# Chef Leaves Singapore After 24 Years

- Place: Ipoh, Malaysia (4.6, 101.065)
- Published: 2026-11-07T13:18:41.211Z · expires 2026-11-14T13:18:41.211Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E6 Organisms, E12 States
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Indian zi char chef Devid Retanasamy is leaving Singapore after 24 years to restart his career in Ipoh, per Strait Times.

Retanasamy, who has been a prominent figure in the local food scene, will close his stall in Singapore and return to his hometown of Ipoh, as reported by AsiaOne.

The chef's departure marks a significant moment for the culinary community in Ipoh, where he plans to revive traditional cooking methods, according to Mothership.sg.

Ipoh, known for its rich cultural diversity and food culture, is preparing to welcome the return of this well-known culinary personality.

## Sources

- [Mandarin-speaking Indian chef to close zi char stall, returning to Ipoh, Lifestyle News](https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/xh-delicious-seafood-zi-char-closure) · asiaone.com · 2026-11-07
- [Indian zi char chef leaving S'pore after 24 years, restarting in Ipoh](https://mothership.sg/2026/11/chinatown-zi-char-stall-move-ipoh/) · mothership.sg · 2026-11-07
- [‘My heart is so tired’: Indian zi char chef Devid Retanasamy to leave Singapore after 24 years](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxNdkhXdDdrSjdkTGdvLVBtaTNIX1BOdHRBdll2LVpQNHVORlFmby1YVlNPOWJ5YXh2QmxEUnRRYnd6azZyaEtISi1hMHU4MF9OdktDbVM0R0xEN1I5R19nNG9tUi1jMmQxc3pmN2VNSmFrbi1rdGhURENhS1J4SWx6aVpsYndMYmFlakpDWk93TVBPc1hwT0wzY0xMcFlDTlNJREtMenU0ZnE0ang3MG5vTGRHd25hWXVqZlBWQlVmM0lRM01KcmpxNVh3?oc=5) · straitstimes.com · 2026-11-06