Swiss-Belhotel International Hotels in Malaysia Celebrate Multiple Wins at Food & Hospitality Malaysia 2025

Swiss-Belhotel International Hotels in Malaysia Celebrate Multiple Wins at

Food & Hospitality Malaysia 2025

Swiss-Belhotel International is proud to announce the remarkable achievements of our Malaysian properties, Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan and Grand Swiss-Belhotel Melaka, at the prestigious Food & Hospitality Malaysia 2025 and Housekeeping Malaysia 2025 competitions, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.


These competitions are among the most significant in the Malaysian hospitality and culinary calendar, showcasing talent, creativity, and operational excellence across the industry.


Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan Shines in Culinary and Housekeeping Excellence

Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan achieved outstanding recognition in both the culinary and housekeeping categories, highlighting the property’s passion for excellence in every aspect of hospitality.

  • Housekeeping Marathon (Team Challenge) – Champion (Gold)
  • Team Members: Elian Jantan (Housekeeping Supervisor), Mohd Ridzuan Seman (Housekeeping Supervisor), and Wan Nur Anati Hanina Wan Azmi (Senior Housekeeping Assistant)
  • Meat/Poultry Main Course (Western Style) – Bronze
  • Mohamad Asyraf Bin Rohaizami, Senior Chef de Partie
  • Coffee Signature Beverages – Bronze
  • Mohd Kamaruddin Bin Ismail, Food & Beverage Senior Supervisor

Grand Swiss-Belhotel Melaka Excels in Culinary Competitions

Under the leadership of Executive Chef Nasrun Yon, the culinary team of Grand Swiss-Belhotel Melaka also made its mark at the Food & Hospitality Malaysia 2025 competitions, achieving multiple awards across different categories:

  • Malaysian Heritage Cuisine – Silver
  • Chef Mohd Zulkifli bin Abu Bakar, Sous Chef
  • Chef Muhammad Taufik bin Baharudin, Jr. Sous Chef
  • Hot Cooking – Longyangxia Salmon – Silver
  • Chef Mohammad Nazran bin Ahmad Nazri, Demi Chef
  • Hot Cooking – Seafood & Longyangxia Salmon – Bronze
  • Chef Mohd Zulkifli bin Abu Bakar, Sous Chef
  • US Potato Culinary Challenge (Apprentice) – Silver
  • Chef Mohammad Nazran bin Ahmad Nazri, Demi Chef


The achievements of Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan and Grand Swiss-Belhotel Melaka reflect Swiss-Belhotel International’s core philosophy of “Passion and Professionalism™.” The recognition across multiple categories demonstrates the dedication and skill of the hotels’ culinary and housekeeping teams, reinforcing the group’s commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

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