Sauk, Perak Seed R&D Center is the Largest in Southeast Asia

Leading international agricultural seed producer from the Netherlands, Enza Zaden, officially opened its largest research and development (R&D) center in Southeast Asia in Sauk, Perak, on March 30, 2018.

For our loyal readers at orangperak.com, this Dutch company is actually one of the world's top 6 giants in crop seed production. With 22,000 employees worldwide, they have invested RM50 million in Malaysia for their production operations in Sauk, Kuala Kangsar. The company's headquarters was opened in Bukit Minyak, Penang, and serves as a logistics hub for all of Southeast Asia. The Dutch Ambassador to Malaysia was also present at the inauguration ceremony.

The research center, dedicated to the study of tropical vegetable seeds, was built on a 20-hectare site in Kampung Biong, Sauk, Kuala Kangsar, in collaboration with the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA). Enza Zaden CEO Jaap Mazereeuw stated that the research center is equipped with greenhouses for seed research as well as supporting facilities. He added that the center develops new vegetable seeds aimed at increasing crop yield and quality.

Consequently, farmers will certainly benefit from the production of high-quality seeds, as it can increase their income while ensuring the marketed products are of superior quality. Enza Zaden from the Netherlands was founded as a family business and has proven experience in producing high-quality agricultural seeds for the past 80 years since it began operations.

Malaysia was chosen as their research and development hub because our country is not only strategically located but is also the perfect location to serve as a research and logistics center for seeds across Southeast Asia. With the opening of this R&D center, it indirectly serves as the Enza Zaden headquarters for the region, acting as the hub for research, development, and logistics to meet all demands from Southeast Asia.