What UMPSA Holdings Group does

UMPSA Holdings Sdn. Bhd. is a private Malaysian investment holding company incorporated on 8 March 2004 as the wholly-owned commercial arm of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), a public university headquartered in Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang. The group operates across four primary verticals: integrated facilities management (via UMPSA Services Sdn. Bhd., established 2012), real estate development and construction (UMPSA Properties, CIDB G7 licensed), technology commercialisation (Synbion Sdn. Bhd. spin-off founded 2015), and advisory/consultancy services, with the overarching purpose of generating returns that fund university research and innovation, targeting one-third of UMPSA's annual operating budget in dividend distributions.

The group's technology portfolio centres on the Synbion electronic nose (E-Nose) sensor system for industrial odour detection with IoT-based online monitoring, offered via rental, installation, and contract research; a Building Information Modelling (BIM) unit that operates as the official Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP) partner for Malaysia's East Coast region in collaboration with CIDB Malaysia and MyBIM Center, with reported cumulative project experience exceeding RM 1 billion and over 2,000 people trained; and a catalogue of commercialised university IP products including the Sleek Pump (RM 499), Oudino agarwood inoculant (RM 200), Biofeedback device (RM 1,900), and Filter Press / Screw Press industrial equipment. The BIM and E-Nose offerings are described in the input as domain-specialised rather than AI-driven.

Revenue is generated through a mix of managed-services facilities management contracts, one-time construction and property development projects, technology licensing and product sales (with publicly listed pricing on a pay-as-you-go basis), and professional consultancy/advisory fees. Distribution is predominantly direct enterprise sales via public tenders, corporate networking, and government procurement, supplemented by a Kuala Lumpur branch office at Halim Mazmin Place used for training programmes and stakeholder events. Named customers include Petronas Research, PRPC Utilities and Facilities, Lynas Malaysia, MARDI, and the parent university UMPSA, spanning oil & gas, mining, education, and government segments. The group reports FY2025 revenue of RM 54 million, total assets exceeding RM 300 million, net profit margins above 30%, and a workforce of over 300 employees serving customers nationwide.

Name

UMPSA Holdings Group

Legal name

UMPSA Holdings Sdn. Bhd.

Website

https://umpsaholdings.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UMPSA Holdings Sdn. Bhd. is the commercial arm of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, providing integrated facilities management, real estate development, technology commercialisation (including Synbion E-Nose), and consultancy services to government, institutional, and enterprise clients across Malaysia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gambang, Kuantan

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Facilities Management: Integrated facilities management services including building and facility maintenance, electrical and mechanical works, civil, structural and architecture services, landscape works, sewerage treatment plant, fire protection systems. Revenue from contract-based services to universities and institutions.
2. Real Estate: Property development, rental services, and construction. UMPSA Holdings is a CIDB G7 class licence holder with 10 years of development experience.
3. Technology Commercialisation: Commercialisation of university-developed technologies including E-Nose sensor technology (via Synbion spin-off), Sleek Pump, Biofeedback devices, and other products. Revenue from product sales and technology licensing.
4. Advisory and Consultancy Services: Technical advisory, consultancy, training, licensing of intellectual property, lab testing, and water solutions. Services provided to private and public organisations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

UMPSA Holdings is a diversified university holding company that provides integrated facilities management (hard and soft services, building maintenance, electrical, mechanical, civil and architecture works), real estate development and construction (CIDB G7 class), technology commercialisation (via subsidiaries like Synbion for E-Nose sensor technology and biotechnology products), Building Information Modelling (BIM) consultancy and training, and advisory/consultancy services. The company operates as the commercial arm of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), generating revenue to fund university research and innovation.

Product overview

UMPSA Holdings Group operates as a diversified investment holding company with a portfolio of technology products, industrial equipment, and specialized services. The product portfolio includes: industrial equipment (Sleek Pump, Filter Press, Screw Press), biotechnology products (Oudino agarwood inoculant, Biofeedback device), and the Synbion E-Nose sensor technology for odor detection with IoT integration. The Group also provides technology services including Building Information Modelling (BIM) consultancy, integrated facilities management through UMPSA Services, and real estate development. These offerings are organized around the company's core businesses in technology commercialization, facilities management, and real estate, with subsidiaries including Synbion and UMPSA Services handling specific product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Synbion: Spin-off company commercialising electronic nose (E-Nose) sensor technology for odour-related issues in industry and environment. Founded 2015.
• UMPSA Services
• UMPSA Consultancy
• UMPSA Properties

Products and services

• Sleek Pump A pump product commercialised by UMPSA Holdings as part of its technology commercialisation portfolio, priced at RM 499.00 for industrial and process applications.
• Oudino (Agarwood Inoculant) An agarwood inoculant product commercialised by Synbion for use in agarwood cultivation and production, priced at RM 200.00.
• Biofeedback Device A biofeedback device for health monitoring and wellness applications, priced at RM 1,900.00.
• Filter Press Industrial filter press equipment for separation and filtration processes offered as part of UMPSA Holdings' technology commercialisation portfolio.
• Screw Press Industrial screw press equipment for material processing and extraction applications offered as part of UMPSA Holdings' technology commercialisation portfolio.
• Synbion E-Nose (Electronic Nose Sensor) Technology Electronic nose (E-Nose) sensor technology for odour detection and monitoring in industrial environments, developed by UMPSA and commercialised through Synbion. The technology integrates IoT for real-time online monitoring of industrial plants.
• Building Information Modelling (BIM) Services Building Information Modelling consultancy, technical delivery, project management and coordination, including human capital development and research-based problem-solving for architecture, engineering, and construction of buildings and facilities. UMPSA Holdings is an official CITP partner for the East Coast region, collaborating with CIDB Malaysia and Malaysia BIM Center (MyBIM Center).
• UMPSA Services (Integrated Facilities Management) Integrated Facilities Management subsidiary offering hard services (electrical, mechanical, civil, architecture, IT maintenance), soft services (pest control, cleaning, landscaping, hygiene), and rental services for event spaces and commercial lots. UMPSA Services holds CIDB G5 contractor registration.
• Real Estate Development and Construction Services Property development and construction services including land acquisition, permit securing, building design, construction supervision, and property leasing or sales. Also offers digital construction through BIM and ISO anti-bribery compliant services. CIDB G7 class licence holder.
• Synbion Consultancy and Training Services Consultancy and training services offered by Synbion alongside E-Nose installation and agarwood inoculant products, including odour detection and monitoring solution design for industrial clients.
• UMPSA Consultancy (Technical Advisory Services) Technical advisory and consultancy services covering technology commercialisation, training, licensing of intellectual property, lab testing, and water solutions to private and public organisations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue of RM 54 million as at 31 December 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMPSA Holdings is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the commercial arm of UMPSA. The main purpose is to generate returns from business activities to invest back into UMPSA for funding research and innovation. The company targets one-third of the university's annual operating budget in annual dividend distributions.
• CIDB Malaysia (Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner for the East Coast region under the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP). Collaborates with CIDB Malaysia and Malaysia BIM Center (MyBIM Center) for BIM implementation and digital construction transformation.
• Malaysia BIM Center (MyBIM Center)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborates with MyBIM Center as official partner for the East Coast region to advance BIM adoption in Malaysia's construction industry.
• Halim Mazmin PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMPSA Holdings KL Office is located at Halim Mazmin Place in Kuala Lumpur, hosting the 'Meet and Engage - Luncheon Session' corporate events and training programmes.
• Jasmiza Solutions Sdn Bhd (JSSB)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic partner engaged to strengthen UMPSA Holdings' governance framework and enhance overall operational effectiveness. Engagement began with a Virtual Kick-Off Meeting on 13 February 2026.
• UPM Holdings Sdn BhdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMPSA Holdings conducted a courtesy visit to UPM Holdings, strengthening ties between university holdings companies in Malaysia.
• CIDB MalaysiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUMPSA Services Sdn. Bhd. holds CIDB G5 contractor registration, enabling participation in construction and facilities management projects. UMPSA Holdings also holds CIDB G7 class licence for real estate development.
• Automotive Industry LeadersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMD and Group CEO Ts. Mohd Fadzil Mohd Idris attended the Automotive Industry–Academia Forum at PICC, Putrajaya, exploring collaborative efforts to strengthen Malaysia's automotive ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Faber Group Berhad: Malaysian facilities management and integrated services company providing hard and soft FM services across institutional and industrial clients. Most directly comparable FM-services peer for UMPSA Services Sdn. Bhd.
• Gadang Holdings Berhad: Malaysian construction and property development group with CIDB-licensed operations, providing direct comparison for UMPSA Properties' CIDB G7 construction and real estate development business.
• Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC): Malaysia's flagship technology commercialisation and venture funding agency, funding and spinning off university and corporate R&D into commercial businesses. Closely aligned with UMPSA Holdings' technology commercialisation mandate through Synbion and other spin-offs.
• WCT Holdings Berhad: Established Malaysian construction, property development, and facilities management group with CIDB credentials. Comparable for benchmarking UMPSA Holdings' real estate development and integrated facilities management capabilities at scale.
• UKM Holdings Sdn Bhd: Holding company of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, providing facilities management, consultancy, and commercialisation services tied to UKM. Direct peer in the Malaysian university holding company space.
• UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd: Commercial arm of Universiti Teknologi MARA. Comparable diversified portfolio across property, training, and technology commercialisation, serving as a direct model for university-affiliated holding structures in Malaysia.
• UPM Holdings Sdn Bhd: The commercial and investment holding arm of Universiti Putra Malaysia. Operates as a direct structural analogue to UMPSA Holdings with similar mandates in technology commercialisation, property development, and consultancy tied to its parent university.

Emerging players

• Cenviro Sdn Bhd: Malaysian environmental services company offering industrial waste management, odour management, and sustainability solutions. Comparable to UMPSA Holdings' Synbion E-Nose odour detection and monitoring business as well as MyHijau-aligned environmental services.

Broad incumbents

• Khazanah Nasional Berhad: Malaysian sovereign wealth fund with a diversified portfolio of strategic holdings across multiple sectors. Provides a broader-incumbent reference for a Malaysian holding-company model investing across real assets, technology, and services.
• SIRIM Berhad: Malaysia's national industrial research and standards body, offering testing, certification, consultancy, and technology commercialisation services. Overlaps with UMPSA Holdings' advisory, lab testing, and IP commercialisation activities at a broader national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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