OCBC Malaysia’s pioneering Serial Entrepreneur Programme has provided over RM1.6 billion in approved financing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) since its pilot launch a year ago.
In a statement, the bank said the programme is designed to support serial entrepreneurs who own and manage multiple businesses, helping them to grow, scale, and diversify their ventures.
From left: OCBC’s Nicholas Teh, Sen Ching Kimia founder Lee Chai Hai, OCBC’s Jeffrey Teoh, Powerpoint Electrical director Dr Lu Jye Ying, JP Mart Trading founder Sim Tiang Kie, and OCBC’s Selwyn Lim.
Through customised financing solutions, OCBC enables these entrepreneurs to manage their expanding portfolios with greater ease, flexibility, and speed.
At a recent event in Kuching, OCBC Malaysia managing director and head of wholesale banking Jeffrey Teoh said he was encouraged by the positive response to the programme and confident it would bring tangible benefits to Sarawak’s business community.
Since its official rollout in Kuala Lumpur in July 2025, the programme has onboarded more than 100 new keyperson customers, underscoring its success in addressing the unique needs of serial entrepreneurs, Teoh noted.
“We are thrilled to introduce the programme to Sarawak, where rapid growth in renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and progressive state policies are creating a new generation of entrepreneurs,” he said. “We aim to support and empower them to seize these opportunities through the OCBC Serial Entrepreneur Programme.”
The programme offers capital financing and tailored banking solutions to help entrepreneurs expand their ventures confidently.
From payment services to industry-specific financial products, OCBC Malaysia streamlines banking processes so serial entrepreneurs can focus on driving growth without the usual financial barriers.
