EXIM BANK MALAYSIA EXTENDS USD 70 MILLION ISLAMIC FINANCING TO BERJAYA LAND’S FOUR SEASONS RESORT & PRIVATE RESIDENCES DEVELOPMENT IN OKINAWA, JAPAN

Kuala Lumpur, 5 November 2025 – Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (EXIM Bank) has extended  a USD 70 million Islamic Overseas Investment Financing facility to Berjaya Okinawa Investment (S) Pte  Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berjaya Land Berhad, to support the development of the prestigious  Four Seasons Resort & Private Residences Okinawa, Japan (Four Seasons Okinawa). 

The project is led by Berjaya Okinawa Invest TMK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berjaya Okinawa  Investment (S) Pte Ltd, serving as the project developer responsible for the overall planning and  execution of Four Seasons Okinawa. 

Berjaya Land Berhad previously delivered the acclaimed Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, one of Japan’s most  prestigious hospitality developments. The Kyoto property has received multiple international  accolades, including the HICAP Reggie Shiu Development of the Year Award and Hospitality Design  Magazine’s HD Awards for Best Spa and Best Upscale/Luxury Guestrooms and Suites. The same core  construction team behind the Kyoto success is now being mobilised for the Okinawa project.

The financing agreement was signed by Syed Ali Shahul Hameed, Group CEO of Berjaya Land Berhad,  on behalf of Berjaya Okinawa Investment (S) Pte Ltd and was witnessed by representatives from EXIM  Bank and Berjaya Land’s subsidiaries officials. 

Spanning 32 acres of pristine beachfront, the Four Seasons Okinawa will offer 279 luxurious  accommodations, including 127 resort rooms, 124 high-end condominiums, and 28 exclusive private  villas.  

Main construction is in progress and completion is expected in July 2027 followed by a three-month  hotel pre-opening phase with a projected Gross Development Value (GDV) of USD 1.12 billion. 

The partnership between EXIM Bank and Berjaya Group spans over a decade, beginning in 2010. Over  the years, EXIM Bank has supported two major overseas projects, reflecting a shared vision of  excellence and long-term value creation. This initiative underscores EXIM Bank’s strategic commitment  to supporting Malaysian investments abroad, particularly in established and high-potential markets.  The Four Seasons Okinawa project exemplifies the Bank’s mission to promote Malaysia’s global  footprint and elevate the presence of Malaysian enterprises on the international stage. 

Looking ahead, EXIM Bank will continue to leverage its strategic financing programs to support the  growth of Malaysian businesses abroad. This includes initiatives such as the RM500 million Skim  Eksport Lonjakan (EXL), aimed at scaling up Malaysian exporters, and the Malaysia Global Connect  (MGC) Go Export Cover Program, which provides protection for businesses expanding into strategic  international markets. Both schemes were announced under the 2025 Budget and are scheduled for  implementation in 2026. These efforts aim to accelerate private sector investment and enhance  Malaysia’s presence in non-traditional markets. 

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