2025
DANA UJI BELI (DUB) MySTI
DANA UJI BELI (DUB) MYSTI FUND RECIPIENT

Dana Uji Beli (DUB) MySTI is a funding initiative by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), managed by MMTDC, to support locally developed R&D products. The programme enables companies to deploy their products on a trial basis within government agencies, facilitating market validation and procurement opportunities for local technologies.
Under this fund, Nomatech has conducted a project titled Community Testing Introduction of Primera Rice to Diabetic Patients at Klinik Kesihatan Seksyen 7, Shah Alam (completed) and Klinik Primer, HCTM Cheras (ongoing).
2024
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME (I-BAP) GRANT RECIPIENT

The I-BAP (Program Business Accelerator untuk Syarikat Milikan India) is a targeted SME Corp Malaysia grant aiding Indian-owned small businesses with up to 50% matching grants for machinery, ICT, ESG, certification and marketing. This recognition supports our commitment to driving innovation, strengthening business growth, and expanding the impact of our functional rice solutions in promoting healthier lifestyles and food security.
PRIMERA RICE RECEIVED CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION MALAYSIAN GOODS LOGO

Primera Rice has been received Certificate of Recognition for the Malaysian Goods Logo by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). By proudly carrying the Malaysian Goods Logo, Primera Rice reinforces its dedication to supporting local industries and promoting homegrown products, contributing to the nation's economic growth and consumer trust.
2023
MALAYSIA HEALTH & WELLNESS BRAND AWARDS
PRIMERA RICE AWARDED MALAYSIA HEALTH & WELLNESS BRAND AWARDS 2023 (HEALTH FOOD CATEGORY)

Primera Rice has clinched victory in the Health Food category at the prestigious Malaysia Health & Wellness Brand Awards 2023 organised by Sin Chew Daily and Life Magazine. The prestigious award was presented by Dr. Zaliha Binti Mustafa, the Minister of Health Malaysia.
2023
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SANDBOX
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SANDBOX (NTIS) COMPLETED AND COMMERCILIASED APPLICANT

The National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) was first announced as part of the Short-Term Recovery Plan (PENJANA) in June 2020. NTIS relaxes certain regulatory requirements to accelerate the development of innovation from the R&D stage to being commercially ready.
Nomatech Sdn Bhd has been completed the NTIS programme.
2022
ASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK TOP 10
ASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK : TOP 10 AGRICULTURE CONSULTANTS IN ASIA 2022

Nomatech Sdn Bhd is a leading expert in plant genetics and biotechnology for agricultural applications with a special focus on food security and sustainable ecosystems. The company has been awarded as Top 10 Agriculture Consultants in Asia.
DECEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2024
MOSTI R & D FUND RECIPIENT
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (MOSTI) R & D FUND RECIPIENT
Objective to stimulate the growth and increase capability and capacity from cross collaboration between Industry, Malaysian Government Research Institutes (GRI) and Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL).
Project Title: A Randomized and Open Label Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Low-GI, Polyphenol -Rich UKMRC-9 Red Rice on Cardiometabolic Parameters in Patient with Type 2 Diabetes
DECEMBER 2020 - OCTOBER 2021
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION SANDBOX (NTIS) RECIPIENT
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION SANDBOX (NTIS) RECIPIENT
Facility that allows researchers, innovators, startups and high-tech entrepreneurs to test their products, services, business models and delivery mechanisms in a live environment.
Project Title: Commercialisation of Malaysian New Low GI Red Rice
OCTOBER 2020
PRIVATE SESSION WITH DATUK (DR) CHEF WAN
PRIVATE SESSION WITH DATUK (DR) CHEF WAN
Revealing The Benefits of Primera Rice
FEBRUARY 2020
LAUNCHING OF UKMRC-2 AND UKMRC-8 BY MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, DATUK SERI SALAHUDDIN BIN AYUB
LAUNCHING OF UKMRC-2 AND UKMRC-8 BY MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, DATUK SERI SALAHUDDIN BIN AYUB
SEPTEMBER 2019
PECIPTA 2019 AWARDED GOLD MEDAL UKMRC-2 NEW RICE VARIETY
PECIPTA 2019 AWARDED GOLD MEDAL UKMRC-2 NEW RICE VARIETY
JANUARY 2019 - DECEMBER 2024
COMMERCIALISATION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND 2 (CRDF2) RECIPIENT
COMMERCIALISATION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND 2 (CRDF2) RECIPIENT
Financial assistance to universities/research institutions/eligible Malaysian companies to undertake full commercialisation activities of completed R&D.
Project Title: Commercialisation of UKMRC-9 Red Rice, Primera
DECEMBER 2017
HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMME 2 (HIP2) SPECIAL AWARD : PRIMERA RED RICE
HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMME 2 (HIP2) SPECIAL AWARD : PRIMERA RED RICE

Financial assistance to universities/research institutions/eligible Malaysian companies to undertake full commercialisation activities of completed R&D.
Project Title: Commercialisation of UKMRC-9 Red Rice, Primera
JUNE 2016 - AUGUST 2018
CONCEPT TO COMMERCIALISATION GAP FUND (CCGF) RECIPIENT
CONCEPT TO COMMERCIALISATION GAP FUND (CCGF) RECIPIENT
Assisting local SMEs to fill the gap in the funding landscape and accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative, market driven products / solutions / services.
Project Title: Commercialisation of High Yielding and Low Glycemic Index Rice Varieties to Agro-entrepreneurs and Farmers
2011
PENCIPTA 2011 AWARDED BRONZE MEDAL SUPERIOR RED RICE WITH LOW GI (UKMRC-9)
PENCIPTA 2011 AWARDED BRONZE MEDAL SUPERIOR RED RICE WITH LOW GI (UKMRC-9)
2011
BIOINNOVATION AWARDS 2011 AWARDED SILVER MEDAL : SUPERIOR RED RICE WITH LOW GI (UKMRC-9) 2011
BIOINNOVATION AWARDS 2011 AWARDED SILVER MEDAL : SUPERIOR RED RICE WITH LOW GI (UKMRC-9) 2011
2001-2011
VARIETAL DEVELOPMENT USING MARKER ASSISTED BACKCROSSING
VARIETAL DEVELOPMENT USING MARKER ASSISTED BACKCROSSING
UKM scientists with the cooperation of Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) research officers successfully introgressed beneficial genes from wild rice (Oryza rufipogon) into a local mega variety, MR219 and developed 4 white rice varieties and 2 red rice varieties of high yield and good resistance to diseases. All 6 rice varieties were registered as New Plant Variety on 16 September 2009.