COMPANY OVERVIEW
Nomatech Sdn. Bhd.
is an agriculture R&D and innovation based company which commercializes agricultural research and its end products, currently being high quality and high yielding Red and White Rices. It provides product development and related technical services, seed banking as well as running of pilot-scale nursery for seed production and development. Nomatech aims to be a world-class agriculture company in the near future.
Our Vision & Mission
VISION
Our vision is to be the most advanced R&D Innovation based agriculture company that produces elite and superior planting materials for farmers and agro-entrepreneurs aligned to market demand.
MISSION
Our mission is to innovate and passionately conduct continuous R & D to produce superior planting materials and marketable end products.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Get To Know Our Team
Emeritus Professor Dr Wickneswari Ratnam FASc
Managing Director
- Professor of Plant Genetics and Biotechnology, UKM (September 2005 – February 2020)
- Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (April 2012 – Present)
- Head of University, Industry and Community Partnerships at Faculty of Science and Technology, UKM (May 2013 – February 2018)
- Chair of Institutional Biosafety Committee, UKM (November 2014 – February 2018)
- Chief Editor of Malaysian Applied Biology journal (2005 – present)
- Associate Editor of Tree Genomes and Genetics (2014 – present)
- Coordinator, Working Party on Genetics and Silviculture of Acacia (WP2.08.07), International Union of Forestry Research Organisations (2015 -2019). Was the Deputy Coordinator from July 2012 to December 2014.
Director
- Managing Director & CEO, Serotech Sdn Bhd, (Jan 2015 – Present)
- Director, Nomatech Sdn Bhd (Nov 2015 –present)
- CEO & Project Manager, Serotech Sdn Bhd (UKM Technology Sdn Bhd) (2012–2014)
- R & D Manager, Serotech Sdn Bhd (UKM Technology Sdn Bhd), (2011–2012)
- Analyst Consultant, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM, (2010–2011)
- Manager of KOHASIL Business Centre, Koperasi Hasil Dalam Negeri (KOHASIL), (2004–2006)
Mrs Kurnia Najihah Abd Manap
Technology Officer
Mr Nurhairiz Asyiran Ramlee
Site Supervisor
Mrs Puteri Nadiyah Megat Hamdan
Admin
Have You Seen
Our Research?
We have successfully transferred favourable wild alleles from O. rufipogon into O. sativa subsp. indica cv MR219 through advanced backcross breeding and developed four transgressive variants with high yield and early maturity and two transgressive variants with low to intermediate glycaemic index and high antioxidants. The new rice variety with low glycaemic index can be positioned as an agricultural solution to the increasing diabetic population in Malaysia and worldwide.
OUR MILESTONES
Milestones
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).
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 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
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
Revealing The Benefits of Primera 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
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.
