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Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd

Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACM) was established in 1969 and located in Penang, Malaysia. We are a Japanese-Malaysian joint-venture company. Our current shareholders are Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd., Marubeni Corporation and Pertubuhan Peladang Kebangsaan (NAFAS). From its core business as a pesticides formulator, ACM has grown into a leading industry player for agrochemicals, farm machinery …

active MalaysiaAsia Founded 1969 checked 2026-10-05

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Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACM) is a Japanese-Malaysian joint-venture that develops, formulates, manufactures, and distributes agrochemicals plus sells farm machinery and public-health/environmental health products. Founded in 1969, its HQ is in Perai, Penang (with manufacturing facilities there) and it also runs a 62-acre Selama Research Centre (SRC) in Selama, Kedah. Shareholders: Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd., Marubeni Corporation, and Pertubuhan Peladang Kebangsaan (NAFAS). It makes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, acaricides, fertilizers/bio-fertilizers, plant growth regulators, molluscicides and public health insecticides, including multiple formulation types (e.g., wettable powder, flowable, liquid, tablet, cube) and contract/toll formulation. For machinery, ACM is sole agent in Malaysia for MARUYAMA and sole distributor in Malaysia for JACTO, and it has a patented precision granular broadcaster STROBIPIPE. Exports include Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar, Taiwan, Cambodia, Sri Lanka. In 2024 (latest provided) ACM introduced Staner for rice bacterial blight (BPB) via cooperation with Japan; 2025–2026 status is not stated in the provided results.

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Industry: Biorefining, Crop protection, Feed, Fertilisers & plant nutrition, Veterinary
Topics: Crop protection chemicals & fertilizers, Insect protein (BSF, crickets, silkworm), Sugar, palm oil & agri-commodity processing
Role: Distributor — “…n Malaysia for MARUYAMA and sole distributor in Malaysia for JACTO, and it has a patented precision granular b…”
Why it is bioeconomy: Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACM) is an operating agrochemical and farm machinery manufacturer/distributor in Malaysia, established in 1969, producing and selling pesticides/agrochemicals and related environmental health products under a Japanese-Malaysian joint-venture ownership structure.
Found via: Kumiai Chemical; Nihon Nohyaku (Nichino); Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions; Kyung Nong Corporation

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What they offer

Subsidiaries: Agricultural Chemicals (Sabah) Sdn. Bhd. · Bestari Duta Sdn. Bhd.

News & status 6

2026-08 Latest status: The company underwent a leadership transition in its production department in August 2026. ↗ ↗ ↗
2026-09-05 Kerjasama lima tahun bangunkan rantaian baja bersepadu
Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACM) is involved in Nafas’ MAHA 2026 collaborations to provide complete input agricultural packages as part of a broader five-year RM1.5 billion MoU with Chinese partners, aimed at strengthening the integrated fertilizer …
2026-04-09 BERNAMA - NAFAS, China Firms Sign RM1.5 Bln MoU To Develop Integrated Fertiliser Industry
Agricultural Chemical (M) Sdn Bhd signed an MoU with MNFSB (via NAFAS) as part of the same Fertiliser Industry agreement.
2026-09-04 Nafas signs MOUs worth RM1.5 bil with China firms to develop integrated fertiliser industry
Agricultural Chemical (M) Sdn Bhd signed an MOU with Nafas as part of Maha 2026, contributing to a cluster of agreements aimed at expanding Malaysia’s fertiliser sector; this underscores its involvement in Nafas’ broader push for integrated fertiliser …
2025-11-22 🎉 Thank You for Making ICOPP 2025 a Success! 🌿 | Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd
Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACM) thanks attendees of ICOPP 2025, highlighting appreciation for visits, knowledge exchange, and opportunities to showcase sustainable plantation solutions. The post emphasizes collaboration, partnerships, and ongoing …
2026-09-05 NAFAS perkukuh ekosistem agromakanan menerusi kerjasama RM1.62 bilion sempena MAHA 2026 | DagangNews - Berita Bisnes Anda
Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACM) is part of a MoU with MNFSB aimed at strengthening the agromakanan ecosystem by boosting paddy farmers’ productivity through supplying a complete package of agricultural inputs.
2026-09-05 Malaysia, The National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS) signs MOUs worth RM1.5 bil with China firms to develop integrated fertiliser industry
Agricultural Chemical (M) Sdn Bhd (ACM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nafas, as part of Maha 2026 activities, contributing to a total investment of about RM121.6 million alongside other MOUs.

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Ownership & investors 5

investor	Nihon Nohyaku (Nichino)
investor	Marubeni Corporation
investor	Pertubuhan Peladang Kebangsaan
subsidiary	Agricultural Chemicals
subsidiary	Bestari Duta Sdn. Bhd

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