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Nexus wins 4 gold and 2 silver at Hospitality Fiesta
12 November 2007

It was night of celebration at the close of the 10th Sabah Hospitality Fiesta for Nexus Resort Karambunai as it claimed a total 4 gold and 2 silver medals. The golds came from Jahinin Tamin for the Commis Category – Black Box, Ang Hon Tung for the Chinese Cooking Category – Black Box, Fung Vui Luen for the Sous Chef Category – Black Box and Mad Yusri for the Food & Beverage – Table Setting Themed. Norman James for Artistic – Ice Carving and Lai Vui Ching of Nexus Golf Resort for Artistic – Fruit & Vegetable Carving contributed the 2 silver medals.

This year’s fiesta upped the ante with stiff competition from all the participating hotels and even stiffer grading by the culinary judges. The event was held at Kompleks Asia City from 10-11 November 2007 and was an eye-opener for the public who waited patiently for all the category competitions to end before getting a closer look at the creative displays and exciting presentations. For the competitors, the event was a valuable learning experience which encouraged them to use their reserves of creativity, perseverance and commitment to give their very best.

The hospitality fiesta recognizes that a high level of performance and professionalism is required of every hotel staff in providing the level of service expected from the hospitality industry which is a major revenue earner for Malaysia. For Jahinin Tamin of Olives, Ang Hon Tung of Noble House and Fung Vui Luen of Sunset Bar & Grill, their respective wins have given these outlets at Nexus Resort their due recognition for serving superb cuisine by a team of dedicated chefs. In the wider categories of table setting and ice-carving, Mad Yusri, Norman James and Lai Vui Ching can be proud for being the essential support that completes the food and beverage presentation at every function at the resort.

Executive Chef Junious Dickerson was the driving force behind Nexus Resort’s participation in this annual competition and only has words of praise for the staff involved, many of whom had spent sleepless nights preparing themselves prior to the fiesta. At the end of the day, there are no losers – only winners and an ever-growing pool of dedicated professionals in the hospitality industry of Sabah.

From left: Ang Hon Tung (Gold medal for Chinese Cooking Category – Black Box); Jahinin Tamin (Gold medal for Commis Category – Black Box); Lai Vui Ching (Silver medal for Fruit & Vegetable Carving); Fung Vui Luen (Gold medal for Sous Chef Catefory – Black Box); Norman James (Silver medal for Ice Carving) and Mad Yusri (Gold medal for Food & Beverage – Table Setting Themed)

Mad Yusri and his wining culture-inspired table setting

Jahinin Tamin of Olives Mediterranean Restaurant, Nexus Resort Karambunai

Fung Vui Luen of Sunset Bar & Grill, Nexus Resort Karambunai

Mad Yusri of Food & Beverage Department, Nexus Resort Karambunai

Ang Hon Tung of Noble House, Nexus Resort Karambunai

Norman James of Food & Beverage Department, Nexus Resort Karambunai


Lai Vui Ching of Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai