About Kairos Agriculture
Where Traditions Meet Science & Innovation
Established in 2019, Kairos Agriculture envisions to be the leading chemical-free integrated farm in Asia and the role model for young people to participate in agriculture through smart farming as a way to increase and diversify Malaysia’s farm exports.
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Chemical-Free Planting
Production of Efficient Microbes (EM)
Full-LED Usage
Compost From Crop Residue
Automated Irrigation System
Rainwater Harvesting System
Chemical-Free Planting
Production of Efficient Microbes (EM)
Full-LED Usage
Compost From Crop Residue
Automated Irrigation System
Rainwater Harvesting System
Kairos Agriculture’s first Smart Vanilla Farm in Malaysia sits on 6-acre in Permatang Pauh Agro-Park and Integrated Eco-Farm in Penang. The farm adopts Agriculture 4.0 technologies including the Internet Of Things (IOT), Big Data, AI and Machine Learning.
To better protect the farm against changes to export markets, the weather and unforeseeable challenges, vanilla is grown as the anchor crop, alongside other vegetables, herbs, and spices. The farm also uses aquaponics and a full ecosystem of microbes, enzymes, and vermicompost (worms).
Our Vision
Our Mission
- Providing socially conscious businesses and consumers with an ethically and sustainably cultivated source of vanilla
- Leveraging agricultural technology to nurture a new generation of Malaysian agricultural entrepreneurs
- Creating employment opportunities in agriculture for disadvantaged groups, such as the B40, in line with ESG standards and UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our Core Values
Knitted
Ahead
To remain progressive in acquiring knowledge, skills, technology and attitudes.
Integrity
Respect
To embed a sense of respect for humanity and the environment.
Openness
To be open to new ideas, experiences and concepts.
Smiling
To strive to be joyful and blissful at all times.
Knitted
Ahead
To remain progressive in acquiring knowledge, skills, technology and attitudes.
Integrity
Respect
To embed a sense of respect for humanity and the environment.
Openness
To be open to new ideas, experiences and concepts.
Smiling
To strive to be joyful and blissful at all times.
Our Team
Mr. Ezra Tan Koon Hock
Co – Founder & CEO
- 12 years of entrepreneurial experience in F&B, marketing, insurance, and real estate development industries
- Inspiring Humanitarian Award 2022 by the World Humanitarian Drive
- Top 10 Finalist at the 2022 JCI Malaysia Creative Young Entrepreneur Awards
- Top 30 Finalist at the 2021 JCI Malaysia Creative Young Entrepreneur Awards
Mr. Joseph Chan Fan Eng
Chief Operating Officer
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Maritime Technology) (Hons) from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
- Committee Member of the Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (ATAS), Malaysia.
While Joseph did not graduate from an agricultural program, he is an eager learner, attending training courses on vanilla cultivation, organic farming, aquaponics, and irrigation planning. His efforts paid off when he was appointed a Committee Member by the newly-formed ATAS. Because of his position in ATAS, he was given the opportunity to share his insights into vanilla farming at the 2022 International Conference on Tropical Agriculture hosted by ATAS.
Mr Jay Tan Jun Yan
Executive Director, HR & Public Relations
- Double Major in Landscape Architecture and Interior Design, Taiwan Chinese Culture University
- Director of the Vanilla Cafe
A true “People Person”, Jay excels at assessing interview candidates, onboarding new staff, and ensuring current employees are motivated to do their best at all times. He enjoys expressing his creativity by designing promotional materials for Kairos.
Mr Jason Ooi Yeow Loon
Executive Director, Operations
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- 4 years of experience in the IT sector, particularly proficient at graphic design, video editing, and network engineering.
Jason is an IT veteran who assists Joseph (the Kairos COO) with monitoring, maintaining, and upgrading the farm’s AI-powered, automated environmental controls.
Our Team
Mr. Ezra Tan Koon Hock
Co - Founder & CEO
- 12 years of entrepreneurial experience.
- Previously worked in the F&B, marketing, insurance, and real estate development industries.
- Top 30 Finalist at the 2021 JCI Malaysia Creative Young Entrepreneur Awards.
Ezra has always been motivated to do good and was involved in supporting many underprivileged families before embarking on this venture, which he personally invested RM50,000 in.
Mr. Joseph Chan Fan Eng
Chief Operating Officer
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Maritime Technology) (Hans) from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
- Committee Member of the Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (ATAS), Malaysia.
While Joseph did not graduate from an agricultural program, he is an eager learner, attending training courses on vanilla cultivation, organic farming, aquaponics, and irrigation planning. His efforts paid off when he was appointed a Committee Member by the newly-formed ATAS. Because of his position in ATAS, he was given the opportunity to share his insights into vanilla farming at the 2022 International Conference on Tropical Agriculture hosted by ATAS.
Mr. Alfred Phua Kok Hiong
Founder & Executive Director
- Community spiritual leader
- Actively contributing to numerous NGO-directed social welfare programs.
Mr Jay Tan Jun Yan
Executive Director, HR & Public Relations
- Double Major in Landscape Architecture and Interior Design, Taiwan Chinese Culture University
- Director of the Vanilla Cafe
A true "People Person", Jay excels at assessing interview candidates, onboarding new staff, and ensuring current employees are motivated to do their best at all times. He enjoys expressing his creativity by designing promotional materials for Kairos.
Mr Jason Ooi Yeow Loon
Executive Director, Operations
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- 4 years of experience in the IT sector, particularly proficient at graphic design, video editing, and network engineering.
Jason is an IT veteran who assists Joseph (the Kairos COO) with monitoring, maintaining, and upgrading the farm's AI-powered, automated environmental controls.
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