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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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

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

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.