MAHSURI Food Sdn Bhd, a leading producer of halal-certified sauces for the ASEAN region, has partnered the Food Institute Malaysia (FIM) to host an appreciation and graduation yesterday (March 5) for its first cohort of graduates from the Chef Muda Mahsuri Programme.
The ceremony honoured five graduates from last year’s Chef Muda Mahsuri Programme who were sponsored by Mahsuri Food for a Certificate of Attendance in the Malay Dishes Course. The comprehensive seven-month programme included a three-month job placement at several of Chef Wan’s restaurants.
During the event, Mahsuri and FIM in collaboration with Zakat Selangor awarded scholarships to 10 additional underprivileged youths under the Chef Muda Mahsuri Programme. Starting in May 2024, the youths will undergo rigorous hands-on training and acquire valuable skills under the guidance of experienced chefs.
“With these scholarships, we aim to enhance and cultivate culinary skills in our talented youths, thus ensuring that they have a strong foundation to thrive,” enthused Mahsuri Food’s non-executive director Datuk Ahmad Tajuddin Idris.
“This programme goes beyond just developing their skills and recipes; it also gives them the confidence to excel in the industry. Our goal is to elevate Malay cuisine and pay homage to our heritage.”
FIM honorary advisor Master Chef Moh Johari Edrus hopes the Chef Muda Mahsuri Programme will produce more professional chefs in Malaysia who can later inspire passionate youths to join the field.
“The food and beverage (F&B) industry in Malaysia is a thriving sector that plays a significant economic role and provides employment opportunities,” he justified. “Through this programme, we aim to give deserving Malaysians an opportunity to realise their dreams and contribute to the growth of our F&B industry.”
Launched in July last year, the Chef Muda Mahsuri Programme supports underprivileged Malaysian youths who have completed secondary school and aspire to become chefs. It provides an opportunity to perfect their skills and become the next generation of chefs in the culinary field.
One Chef Muda Mahsuri scholar Fahrin Iskandar Zaini, 20 noted that the programme has transformed his passion into a profession.
“The scholarship not only provided me with financial aid but also equipped me with the necessary skills, techniques and confidence to thrive in the F&B industry,” he admitted. “I am now prepared to take on the culinary world.” – March 6, 2024
