AGRICULTURAL DATA SOLUTIONS
WHAT WE DO
AGRICULTURAL DATA
We develop, deploy and maintain reliable data solutions for the agriculture sector.
AGROFOOD COMMODITY
We are currently focusing on Paddy as an agricultural commodity, with future support for other Cereals.
A.I. READY DATABASE
Our data solutions are optimized for A.I. integration.
RICE AND THE MALAYSIAN CULTURE
Rice is deeply ingrained in Malaysian culture. Serving rice to family and guests is a form of welcome, acceptance, love and appreciation. The preparation of rice reflects an occasion, intention or situation. When in a rush for a meal, people often prepare Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice). To commemorate a joyous occasion, Nasi Minyak or Nasi Briyani is served as the main dish. Lauk, or main dishes, in a lot of our local cuisines are meant to be paired with rice. Rice is also the base ingredient for some dessert such as Tapai.
The term beras pun tak ada (there’s not even rice) described a devastating level of poverty within a household.
The importance of rice in the Asian culture is here to stay.
Rice in Malay Proverb (1)
"Jadi macam padi, makin berisi, makin tunduk"
Direct Translation: Be like a paddy plant, the more they are filled (mature), the more they bow.
Meaning: The more knowledgeable your are, the more humble you should be.
MALAYSIA RICE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
88KG/PERSON
Per Capita Rice Consumption
On average, Malaysian eat 60% more rice than the international average .
2.87 MILLION TONS
Malaysia's Total Rice Consumption per Year
Rice is Malaysia's carbohydrate of choice.
60%
Self Sustaining Level
Malaysia produces 60% of our own rice, and needs to import to meet local demands.
Rice in Malay Proverb (2)
"Harapkan pegar (ڤݢر), pegar makan padi"
Direct Translation: Placing hope in the Pegar bird to guard the rice, yet the Pegar bird consumed the rice.
Meaning: A betrayal of someone's trust.
JELAPANG PADI NEGARA (NATIONAL RICE GRANARIES)
Rice was one of the main drivers of the Country’s economy up until the early 1980s. To emphasise the importance of rice, a number of locations suitable for large scale paddy planting (i.e. contiguous, a minimum of 5000 hectares, relatively flat) was designated as Jelapang Padi Negara, or the National Rice Granaries. Jelapang Padi Negara are designated agricultural areas focusing on paddy, and have had agricultural related infrastructures such as irrigation and drainage systems developed by the Government.
At present, twelve (12) Jelapang Padi have been established, 10 in the Peninsular, and 1 each in Sabah and Sarawak:
Muda Agriculture Development Agency (MADA), Kedah-Perlis
Kemubu Agriculture Development Agency (KADA), Kelantan
Integrated Agriculture Development Area (IADA) Pulau Pinang
IADA Kerian, Perak
IADA Seberang Perak, Perak
IADA Barat Laut Selangor, Selangor
IADA Rompin, Pahang
IADA Pekan, Pahang
IADA Ketara, Terengganu
IADA Kemasin Semerak, Kelantan
IADA Batang Lupar, Sarawak
IADA Kota Belud, Sabah
OUR PROJECTS
DATA TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY FOR THE WATER SECTOR
Reka1 provided advisory services to the Academy of Sciences Malaysia on Data Technology and Theoretical Application within the Water Sector such as water as a tradable commodity between states and countries, public fed information for flood forecasting and behavioral analysis.
APPLICATION OF DATA TECHNOLOGY AND A.I. IN PADDY MANAGEMENT
Reka1 is one of the signee of a study based Memorandum of Understanding with MADA, the largest government managed paddy area in Malaysia spreading over 100,000 Hectares. The study aims to provide the government with an A.I. enhanced paddy management tool for achieve the national food security targets.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT STUDY FOR KELANTAN GRANARY
We are the data specialist partner in a study led by RPM Engineers Sdn Bhd in the study on water resources and management for paddy and other non-food agricultural commodities in the state of Kelantan.
FOUNDERS
ASHRIN
Analyst. Water Policies.
SHAH
Water. Agriculture. Engineer.
AMIRUL
Data. Intelligence.
ARSHAD
Finance. Marketing.