Remaja Chef Challenge 2026 Concludes on a High Note

11 September 2026, Friday – Representatives from five schools took on the Remaja Chef Challenge 2026, with each school sending its champion and runner-up to compete in the final round. The competition was held at Terengganu Trade Centre (TTC), Kuala Terengganu, in conjunction with the Market Innovation Showcase 2026, organised by the Terengganu Entrepreneur Development Foundation (YPU) in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT).

In the first round, participants were given the freedom to choose and prepare dishes using Rempah Cap Bunga Rose products, allowing them to showcase their creativity to the panel of judges. The four teams with the highest scores qualified for the second round. Notably, two teams representing SMK Padang Negara secured the top positions, followed by representatives from SMK Sultan Mansor and SMK Tengku Bariah.

In the second round, participants faced the ‘Blind Box’ challenge, which tested their creativity, cooking skills and ability to adapt to the ingredients provided. Each team was required to prepare a dish using Rempah Cap Bunga Rose products alongside the raw ingredients contained in the ‘Blind Box’.

Demonstrating outstanding creativity and impressive presentation, representatives from SMK Padang Negara, Nur Amalin Qasrina binti Mohd Shahril and Nurisya Qumaira binti Mohd Rahimie, were crowned the Champions of Remaja Chef Challenge 2026. Their fellow school representatives, Muhammad Kahruddin Iqhwan bin Mohd Kahhayat and Muhammad Kamarulzaqwan bin Abdullah, also celebrated a remarkable achievement by securing the Runner-Up title.

Meanwhile, third place was awarded to representatives from SMK Sultan Mansor, Ayuni Basheerah binti Azmi and Nur Nabila Zahra binti Mohd Riza, for their unique creation, Spaghetti Gulai Ayam. Their dish showcased the participants’ creativity in transforming traditional spice products into a more modern and appealing culinary creation.

Overall, Remaja Chef Challenge 2026 served not only as a platform to discover young culinary talents but also as an opportunity for students to explore their creativity, build self-confidence and sharpen their culinary skills through the use of local products.

With the conclusion of the final round, Remaja Chef Challenge 2026 officially comes to a close, marking the end of a remarkable journey filled with enthusiasm, creativity and the talents of the younger generation. May this experience inspire all participants to continue developing their potential and achieving greater success in the future.