Biotropics Malaysia Berhad

What Biotropics Malaysia Berhad does

Biotropics Malaysia Berhad is a privately-held Malaysian company incorporated in February 2007 and headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor, that develops, manufactures, and commercializes clinically validated, standardized herbal extracts derived from indigenous Malaysian botanicals. Its core technology is a proprietary water-soluble extraction process, most notably the freeze-dried water-soluble Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) extract Physta® developed in collaboration with MIT and protected by US Patent 7132117, EU Patent 1313491, and Malaysian Standard MS 2409:2011. The portfolio extends to BioKesum™ (Persicaria minor for cognitive health, PCT/MY2013/000033), ACNAED® (activated virgin coconut oil, Malaysian Patent MY-140578-A), Nu-Femme® and SLP+® (women's health), and Eurecta™ (a Physta® + BioKesum® blend), supported by 20+ clinical studies and 9 toxicology studies on Physta® alone.

The company operates a dual B2B/B2C revenue model. On the B2B side, Biotropics licenses its branded ingredient extracts to global nutraceutical brands, supplement manufacturers, and functional food companies across 35+ countries, distributed notably through HP Ingredients in the US (where Physta® is sold as LJ100™ and BioKesum™ as Lineminus™) and partnerships with Nowfoods, Eu Yan Sang, Edmark, Brenntag, Farm Fresh, and Koyo Mercantile. On the B2C side, the company sells finished products under the Nu-Prep (Lelaki/Wanita), Nu-Caffe, Nu-Lady, Nu-Kids, and Men's Formula brands via its e-commerce storefront (shop.biotropicsmalaysia.com), an affiliate program, and Malaysian retail pharmacies including Guardian Pharmacy. Manufacturing is conducted in-house by wholly-owned subsidiary Phytes Biotek Sdn Bhd under GMP, Halal (JAKIM), and US FDA monitoring standards, and the company is controlled by Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund.

Name

Biotropics Malaysia Berhad

Legal name

Biotropics Malaysia Berhad

Website

https://biotropicsmalaysia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biotropics Malaysia Berhad is a privately-held Malaysian company, backed by Khazanah Nasional, that develops and manufactures clinically validated, patented standardized herbal extracts (Physta® Tongkat Ali, BioKesum™, ACNAED®, Nu-Femme®) for B2B nutraceutical brands in 35+ countries and finished consumer supplements in Malaysia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Herbal Nutraceutical Ingredients & Health Supplements

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Botanical & Herbal Extracts (Adaptogens, Polyphenols, Essential Oils, Standardized Extracts) (AFAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD), Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO)

Keywords

• Herbal extract manufacturing
• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Tongkat Ali extract
• Phytopharmaceutical ingredients
• GMP contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Branded Ingredient Licensing: Biotropics licenses its proprietary branded ingredient extracts (Physta®, BioKesum™, ACNAED®, Nu-Femme®, SLP+®, Eurecta™) to global nutraceutical brands, supplement manufacturers, and functional food companies. Revenue is generated through ingredient supply agreements, technology licensing, and formula customization services for B2B partners in over 35 countries.
2. Consumer Health Products (Nu-Prep, Nu-Caffe, Nu-Lady, Men's Formula): Direct-to-consumer sales of proprietary finished supplement products under in-house brands including Nu-Prep (men's and women's Tongkat Ali capsules and sachets), Nu-Caffe (Tongkat Ali premium coffee), Nu-Lady (women's daily wellness), and Men's Formula. Products sold via e-commerce storefront (shop.biotropicsmalaysia.com), affiliate program, and retail pharmacy channels.
3. Contract Manufacturing Services: Turnkey manufacturing services for third-party brands including extraction, formulation, GMP production, and quality testing. Phytes Biotek Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary, serves as the in-house manufacturing arm supporting these services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Biotropics Malaysia Berhad develops, manufactures, and commercializes patented, clinically validated standardized herbal extracts (Physta® Tongkat Ali, BioKesum™, ACNAED®, Nu-Femme®, SLP+®, Eurecta™) supplied as B2B ingredients to global nutraceutical brands, alongside finished consumer supplement products (Nu-Prep, Nu-Caffe, Nu-Lady, Men's Formula, Nu-Kids) sold direct-to-consumer. Its wholly-owned subsidiary Phytes Biotek Sdn Bhd provides GMP-certified contract manufacturing services for extraction, formulation, and packaging of herbal and botanical products.

Product overview

Biotropics Malaysia Berhad operates as a GMP-certified manufacturer and commercializer of Malaysian bio-resources, producing both proprietary standardized herbal extracts (B2B ingredients) and finished consumer products (B2C). The core portfolio centers on PHYSTA® (Tongkat Ali extract) as the flagship patented ingredient, supported by BIOKESUM™ (Kesum for cognitive health), ACNAED® (activated virgin coconut oil for skin), SLP+® and Nu-Femme® (women's health), and Eurecta™ (botanical blend). Consumer-facing products under the Nu-Prep, Nu-Caffe, Nu-Lady, Nu-Kids, and Men's Formula brands deliver these ingredients directly to end consumers, while ingredient products serve B2B partners in nutraceutical, functional food, and cosmeceutical industries globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Physta®: Proprietary Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) extract product line, the company's flagship botanical ingredient.
• BioKesum™
• ACNAED®
• SLP+®
• EURECTA®

Products and services

• Physta® (Eurycoma longifolia Extract) Patented proprietary water-soluble Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) extract containing over 65 bioactive compounds including eurycomaoside, eurycolactone, eurycomanone, and pasakbumin-B, supported by 20+ clinical studies and 9 toxicology studies. Sold to nutraceutical brands as a branded ingredient and marketed under LJ100™ in the US by HP Ingredients.
• BioKesum™ (Persicaria minor Extract) Patented proprietary water-soluble extract from Malaysian kesum (Polygonum minus) leaves standardized to quercetin-3-glucuronide and quercitrin, containing 48+ flavonoid and aliphatic aldehyde compounds. Clinically tested for brain health, memory, mood, and cognitive function. Distributed in the US market under the Lineminus™ brand name.
• ACNAED® (Activated Virgin Coconut Oil) Patented activated virgin coconut oil (AVCO) derived from catalytic activity of lipase on Cocos nucifera oil, demonstrating broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties under Malaysian Patent MY-140578-A. Clinically shown to reduce acne appearance by up to 48% after 8 weeks, decrease pustules by 75.3%, reduce papules by 58%, and reduce sebum secretion by 21.4%.
• Nu-Femme® (Women's Health Ingredient) Proprietary women's health ingredient blend for hormonal balance, cardiovascular health, and bone density support in menopausal women, clinically validated to reduce hot flashes by 73%, joint pain by 68%, and improve vitality by 21%. Sold to supplement manufacturers as a B2B ingredient.
• SLP+® (Labisia pumila Extract) Standardized extract from Kacip Fatimah (Labisia pumila), a traditional Malaysian herb, clinically validated to enhance quality of life, support cardiovascular health, and regulate hormonal imbalances (reducing FSH and LH levels while supporting healthy testosterone and estradiol) in peri-menopausal and menopausal women.
• Eurecta™ (Physta® + BioKesum™ Botanical Blend) Proprietary botanical blend combining Physta® (Tongkat Ali standardized extract) and BioKesum™ (Kesum standardized extract) for men's vitality and sexual wellness, supplied to supplement manufacturers as a single B2B ingredient SKU backed by clinical evidence.
• Nu-Prep Lelaki (Men's Tongkat Ali Capsules) Finished men's health supplement in capsule form built on the company's Physta® Tongkat Ali extract, sold direct-to-consumer in 10s (RM 33), 30s (RM 88), and 60s (RM 160) packs via shop.biotropicsmalaysia.com for energy, stamina, and vitality support.
• Nu-Prep Wanita (Women's Tongkat Ali Capsules) Finished women's health supplement in capsule form built on the company's Physta® Tongkat Ali extract, sold direct-to-consumer in 10s (RM 30), 30s (RM 80), and 60s (RM 145) packs via shop.biotropicsmalaysia.com for energy and hormonal balance support.
• Nu-Caffe (Tongkat Ali Premium Coffee Sachets) Premium coffee beverage combining Physta® Tongkat Ali extract with coffee, packaged in 15-sachet boxes at RM 60 and sold direct-to-consumer for energy and vitality support.
• NU-LADY Daily Multivitamin Plus Women's daily wellness multivitamin supplement combining Physta® extract with essential vitamins and minerals (C, B6, D3, Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Zinc) for menstrual care, immune support, and overall women's health. Halal certified by JAKIM, vegan-friendly, and approved by Ministry of Health Malaysia, priced at RM 98 for 30 capsules.
• Nu-Prep ERX (Sexual Health Supplement) Sexual health supplement in capsule form using Tongkat Ali Physta® extract to support erectile function and men's performance, sold direct-to-consumer via shop.biotropicsmalaysia.com.
• Men's Formula X (Men's Health Capsules) Men's health supplement in 30-capsule packs containing Physta® Tongkat Ali extract to improve men's health and vitality, priced RM 150 (Men's Formula) and RM 180 (Men's Formula X), sold direct-to-consumer via shop.biotropicsmalaysia.com.
• Nu-Kids Chewables Children's health supplement in 30-count chewable tablets with strawberry flavor, sold via shop.biotropicsmalaysia.com to support kids' overall health and wellness.
• BIOTROPICS Kesum Extract 250mg Pure Persicaria minor (kesum) leaf extract supplement standardized to active cognitive markers, sold in 250mg dosage to consumers for memory and brain health support.
• Contract Manufacturing Services (Phytes Biotek Sdn Bhd) Turnkey GMP-certified contract manufacturing services for third-party brands including extraction, formulation, spray drying, granulation, tableting, capsule filling, and quality testing for herbal and botanical products, delivered by Biotropics' wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiary Phytes Biotek Sdn Bhd.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free testosterone increased by up to 61.1% in elderly men (Physta® clinical study)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department of Agriculture MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Biotropics hosted 32 international and local delegates from the Department of Agriculture Malaysia and the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) initiative for a factory visit and value chain knowledge sharing session. The collaboration focuses on regional cooperation, high-value economic herbs, sustainable propagation, and responsible commercialization across the agricultural value chain. Delegates toured Biotropics' extraction, GMP, and laboratory facilities.
• Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025IMT-GT is a tri-nation cooperation program established in 1993 to strengthen economic partnerships between Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Agriculture and agro-based industry are priority sectors. Biotropics participated as a key industry representative contributing experience in responsible biomass sourcing, research partnership, and extract standardization for high-value herb commercialization.
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025Biotropics Malaysia signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Universiti Putra Malaysia for the Sustainability Impact Study Program on Tongkat Ali and Related Products during Festival Idea Putrajaya (FOI) 2025. The partnership aims to jointly strengthen sustainable research frameworks, assess environmental impact, and explore new methods of ensuring long-term viability of Tongkat Ali cultivation and production. CEO Pn. Haliza Ramli represented Biotropics; Prof. Jalila Abu represented UPM.
• American Botanical Council (ABC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2025The American Botanical Council launched an educational HerbTV video on Tongkat Ali with support from Biotropics Malaysia. Biotropics is an official Adopter of Tongkat Ali in ABC's Adopt-Herb Programme, providing science-based information on Tongkat Ali for the HerbMedPro database and general public. The video highlights clinical trials, safe dosage, and sustainable harvesting practices.
• Chinese firms (CAEXPO collaborators)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2024Biotropics signed collaboration agreements with Chinese firms during CAEXPO (China-ASEAN Expo) in September 2024 to develop Tongkat Ali-based products for the Chinese market. These partnerships align with Biotropics' mission to establish long-term partnerships in the nutraceutical industry.
• Phytes Biotek Sdn BhdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPhytes Biotek Sdn Bhd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Biotropics Malaysia, serving as the company's in-house manufacturing arm and operational entity. Originally established in 2001 as the manufacturing partner before being acquired by Biotropics, it handles extraction, formulation, and GMP production for Biotropics' proprietary ingredients and third-party brands.
• HP IngredientscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP Ingredients is the US-based distributor of Biotropics' branded ingredients Physta® (marketed as LJ100™ in the US) and BioKesum™ (marketed as Lineminus™ in the US). They distribute Biotropics' proprietary extracts to the North American nutraceutical and dietary supplement market.
• Monash University MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotropics participated in ICFAM 2026 (1st International Conference on Food as Medicine) hosted by Monash University Malaysia from January 13-15, 2026 at its Sunway campus. The conference brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, nutritionists, and industry stakeholders to explore the role of food and bioactive compounds in health and disease management.
• Eu Yan SangminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEu Yan Sang, a well-known Malaysian health supplements brand, has incorporated Biotropics' premium Tongkat Ali (Physta®) into their men's health-focused dietary supplements, combining the extract with authentic Chinese herbs.
• AKARALIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAKARALI is a Malaysian Tongkat Ali brand that infuses Biotropics' Physta® extract into affordably priced premium Tongkat Ali products made from artisanally handpicked Eurycoma Longifolia roots.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Indena S.p.A. Italian producer of high-purity botanical extracts for pharma, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical applications. Comparable to Biotropics in standardized extract manufacturing, IP-led ingredient portfolio, and B2B licensing model.
• HP Ingredients: US-based distributor of branded botanical ingredients including Biotropics' Physta® (LJ100™) and BioKesum® (Lineminus™). Comparable as a peer channel partner and competitor sourcing similar Tongkat Ali and cognitive ingredients.
• Sabinsa Corporation: US-headquartered manufacturer of standardized, clinically studied branded botanical extracts (e.g., BioPerine, ForsLean, Curcumin C3 Complex). Most directly comparable to Biotropics in business model — patented, science-backed ingredients licensed globally to nutraceutical and functional food formulators.
• Gencor Pacific: Branded ingredient supplier offering clinically tested botanicals (e.g., Libifem, Gencinia) to global supplement brands. Comparable to Biotropics in clinical-evidence-led B2B ingredient model targeting men's and women's health.

Broad incumbents

• Kemin Industries: Global ingredient manufacturer with a human nutrition and health division producing branded specialty ingredients for supplements and functional foods. Comparable as a broader incumbent with IP-led, science-backed botanical ingredient offerings.
• Naturex (Givaudan): Global ingredient powerhouse (now part of Givaudan) producing natural extracts for food, nutrition, and personal care. Comparable as a broader incumbent in standardized botanical extracts with overlapping nutraceutical customers.
• NOW Foods: Large US-based supplement brand and a named Biotropics collaborator for Tongkat Ali-based formulations. Comparable as a major downstream customer/incumbent that itself develops and markets evidence-led supplements.
• Herbalife Nutrition: Global nutrition company with an extensive botanical and herbal supplement portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in the same men's vitality, women's wellness, and weight management categories.

Emerging players

• Phynova Group: UK-based developer of proprietary plant-derived ingredients including Reducose (mulberry leaf extract). Comparable as an emerging, science-led botanical ingredient innovator licensing to global supplement brands.

Regional players

• Eu Yan Sang: Established Asian health and wellness brand that has incorporated Biotropics' Physta® Tongkat Ali into its men's health line. Comparable as a regional incumbent in traditional Chinese/Malaysian herbal supplements with overlapping consumer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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