Biotechnology & Horticulture
YSG Bioscape Sdn. Bhd. consolidated in 2017 from two subsidiaries, YSG Biotech Sdn. Bhd. and YSG Landscape Services Sdn. Bhd. is involved in activities about plants ranging from tissue culture propagation to landscape design and maintenance.
Jointly with CIRAD (a French R&D organisation), based on more than two decades of research on the use of clonal teak for forestry plantation establishment has concretised the company's reputation as a supplier of quality planting materials on a global level. Its laboratory currently has a maximum production potential of 1.5 to 2 million plants per year and the company owns one of the world's largest and richest teak germplasm.
Recognition of the company’s impactful achievements in clonal forestry of this high-value timber species is evidenced by the endorsement of international bodies such as the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and investors or buyers keen on the large-scale teak plantation establishment from countries in Africa, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region.
To sustain its operation without being overly dependent on a single business activity, YSG Bioscape has embarked on the tissue culture propagation of several varieties of orchids and other economically-important cash crops, such as bananas and pineapples, based on market demand. The company also propagates species of interest for third-parties as one of its business activities.
On the platform of a landscape business, the company supplies quality ornamental plants for sale in private homes and commercial sites and decorates venues for official functions.
The new landscape showcase nursery is located in the vicinity of the company office and the laboratory is designed to be the premise for the sales of plants as well as for visitors who wish to enjoy leisurely walks in this half hectare of nicely laid-out gardens.
It is also available for rental for social and recreational events. It is open to the public during weekdays office hours.
The latest addition to the company's business activity is the Aquascape Center, previously known as Green Connection. Next to the showcase nursery is an aquarium cum edu-botanical garden showcasing a variety of tropical freshwater fish surrounded by themed gardens.
Aquascape Center
The main attraction for Aquascape Center, which opened for business on 1 October 2019, is the Arapaima fish, one of the largest species of tropical freshwater fish that is rarely seen. Other freshwater fish species include the Black Pacu, Catfish, Giant Gourami, and River Carp.
The Aquascape Center also offers a beautiful, attractive and unique landscape for visitors’ pleasure to view. Apart from that, there are also tame and adorable animals such as the river terrapin and furry rabbits.
Aquascape Center is also open for event space rental for events and parties such as birthday celebrations and wedding ceremonies. It provides group packages that include guided tours, lunch and a fish feeding show.
