4th MCBC Business Excellence Awards 2006

Industry Excellence for Food & Beverage

Gold award

Mr David Lim Founder Denise Wines Sdn Bhd

It all began in 2001, with a communion of love and passion, for wine and for life. Denise, meaning the Greek goddess of wine, is the brainchild of David Lim, an individual with a long history of appreciation and love for wine. In five years Denise Wines have become the largest retail concept stores in Malaysia. To date, the retail outlets can be found in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Sarawak. Recently Denise Wines have expanded to Singapore, where five new concept stores have begun operations. Denise is known for providing a large range of wines from all over the world. Their repertoire of fine wines to everyday drinking ones, ensures that their clients are truly spoilt for choice! Denise not only sell wines, but provide wine tasting as well as catering for weddings, private and corporate functions.

Silver award

Ms Beronnie Chia Director Swuishun Food Trading (M) Sdn Bhd

Founded in 1984, as a backyard business, Swuishun Food Trading has now become one of the largest and most reputable seafood manufacturers in the country and region, under the YOKI brand. The company implements the latest in technology from Japan, with high quality raw materials, skilled workers and stringent quality control in manufacturing. The YOKI Brand leads the market in frozen seafood products. Swuishun Food Trading also acquired HALAL certification in the early 90’s and thus dominates a large segment of the Muslim market. The Company has established the ISO 900l:2000 Quality Standard as its base for long-term expansion. With the trend of globalization, the company consistently upgrades its product lines to ensure its production competency conforms to international quality standards. Swuishun is a company that is determined to continue the vitality and innovativeness that results in stable development in the future. Its marketing network extends to other Asian countries as well as to the Middle East. Swuishun products are available in all leading retail and F&B outlets.

Bronze award

Mr Johnny Tan Business Development Director D'Tandoor Food Industries Sdn Bhd

D’Tandoor Restaurant was established in 1993, introducing Northern India Moghul cooking, which is its principal area of expertise. The restaurant chain has established itself as one of the leading Moghul restaurants in the country, evident from the response it has received from numerous catering clients. The menu includes authentic culinary creations from various parts of India, Pakistan, Malaysia. Its recipes, including its other house specialities, have been honed to perfection over the years and come from a long line of original home based secrets. D’Tandoor currently operates 11 outlets with associates in Perth, Sydney and Auckland. It is currently expanding into China and the Middle East.