Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

    Specialities

    Plantation Upstream R&D, Crop improvement / P.Breeding, Crop Advisory services, Biotechnology, OP Tissue Culture/DxP Seeds, GIS/GPS & Remote Sensing, Chemistry Commercial and R&D, Data & Information Mgt Service

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    No.11, Jalan Teknologi 3/6, Taman Sains Selangor 1, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
    Established in 1986, AAR is a premier research center focusing on tropical plantation crop R&D. Associated with Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad and Boustead Plantations Berhad, we offer expertise in crop production (agronomic research), crop improvement (breeding & tissue culture) and smart farming to support our commercial services (crop advisory and laboratory services), sales (DxP and ramets), and their quality assurance. With dedicated departments in agronomy, laboratory research (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pest & Diseases, Chemistry), we ensure quality and sustainability for impactful R&D.

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    at Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn. Bhd.
    Kota Damansara, Selangor
    Perform lab testing, ensure accurate results, support operations, improve efficiency and workflows in a high-volume, quality-driven lab environment.
    Perform lab testing, ensure accurate results, support operations, improve efficiency and workflows in a high-volume, quality-driven lab environment.
    classification: Science & TechnologyScience & Technology
    1d ago
    1d ago

    at Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn. Bhd.
    Kota Damansara, Selangor
    Lead pre-breeding research, manage nursery trials, measure plant traits, and collaborate with breeders, tissue culturists, and agronomists.
    Lead pre-breeding research, manage nursery trials, measure plant traits, and collaborate with breeders, tissue culturists, and agronomists.
    classification: Science & TechnologyScience & Technology
    1d ago
    1d ago

    Our mission statement

    1) To help our Principals achieve the highest productivity and efficiency and thus maximise profits and best results through sustainable crop practices and advanced planting materials.2) To continually develop and improve planting materials and practices for our Principals and advisory estates.

    Featured

    Journal publications,conferences,collaborations with various local/international universities & organisations
    Our publications in top journals (e.g.,Scientia Horticulturae, Mycologia & Physiological & Molecular Plant Pathology, etc) & presentations at major conferences globally (PIPOC, ICPP, ISOPB, etc) showcasing our cutting-edge research.Collaborations with various universities (locally and abroad) underscore our commitment to advancing science
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    Awards and accreditations

    2023 Graduate Research Student Publication Award, Monash University Malaysia 2023
    2023 Graduate Research Student Publication Award, Monash University Malaysia 2023
    2023 IPC’s Best Poster Award 2023
    2023 IPC’s Best Poster Award 2023
    Tan Sri Emeritus Professor Augustine Ong International Special Award (OFIC 2021) 2021
    Tan Sri Emeritus Professor Augustine Ong International Special Award (OFIC 2021) 2021
    ISO 17025 Accreditation for Chemistry Laboratory (Fertilizer Section) 2020
    ISO 17025 Accreditation for Chemistry Laboratory (Fertilizer Section) 2020
    2019 PIPOC’s Best Poster Award 2019
    2019 PIPOC’s Best Poster Award 2019
    2019 ICONDA’s Best Paper Award 2019
    2019 ICONDA’s Best Paper Award 2019
    2018 OFIC’s Best Poster Award 2018
    2018 OFIC’s Best Poster Award 2018
    Outstanding Institutional Research Award 2016 2016
    Outstanding Institutional Research Award 2016 2016
    2015 PIPOC’s Best Booth Award Category C 2015
    2015 PIPOC’s Best Booth Award Category C 2015
    2013 PIPOC’s Best Poster Award 2013
    2013 PIPOC’s Best Poster Award 2013
    Master Degree Best Thesis Bronze Award on Water Resources and Hydrology 2010 2010
    Master Degree Best Thesis Bronze Award on Water Resources and Hydrology 2010 2010
    ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification for its Tissue Culture Lab 2009
    ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification for its Tissue Culture Lab 2009

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    What’s it like working at Applied Agricultural Resources?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Applied Agricultural Resources appreciated the friendly and supportive environment, with welcoming colleagues and an engaged employer who provided guidance and support. They valued the learning opportunities and the facilities and environment, including the laboratory and outdoor scenery. Some reviewers were satisfied with the compensation and benefits offered.

    However, employees faced challenges such as the need to work quickly and adapt to new environments and responsibilities. Meeting customer demands and expectations within given timelines could be demanding. Challenges related to experimental setup, variables, and unexpected results sometimes required repeating experiments. Working with strong acids and chemicals necessitated strict safety precautions. Additionally, one reviewer mentioned potential issues with top management not being fully aware of ground-level operations.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    IT support
    Jun 2023
    Damansara SelangorLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    it was a good place to work
    The good thingsfriendly staffs and comfortable working environment
    The challengessometimes you need to be fast in everything haha
    5.0
    Internship student
    Jan 2021
    It was a wholesome experience
    The good thingsWhen I first started the internship, everyone was so nice to me, I felt immediately at home.
    The challengesAt first, I had to juggle between the new working environment and the given task.
    5.0
    Researcher
    May 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Internship experience in AAR
    The good thingsThe employer guide me through the research project with patience as I'm still new in this research area
    The challengesIncrease the salary for degree's student
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