Background

The Universiti Putra Malaysia Microbial Culture Collection (UPM-MCC), formerly known as the Microbial Culture Collection Unit (UNiCC), operates as a strategic unit within the Institute of Bioscience (IBS) at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), providing essential research support services. Established in 2008, its primary mission is to curate and manage microorganism strains in the culture collection while offering related services to researchers both within and outside of UPM. UPM-MCC is an affiliate member of the World Federation for Culture Collections (WFCC) and is registered with the WFCCMIRCEN World Data Centre for Microorganisms (WDCM). On 27 March 2024, UPM-MCC achieved official recognition as Malaysia's first National Depository Authority (NDA) through gazettement by the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO). This designation would enable UPM-MCC to offer bacteria storage services under the Patent Deposit category, meeting a key requirement for filing patents related to microorganisms in Malaysia.  UPM-MCC welcomes the patronage of researchers from both within and outside UPM as well as the industry. 

OUR SERVICES
 

Public Depository

Bacteria deposited are made available for research and education purposes. 

Safe Depository

Bacteria deposited are kept and available for depositors only. 

Preservation of Microorganisms

Microorganisms are preserved using lyophilization technique for customers’ own storage.

Microorganism Supply

UNiCC supplies cultures for research and education purposes. Please click here for UNiCC’s Catalogue.

Determination of Antimicrobial Properties of Compounds

Antimicrobial assay screening for samples such as plant extract, oil, cream, emulsion, paper, plastic or cell-free culture supernatant.

Microbial Inhibitory Concentration Test (MIC) & Minimum Bactericidal Concentration Test (MBC)

MIC and MBC assay screening for samples such as plant extract, oil, cream, emulsion, paper, plastic or cell-free culture supernatant.

Isolation and Identification of Bacteria (Molecular Method)

Isolation and identification of bacteria (from different sources except clinical samples) using 16s rRNA sequencing and phylogenetic tree analysis.

Training and Consultation

We offer online and hands-on training in bacterial preservation, antimicrobial assays, and bacterial identification (molecular method). We also provide consultation services our clients.

Unit Coordinator 

 : salwany@upm.edu.my   

 : 03 - 9769 2189 

Updated:: 03/02/2026 [azah]