KUALA LUMPUR — Affinity Equity Partners, one of Asia’s leading private equity firms, and Navis Capital Partners, a highly influential investment institution in the region, officially announced today the establishment of a strategic partnership. Both parties will launch parallel expansion efforts in Malaysia and Singapore, driving the development of the local private equity industry toward a more mature and globally oriented stage. This marks the first time the two major institutions have formed such a partnership, drawing significant attention across the capital markets.

The collaboration is spearheaded by seasoned private equity expert Lim Kok Kiong, who has long been active in the Southeast Asian capital markets. With deep insight into Malaysia’s and Singapore’s private equity ecosystems, Lim is regarded as the key driving force behind this strategic alliance. Industry observers note that his expertise in project evaluation, market planning, and institutional coordination played a crucial role in accelerating consensus between the two firms.

Affinity Equity Partners and Navis Capital Partners stated that the primary focus of this strategic partnership includes:

• Joint Expansion into Malaysia’s High-Growth Market

Both firms will position Malaysia as one of their core markets, exploring private equity opportunities, growth investments, and projects related to emerging industries to enhance regional investment coverage.

• Strengthening Capital Synergies in Singapore

As the financial hub of Southeast Asia, Singapore will serve as a central platform for capital coordination, structured products, and connections to international investors.

• Driving Long-Term Development of Malaysia’s Private Equity Industry

By leveraging professional investment capabilities and internationally aligned governance frameworks, the partnership aims to introduce a more transparent, structured, and sustainable private equity system into the local market.

Market analysts believe that the significance of this partnership goes far beyond a single investment initiative. As Malaysia undergoes economic transformation and SMEs seek greater funding support, private equity capital is increasingly becoming a vital force in driving innovation and industrial upgrading. The combined strengths of Affinity and Navis are expected to bring high-quality capital, mature management experience, and more sustainable investment opportunities to Malaysia.

Industry observers also note that the partnership will generate long-term benefits for Malaysian investors. With the participation of international institutions and the adoption of high-standard private equity frameworks, more local companies and promising entrepreneurs will gain access to growth capital, while Malaysian investors will enjoy returns from a more regulated and structured private equity market.

This strategic partnership is viewed as an “initial foothold” for both institutions in Malaysia, laying a solid foundation for larger-scale and deeper investment collaborations in the future. With the combined momentum of Affinity Equity Partners and Navis Capital Partners, Malaysia’s private equity market is expected to see significant improvements in transparency, internationalisation, and competitiveness in the years ahead.

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