Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Agriculture Products, Livestock, Seafood
Products:
Dried seafood: dried shrimps, dried fish, dried abalone
Frozen seafood: frozen shrimp, frozen pelagic fish, frozen pangasius, frozen crab
Founded in 1959 and based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Magna Wave Sdn Bhd is a leading Malaysian seafood processing and exporting company with decades of proven expertise in the supply of high-quality marine products. With a focus on frozen, dried, and live seafood, the company serves a wide array of markets across Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Its strategic location on the island of Borneo, rich in marine biodiversity, provides Magna Wave with direct access to some of the most sustainable and fresh seafood resources in Southeast Asia.
Company Overview
Operating under the brand Magna Wave, the company combines traditional seafood processing heritage with modern hygiene and export standards. The firm maintains a processing facility in Kota Kinabalu equipped to handle a diverse range of seafood, including pelagic species, farmed products, and high-demand crustaceans.
Magna Wave is structured as a private limited company with a mission to deliver traceable, safe, and sustainably harvested seafood that meets the dietary and regulatory expectations of international buyers.
Core Products
Magna Wave’s product offerings fall into three main categories:
1. Frozen Seafood
- Frozen shrimp (various sizes, peeled/deveined)
- Frozen pelagic fish (mackerel, sardine, round scad)
- Frozen pangasius (fillets and whole)
- Frozen barramundi (whole cleaned, fillet)
- Frozen soft-shell and hard-shell crabs
2. Dried Seafood
- Dried shrimp (sun-dried and mechanically dehydrated)
- Dried anchovies and mackerel
- Dried abalone and fish maw (premium-grade export products)
3. Live and Fresh Seafood
- Live mud crabs
- Fresh white prawns and tiger prawns (air-flown for select markets)
- Farmed tilapia and barramundi (fresh-chilled, local and Singapore market)
All products are available in customized packaging formats ranging from bulk cartons for B2B to vacuum-sealed consumer packs.
Processing & Infrastructure
- Facility Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
- Processing Capacity: Approx. 3–5 metric tons per day
- Cold Storage: On-site freezing capacity with -40°C blast freezers and -20°C cold rooms
- Drying Units: Hybrid drying system using solar, air, and heat-assisted dehydration
- Packaging: Customizable labeling, multilingual compliance (Arabic, Mandarin, English)
Certifications and Standards
Magna Wave adheres to both local and international food safety and export regulations. Certifications include:
- HACCP Certified Processing Facility
- Halal Certification (Malaysia Department of Islamic Development – JAKIM)
- Health Certificate Compliance (Malaysia Quarantine and Inspection Services – MAQIS)
- Export Registration with Ministry of Agriculture & Food Industries (MAFI)
- Ongoing alignment with EU and U.S. FDA requirements for frozen seafood products
Market Presence
Magna Wave supplies both retail and HORECA channels across:
- Malaysia (domestic wet & dry markets)
- Singapore – live and chilled seafood exports
- Brunei and UAE – frozen white fish and dried anchovy
- China and Hong Kong – premium dried abalone and seafood delicacies
- United States and Canada – IQF frozen shrimp and crab segments
In total, the company serves clients in more than 12 international markets, representing over 60% of its total revenue.
Leadership and Workforce
- Managing Director: Sitti Nurul Asyikin
- Staff Strength: 80+ employees including skilled fish processors, quality assurance, logistics, and administrative personnel
- Export Coordination Team: Dedicated multilingual support staff to assist buyers with documentation and compliance
Sustainability & Traceability
Magna Wave practices sustainable sourcing and traceability with a strong emphasis on:
- Partnerships with licensed local fishermen and regulated aquaculture farms
- Batch tracking systems for all frozen and dried goods
- Participation in regional fisheries co-management programs
- Zero-waste processing practices for byproducts (converted into fishmeal and fertilizer)
Strategic Goals
- Expand distribution of premium dried seafood into Korean and Japanese markets by 2026
- Increase export volume by 30% year-on-year through cold chain optimization and product diversification
- Invest in value-added seafood products including marinated and ready-to-cook lines
- Achieve ISO 22000 certification and EU listing for high-standard seafood exports
Challenges and Opportunities
- Challenges: Limited processing scale relative to larger competitors; fluctuating wild catch supply due to seasonal and environmental factors
- Opportunities: Rising demand for halal-certified seafood; niche markets for artisanal dried seafood; demand for Southeast Asian marine delicacies in North America
Community Engagement
- Local employment creation in Sabah
- Involvement in women-led cooperative drying units for dried shrimp
- Seafood donation initiatives during Ramadan and community festivals
Magna Wave Sdn Bhd continues to strengthen its position as a trusted and responsible Malaysian seafood exporter. With over 60 years of heritage and a progressive approach to modern food safety and sustainability, the company offers reliable supply solutions to global seafood buyers seeking quality, traceability, and cultural authenticity.