OVERSEAS CAMBODIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OCIC) SIGNS MOU WITH MALAYSIA’S EAKON GROUP TO BOOST ITS RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS

Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) continues to strengthen collaborations with strategic partners who share the same vision as part of its ongoing efforts to turn its integrated mixed-use projects into thriving growth hubs. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) setting out the terms and conditions was signed between Ms. Lim Lychin representing Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC)and Dato Sri Dr Ricky Yaw for Eakon Group.The MoU stipulates crucial details such as a work scope and the business commitment.

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Speaking after the signing event witnessed by Malaysian Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim and H.E. Charles Vann, Executive Vice President of Canadia Groupand Dato Sri Dr Ricky Yaw Chan Choy for Eakon Groupshared, “Eakon Group will share professional engineering, architectural and construction know-how and technical skills with our OCIC counterparts and also assist to source retail tenant mix and international investors for the Elysee project to develop world-class properties that will enhance the livelihood of citizens and businesses here,”.Inspired by cities in the Champs Elysees in Paris, the 75,800 square meters The Elysee isone of Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation’s township development in Phnom Penh that brings the sophisticated culture of Northwestern Europe in Cambodia. The combination of upscale mixed-use program of exclusive residences, premium-grade offices, and topnotch dining and leisure areas offer uniquely vibrant and complete lifestyle experiences to its future owners and investors.

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''We look forward to attracting more Malaysian investors  to  our integrated  mixed-use  projectsespecially thatCambodia    iswitnessing    an increasing  number  offoreigninvestors  in  recent yearsdespite    the    pandemic. Through    this partnership, wewill look forward tohighlight the many    advantages   of Cambodia’sinvestment opportunities,   allowing   us   to also   emphasizeOCIC’scompetitiveness in  delivering  pioneering property    and    infrastructure    projects    in    the country.” Ms. Lim Lychin shared.

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Yaw addedthat the MOU was the fruition of a trade delegation to Cambodia organised by the SME Association of Malaysia in April 2022 under a Ministry of International Trade and Industry , where initial meetings were held between Eakon Group andOCIC followed by a return visitby the OCIC team in May 2022 to Malaysia to continue theproject negotiations.  EKG Development Sdn Bhd is the property developmentarm of the Eakon Group, a groupof Malaysian companiesspecialisinginmechanical,  electrical  and  plumbing servicesfor  large-scale commercialandresidential projects and educational institutions. OCIC is the largest conglomerate in Cambodia involved in large-scale property development and  infrastructure  projects,  besides  other  business  sectors ranging  from  aviation  and education to media and retail.

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About Eakon Group and EKG Development Sdn BhdThe EakonGroup is a group of companies registered with the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board that specialise in mechanical, electrical and plumbing services for large-scale commercial and residential projects and educational institutions. Major services include air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation work, and electrical, fire-fighting and plumbing work for property developers, government departments and corporate clients, including multinational companies, within Malaysia and abroad. EKG Development Sdn Bhd is the property development arm of the Eakon Group. For more information, visit https://www.eakon.com.my/About OCIC OCIC is currently the largest and leading property developer in Cambodia by its investment size and number of projects developed. The company's core expertise is in real estate development, satellite city, and property management, with notable projects such as the New Phnom Penh International Airport, Diamond Island City, Norea Island, Chroy Changvar Satellite City and Olympia City Complex.For more information, visit https://www.ocic.com.kh

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