International Equipment Co Ltd of Sinomach Heavy Industry Group has successfully expanded its presence in the Malaysian agricultural machinery market, with the first batch of high-speed rice transplanting machines entering the phase of trial use and promotion. This pilot project, led by Changlin Machinery (Malaysia) SDN BHD — a locally based operation platform — marked a key milestone for the SINOMACH agricultural machinery brand's strategic entry into Southeast Asia. It also demonstrated the company's progress in enhancing overseas business management and deepening regional cooperation.

Changlin Machinery (Malaysia) SDN BHD and its agricultural machinery [Photo/Sinomach Heavy Industry Group]

As one of Southeast Asia's major rice-producing countries, Malaysia has long faced challenges such as labor shortages and low planting efficiency. The newly introduced high-speed transplanting machine, equipped with an intelligent control system, boosts operational efficiency more than fivefold compared to traditional manual planting. It also offers precise row spacing adjustment and low fuel consumption, promising to significantly reduce production costs for local rice farmers.

The success of the trial use owes much to Changlin Malaysia's role as a strategic regional platform. In recent years, the company has undergone major transformation, including the establishment of a local team and the optimization of its after-sales service system. As a result, it is increasingly becoming a hub for meeting regional agricultural machinery demands.

Working closely with local agents, Changlin Malaysia has provided operational training for farmers and plans to expand its network of regional partners to increase market share. With the Malaysian government actively promoting agricultural modernization and enhancing subsidy policies, industry experts predict a sharp rise in demand for mechanization in rice and oil palm production.

Looking ahead, Changlin Malaysia plans to collaborate with local partners to explore innovative business models such as financial leasing and smart agriculture, aiming to lower the adoption threshold and improve accessibility for farmers.

The successful trial and promotion of the high-speed transplanting machine not only offer a new technological solution for agricultural modernization in Malaysia, but also serve as a strong example of "local operations, global standards". It sets a benchmark for international companies seeking deeper engagement in Southeast Asia's agricultural sector.