NanoMalaysia Berhad Welcomes 13th Malaysia Plan, Reaffirms Role in Driving High-Growth, High-Value Innovation and Sustainability
Released on: Thursday, 07 Aug 2025 1:12PM
Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NMB
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- NMB (NanoMalaysia Berhad), a company limited by guarantee under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), welcomes the launch of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) and commends the government’s bold
ambition to restructure the economy, enhance sustainability, and position Malaysia as a regional leader in innovation and technology. Themed “Melakar Semula Pembangunan” (Redesigning Development), the five-year master development plan outlines an inclusive
roadmap to foster local technology advancement, industrial innovation, and sustainable economic growth.
As the nation’s lead agency for nanotechnology commercialisation, energy storage, local electric vehicle (EV) technology, and hydrogen technology development, NMB is strongly aligned with the 13MP’s emphasis on energy transition, food security, digital innovation,
circular economy, and talent development, areas where NMB has already demonstrated tangible impact.
Under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021–2025), NMB has:
· Disbursed RM71.92 million to support 58 technology companies and startups in the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) sector;
· Funded 65 projects, leading to the development of 56 new products;
· Fully completed 22 projects as of 2024, with projected contributions of RM201.4 million to Malaysia’s Gross National Income (GNI).
NMB’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad, said: “The 13MP presents a strategic and timely vision to propel Malaysia toward high-income status through the expansion of High-Growth, High-Value (HGHV) sectors. We believe the 13MP creates the right
momentum to build national economic and climate resilience, scale local technologies, to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the regional innovation ecosystem and ultimately achieve technology sovereignty for the country synergizing with Made by Malaysia approach.”
“As a key enabler of the deep-tech ecosystem, NMB is ready and looks forward to contributing to this national agenda. NMB’s high performance nanotech-enhanced battery developed under the NanoMalaysia Energy Storage Technology Initiative (NESTI), positioned
under Gigafactory Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., can be deployed as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) solution. Through Hypertech Industries Sdn. Bhd., solid-state hydrogen systems shall be distributed to power off-grid areas, supporting the Hydrogen Economy and
Technology Roadmap. Both are designed to advance energy transition and reduce reliance on imported technologies. Among NMB’s recent milestones is the launch of Peninsular Malaysia’s first Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) in Putrajaya to catalyse the
use of hydrogen in the transportation sector. These projects are just a glimpse of how we are building sustainable technologies Made by Malaysia, for Malaysia.”
The 13MP outlines key strategies to boost food security through smart agriculture. NMB has developed modular solar-powered aquaponics systems with IoNT (Internet of Nano-Things) and data analytics for efficient circular vegetable cultivation and fish farming. NMB’s
offering towards increased agricultural productivity and food self-sufficiency level comes in the form of NanoBooster as soil conditioner, enhanced by drone-based hyperspectral imaging and Remote Sensing Technology, which has been successfully tested to enhance
paddy yield by improving soil chemistry. This solution offers a more cost-effective and labour-efficient alternative to traditional soil treatment methods.
In the area of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), NMB is actively developing industry-aligned training modules in nanotechnology, hydrogen, energy storage, and intellectual property. These programmes will be delivered in collaboration with
government partners and higher learning institutions, ensuring Malaysia’s talent pipeline is well-equipped to serve HGHV sectors under the 13MP.
NMB is also advancing the country’s circular economy agenda through cutting-edge recycling and upcycling technologies. This includes a palm oil mill effluent (POME) based bio-methane cracking technology that produces green hydrogen and carbon-based advanced materials, namely graphene, as a high-value by-product, offering a waste-to-value solution as a form of carbon capture solution. In parallel, to create a sustainable supply chain for battery manufacturing in Malaysia, NMB is pioneering low-impact lithium-ion battery recycling strategies. One approach is to directly recover spent battery electrodes through a green healing process, reducing reliance on energy-intensive processes. Another involves phytomining with hyperaccumulator plants to extract nickel, enabling sustainable resource recovery with lower capital costs and minimal environmental impact.
With the 13MP mobilising RM611 billion in investments and placing strong emphasis on locally developed technologies, NMB remains committed to translating deep-tech innovations into high-impact solutions that uplift communities, protect the environment, and strengthen
Malaysia’s standing as a regional technology powerhouse towards sustainable economic growth and resilience.
SOURCE: NMB (NanoMalaysia Berhad)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Email: corporateaffairs@nanomalaysia.com.my
--BERNAMA
ambition to restructure the economy, enhance sustainability, and position Malaysia as a regional leader in innovation and technology. Themed “Melakar Semula Pembangunan” (Redesigning Development), the five-year master development plan outlines an inclusive
roadmap to foster local technology advancement, industrial innovation, and sustainable economic growth.
As the nation’s lead agency for nanotechnology commercialisation, energy storage, local electric vehicle (EV) technology, and hydrogen technology development, NMB is strongly aligned with the 13MP’s emphasis on energy transition, food security, digital innovation,
circular economy, and talent development, areas where NMB has already demonstrated tangible impact.
Under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021–2025), NMB has:
· Disbursed RM71.92 million to support 58 technology companies and startups in the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) sector;
· Funded 65 projects, leading to the development of 56 new products;
· Fully completed 22 projects as of 2024, with projected contributions of RM201.4 million to Malaysia’s Gross National Income (GNI).
NMB’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad, said: “The 13MP presents a strategic and timely vision to propel Malaysia toward high-income status through the expansion of High-Growth, High-Value (HGHV) sectors. We believe the 13MP creates the right
momentum to build national economic and climate resilience, scale local technologies, to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the regional innovation ecosystem and ultimately achieve technology sovereignty for the country synergizing with Made by Malaysia approach.”
“As a key enabler of the deep-tech ecosystem, NMB is ready and looks forward to contributing to this national agenda. NMB’s high performance nanotech-enhanced battery developed under the NanoMalaysia Energy Storage Technology Initiative (NESTI), positioned
under Gigafactory Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., can be deployed as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) solution. Through Hypertech Industries Sdn. Bhd., solid-state hydrogen systems shall be distributed to power off-grid areas, supporting the Hydrogen Economy and
Technology Roadmap. Both are designed to advance energy transition and reduce reliance on imported technologies. Among NMB’s recent milestones is the launch of Peninsular Malaysia’s first Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) in Putrajaya to catalyse the
use of hydrogen in the transportation sector. These projects are just a glimpse of how we are building sustainable technologies Made by Malaysia, for Malaysia.”
The 13MP outlines key strategies to boost food security through smart agriculture. NMB has developed modular solar-powered aquaponics systems with IoNT (Internet of Nano-Things) and data analytics for efficient circular vegetable cultivation and fish farming. NMB’s
offering towards increased agricultural productivity and food self-sufficiency level comes in the form of NanoBooster as soil conditioner, enhanced by drone-based hyperspectral imaging and Remote Sensing Technology, which has been successfully tested to enhance
paddy yield by improving soil chemistry. This solution offers a more cost-effective and labour-efficient alternative to traditional soil treatment methods.
In the area of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), NMB is actively developing industry-aligned training modules in nanotechnology, hydrogen, energy storage, and intellectual property. These programmes will be delivered in collaboration with
government partners and higher learning institutions, ensuring Malaysia’s talent pipeline is well-equipped to serve HGHV sectors under the 13MP.
NMB is also advancing the country’s circular economy agenda through cutting-edge recycling and upcycling technologies. This includes a palm oil mill effluent (POME) based bio-methane cracking technology that produces green hydrogen and carbon-based advanced materials, namely graphene, as a high-value by-product, offering a waste-to-value solution as a form of carbon capture solution. In parallel, to create a sustainable supply chain for battery manufacturing in Malaysia, NMB is pioneering low-impact lithium-ion battery recycling strategies. One approach is to directly recover spent battery electrodes through a green healing process, reducing reliance on energy-intensive processes. Another involves phytomining with hyperaccumulator plants to extract nickel, enabling sustainable resource recovery with lower capital costs and minimal environmental impact.
With the 13MP mobilising RM611 billion in investments and placing strong emphasis on locally developed technologies, NMB remains committed to translating deep-tech innovations into high-impact solutions that uplift communities, protect the environment, and strengthen
Malaysia’s standing as a regional technology powerhouse towards sustainable economic growth and resilience.
SOURCE: NMB (NanoMalaysia Berhad)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Email: corporateaffairs@nanomalaysia.com.my
--BERNAMA