A premium hotel dining experience extends beyond fine cuisine. It is built upon the team’s dedication and rigorous quality control, delivering safe and memorable dining journeys for every guest. Forest City’s hotel F&B portfolio has recently secured two distinguished accolades, comprising an official municipal hygiene certification and international culinary industry recognition. These dual honours affirm our enduring commitment to service excellence.
On the International Stage | Forest City Golf Hotel Chef Appointed as Worldchefs-Certified Regional Judge
Forest City Golf Hotel marks a new industry milestone. Chef Mahathir Huzaidy Samson has been invited to serve as a Worldchefs-certified Regional Judge at the 20th Battle of the Chefs 2026.
This continental culinary competition was held in Penang from 21 to 24 October. It brought together 1,253 culinary practitioners from 12 countries and regions across Asia, establishing itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most influential professional culinary exchange platforms.
His appointment to the international judging panel is high recognition of Chef Huzaidy’s culinary expertise, as well as a testament to the professionalism of the entire F&B team at Forest City Golf Hotel.
Chef Huzaidy,“Passion fuels my drive, learning helps me grow, challenges sharpen my skills, and the pursuit of excellence keeps me moving forward. If I keep exploring, I will always find a way.”
This achievement is not only a personal milestone for the chef, but also a reflection of our kitchen team’s dedication to craftsmanship and continuous improvement.
Official Accreditation | Two Hotel Restaurants Attain MBIP Grade‑A Hygiene Rating
Complementing the international recognition for culinary expertise, two restaurants within Forest City hotels have received official hygiene accreditation issued by the Health Department of Majlis Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri (MBIP).
Tee Off Restaurant at Forest City Golf Hotel and C&M Restaurant at Forest City Marina Hotel have both been awarded Grade A (Sangat Bersih / Very Clean).
The rating is granted following comprehensive, stringent audits covering kitchen workflows, dining areas, common spaces and restroom maintenance. While great food brings guests together, cleanliness and comfort form the foundation of a remarkable dining experience. This achievement is realised through consistent daily efforts by our kitchen, service and operations teams to uphold stringent hygiene protocols.
Behind Every Accolade: Collective Team Commitment
These two awards recognise excellence in two distinct areas — culinary proficiency and environmental hygiene — united by one core value: the dedication and focus of our entire F&B team.
Our chef contributes to the global culinary community as an international competition judge, while frontline F&B teams uphold rigorous hygiene standards daily to safeguard guests’ dining safety. Every milestone is built on the hard work of our team, dedicated to delivering premium dining experiences for residents and visitors.
For Forest City, these achievements are more than moments of celebration; they inspire us to keep raising our bar. Moving ahead, our hotels will strengthen service standards, nurture talent and elevate the overall hospitality and dining experience.
Congratulations to Chef Huzaidy, and all team members of Tee Off Restaurant and C&M Restaurant. This recognition is well-deserved.