition with a string of awards won. It was a true delight to present him the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Congratulations!
🏆 HAPA® Malaysia
🏆 Elite Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 - 2024
🏆 ICON of Hospitality & Tourism
Datuk Tan Kok Liang
President, Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents - MATTA
Datuk Tan Kok Liang’s goals are focused on creating better business opportunities for MATTA members and equipping them to face changes and challenges in a fast-evolving business environment. His commitment and hard work earned him the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year.
Congratulations!
Kok Liang Tan
🏆 HAPA® Malaysia
🏆 Elite Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 - 2024
🏆 ICON of Hospitality & Tourism
YM Tunku Dato' Seri (Dr) Tunku-Iskandar Tunku-Abdullah
Group Executive Chairman, Melewar Group
Over the past 40 years, Tunku Iskandar had led a number of national and international travel and tourism associations. In 2005, he received the Malaysia Tourism Gold Award in recognition for his contribution to tourism in Malaysia and in 2019, he was recognised with the MATTA Tourism Icon award. It was an honour for us to present him the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year.
Congratulations!
🏆 HAPA® Malaysia
🏆 Elite Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 - 2024
🏆 ICON of Hospitality & Tourism
Dato' Professor Mandy Chew
President, Lexis Hotel Group
Dato’ Mandy Chew is an accomplished hotelier with more than 30 years of professional experience in the hospitality industry. She currently oversees Lexis Hotel Group, which manages a collection of hotels and resorts in Malaysia. It is an honour for us to present her the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Congratulations!
Lexis Hotel Group
🏆 HAPA® Malaysia
🏆 Elite Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 - 2024
🏆 ICON of Hospitality & Tourism
Tan Sri Dato’ Teo Chiang Hong
Owner and Director, One World Hotel Petaling Jaya
Initially perceiving hotels as mere accommodations, Tan Sri Dato’ Teo Chiang Hong, a veteran property developer and hotelier, soon discovered his passion for the hospitality industry. Driven by his unwavering enthusiasm in achieving excellence, he was honoured with the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Congratulations!
One World Hotel
🏆 HAPA® Malaysia
🏆 Elite Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 - 2024
🏆 ICON of Hospitality & Tourism
Dato’ Indera Naresh Mohan
Founder and Group Managing Director, Trinidad Holdings
Since 1992, Dato’ Indera Naresh Mohan has developed Trinidad Holdings into Hospitality 360, a multi-business group with hotel, F&B, logistics, loyalty program, and cigar operations. It was a true delight to present him the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Congratulations!
Go Tifi
🏆 HAPA® Malaysia
🏆 Elite Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 - 2024
🏆 ICON of Hospitality & Tourism
Dato’ Sri Shaheen Shah
Founder and Managing Director, RIYAZ Group
Dato’ Sri Shaheen founded RIYAZ Group in 2008 as a hospitality asset management. It is now a full-service hotel management company renowned for its emphasis on comfort and satisfaction earning him the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Congratulations!
Ri-Yaz Hotels & Resorts Inc.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION – Culinary Achievement Award
👨🍳 Chef James Won Shin'Labo by James Won
Leaving an indelible mark with their culinary achievements! Hats off to the HAPA® Best 30 Chefs, enhancing the culinary scene with their accomplishments for the Culinary Achievement Award category.
Congratulations!
SPECIAL RECOGNITION – Culinary Achievement Award
👨🍳 Chef Oliver Lopez Resorts World Genting
Leaving an indelible mark with their culinary achievements! Hats off to the HAPA® Best 30 Chefs, enhancing the culinary scene with their accomplishments for the Culinary Achievement Award category.
Congratulations!
HAPA® Malaysia
Chef of the Year 2023 - 2024
👩🍳Chef Parisa Salarvand
King of Plant-based Cuisine @ Lisette's Café & Bakery (163 Retail Park)
👨🍳Chef Edward Chui Yuen Chien
King of Plant-based Cuisine @ Darling's by CCEM
Captivating diners through plant-based cuisine! Bravo to the HAPA® Best 30 Chefs, spearheading culinary inventions with excellence for the Plant-based Cuisine Chef of the Year category.
Congratulations!
PC Studio Cafe
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HAPA® Malaysia
Executive Chef of the Year 2023 - 2024
👨🍳 Chef Fazil Shahreen Ahmad [Chef JJay]
King of Kitchens Luca BSC KL
👨🍳 Chef Tham Tai Guan
King of Kitchens Kampachi @ EQ Kuala Lumpur
👨🍳 Chef Federico Michieletto
King of Kitchens Sabayon @ EQ Kuala Lumpur
👨🍳 Chef Khaleel Zakheem
King of Kitchens Thyme @ PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur
👨🍳 Chef Eugene Cheam
King of Kitchens Burnin' Pit
👨🍳 Chef Ahmad Farhan Noorzali
King of Kitchens Continents Restaurant @ Sama-Sama Hotels
An embodiment of culinary expertise and leadership! Well done to the HAPA® Best 30 Chefs, upholding the pinnacle of culinary artistry for the Executive Chef of the Year category.
Congratulations!
HAPA® Malaysia
Chef of the Year 2023 - 2024
👨🍳 Chef Logarajah Sinnappu
King of Western Cuisine Ombak Kitchen
👨🍳 Chef Jimmy Poh
King of Asian Cuisine Crockfords Club
👨🍳 Chef Teo Kheng Soon
King of Western Cuisine Ltitude, Genting Club, Resorts World Genting
👨🍳 Chef Vincent Ong
King of Asian Cuisine The Ming Room 名城酒家
👨🍳 Chef Sivaraja Suppiah
King of Asian Cuisine ALIYAA
👨🍳 Chef Stefano la Penna
King of Western cuisine Natalina - Italian Kitchen
👨🍳 Chef Thomas Chan
King of Asian Cuisine Xenri Fine Japanese Cuisine
👨🍳 Chef Jacky Yap
King of Asian Cuisine Genting Palace, Genting Grand
👨🍳 Chef Yogi / Uvendran @ Davendran
King of Western Cuisine Rockafellers Kitchen + Bar
Culinary excellence at its finest! Kudos to the HAPA® Best 30 Chefs, elevating the standards in culinary brilliance for the Chef of the Year category.
Congratulations!
Rockafellers Changkat Rockafellers Johor Rockafellers Genting
👨🍳 Chef Zabidi bin Ibrahim King of Local Cuisine De.Wan 1958 by Chef Wan (Kuala Lumpur)
👨🍳 Chef Paul Chia King of Local Cuisine The KamCheng 感情
👨🍳 Chef Hamid Bin Buyong @ Ramli King of Local Cuisine The Living Room @ The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Well done for exemplifying mastery of the culinary arts! Hats off to the HAPA® Best 30 Chefs, setting the bar high for the Malaysian MasterChef of the Year category.
Congratulations!
Cafe Chef Wan
Daniel Hackenberg
General Manager, The Social Restaurant & Bar
From delectable cuisine and impeccable service to top-notch quality and appealing restaurant ambience, Mr. Daniel Hackenberg's unwavering commitment to consistency ensures an exceptional dining experience. It was an honour to present him with the HAPA® Best F&B Personality award.
Congratulations!
The Social The Social
Effendi Ramley
General Manager, Dash Beach Club
Mr. Effendi Ramley is equipped with excellent professional Guest Service Management and public relations skill. His passion for hotel development has earned him the HAPA® Best F&B Personality Award.
Congratulations!
Modesto Marini
Founder, The Marini’s Group
He has been on an extraordinary culinary journey for more than 20 years. His passion for food and dedication to his craft has taken The Marini’s Group to a great heights. It was a true delight to present him the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Congratulations!
Marini's On 57 Modesto Marini
Elyna Tan
CEO, Paradise Group Malaysia
Elyna Tan joined Paradise Group of Restaurants as CEO of Paradise (F&B) Malaysia Sdn Bhd in 2011. She manages all aspects of the business from overseeing the overall operational matters, business development, to developing marketing plans for all 6 brands & 20 restaurants in Malaysia - Paradise Dynasty, 美滋锅 Beauty In The Pot, LeNu, Canton Paradise, ParaThai and LèTen. It was a true delight to present her the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Congratulations!
Leslie Gomez
Founder, The Olive Tree Group
A natural-born leader, Mr. Leslie watches everything down to the last detail, rolls up his sleeves, and gets his hands dirty without an ounce of hesitation. This combination of attention to detail combined with his boldness to persevere has resulted in him being awarded the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Congratulations!
Federico Asaro
Founder and CEO, Samadhi Retreats
His mission as Founder and CEO of Samadhi Retreats is to continue sharing the Samadhi Experience with fellow-minded people and building the brand as a reputable environmentally and socially conscious hospitality group. In doing so, he has earned the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Congratulations!
Fred Choo
Co-Founder, SOULed OUT Group
Mr Fred co-founded SOULed OUT together with his wife, Michele Kwok in 1996 as a small neighbourhood cafe. Today, their effort has blossomed into a chain of restaurants, bars and cafés, which includes the Souled Out franchise, W.I.P and the recently opened Hubba Hubba. These achievements has landed him the HAPA® Elite Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Congratulations!
SOULed OUT Ampang SOULed OUT KL
Dato Kenneth Soh
Managing Director, Luen Heng F&B Sdn Bhd
From a small, family-run wholesale business involved in conventional to***co and groceries, Dato Kenneth ultimately transformed it into an established and reputed importer and distributor of beers, wines and spirits in Malaysia. It was an honour for us to present him the HAPA® Visionary F&B Entrepreneur award.
Congratulations Luen Heng!
Kam Kok Fung
Managing Director and Pitmaster, Burnin’ Pit
A seasoned restaurateur, with three F&B ventures under his belt, Mr. Kam Kok Fung started his barbeque odyssey in his hometown then later expanded to KL. Burnin’ Pit has been immensely popular cementing the idea for Mr. Kam Kok Fung to open more outlets in Malaysia and beyond. It was a true delight to present him with the HAPA® Visionary F&B Entrepreneur award.!
Congratulations Burnin' Pit!
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