Matthew Johnny Kulai

Matthew Johnny Kulai is CEO and co-founder of Agridata, leading agricultural transformation in Sabah, Malaysia, through innovation and collaboration. Born in Keningau, his rural roots fuel his passion for agribusiness. He co-founded Agridata at 22, winning MyHackathon 2020 and earning further recognition through Petronas FutureTech 2.0 and grants, including the Khazanah Impact Innovation Challenge, Cradle CIP Sprint and the Yayasan Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund 2024. In partnership with Sabah Credit Corporation, Agridata has disbursed over RM2.5 million in interest-free loans to smallholder farmers across three districts, producing more than 200 tonnes of lettuce to date. Matthew’s vision drives Agridata’s mission to support underserved farmers and introduce modern farming methods for a sustainable future.