PERSATUAN JURUMASAK

CHEFS ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA
A MEMBER OF WORLD ASSOCIATION OF CHEFS SOCIETIES

Initiated by former WACS President Billy Gallagher of South Africa — who is now paralysed — 20 October has been declared ‘World Chef’s Day’ world wide. As such, most Chefs Associations around the world celebrate the event by organising charity events such as holding cooking classes in retirement homes, orphanages etc. They also conduct training and many other activities to allow budding chefs to gain recognition. All programs, be there for kids or for charity are driven by our vision of ‘Education & Friendship’.

International Chefs Day in Malaysia was no different. The Chefs Association of Malaysia (CAM) celebrated by having a charity and education program with the orphanage ‘Pusat Asrama Damai Kuang, Selangor’.

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More than 20 chefs went down to Pusat Asrama Damai Kuang, Selangor’ orphanage on the afternoon of 20 October, to give cakes, pocket money and some 200 under-privileged orphans. Most importantly, they brought smiles to the faces of the children. Master Chef Rossham and Chef Federico worked in concert with other chefs, a group of pretty ladies and one of the Queens of Malaysia to hold cooking classes and a seminar regarding CAM, the history of International Chefs Day and the importance of chefs in the world

We would like to thank to Special Project Chairman Master Chef Rossham, Chef KK Yau, Chef Ridzuan, Chef Chern and their team for their support.

International Chefs Day by Penang Chinese Chefs Association

Dear Chefs of the World,

Our counter part Penang Chinese Chefs Association celebrated the International Chefs Days on 20/10/08 by organizing it's 68th Annual Dinner for all it's members.

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CAM Pg. Chapter was invited as well, with many other Culinary / Restaurant Associations. State Exco YB Danny Law graced the event and congratulated the effort of bringing all chefs under one roof.

The highlight of the night were the Chinese Hand Pull Noodle and Dragon Beard pulling performed by our famous Eden Seafood Master Chinese Chef Liew Aun Hai and his assistant.

Scholarships were given to member's children high achievement.

Reported by Peter Chan PJM

Dear Chefs of the World,

On this auspicious day 19/10/08, Chefs Association of Malaysia, Penang Chapter and Penang Educational Consultative Council co-organized the 5th Penang International Chefs Day and 1st World Children Day with the theme "Chefs Cook for Charity and We served for Humanity". This event was supported by Penang City Municipal Council, MPPP Youth Park, Malaysian Association of Hotels, Penang Chapter, FREPENCA and Penang Down Syndrome Society.

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CAM Pg. Chapter celebrated this year ICD earlier (actual date 20 Oct) with more than a tonne of POTATO! This was because 2008 is "Year of Potatoes", therefore we have a potato-thon, with bags and bags of potatoes and more potatoes in difference shapes and sizes. We served more than 3000 children and adults with our sumptuous buffet breakfast of various potato dishes.

The Honorable Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Tuan Lim Guan Eng together with various YB’s and VIP’s officiated the event by witnessing our culinary performance from CAC Stomp Team Kitchen Utensils musical number.

Today we have more than 150 chefs, from young to the experience one, coming from various hotels, restaurants, culinary institutions and catering organizations lending their culinary skills in storming up the buffet as early as 6.00am in the beautiful MPPP Youth Park. Our Penang Junior Chefs Club members with the leadership of Chef Boey and OC Chef Bruce Lee, served more than 600 children.

In conjunction with World Children Day, various activities were held, potato art printing, children talent performances, tele match by the Adventure Club and dances filled the morning. Many generous donors hosted the children from various charity homes for the breakfast buffet.

Our sincere thanks to all our staunch sponsors with their products and services in making this event a memorable and funfilled occasion. Our chefs have had a fulfilling morning in doing our part for the society.

Here we wishes every chefs in the world a "Happy International Chefs Day" and may you have a enjoyable day!

Best Culinary Regards
Peter Chan PJM
Hon-Secretary

Dear All Valued Supports,

Please be informed that we will be celebrating the International Chefs Day & World Children Day on 19/10/08 @ 7-12pm at Youth Park. As usual seek your generous support in order for us to run this event successfully.

We are looking at serving more than 3000 breakfast for the under previlage and public on charity basis. If you have any products or cash that you can contribute, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please feel free to invite your friends to support. All are welcome!!!

Please find attached the sponsorship letter and wish list (no complete) plus program of the day.

If you have any question, our Organizing Chairman Chef Bruce Lee PJK PJM at 019-4469319 will be gladly to assist you.

"Penang Chefs Cook for Charity, WE served for Humanity"
Best Culinary Regards
Peter Chan PJM
Hon-Secretary