Last Saturday, I was at Sunway Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia for the Grand Final of Elle & Vire Professionnel® Young Chef Competition 2026. As Elle & Vire Professionnel® celebrates 80 years of excellence, the competition reinforces the brand’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of pastry professionals. From left: Nirvana Lau Jia Ying, APCA Malaysia, Yap Jing Li, Taylor’s University and Usha Chandrika Vijendran, Le Petit Four Patisserie. At this year's Grand Final, Yap Jing Li, 22, from Taylor’s University, emerged as champion after impressing the judges with technical skill, creativity and composure under pressure, earning an international training opportunity alongside national recognition. “This competition pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best possible way. Competing alongside so many talented young chefs was inspiring and winning this title is a meaningful milestone that motivates me to keep learning and refining my craft,” said Yap Jing Li. Now in its se...
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