Asia Platinum Capital Bhd (APC) has taken a major step toward shaping the future of sustainable finance in ASEAN and beyond, signing three high-impact Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) designed to accelerate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments across Southeast Asia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations.
At the heart of these agreements is a groundbreaking initiative: the creation of Malaysia’s first blockchain-enabled Security Token Offering (STO) exchange dedicated to carbon credit tokenisation, with a framework rooted in Islamic finance. This bold move positions Malaysia at the forefront of green financial innovation, blending sustainability with digital finance and Shariah-compliant principles.
The MOUs were signed during the ASEAN Leadership & Partnership Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, formalising APC’s partnerships with:
- South Pole – to co-develop high-integrity carbon assets and deliver measurable climate impact throughout Southeast Asia and Oceania.
- Group KS & EDENA – to establish an international consortium for the creation of the proposed STO exchange in Malaysia.
- Integral Omni Inspire – to localise and deploy ESG-focused technologies across the ASEAN and GCC regions.
The ceremony was led by APC CEO Ramlie Kamsari and witnessed by APC Chairman Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan and Cambodia’s Senior Minister Dr. Sok Siphana, who also serves as Honorary Advisor to the ASEAN Economic Club (AEC).
“These partnerships represent a calculated leap toward a low-carbon, tech-driven future,” said Ramlie. “We believe that innovation and strategic collaboration are the linchpins of ESG transformation, especially in emerging markets where the potential for impact is vast.”
The launch of the STO exchange is a key component of APC’s broader ESG roadmap, beginning with its inaugural carbon credit project involving biogas technology in Cambodia.
Driving Regional Climate Impact
South Pole’s Regional Director, Ms. Ladaporn Khunikakorn, underscored the significance of the alliance: “This partnership enables us to scale up high-impact climate initiatives while unlocking value in regional carbon markets.”
A New Era for Sustainable Investment
Wook Lee, Co-CEO of Group KS & EDENA, highlighted the exchange’s global ambition: “We are building a regulatory-compliant, blockchain-based platform that democratizes access to sustainable investments. It’s about making ESG assets tradable, transparent, and trustworthy.”
Local Solutions, Global Reach
Integral Omni Inspire CEO Harry Lim emphasized the importance of localised innovation: “By tailoring advanced ESG technologies to the unique environmental needs of ASEAN and GCC countries, we can drive real-world outcomes.”
With these initiatives, APC is not only anchoring Malaysia as a nexus for green finance but also forging critical pathways that connect the region’s sustainable asset pipeline with international capital markets. By combining blockchain technology, carbon markets, and Islamic finance, APC’s vision reflects a new frontier in ESG investing—scalable, inclusive, and impactful.
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