HELP University Shines at Food & Hospitality (FHM) 2025!

HELP UniversitySeptember 29 2025 06:53

HELP University Students Secure Champion and Gold Medals at Malaysia Culinaire 2025 and MAHIR Competitions Food & Hospitality (FHM) 2025 competitions held from 23rd to 25th September 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 September 2025 – Students from the School of Hospitality and Tourism at HELP University achieved remarkable success at the prestigious Malaysia Culinaire 2025 and the Malaysian Association of Housekeepers (MAHIR) Housekeeping competitions, held in conjunction with Food & Hospitality Malaysia (FHM) 2025 from 23rd to 25th September 2025.

The team's strategic preparation and rigorous training led to top honors, demonstrating their readiness for national professional excellence.

Key Individual Achievements

HELP University students excelled across technical and creative categories, securing a Champion title and two Gold medals:

Bed Making Competition (Individual Junior): James Ng Jia Yu was crowned Champion.

Mocktail Competition: Howard Chong Zhan Hao earned a Gold Medal.

Malaysian Local Fruit Caramelization & Flambé: Alvin Wong Min Juin also secured a Gold Medal.

These victories underscore the students' dedication, technical mastery, and creative flair, confirming their strong competencies within the hospitality industry.

Commitment to Excellence and Mentorship

The achievements are a testament to the comprehensive training and strategic mentorship provided by the School of Hospitality and Tourism faculty. Special acknowledgment is given to the dedicated coaches and trainers:

Muhamad Syahir, Coach and Trainer for the Housekeeping competition.

Gobinath Selvanayagam, Coach and Trainer for Food and Beverage Service.

Teh Wee Leon, second Coach and Trainer for Food and Beverage Service.

"These victories are a direct result of strategic planning, rigorous training, and the deep commitment shown by both our students and their coaches," said Associate Professor Dr. Alice Lim Soo Mang, Head of the School of Hospitality and Tourism. "We are immensely proud that their hard work aligns with HELP University’s values of Pride of Achievement and Sharing Success."

The FHM 2025 event, a premier biennial trade show hosting 1,500 companies and 25,000 professionals, served as a dynamic platform where HELP University's emerging talent shone brightly, positioning them for successful careers in the global hospitality and tourism sector.

HELP University's School of Hospitality and Tourism is dedicated to developing future leaders in the industry through comprehensive academic programs, practical hands-on training, and opportunities for professional competition.

About HELP University

HELP University was founded in 1986, and it has developed into a leading institution of higher learning in Malaysia. HELP University offers a wide range of social science, and humanities programmes, and is renowned for its psychology, accounting, business, law, education, and IT programmes. The university has embarked on a transformation journey to become the Analytics-Driven Entrepreneurial University. In 2019, HELP University was awarded the Premier Digital Tech Institution (PDTI) status by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for being a leading digital tech-focused institution that produces high quality graduates for the workforce. In 2020 it was awarded an overall 5 Stars rating by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) an annual publication of university rankings. QS also awarded 5 Stars to HELP for the following categories: Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Internationalisation, Facilities, Social Responsiveness, Inclusiveness, and Business and Management Studies (MBA). In 2021, HELP University was ranked No 1 among 650 universities in Asia for Outbound Student Exchange programmes by QS Rankings World University Ranking: Asia 2021. Besides standing as MDEC’s Premier Digital Tech Institution, HELP University was rated BERDAYA SAING (Competitive), the highest category, by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in 2022, and awarded the Employers’ Choice of University by Talenbank in 2024 and 2025. In 2025, HELP ranked 46th globally in the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) rankings for Visionary Leadership, recognising its innovation and governance impact. Designated in 2025 by the International Council for Small Business and the Mayor’s Office of Jinju, South Korea, HELP now serves as a global centre for humane entrepreneurship. Rooted in ethics, dignity, and sustainability, this model redefines business success.

Contact

Courtney Tai Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & PR sookyee.t@help.edu.my +603 2716 2000 EXT 2233