Grand Finale of Jom Airfry Dan Menang Cooking Competition

Philips Airfryer

 Last year I attended the Low Fat Cooking Competition, you can click on the link to view it. Being mommy of two boys I know the important of eating healthy, I am happy that I am able to see this year competition. This year the Jom Airfry dan Menang competition was organised in support of the World Heart Federation’s annual World Heart Day celebration, which aims to increase awareness on cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In line with the World Heart Federation’s ‘Power Your Life’ campaign, Philips aims to encourage people to take personal responsibility for leading heart-healthy lives, starting by eating healthy. For the competition, participants in teams of two were required to submit low-fat recipes of heart-friendly meals made using an airfryer to be eligible. The finalist teams were then selected based on the healthfulness and presentation of their recipes, the creative usage of the airfryer as well as the amateur chefs’ own personal story using the airfryer.

The five finalist teams of the Jom Airfry dan Menang cooking competition, carefully selected from the numerous entries received, took to the big stage today for the grand finale cook-off at Tropicana City Mall. The Jom Airfry dan Menang competition was organised by Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) and Philips Malaysia as part of their continued partnership for the FATCHECK For A Healthy Heart programme. In the grand finale organised in partnership with AEON BiG, the five pairs of airfrying enthusiasts battled it out to win prizes totalling over RM35,000.

exciting to see the finalists cooking at the event, I am sure they are excited

Philips Airfryer

Speech by Mr Muhammad Ali Jaleel, Chief Executive Officer for Philips Group of Companies in Malaysia

“Philips’ focus on heart health encompasses prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Our new partnership with the World Heart Federation is an important element of our commitment to drive prevention of CVD by highlighting the risk factors associated with CVD and to help people make better choices and develop healthier habits for life,” said Mr Muhammad Ali Jaleel, Chief Executive Officer for Philips Group of Companies in Malaysia. “This is also our second year working with IJN for the FATCHECK for a Healthy Heart community education programme as it is our shared mission to create deeper understanding of heart-healthy eating among the public.”


“This year, we are happy to see the participation of people who enjoy whipping up airfried dishes and are conscious about leading a healthy lifestyle through heart-healthy meals. With kitchen
appliances such as the Philips Airfryer Turbostar, Philips strives to continue improving lives by offering innovative products,” Mr Ali added. “The Philips Airfryer Turbostar is the latest addition to our range of kitchen appliances. With it comes the option of enjoying heart-healthy,low-fat cooking that is easy and fuss-free without compromising on taste. The dishes prepared today by our finalists with their passion for airfrying are great examples of what the Airfryer can do with less to no oil at all,”

The judges visit each station of the finalists.

Prior to the grand finale cook-off, the final five teams attended a masterclass session where they had the opportunity to learn from Celebrity Chef Zamzani Wahab and Puan Mary Easaw, chief dietician from IJN, on cooking under pressure and recommended nutritional requirements respectively. The teams were able to apply their knowledge from the masterclass in the grand finale showdown today.

To add to the challenge faced by the finalists, the grand finale cook-off featured a mystery box which held a secret ingredient that had to be included in the final dish. In one hour, participants had to whip up a two-course meal for two consisting of a low-fat nutritious main course and a dessert using the Philips Airfryer.


The cook-off finale was judged by Dato’ Seri Dr Mohd Azhari Yakub; Puan Mary Easaw; Celebrity Chef and cookbook author Marina Mustafa and Mr Muhammad Ali Jaleel. The dishes were judged based on their taste, appearance and nutritional value.

Some photos taken at the event, you can also check out my Facebook Fan Page, click on the link to view more photos.

Team Yummy Mommy Happy Tummy

Team Yummy Yummy

Team Sweetie

The Zed Familia

Riena Family

The cook-off finale was judged by Dato’ Seri Dr Mohd Azhari Yakub; Puan Mary Easaw; Celebrity Chef and cookbook author Marina Mustafa and Mr Muhammad Ali Jaleel. The dishes were judged based on their taste, appearance and nutritional value.


The winning teams won the following:
* Grand prize winners - RM10,000 worth of Philips products and IJN Men and Women Wellness Package worth RM3,000
* Second prize winners – RM7,000 worth of Phiips products and IJN Essential Wellness Package worth RM1,900
* Third prize winners - RM5,000 worth of Philips products and IJN Essential Wellness Package worth RM1,900
* Consolation prize winners – RM1,500 worth of IJN Fitness and Wellness Package

Apart from the grand finale of the Jom Airfry dan Menang cooking competition, the weekend roadshow at Tropicana City Mall in conjunction with the grand finale also offered free public health screening by IJN to first 100 visitors, promotions on IJN Wellness packages and a showcase of Philips’ appliances.

Group photo of the winners

After an intense cook-off, the winning teams emerged as following:

• Grand Prize winners - Team Yummy Mommy Happy Tummy consisting of Angeline Ng Geok Kee and Chan Hee Mooi. 
• Second Prize winners - Team Yummy Yummy consisting of Ng Lee Hong and Tan Choon Siong. 
• Third Prize winners - Team Sweetie consisting of Ayu Rafikah Mohd Amin and Adriana Badzlyn.

You can check out the video below, to view the Third Prize winners, Second Prize winners, and Grand Prize winners.

About FATCHECK
FATCHECK is a community education programme to promote a low-fat, heart-healthy diet. The programme aims to educate the public on the impact of high fat intake on heart disease risk, and provides innovative and practical solutions for low-fat, heart-healthy cooking using the Philips Airfryer.


About Institut Jantung Negara (IJN)
IJN was established on 1 August 1992 as a heart specialist institution committed to delivering advanced standards in cardiovascular and thoracic medicine for adult and paediatric heart patients. Since the inception of the institute, IJN has treated over a million patients and gained recognition as one of the leading cardiovascular and thoracic health centres in the region.


About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. The company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips’ health technology portfolio generated 2015 sales of EUR 16.8 billion and employs approximately 69,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

For more information on the FATCHECK For A Healthy Heart competition and programme, visit www.fatcheck.my or www.facebook.com/MyFatCheck.