FOUNDER | COOKING INSTRUCTOR

With an entrepreneurial journey spanning industries from printing to petrol stations, Ana Abdullah eventually turned her lifelong passion for cooking into LaZat Cooking after returning to Malaysia in 2006 following nearly three years in Thailand. Entirely self-taught, Ana has honed her craft through years of cooking classes, workshops, extensive reading and hands-on experience. Today, she is known for her deep knowledge of Malaysian cuisine, fresh local ingredients and practical, easy-to-follow recipe, with a simple belief that good food should nourish both body and soul.

COOKING INSTRUCTOR

Irene brings a passion for fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients to her Malaysian cooking classes at LaZat. A firm believer in farm-to-table cooking and sustainability, she enjoys finding creative ways to make the most of every ingredient. Known for her warmth, humour and detailed teaching style, Irene makes cooking techniques easy to understand and enjoyable to learn.

COOKING INSTRUCTOR

Saadiah joined LaZat Cooking in 2007 and is our longest-serving Cooking Instructor. With experience at PJ Hilton, Tioman Berjaya and her own food business, she brings years of professional and home-cooking experience to the kitchen. Warm, friendly and generous with her stories, Saadiah loves sharing her knowledge of Malaysian cooking and seeing students recreate the dishes they learn with confidence.

COOKING INSTRUCTOR

Saadiah joined LaZat Cooking in 2007 and is our longest-serving Cooking Instructor. With experience at PJ Hilton, Tioman Berjaya and her own food business, she brings years of professional and home-cooking experience to the kitchen. Warm, friendly and generous with her stories, Saadiah loves sharing her knowledge of Malaysian cooking and seeing students recreate the dishes they learn with confidence.

COOKING INSTRUCTOR

A passionate home cook and baker, Vivian’s love for food extends far beyond her own kitchen. Her travels have taken her through different cultures and cuisines, inspiring her to explore farmers’ markets, food festivals and specialty stores in search of new ingredients and flavours. She brings this curiosity and love of food to her Malaysian cooking classes at LaZat, sharing recipes, techniques and culinary discoveries with her students.