Kuala Lumpur, 17 March 2026 – DBS Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd and Asia Pacific Premium Entrepreneurs Consortium officially sign an Investment and Financing Cooperation Memorandum on 17 March  2026 in Kuala Lumpur, marking a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening financial support and  cross-border opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).  

The event brought together business owners, investors, and members of the media to witness the  signing ceremony and participate in an expert forum discussing emerging opportunities for SMEs in  the digital finance era.  

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing innovative financing solutions, digital  financial transformation, and sustainable growth opportunities for SMEs between China and  Malaysia.  

Strengthening SME Financing Ecosystems 

Through this cooperation, DBS Solutions and APPEC aim to connect entrepreneurs with capital,  strategic networks, and digital financial solutions that support business expansion and cross-border  investment opportunities. 

The partnership will also highlight the role of financial innovation in enabling SMEs to access  alternative financing models and leverage digital platforms to accelerate growth. 

Expert Forum on the Future of Digital Finance 

As part of the event, an expert forum themed “New Opportunities for SMEs in the Era of Digital  Finance” featured industry leaders who discussed: 

• Financial innovation and enterprise growth 
• Digital transformation for SMEs 
• Sustainable development in the evolving economic landscape 

The panel included: 
• David Yeoh, Chief Executive Officer of DBS Solutions 
• Brenda Lam, Chief Finance Officer of DBS Solutions  

Event Programme 
• 11:30 – 12:30 : Guest Registration & Networking (Light Lunch will be served)
• 12:30 – 12:40 : Introduction to APPEC
• 12:40 – 12:50 : Opening Speech by Dato’ Kenny Lew 
• 12:50 – 13:00 : APPEC × DBS Solutions Cooperation Memorandum Signing
• 13:00 – 13:25 : DBS Solutions Corporate Presentation 
• 13:25 – 14:05 : Expert Forum Discussion 
• 14:05 – 14:30 : Networking & Group Photo  

About DBS Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd 

DBS Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd operates SME Funding-i, an Islamic peer-to-peer financing platform  approved as a Recognized Market Operator by the Securities Commission Malaysia. The platform  connects investors with growing Malaysian SMEs while providing innovative financing solutions  designed to support business expansion.  

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Led by a team of seasoned banking professionals and SME financing specialists, the management  team has collectively facilitated over RM9.16 billion in SME loan disbursements across various  financing models, including asset financing, invoice financing, trade facilities, and government backed schemes.  

About APPEC 

The Asia Pacific Premium Entrepreneurs Consortium (APPEC) is a high-level strategic platform serving  global Chinese entrepreneurs by connecting policy alignment, industrial collaboration, capital  resources, and cultural empowerment. APPEC supports visionary enterprises seeking globalization,  cross-border growth, and long-term value creation.