Our Story
Cultara began with a moment of inspiration during founder Sook Sin’s field visit to a large microalgae cultivation facility. She learned that a Japanese company had brought its expertise and cultivation techniques to Malaysia, recognising the potential of our year-round sunlight, warm temperatures and humid climate.
The visit left her with a question: if an overseas company could see the opportunity in Malaysia’s environment, why shouldn’t Malaysians build on that potential too?
With a PhD and a research background in microalgae, She
decided to take that step. Together with her co-founders, Cultara started to combine research with the natural advantages in Malaysia to build sustainable opportunities with microalgae cultivation and education.
Our Vision
To innovate a green and sustainable future for the people, industry and environment
Our Mission
From Microalgae to Sustainability
Our journey begins with microalgae, but our vision extends much further. Today, we are building educational programmes, developing aquaculture applications and strengthening our research capabilities.
Tomorrow, we aim to use what we learn to develop broader sustainability solutions for businesses, communities and industries.
Cultara is not simply cultivating microalgae. We are cultivating knowledge, innovation and solutions for a more sustainable future.
Cultara Culture
Advance microalgae cultivation through continuous research, development and innovation.
Cultara Edu
Make microalgae and sustainability accessible through hands-on learning and partnerships with schools, universities and industry organisations.
Cultara Aqua
Develop research-driven microalgae applications that address the evolving needs of aquaculture and other industries.
Cultara Air
Develop our own air purification solution to make cleaner air more accessible to the public.
Cultara Solution
Provide solution to industrials for carbon emissions reduction and progress towards a zero-carbon future.
Meet Our Founders
Chan Sook Sin, Ph.D
Founder | Managing Director
Sook Sin holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biotechnology from the University of Nottingham Malaysia and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology (Manufacturing and Processing) from Universiti Malaya.
As Founder of Cultara, she leads the company’s research and development and oversees company management and strategic direction, aligning scientific innovation with business priorities and long-term growth.
Dr. Lim Hooi Ren
Co-Founder | Education & Technical Director
Dr Lim received his Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from the University of Nottingham Malaysia at the age of 25. He also has a Chemical Engineering background, with a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with Oil and Gas Technology from Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
He leads Cultara’s educational initiatives, helping translate scientific knowledge into structured, practical and engaging learning experiences.
Ong Hui Chen
Co-Founder | Business Development Director
With more than 7 years of experience in sales and marketing, Hui Chen leads Cultara’s commercial development, branding and strategic partnerships.
She focuses on connecting the company’s research capabilities with market opportunities, customers and long-term business growth.