1st December 2023 and representatives from UCSI University Malaysia came to Melbourne Australia to participate in a special event for WAMC and to finalise the relationship for Endorsement of UCSI Hospitality Programs.

With the dinner and presentations being held at Miss Mi Restaurant in Melbourne it was an amazing meal. Miss Mi won a gold medal for ‘Hotel Restaurant of the Year’ at the Victorian Accommodation Awards for 2023 and we were so delighted to be able to have a special menu created for us by Chef Christan Corpuz.

In attendance from UCSI University were:

Professor Datuk Ir. Ts Dr Siti Hamisah Binti Tapsir (Vice Chancellor of UCSI University, Malaysia)
Professor Datuk Dr. Rohana Yusoff (Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic and Internalization, UCSI University, Malaysia)
Associate Professor Dr. Hanafi Hamzah (Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, KL Campus, UCSI University, Malaysia)
Assistant Professor Christopher Wan Sageng (Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Sarawak Campus, UCSI University, Malaysia)
Dr. Katherine Poh Cheng Sim (Senior Director, China Engagement Office, UCSI University)

It was a pleasure to award Honorary memberships to all parties and Dr. Hanafi Hamzah was also awarded a Graduate Diploma of Hospitality Management Accreditation for his efforts as Dean of the KL campus.

Chef Frank Fasio and Chef Stefan Armentano were also presented with the WAMC highest honor, the coveted Master Chef Medal.  Their work and dedication to the hospitality industry are exceptional and as trainers for PAX Institute of Education, a WAMC-endorsed education provider, it was a pleasure to present this to them.

Both Chefs have been in the industry for over 30 years and throughout their careers they have given so much to the quality and professional development of those they work with.  their dedication and commitment to excellence now form part of their teaching tools as their work with PAX Institute of Education on the next era of professional chefs and cook.

Medals were presented by Chairman Sunly Lo and President Gaven Ferguson of WAMC.

Finally, the night could not forget our special PAX students, who have shown their quality and dedication throughout their studies.  They were

Wing Sze Jacqueline Tsang completed her Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and was awarded Executive Membership and a Level IV Commercial Cookery Accreditation.
Jeneci Delos Angeles Castro completed her Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and was awarded Executive Membership and a Level IV Commercial Cookery Accreditation.
Rafael Franco Pianta completed his Diploma in Hospitality Management completed their and was awarded Executive Membership and an Executive Diploma of Hospitality Management Accreditation.  He was also awarded the Professional Chefs Medal for outstanding work as a student while at PAX.

WAMC has officially endorsed UCSI University as an Endorsed Education Provider for Malaysia and has endorsed their hospitality programs across all campuses.  This means that all students participating in UCSI courses will be eligible to receive Industry Accreditation and recognition.  Gaven Ferguson, President of WAMC stated on the night “This is a great moment for education in the hospitality industry.  two amazing forces joining together to help grow our industry.  It is a bright future indeed”.  That night President Ferguson was also appointed an Adjunct Professor (Industrial) for the faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management at UCSI University.

Friends on the night concluded that the future was bright and these sorts of partnerships will help cement a strong foundation for the Hospitality industry and allow for the clear and focused development of new and exciting programs.  UCSI and WAMC are already planning and discussing exciting opportunities centered around a core principle of borderless training and open-concept classrooms, the name of which will be shared soon.

If you would like to be part of the Education Endorsement program with WAMC and grow your course exposure.