KUALA LUMPUR, 09 OCTOBER 2025 — The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) proudly announces a string of major award wins that underscore its market leadership, operational excellence and world-class hospitality standards. Highlights include:
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Malaysia’s Best Convention & Exhibition Centre 2025 — TTG Travel Awards
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Best Convention Centre (Southeast Asia) — M&C Asia Stella Awards 2025
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Best Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Centre — Tourism Industry Awards 2025
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Large-size Purpose-Built Convention & Exhibition — Excellence Award, Malaysia Business Events Awards (MBEA) 2025
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National Energy Award 2025 (recognition for the Centre’s energy stewardship and sustainability initiatives)
“These wins are not simply trophies on a shelf, they are independent validation of years of sustained investment in people, sustainable operations, and world-class guest experiences,” said John Burke, the Centre’s General Manager. “We are deeply proud of our teams across operations, events, sustainability and culinary, these awards reflect their daily commitment to excellence and innovation.”
In addition, the Centre’s culinary and beverage teams achieved outstanding success at Culinaire Malaysia 2025, taking home an exceptional medal haul (8 golds, 12 silvers, 21 bronzes) plus top honours: the Centre was named Overall Champion (Professional) 2025, won the Most Outstanding Artist award, and secured the Professional Chef (Champion) — Pizza category. These culinary victories celebrate the skill, creativity and technical mastery of the Centre’s in-house teams.
Culinaire Malaysia is Asia’s most prestigious culinary competition and one of the region’s largest professional food and beverage events. Held biennially alongside Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM), Culinaire Malaysia attracts chefs, artists and hospitality professionals from across Asia to compete in various categories that test creativity, technical skill and innovation.
Beyond the accolades, the Centre takes pride in its commitment to developing future culinary leaders. Each year, the Centre actively encourages and supports many of its junior chefs to participate in Culinaire Malaysia. This hands-on exposure not only builds confidence and competitive experience but also immerses them in the latest trends, global techniques and best practices shaping the modern culinary marketplace.
“Our young chefs are the future of the industry,” said the Centre’s Executive Chef, Hisham Jaafar. “We believe in giving them opportunities to learn, grow and showcase their craft on a professional platform like Culinaire Malaysia. Their achievements reflect both their talent and the mentorship culture we nurture here at the Centre.”
Each award recognises a different pillar of the Centre’s mission; service quality, sustainability, operational excellence and culinary leadership and together they strengthen the Centre’s position as a preferred venue for global conferences, exhibitions and premium events.
These recognitions deliver immediate and long-term benefits to clients and partners: greater confidence in international conference bidders, stronger marketing leverage for organisers choosing the Centre as a host, and enhanced attendee experience through elevated food and beverage standards and sustainable event operations.
For updates and latest news, visit the Centre’s Newsroom at www.klccconventioncentre.com or connect on social media (Facebook – @klccconventioncentre, LinkedIn – Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Twitter – @klccconvention and Instagram – @klccconventioncentre).
