Over 600 Local, International Chefs To Compete In Malaysia Culinary World Cup 2025
IPOH, May 19 (Bernama) – A total of 660 local and international chefs will take part in the Malaysia Culinary World Cup 2025, which will be held at Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah in Meru Raya here.
Perak State Assembly Deputy Speaker Jenny Choy Tsi Jen said the competition will run for three days starting June 27, and will feature 65 categories involving both professional chefs and culinary students.
'A total of 50 participants with autism, both adults and children, will also be competing in this event,' she told a press conference here today.
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