Our Team

Mr. Ethan Chuu

Founder

Dr. Culinary Science Johor Malaysia

Recognized by Johor Tourism

Elengaz Culinary Academy was created to support passionate and talented culinary professionals and entrepreneurs. We aim to unite top mentors in the industry and nurture a team of chefs with both integrity and skill, shaping the future of global culinary art.

Focused on cooking expertise, persistence, and lifelong ethics, our academy is dedicated to cultivating talents in Malaysia and Singapore driven by a shared love for the culinary arts.

Mr.Jason Ang Kian You

Director

An Entrepreneur that owns multiple corporate entities. Dedicated to the development of food ingredients and various business operation projects.

Achieved the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recognized by a non-governmental, non-profit organization, which was encouraged by former Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong for promoting entrepreneurship among Singaporeans.

Dr Ian Chung

Academic Advisor

Consultant/trainer SMES since 1993
Degree in Business Management
Master Degree in Marketing Management
Lecturer with National University of Singapore
(Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy),
Nanyang Technological University, Zhe Jiang
University (China) and Lincoln University (Malaysia)

Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of
Business (SCCIOB, since 1995)
STADA (Since 2008)
Singapore Productivity Centre (since 2019)
NUS (since 2006)
Nanyang Polytechnics (since 2021)

Chef Liu Yann Wen

Head of Academy & Master Chef (UMCCED)

Awarded World Chefs Competitions (WCC) Certified [Master Chef] Title

Top 100 Chefs in Johor Malaysia

Recognized by Johor Tourism

23 Medals from World Chefs Competitions 2024 (WCC)
2 Medals from Battle of the Chefs (BOTC)
2 Medals from FHM Culinary Competition
1 Medal from Malaysian Culinary Championship (MCC)

Chef Ashaari Chong

Senior Chef Instructor

Professional Cert. in Japanese Cuisine Chef University Malaya

Over 20 years of hands-on experience specializing in Japanese cuisine and traditional Malaysian dishes. Dedicated to blending oriental techniques with local flavours, with a focus on plating, flavour harmony, and ingredient presentation.

Chef Keh Zhi Xian

Culinary Technical Advisor

Jim Long Restaurant Founder
World TOP Heritage Gourmet Award
Malaysia TOP Heritage Gourmet Award

Famous Restaurant Award
TOP 100 All Star Chef Award

Over 15 years of hands-on experience specializing in authentic Chinese cuisine, from traditional regional dishes to modern creative interpretations.

Chef Teera

Culinary Technical Advisor

Malaysia's First Thai Cuisine Master Chef

Certified by University of Malaya

Founder of Khunya Thai Kitchen
Co-founder of Chada Thai Kitchen & Bar
SHIPA Prominent Entrepreneur 2024
Outstanding Thai Cuisine Chef World Chefs Competitions 2025 (WCC)

Chef Jimmy Lim

Culinary Technical Advisor

Master Chef / F&B consultant
President of Persatuan Redang Lakeview Zone 1
Asia Top Heritage Food Award 2019
Asia Top Heritage Food Chef Award 2019
Best Overall Performance Award

Chef Hazel Lim

Chef Instructor & Master Chef (UMCCED)

Australia Le Cordon Bleu
Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
Malaysia Le Cordon Bleu Advanced Diploma in Pastry Arts
Possess working experience in Australian and Malaysian’s Western and Japanese restaurants