WHO WE ARE
Trusted by Graduates. Driven by Purpose. Rooted in Perak.
Koperasi Usahawan Graduan Perak Berhad (COGRAD) is a dynamic cooperative made up of university graduate entrepreneurs across various fields. Headquartered in northern Perak, Malaysia, we offer comprehensive services in agriculture, retail, manufacturing, business consultancy, and entrepreneurial development.
Our cooperative focuses strongly on the coffee agriculture sector, where we specialize in Robusta coffee tree production, plantation management, consultation, and coffee product sales. We are deeply involved in nurturing coffee plantations, managing nurseries across Perak, and providing tailored advisory services to farmers and agri-entrepreneurs.
In addition to agriculture, COGRAD provides support services such as business training, cooperative management strategies, and market development programs, aimed at empowering members and local communities.
Our proven track record includes successful partnerships with renowned corporations like Nestlé Malaysia, and we are recognized as a trusted supplier and grower of high-quality Robusta coffee trees. With our commitment to professionalism, sustainable farming, and community-focused growth, COGRAD brings added value to any collaboration — be it with private companies, government-linked agencies, or fellow cooperatives.
OUR MISSION
Empowering Our Members and Communities. COGRAD strives to help every cooperative member and entrepreneur access the tools, funding, and training needed to build strong, sustainable businesses — especially in the coffee agriculture sector. We support job creation, local supply chain development, and coffee industry expansion in Malaysia.
OUR VISION
Driving Perak’s Economy Through Innovation and Quality. We strive to invigorate the economy of Perak and Malaysia by focusing on high-quality agricultural supply, modern coffee farming methods, and innovation. Our goal is to lead agricultural and cooperative innovation across Malaysia, starting with Perak.
OUR VALUE
At COGRAD, we uphold a strong set of cooperative values. It shape our operations, decision-making, community empowerment, and relationships with stakeholders. These values reflect our identity as a member-driven organization dedicated to progress, trust, and impact.
WHO ARE WITH US
Our Amazing Clients
Check out what are clients are saying about us:
From successful collaborations to impactful agricultural and entrepreneurial support.
HISTORY: Our Journey So Far
COGRAD was officially established on May 5, 2021, under the Cooperative Societies Act of 1993 and registered with the Co-operative Commission of Malaysia (SKM). The cooperative was born from a vision shared by a group of university graduate entrepreneurs in Perak who saw an opportunity to uplift the economy through agriculture, particularly coffee farming.
Our earliest milestone was when all founding members first gathered, driven by a shared purpose: to build a future in agriculture, focusing on coffee tree cultivation. With minimal resources but a deep commitment, our members began hands-on farming, pooling personal funds to rent and develop several plots of land across Perak for coffee nurseries and plantations. While we are still awaiting formal allocation of government land from the Perak State Government, this self-driven initiative reflects our unwavering determination and belief in Malaysia’s coffee potential.
Support from various institutions played a critical role in propelling our efforts forward:
SKM and ANGKASA provided a development grant of approximately RM100,000, which significantly boosted our coffee planting progress by enabling the procurement of essential materials, nursery expansion, and operational costs.
The Department of Agriculture (Jabatan Pertanian Perak) contributed with tools, farming equipment, and technical guidance—accelerating the growth and health of our coffee trees.
A pivotal partnership was formed with Nestlé Malaysia, which entrusted COGRAD with access to their exclusive training, high-quality seeds, special coffee clones (including those from the Ivory Coast), custom fertilizer, and polybags (polibeg) for nursery planting.
As of today, COGRAD operates multiple active coffee planting sites across Perak, including a main nursery in Kuala Kangsar capable of accommodating over 35,000 coffee trees. Our expansion is ongoing, and we remain committed to scaling up our plantations while championing local agriculture, entrepreneurship, and Malaysia’s coffee industry.