KUALA LUMPUR, 25 MAY 2025 – Asia Platinum Capital Berhad (“APC” or the “Company”), marked a major milestone today when it signed 3 strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with leading regional and international partners in the ESG and sustainable investment space during the ASEAN Leadership & Partnership Forum 2025 at InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
The signing ceremony was led by Mr. Ramlie Kamsari, CEO of APC, and witnessed by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Chairman of APC, Chairman of APC, and His Excellency Dr. Sok Siphana, Senior Minister, Royal Government of Cambodia, and Honorary Advisor, ASEAN Economic Club (AEC).
These strategic collaborations aim to drive forward regional transformation in climate finance, next-generation technologies, and ESG integration across ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Three Key Partnerships Signed:
- South Pole: Represented by Ms. Ladaporn Khunikakorn, Regional Director, Climate Projects – SEA & OCEANIA, the partnership with APC focuses on the development of high-integrity carbon assets across the region, contributing to channel climate finance into nature and innovation projects that will drive measurable climate impact.
- Group KS & EDENA: Represented by Mr. Wook Lee, Co-CEO, this strategic alliance seeks to collaborate in the formation of an international consortium for the establishment of a proposed Malaysia’s first STO exchange with a specific focus on ASEAN carbon credit tokenization and integrating Islamic finance principles.
- Integral Omni Inspire: Represented by Mr. Harry Lim, CEO, this collaboration focuses on delivering ESG solutions and technologies tailored for markets across ASEAN and also countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), reinforcing APC’s ambition for global ESG leadership.
The presence of His Excellency Dr. Sok Siphana from the Royal Government of Cambodia reflects APC’s strong cross-border collaboration, as they embark on their inaugural carbon credit project for the portfolio of carbon assets in the region, which relates to sustainable technology and involves biogas initiatives in Cambodia. This milestone also highlights Cambodia’s pivotal role in APC’s ESG journey and commitment to climate-positive solutions.
Mr. Ramlie Kamsari, CEO of Asia Platinum Capital Berhad, stated: “Each of these partnerships reflects our firm belief that technology and smart partnerships are key to unlocking the true potential of ESG transformation across the region,” said Mr. Ramlie Kamsari. “We are honored to work alongside visionary partners who share our long-term commitment to creating carbon wealth, impact investment, and inclusive green development.”
With over 25 years of experience in capital market, Islamic finance and sustainable investment in various strategic leadership roles, Mr. Ramlie Kamsari brings deep financial acumen to these forward-looking partnerships.
Ms. Ladaporn Khunikakorn, Regional Director, Climate Projects – SEA & OCEANIA, South Pole stated, “South Pole is excited to work with APC in scaling high-impact climate projects that contribute to meaningful carbon reduction while unlocking long-term investment opportunities across Southeast Asia. This partnership supports our mission to deliver true climate impact for all, leveraging the power of carbon markets and accelerating much needed low-carbon transformations.”
Mr. Wook Lee, Co-CEO, Group KS & EDENA added, “On behalf of Group KS & EDENA, I am thrilled to formalize this strategic partnership with Asia Platinum Capital. Our alliance aims to establish Malaysia as ASEAN’s premier hub for carbon credit tokenization, creating a first-of-its-kind STO exchange that bridges traditional finance with blockchain innovation. By integrating Islamic finance principles with advanced tokenization technology, we’re building a regulatory-compliant platform that will democratize access to sustainable investments while unlocking premium value for ASEAN’s assets on the global stage.”
Mr. Harry Lim, CEO of Integral Omni Inspire commented, “We are honoured to work with APC to bring next-generation ESG solutions to a broader audience across ASEAN and the GCC countries. Together, we aim to localize advanced technologies that address real environmental challenges while creating value for communities, businesses, and governments alike.”
About the companies
Asia Platinum Capital Berhad is an impact investment and advisory company committed to advancing sustainable development across Southeast Asia and beyond. Through innovation, investments, and partnerships, APC delivers high-impact ESG initiatives that align with global climate and development goals.
South Pole is a leading carbon asset developer and climate consultancy based in Switzerland. Since 2006, it has been a trusted advisor to governments, public sector organisations, and businesses on decarbonisation, and has used the power of markets to help channel climate finance to over 850 projects worldwide. To date, these projects have helped reduce over 200 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions, accelerated low-carbon transformations across several sectors, and provided measurable benefits to communities vulnerable to climate change.
Group KS is a pioneering technology company focused on regulated digital asset innovation and STO development across multiple jurisdictions. Having worked on advanced STO frameworks since 2019, the company successfully established Cambodia’s first licensed STO exchange and is developing strategic expansion initiatives across ASEAN and other key markets. Group KS combines regulatory compliance with technological excellence to create secure, efficient platforms for asset tokenization.
EDENA Capital Partners is a global financial technology firm specializing in STO ecosystems and cross-border digital asset solutions. As part of the broader EDENA ecosystem, it provides the financial and strategic framework for connecting tokenized assets with global markets while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.
Integral Omni Inspire (IOInspire) was jointly set up by Mr Harry Lim with GlaxoSmithKline and National University of Singapore in 2000. It is one of the first software companies to provide integrative artificial intelligence services and products for the industries. Over the years, IOInspire developed confidence in solving critical challenges, innovating ideas and translating technologies into products and services that can improve safety and sustainability. By working closely with MNCs, government agencies and startups, IOInspire has successfully deployed more than hundred bespoke solutions across the region. Leveraging on its track record, IOInspire is growing a regional ecosystem to link project financiers with technology developers.
