Next Gene Scientific

What Next Gene Scientific does

Next Gene Scientific Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian life science distribution and solution provider headquartered in Puchong, Selangor, founded in 2008. The company serves as the local interface between global life science manufacturers and Malaysian researchers, distributing scientific equipment, molecular biology reagents, cell biology products, microbiology supplies, molecular diagnostics kits, and protein research tools across six functional domains. It is the official channel partner for Oxford Nanopore Technologies in Malaysia and holds distribution agreements with 20+ world-renowned brands including Sigma-Aldrich, Merck, Milli-Q, 10x Genomics, STEMCELL Technologies, New England Biolabs, Thermo Fisher, GenScript, Lonza, and MP Biomedical, giving it broad portfolio coverage that would be difficult for any single competing Malaysian distributor to replicate.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware and reagent sales, supplemented by professional services such as gene synthesis, oligo synthesis, Sanger and NGS sequencing, protein expression and purification, antibody production, and peptide synthesis. It also runs educational workshops (e.g., Real-Time PCR, Tough Sample Preparation) at RM 300 per participant and operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Oligomy, a dedicated oligo synthesis platform accessible globally at oligomy.com, and Labmal, an e-commerce storefront for laboratory products. GTM is sales-led, executed by Product Specialists who engage directly with academic research institutions, clinical and healthcare laboratories, and industrial/QC labs across Malaysia.

The customer base is concentrated in Malaysian academic and research institutions, with secondary exposure to clinical diagnostics and industrial quality control laboratories. The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or revenue figures, and is structured as a B2B distribution and light-services company rather than a manufacturer or platform operator.

Name

Next Gene Scientific

Legal name

Next Gene Scientific Sdn. Bhd.

Website

https://nextgene.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Next Gene Scientific is a Malaysian life science distributor and solution provider that distributes scientific equipment, reagents, and molecular diagnostics kits from 20+ global brands to academic, clinical, and industrial laboratories across Malaysia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Science Distribution and Research Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transcriptomics & Gene Expression Profiling Services (HLAGANAE), Molecular Diagnostics & Genomics Laboratories (HLAFAMAE), Genetic & Genomic Testing (germline, somatic, carrier, pharmacogenomics) (HLAAALAD)

Keywords

• Life science distribution
• Molecular biology reagents
• Scientific equipment supply
• Genomic sequencing services
• Molecular diagnostics kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Selangor

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Life Science Products Distribution: Distribution of scientific equipment, reagents, kits, instruments, and laboratory equipment from world-renowned life science providers to Malaysian researchers and institutions.
2. Molecular Diagnostics Products: Sale of molecular diagnostics kits including NGS cancer panels, pathogenic microorganism detection, pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), HLA typing, thalassemia testing, respiratory and tropical infection detection.
3. Workshop Services: Educational workshops on qPCR techniques and sample preparation, charging RM 300 per participant for hands-on training sessions with minimum enrollment requirements.
4. Genomic Services: Services including gene synthesis, oligo synthesis, Sanger sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), bacteria identification, qPCR, cloning, and PCR services.
5. Protein Services: Protein expression, purification, interaction studies, electrophoresis, western blotting, antibody production, DNA and gene synthesis, and peptide synthesis services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Next Gene Scientific distributes and supports a broad catalogue of life science products — scientific instruments, molecular biology and cell biology reagents, microbiology supplies, molecular diagnostics kits, and protein research tools — sourced from 20+ global manufacturers and delivered to Malaysian researchers, clinical labs, and industrial laboratories. Beyond product distribution, the company delivers fee-based genomic and protein services (Sanger/NGS sequencing, gene/oligo/peptide synthesis, protein expression and purification, antibody production) and hands-on laboratory workshops, with local technical support from Field Application Managers.

Product overview

Next Gene Scientific is a Malaysian life science solution provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services across multiple domains. The company operates as a distributor of scientific equipment from major international brands (including Oxford Nanopore Technologies, 10x Genomics, STEMCELL Technologies, MP Biomedicals, and others) combined with a diverse range of molecular biology reagents, cell biology products, microbiology supplies, protein research tools, and molecular diagnostics. The portfolio is organized around six core domains: Scientific Equipment (including the abCycler PCR/qPCR systems, abGenix automated extraction, FastPrep bead beating, RoboSep cell isolation, Nucleofector transfection, and Casy cell analyzer); Molecular Biology (including Luna qPCR reagents, restriction enzymes, DNA/RNA extraction kits, CRISPR tools, cloning essentials, and NGS reagents); Cell Biology (including primary cells, stem cells, culture media like DMEM, FBS supplements, specialized media, small molecules, and cryopreservation products); Microbiology (including agar and broth media, selective supplements, ready-made media, antibiotic discs, gas generation systems, and the Halal Identification Kit); Molecular Diagnostics (including the NGS Cancer Panel, pathogenic microorganism panels, PGT solutions, HLA typing, Thalassemia testing, and panels for respiratory, tropical, and zoonotic infections); and Protein/Custom Services (including protein expression and purification, western blotting reagents, antibodies and ELISA, recombinant proteins, oligo/gene/peptide synthesis, and Sanger/NGS sequencing services). The company also operates two subsidiaries: Oligomy (dedicated oligo synthesis platform) and Labmal (online life science marketplace), providing complementary channels for product distribution and customer access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Labmal: Modern online life science store.
• Oligomy

Products and services

• Scientific Equipment Distribution Distribution of branded scientific instruments for Malaysian researchers, including Oxford Nanopore nanopore sequencing platforms, 10x Genomics single-cell and spatial genomics systems, abCycler PCR and qPCR thermal cyclers, MP Biomedicals FastPrep bead beating systems, abGenix automated DNA/RNA extraction, RoboSep automated cell isolation, Casy cell analyzers, and Nucleofector transfection systems. Intended for academic, clinical, and industrial research laboratories.
• Molecular Biology Reagents Supply Distribution of molecular biology reagents including restriction enzymes, Luna qPCR reagents, DNA/RNA purification kits, gel electrophoresis consumables, PCR essentials, CRISPR gene editing components, cloning essentials, NGS library preparation reagents, and RNA synthesis and modification reagents. Used by academic and industrial researchers conducting nucleic acid analysis and manipulation.
• Cell Biology Reagents Supply Distribution of cell biology reagents including primary cells, stem cells, culture media such as DMEM, fetal bovine serum supplements, specialized media for primary and stem cells, small molecules, cell isolation and dissociation products, transfection reagents, and cryopreservation products. Used by researchers maintaining and manipulating mammalian cell cultures.
• Microbiology Reagents and Equipment Supply Distribution of microbiology reagents and equipment including agar and broth culture media, selective supplements, ready-made media, antibiotic susceptibility discs, gas generation systems for anaerobic and capnophilic organisms, microbe identification systems, staining reagents, the Halal Identification Kit, and ATCC Quality Control reference organisms. Used by clinical, food, pharmaceutical, environmental, and veterinary laboratories for microbiological testing and quality control.
• Molecular Diagnostics Kits Supply Distribution of molecular diagnostics kits including NGS cancer panels, NGS pathogenic microorganism panels (MTB, NTM, fungal, CNS, PAN infections), Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT) solutions, HLA typing, thalassemia testing, respiratory infection panels, tropical infection panels, and zoonotic disease panels. Used by clinical and diagnostic laboratories performing molecular-based disease detection.
• Genomic Sequencing and Gene Synthesis Services Custom DNA sequencing services using both Sanger sequencing and next-generation sequencing technologies, complemented by custom DNA and gene synthesis for recombinant DNA construction. Used by academic and industrial researchers requiring outsource sequencing or synthetic gene assembly.
• Protein Expression, Purification, and Antibody Production Services Recombinant protein production services covering expression system selection, purification, and protein-protein interaction analysis; complemented by protein electrophoresis and western blotting essentials (SDS-PAGE gels, buffers, membranes, detection reagents), antibodies and ELISA kits, metabolism assay kits, recombinant proteins, and custom antibody generation including antigen design, immunization, hybridoma development, and antibody purification. Used by researchers requiring outsource protein production and antibody reagents.
• Oligo, Probe, and Peptide Synthesis Services Custom synthesis of oligonucleotides, primers, probes, and modified nucleic acids for PCR, sequencing, and hybridization applications, alongside custom peptide synthesis services for research peptides, epitopes, and modified peptides. Used by academic and industrial researchers requiring custom-synthesized nucleic acid or peptide reagents.
• Laboratory Training Workshops Educational hands-on workshops on molecular biology techniques including qPCR and tough sample preparation, conducted in laboratories within Klang Valley or at Next Gene Scientific facilities on weekdays, taught by the Field Application Manager. Targeted at Malaysian researchers and lab staff seeking to improve techniques and obtain publishable results; charged at RM 300 per participant with minimum 5 participants per session.
• Oligomy Online Oligo Synthesis Service Dedicated online platform operating as Next Gene Scientific's oligo synthesis partner, offering custom oligonucleotide synthesis services accessible globally at oligomy.com. Functions as a complementary ordering channel for oligo and probe synthesis services.
• Labmal Online Life Science Store Online life science store operating as a subsidiary of Next Gene Scientific, providing convenient online ordering of laboratory products and supplies for Malaysian researchers at labmal.com. Functions as a complementary direct-order channel for routine lab supply procurement.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Oxford Nanopore TechnologiesflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial channel partner for Oxford Nanopore Technologies in Malaysia, providing nanopore sequencing solutions to Malaysian scientific community. Oxford Nanopore is a UK-based biotechnology company specializing in innovative nanopore sequencing technology that offers real-time data analysis for genomics, microbiology, and environmental science research.
• Sigma-AldrichcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal life science brand providing chemicals, reagents, and laboratory products distributed through Next Gene Scientific to Malaysian researchers.
• MerckcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor life science and technology company whose products are distributed through Next Gene Scientific in Malaysia.
• Milli-QcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater purification solutions brand providing laboratory water purification systems distributed in Malaysia through Next Gene Scientific.
• 10x GenomicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiotechnology company specializing in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics solutions, with products distributed through Next Gene Scientific.
• STEMCELL TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany specializing in cell biology products including reagents for stem cell research and cell isolation, distributed in Malaysia.
• New England BiolabscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of restriction enzymes, PCR enzymes, and other molecular biology reagents distributed through Next Gene Scientific.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Microbiology)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrobiology products and solutions from Thermo Fisher distributed through Next Gene Scientific.
• GenScriptcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiotechnology company providing gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, and other life science services distributed in Malaysia.
• NovogeneAITcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNGS services and solutions provider with products distributed through Next Gene Scientific in Malaysia.
• LonzacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife science company providing cell biology, microbiology, and biotechnology products distributed in Malaysia.
• MP BiomedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of FastPrep bead beating systems and other life science instruments distributed through Next Gene Scientific.
• AITbiotechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore-based life science company with products distributed through Next Gene Scientific.
• Solis BiodyneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of PCR and qPCR reagents distributed through Next Gene Scientific.
• OrigeneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiotechnology company providing gene, antibody, and protein products distributed in Malaysia.
• Bioassay SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of assay kits for metabolic and biochemical research distributed through Next Gene Scientific.
• Premier BiosoftminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoftware and solutions provider for bioinformatics and life science research tools distributed in Malaysia.
• OMNI Life ScienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife science products provider distributed through Next Gene Scientific in Malaysia.
• Plant Cell TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized products for plant cell culture research distributed through Next Gene Scientific.
• ElabscienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of ELISA kits and antibodies distributed in Malaysia through Next Gene Scientific.
• Glentham Life SciencesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife science chemicals and reagents provider distributed through Next Gene Scientific.
• Cleaver ScientificminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaboratory equipment provider including electrophoresis and imaging systems distributed in Malaysia.
• TargetMolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of small molecules and biochemicals for research distributed through Next Gene Scientific.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bio-Lab Sdn Bhd: A Malaysian scientific, laboratory, and medical supply distributor serving academic, clinical, and industrial customers with consumables, instruments, and reagents. Directly comparable as a domestic B2B scientific distributor with a multi-vendor portfolio and direct sales coverage of the same Malaysian research buyer segments.
• Quintech Life Sciences: A Singapore-based scientific distributor covering molecular biology, genomics, and diagnostics reagents and instruments across Singapore, Malaysia, and wider SEA. Comparable as a regional channel partner distributing many of the same global life science brands into academic and clinical research accounts.
• AITbiotech: Singapore-headquartered life science distributor and molecular diagnostics provider that supplies reagents, instruments, and MDx kits across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia. It is even named among Next Gene Scientific's own vendor/partner network, illustrating direct overlap on both product category and geographic customer base.
• Genomax Technology Sdn Bhd: A Malaysian life science distributor focused on molecular diagnostics, genomics reagents, and laboratory instruments. Comparable in product portfolio (MDx kits, PCR/qPCR reagents, sequencing) and target market (Malaysian research and clinical labs).
• ScienceVision Sdn Bhd: A Malaysian life science distributor offering molecular biology, cell biology, and microbiology products and instruments to research institutions across Malaysia. Directly comparable as a local B2B scientific channel partner with overlapping product categories (reagents, kits, instruments) and a sales-led motion into Malaysian academic and clinical labs.

Regional players

• ITG Bioscience (Integrated Technologies Group): A Singapore- and Malaysia-based distributor of life science and laboratory equipment targeting academic, clinical, and industrial labs in Southeast Asia. Comparable in product mix (instruments, reagents, consumables) but primarily anchored in Singapore, serving Malaysia as part of a wider SEA footprint.

Others

• Oxford Nanopore Technologies: The UK-based developer of nanopore sequencing technology and Next Gene Scientific's flagship principal. It is a principal/partner rather than direct competitor, but its direct-sales and online ordering strategy directly shapes Next Gene's economics and competitive position in genomics.

Broad incumbents

• Bio-Rad Laboratories (Malaysia): A global life science and clinical diagnostics manufacturer with local distribution into Malaysian research and clinical labs. Comparable as a multi-category reagents/instruments supplier whose local sales presence overlaps with Next Gene Scientific's institutional customer base.
• Promega Corporation (SEA distribution): A large life science manufacturer of molecular biology, protein, and genomics reagents with established distribution into Malaysia. Comparable because its SEA-distributed product portfolio overlaps heavily with Next Gene Scientific's molecular biology and protein reagent categories.
• Fisher Scientific Malaysia (Thermo Fisher): The Malaysian arm of Thermo Fisher Scientific's distribution channel, supplying a comprehensive catalog of laboratory consumables, instruments, and reagents. Competes with Next Gene Scientific for many of the same Malaysian institutional buyers but at far greater scale and with direct principal backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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