Thomas Ling is Malaysia’s first Certified Sommelier (CMS,UK), an accredited International Burgundy & Bordeaux Educator with the BIVB & CIVB, France, respectively, and is both a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits (CSW, CSS) with the Society of Wine Educators, USA. Thomas is also a Certified Saké Educator & Specialist (WSET,UK /SSA,UK / SEC,Japan), Master of Saké (International Kikisake-shi, SSI Japan) and a Certified Whisky Ambassador / Educator (UK). He is a regularly invited speaker for industry trade seminars, and judges in established wine & spirits competitions, having worked in various wine regions during his 23 years journey in the industry. Thomas is also appointed as a "Japanese Cuisine Special Goodwill Ambassador" by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) for his continued efforts in promoting the growth of Japan's Kokushu (sake,shochu, awamori) in South-East Asia.