The Malaysian Association of Hotels Training and Education Center (MAHTEC) proudly recognises the outstanding achievements of students from HELP University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism, who showcased exceptional skills and professionalism at the Malaysia Culinaire 2025 and MAHIR Housekeeping Competitions held in conjunction with Food & Hospitality Malaysia (FHM) 2025 from 23rd to 25th September 2025.
As one of the key supporting associations for the event, MAHTEC commends the efforts of institutions like HELP University in nurturing young talents who demonstrate industry-ready competencies and innovation — qualities that are vital for the growth and sustainability of Malaysia’s hospitality and tourism sectors.
Excellence in Action
The students’ participation reflected strong discipline, technical expertise, and creativity — qualities that align with the standards promoted through MAHTEC’s continuous industry engagement and capacity-building initiatives. HELP University participants secured top honours across multiple categories:
Bed Making Competition (Individual Junior) – Champion: James Ng Jia Yu
Mocktail Competition – Gold Medal: Howard Chong Zhan Hao
Malaysian Local Fruit Caramelization & Flambé – Gold Medal: Alvin Wong Min Juin
These remarkable achievements highlight the next generation’s readiness to excel in Malaysia’s hospitality landscape and contribute to raising service excellence benchmarks across the industry.
Cultivating Future Professionals
MAHTEC acknowledges the dedication of the academic mentors and trainers who guided the participants through comprehensive training and preparation — a reflection of effective collaboration between educational institutions and industry associations. The coaches include:
Muhamad Syahir – Housekeeping Competition Coach
Gobinath Selvanayagam – Food & Beverage Service Coach
Teh Wee Leon – Food & Beverage Service Coach
Championing Industry Standards
Held biennially, Food & Hospitality Malaysia (FHM) is a premier platform bringing together over 1,500 exhibitors and 25,000 industry professionals. The inclusion of competitions such as Malaysia Culinaire and MAHIR underscores MAHTEC’s commitment to fostering talent development and technical excellence among students and professionals in hospitality and related sectors.
Through events like these, MAHTEC continues to encourage education-industry collaboration, supporting the creation of a skilled and competitive workforce that contributes to Malaysia’s positioning as a hub for hospitality excellence.
