<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/IMG_9195_ea53dd22d0.JPG"></figure>Abang Brian’s journey into the culinary world began with a deeply personal and emotional catalyst. Originally trained in accounting and finance, his life took a drastic turn in 2012 when his father was diagnosed with cancer. Faced with his father’s specific and strict dietary needs, Brian stepped into the kitchen for the first time, not as a chef, but as a caregiver. This period of selfless service became a profound discovery; through cooking meals that were both nutritious and comforting for his father, Brian found a hidden passion and a sense of peace that he had never experienced in the corporate world. This transformative experience propelled him from the boardroom to the set of MasterChef Malaysia, where he became a national favorite. His background in health-focused cooking for his father stayed with him, shaping his professional philosophy of "healthy-fied" comfort food and his commitment to education. Today, he is widely known as "Abang Brian," a relatable mentor who teaches that cooking is more than just a skill, it is a powerful way to show love, preserve health, and care for those who matter most.🎧 To watch or listen to the full episode, click the link below.📺 YouTube: [<a href="https://youtu.be/XP0KNBWVU90?si=VSutAhWYCXNJtiSY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch Here</a>] 🎧 Spotify: [<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wR6yRIkTQHcEflte8j1iH?si=34cc728557c3468d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Listen Here</a>]

Brian Chen left the corporate world to care for his sick father. Learn how that pivot transformed him into "Abang Brian," Malaysia’s favorite culinary mentor.