2022 Alumni Cohort

The 9 selected food entrepreneurs 2022

These 9 food entrepreneurs were carefully selected from more than 30 applications by our selection committee comprised of experienced professionals from the industry. 

Our alumni from 2022 are proof that our program works – they have gone on to achieve great success by applying the skills and knowledge they gained during their time with us. From diversifying their product lines, opening new outlets, creating joint ventures to launching new brands, our alumni are making waves in the industry and building thriving businesses that are changing the game. Join us and become part of this dynamic community of food entrepreneurs who are taking the industry by storm!

Claudia Nasha Chai
The Abraham’s Kitchen

Ezi Firhan
Emillies Diner

Kimberley Ling
Tacos by Bojio

Marthineus Langi Michael
Stardust Cafe

Mohd Rozairie Ramlie
Flip and Fold Grill

Nur Fadzila Sarkawi
Aek Kunyit Manjakani

Nur Shaqhima Hamden
Queen’s Kitchen by Sheemadean

Ooi See Bee
Cloud-99 Ice Cream

Saw Yee Ken
Billy Goat Coffee

mentored by CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRIES, SUCCESSFUL AND EXPERIENCED FOODPRENEURS AND EXPERTS IN THE INDUSTRY

These remarkable experienced entrepreneurs, key influencers and thoughtleaders in the industry have committed to provide SAGO foodpreneurs with the advice, mentorship and network to help you develop, and grow. SAGO foodpreneurs will have access to all the mentors listed below. 

Click on their profile image to learn more about them.

AMIN AZNIZAN
Founder, Kedey Kamek (7 outlets)

LEE SWEE LIN
Co-Founder, PichaEats

CHEF ACHANG LIBAT
Consultant Chef

JASBIR KAUR
Spice Ranee
(Masterchef Asia Finalist)

DATIN DONA DRURY-WEE
Chairperson, Culinary Heritage & Arts Society Sarawak

ALAN SOO
Founder, Alfresco Kuching

CHEF RIEZAL MASIR
Executive Chef
Pullman Kuching

CLIFF CHONG
Serial Food Entrepreneur

MARICHELLE LIVAN LAH
Manager, Lepau Restauran

CHEF BINYAS SUEM
Kuching Chef Association

Welly Kwok
(Co)-Founder Howdy Grillhouse & Gim’s Saucery

supported by these visionary organisations

Our 2022 inaugural programme would not be possible without the generous and dedicated support from our valued Implementing Partners who have contributed resources to help us incubate our next generation of SAGO foodpreneurs. 

Please click on their logo below to find out more about our partners and their offerings.