Alex Cheah

Co-founder, Karls Group

A prominent force in redefining Malaysian hospitality through creative, heritage-inspired and concept-driven dining experiences

Bryan Loo

Founder and CEO, Loob Holding

The entrepreneur growing a Malaysian beverage brand with global ambitions

Chryseis Tan

Founder and director, Curate Group

A prominent Malaysian businesswoman and investor, Chryseis Tan leads Berjaya Times Square and the Curate Group, spanning hospitality and beauty brands like Lumi Beauty

Darren Chin

Chef and Founder, Horizon Hospitality

A celebrated Malaysian chef who has earned Michelin acclaim and has been conferred Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole

Darren Teoh

Chef, Dewakan

This chef marks a decade at the helm of Dewakan, Malaysia’s first two-Michelin-star and Green Star restaurant, specialising in local indigenous ingredients

Dato’ Calvin Chan

Founder and managing director, Oriental Kopi Holdings Berhad

An entrepreneur devoted to bringing Malaysia’s unique flavours and food culture to the global stage with authenticity, passion and purpose

Dato’ Simon Foong

Executive chairman, Aquawalk

The successful entrepreneur is behind brands like Burger & Lobster, Aquaria KLCC and The Rift

Datuk Redzuawan Ismail

Celebrity chef, Chef Wan Lifestyle

Successful Malaysian chef Redzuawan Ismail, the owner of De.Wan 1958 restaurant, has been instrumental in shining a light on Malaysian and Asian cuisines in the West

Kelvin Cheah

Co-founder, Karls Group

A hospitality entrepreneur redefining Malaysia’s dining scene through Michelin-recognised restaurants that celebrate local flavours with modern innovation

Nigel Ng

Stand-up comedian and YouTuber

A stand-up comedian based in London, best known for his famous alter ego, Uncle Roger

Raymond Tham

Co-owner and chef, Beta KL, Skillet KL, Upper House KL

The chef and co-owner of Beta KL, Skillet KL and Upper House KL reimagines Malaysian ingredients into Michelin-starred masterpieces

Su Kim Hock

Chef, Au Jardin

Tatler Dining’s Chef of the Year 2023 is pushing Penang’s culinary scene to new levels