CRAUN Research Sdn. Bhd. is delighted to announce the birth of its formal corporate website “CRAUN Online”. The CRAUN Crop Research and Application Unit was established on 22nd July 1993 by the Sarawak State Government.
Upon the approval of the Sarawak State Government on April 1st, 1997, CRAUN was corporatised and known as CRAUN Research Sdn. Bhd. Sarawak sago industry enjoys a competitive edge because of continuous R&D programmes by CRAUN to chart new findings which will enhance its value.
CRAUN continues to provide information about sago and also on its other activities especially on vital research and development findings. We are now utilising the opportunities offered by the new electronic environment to reach millions of internet users, particularly sago producers, processors, customers and users around the world.
It gives me great pleasure to invite you to browse this CRAUN homepage, the information site on the Sarawak Sago industry.
History
CRAUN was established on 22nd July 1993 by the Sarawak State Government. Upon the approval of the Sarawak State Government on 1st April 1997, CRAUN was corporatised and known as CRAUN Research Sdn Bhd. CRAUN began its operations at the Food Technology Research Laboratories of the Malaysian Agriculture Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Sarawak Branch on 15th February 1994.
On 1st July 1994, the Farm Management & By-Product Utilisation Section of CRAUN began its operation at the 1st and 2nd floor, Lot 500, Block 68, Mukah New Township, Mukah and on 17th September 1994 Sungai Talau Research Station of the Agriculture Department Sarawak, was taken over by CRAUN. However, the overall operation of CRAUN Mukah Office has been sited to Sungai Talau Research Station since August 2011. CRAUN’s headquarters at Lot 3147, Block 14, Jalan Sultan Tengah, Kuching, occupying approximately seven acres, commenced construction on 17th November 1994 and began its operations on 11th September, 1995.
By virtue of the Sarawak Gazette Part II dated 22nd May 2017, CRAUN Research Sdn Bhd is an agency placed under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research and Biotechnological Council.
Vision
Be at the Forefront on Crops & Products Research and Innovation Focusing on Sago.
Mission
Advance in Sago Industry through Effective Research and Innovation.
Functions
Upstream Technology
R&D programs in this Division :
- Breeding and Propagation
- Soil and Water Management
- Agronomy
- Crop Protection
- Mechanisation and Post-Harvest Handling
Downstream Technology
R&D programs in this Division :
- Analytical Studies
- Milling Technology
- By Product Utilisation
- Product Improvement and Development
Techno-Economy
This Division’s activities consist of :
- Identify and explore the potential business and commercialize sago products and services.
- Monitor and evaluate the development of entrepreneurs carrying CRAUN’s products.
- Transferring technology of sago upstream and downstream research for commercialization.
- Cooperate with local and foreign agencies on economic and market research for sago starch and related products.
- Conduct the promotion for marketing of the developed products from sago research.
Corporate Services
This Division’s activities consist of :
- Administration
- Finance
- Human Resource
- Information Resource
Calanolide A Project
Introduction
(+)-Calanolide A is a novel non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) with potent activity in-vitro against the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). The compound was first isolated from a tropical tree (Callophyllum lanigerum) found in Sarawak.CRAUN is entrusted by the State and Federal Governments (MOSTI) to manage the further development of (+) Calanolide A (an FDA-registered Investigatory New Drug (IND)) through the many phases of drug development (Drug Development Process).The project is managed through collaborative work with internationally accredited and highly experienced contract research organizations (CROs) and consultants in many areas of specialization. These include drug manufacture, drug formulation, preclinical safety, clinical development, intellectual property etc. – all within the strict regulatory environment of a drug development programme.
Board of Directors
Organization Chart
Management Team
Haji Zaidell bin Haji Hussaini
Chief Executive Officer
zaidell@craunresearch.com.my
Zahri bin Perhi
Head, Corporate Services Division
zahri.craunresearch@gmail.com
Dr. Bala ak Jamel
Head, Upstream Technology Division
balaj@craunresearch.com.my
Dr. Nurleyna binti Yunus
Head, Downstream Technology Division
nurleyna@craunresearch.com.my
Azri Mohamad Razali
Head, Techno-Economy Division
azrimr@craunresearch.com.my
Researchers
Upstream Technology
Dr. Bala ak Jamel
Head of Upstream Technology Division
balaj@craunresearch.com.my
Dr. Noraini binti Busri
Senior Research Officer
norainib63@craunresearch.com.my
Roland Yong Chiew Ming
Research Officer
rolandyc@craunresearch.com.my
Fariza binti Zaini
Research Officer
farizaz@craunresearch.com.my
Nurazalia binti Mohamad Ali
Research Officer
nurazaliam@craunresearch.com.my
Evra Raunie binti Ibrahim
Research Officer
evraraunie@craunresearch.com.my
Shamsyah binti Hamid
Research Officer
shamsyahh@craunresearch.com.my
Peter Stanley ak Howell
Research Officer
peterst@craunresearch.com.my
Maslini binti Japar Ali
Research Officer
maslinij@craunresearch.com.my
Hanisah binti Boh
Assistant Research Officer
hanisahb@craunresearch.com.my
Lenis binti Iman
Assistant Research Officer
lenism@craunresearch.com.my
Mohd Tirmidzi bin Ngabdul Gani
Assistant Research Officer
mtirmidzi@craunresearch.com.my
Zulhakim bin Wahed
Assistant Research Officer
zulhakimw@craunresearch.com.my
Downstream Technology
Dr. Nurleyna Binti Yunus
Head of Downstream Technology Division
nurleyna@craunresearch.com.my
Noramina Binti Hampden
Senior Research Officer
noramina@craunresearch.com.my
Awang Zulfikar Rizal Bin Awang Seruji
Research Officer
azras@craunresearch.com.my
Herman Hadafi Mohamad
Research Officer
hermanhad@craunresearch.com.my
Hanna Foozar Ong bin Sulaiman
Research Officer
foozar@craunresearch.com.my
Daniel Chua Chun Haw
Research Officer
danielcchaw@craunresearch.com.my
Siti Aminah binti Ibrahim
Research Officer
sitiamb@craunresearch.com.my
Sal Hazreen binti Bugam
Research Officer
salhazreen@craunresearch.com.my
Mohd Razi bin Kodin
Assistant Research Officer
mrazi@craunresearch.com.my
Peter ak Mittis
Assistant Research Officer
peter.m@craunresearch.com.my
Annuar Taha bin Mohamed Trang
Assistant Research Officer
annuartha@craunresearch.com.my
Suffian Awang Julie
Assistant Research Officer
suffianawg@craunresearch.com.my
Aina Shafiza binti Ibrahim
Assistant Research Officer
ainasha@craunresearch.com.my
Efyza binti Hashim
Assistant Research Officer
efyzah@craunresearch.com.my
Mas Fairidzuan bin Mas Rosli
Assistant Research Officer
masfarid@craunresearch.com.my
Azlan bin Abdul Rahman
Assistant Research Officer
azlanar@craunresearch.com.my
Techno-Economy
Azri Mohamad Razali
Head of Techno-Economy Division
azrimr@craunresearch.com.my
Hasawardi Bin Hazmi
Research Officer
wardi@craunresearch.com.my
Jonathan Barath a/l Govindasamy
Business Development Executive
jonathanb@craunresearch.com.my
Shamsul b. Arshad
Business Development Executive
shamsulsd@craunresearch.com.my
Mohammad Syafiq bin Khalik
Assistant Research Officer
syafiqk@craunresearch.com.my
Ramli bin Abdullah
Assistant Research Officer
ramliab@craunresearch.com.my
Calanolide A Project
Datin Dr. Zaliha Christine Abdullah
Project Leader
zalihaca.craunresearch@gmail.com
Sal Hazreen Bugam
Research Officer cum Executive (Manufacture & Preclinical)
salhazreen@craunresearch.com.my
Zahri Perhi
Head of Corporate Services Division
zahrip@craunresearch.com.my
Executives
Corporate Services
Zahri bin Perhi
Head of Corporate Services Division
zahri.craunresearch@gmail.com
Rumaizah binti Pathi
Admin Executive
rumaiza72@gmail.com
Mohamad Yusuf bin Sajili
IT Executive
yusufsaj@craunresearch.com.my
Sharifah Nadzirah Wan Zaidi
Legal Executive
nadzirah@craunresearch.com.my
Abdul Rauf Zainal
Account Executive
abd.rauf@craunresearch.com.my
Norma binti Abang
Assistant Accountant
accraun@craunresearch.com
Nurul Nafila binti Ahmad
Assistant Officer
nnafiela@craunresearch.com.my
Iswandi bin Jamil
Station Manager (STRS,Mukah)
iswandij@craunresearch.com.my
Mohd Faris Iszuan Indra Gunawan
System Programmer Executive