Imagine a farm that doesn’t need soil, doesn’t fear bad weather, and sits right in the middle of Kuala Lumpur’s concrete jungle. This is the reality of BoomGrow, a Malaysian Agri-Tech SME that is redefining food security.
While traditional farmers battle unpredictable monsoons and labor shortages, BoomGrow has moved the farm indoors. They repurpose shipping containers into “Machine Farms”—highly controlled environments where AI (Artificial Intelligence) acts as the gardener.
Why They Are “Wonderful”
BoomGrow addresses a massive urban problem: the distance between the farm and the fork.
- Hyper-Local Freshness: By placing their machine farms in urban areas (like Subang and KL), they cut down the “food miles” (transportation distance) from hundreds of kilometers to just a few.
- Clean & Safe: Their greens are grown without pesticides. Because the environment is sealed and controlled, there are no pests, meaning no need for harmful chemicals.
- Tech-Driven Yield: Using 5G and IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, they monitor every drop of water and beam of light. This precision allows them to produce consistent, high-quality vegetables 365 days a year, regardless of the haze or monsoon season.
2025 Milestone: The 5G Revolution
The year 2025 was a game-changer for BoomGrow. Their collaboration with CelcomDigi to integrate 5G connectivity allowed their farms to become fully “smart.”
- Real-Time Analytics: Their system now analyzes plant health in real-time, adjusting humidity and light levels automatically to ensure the perfect crunch in every lettuce leaf.
- Remote Management: Agronomists can now manage multiple farms across the country from a single dashboard, proving that Malaysian agriculture is ready for the digital age.
Facts & Features: BoomGrow
Business Profile
- Industry: Agri-Tech / Food Tech
- Founders: Murali Krishnamurthy, Dr. Jay Desan, and Shan Palani.
- Core Innovation: “Machine Farms” (Modular, stackable indoor farms inside shipping containers).
- Location: HQ in Kuala Lumpur; Farms distributed across Klang Valley.
Key Impact Statistics
- Water Usage: Uses 95% less water than traditional field farming.
- Land Efficiency: One 40ft container produces the same yield as 1 acre of outdoor land.
- Food Safety: 100% Pesticide-Free (Clean enough to eat straight from the pack without washing).
Signature Products
- The “Dream Greens” Bundle: A subscription box of mixed salad leaves (kale, swiss chard, lettuce) delivered fresh to doorsteps.
- Specialty Herbs: Rare herbs like Lemon Balm and Sorrel that are usually hard to find or expensive to import.
- B2B Partnerships: They supply 5-star hotels and top restaurants in KL, ensuring chefs have access to consistent quality produce.
