Petaling Jaya, 29 October 2026 – MBSB Bank Berhad (“MBSB Bank”) and MBSB Investment Bank Berhad (“MBSB IB”) today formalised a RM1.025 billion financing facility with Ekovest Holdings Sdn Bhd (“EHSB”), a company wholly-owned by Tan Sri Dato’ Lim Kang Hoo, who is also the Executive Chairman of Ekovest Berhad.
Under the transaction, MBSB Bank acts as the financier, while MBSB IB serves as the Mandated Lead Arranger, Facility Agent, and Security Agent. The financing is extended to EHSB for Tan Sri Dato’ Lim Kang Hoo’s various investments and business interests under his portfolio.
This transaction builds on the longstanding relationship between MBSB Group and Ekovest Group, following MBSB IB’s role in the establishment of Ekovest Berhad’s Sukuk Programme of up to RM1.3 billion in nominal value in 2021.
Rafe Haneef, Group Chief Executive Officer of MBSB, said “Capital raising plays a critical role in enabling businesses to pursue growth, unlock value, and execute long-term strategic priorities. Through the combined strengths of MBSB Bank and MBSB Investment Bank, we are pleased to support Tan Sri Dato’ Lim Kang Hoo with an integrated financing solution that reinforces his growth ambitions and supports the delivery of key infrastructure and development projects. This transaction reflects our commitment to helping clients access capital and position their businesses for the next phase of growth.”
Tan Sri Dato’ Lim Kang Hoo said “The support from MBSB Bank and MBSB Investment Bank provides the financial capacity required to successfully undertake various corporate exercises required to strengthen the capital position of investee companies and supporting the execution of our key infrastructure and property development projects.”
The transaction underscores MBSB Group’s ability to deliver integrated financing, capital markets, and advisory solutions that help clients execute transformative corporate exercises, access capital efficiently, and pursue long-term growth opportunities.