Crewstone International Completes RM20 Million Structured Investment With Vince Group, Reinforcing Disciplined Capital Deployment In Real Estate
Crewstone International Sdn Bhd, a licensed and regulated private equity and private credit manager, has completed a structured, multi-tranche RM20 million investment into Vince Group, as part of an ongoing strategic partnership in Malaysian property development.
Vince Group is an established Malaysian real estate platform with a focus on en bloc acquisitions and development execution, aligning with Crewstone’s preference for operating partners with demonstrable delivery capability and monetisation visibility.
As at November 2025, Vince Group has recorded sales exceeding 800 units and generated approximately RM435 million in gross development value (GDV) across its active projects. During this period, reported revenue increased from RM18 million to RM28 million, alongside an expansion in operational capacity across development lines. The Group also maintains receivables of approximately RM17.5 million across completed and construction-stage projects.
Vince Group has identified a near-term development pipeline with an estimated GDV of approximately RM880 million across three projects, alongside preliminary planning for additional joint-venture developments in 2026. These potential projects were assessed as part of Crewstone’s investment structuring and risk evaluation process.
“Our approach is to deploy capital in a structured and disciplined manner, working with operators who demonstrate execution capability and commercial realism,” said Izmir Mujab, Managing Director and CEO of Crewstone International. “This investment reflects our focus on governance, visibility, and repeatable delivery rather than speed alone.”
“Crewstone’s participation brings structure, governance, and long-term alignment to our development plans. The partnership supports disciplined execution as we progress through our pipeline,” said Datuk Vincent Nee, Founder and Visionary Leader of Vince Group.
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UNIQLO Recognised as a Leading Employer of Choice for Young Malaysians
Wins at Graduates’ Choice Award and GRADUAN Brand Awards 2025 highlight strong appeal among students and early-career professionals
Talentbank representatives presenting the award to UNIQLO’s HR team at the GCA Graduates’ Choice Award as the one of Top 1% of Employers of Choice for Graduates.
Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has been recognised as one of the most preferred employers for young talent, earning top honours at the Graduate’s Choice Award (GCA) and the GRADUAN Brand Awards 2025. The accolades underscore the company’s reputation for structured career pathways, hands-on training, and supportive workplace practices.
At the Graduates’ Choice Award (GCA), UNIQLO was voted among the “Top 1% Graduates’ Employers to Work For” (Top 25th) and named Champion in the Fashion Category, based on votes from undergraduates and recent graduates across Malaysia. The company also secured 1st Runner Up in the Retail & E-Commerce category at the GRADUAN Brand Awards 2025, reinforcing its standing as a leading employer in the retail sector in Malaysia.
Mabel Lee, Human Resources Director, UNIQLO Malaysia, shared that: “These recognitions carry particular significance because they come directly from the graduate community. Young Malaysians today are looking for clarity on career progression, real operational experience, and leaders who actively support their growth. Knowing that young people see UNIQLO as a place where they can learn, be themselves, and build a global career means a great deal to us. Winning these awards remind us of our purpose of developing local talents and motivate us to keep supporting and growing together with them.”
To deepen engagement with students and universities, UNIQLO recently formalised Memorandums of Understanding with Monash University Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia. These partnerships go beyond traditional recruitment, providing students with hands-on exposure to retail management and operational insights. Through internships, store visits, and mentoring opportunities, students can experience UNIQLO’s workplace culture, understand career pathways in retail, and develop practical skills that complement their academic learning.
“These collaborations allow students to gain first-hand experience of retail operations, leadership development, and team management,” added Mabel Lee. “It’s part of our commitment to building the next generation of leaders by giving them real-world exposure, practical guidance, and a supportive environment to grow.”
UNIQLO’s talent development framework focuses on practical skill-building and leadership readiness across both retail and corporate functions. Key initiatives include:
As UNIQLO marks its 15th anniversary in Malaysia, the company continues to expand opportunities for graduates across retail and management roles. Applications for the UMC and GMP programmes are now open. Interested applicants please visit www.uniqlo.com/my.
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Crewstone Enters The Spotlight: Announcing A Structured Investment Partnership In Asia’s Live Entertainment Sector
Kuala Lumpur, 24 Dec 2025 - Crewstone International Sdn Bhd, a licensed and regulated private equity and private credit manager, today announced a strategic investment partnership with Genesis Entertainment Sdn Bhd, following the successful structuring and mobilisation of institutional capital into the live entertainment sector. As part of this partnership, Crewstone-backed productions have already demonstrated meaningful commercial scale, including the delivery of the 2025 ATEEZ and CRAVITY Concert in Kuala Lumpur, which attracted approximately 7,800 attendees.
The transaction demonstrates Crewstone’s sector-agnostic ability to deploy capital into commercially viable, execution-led platforms beyond conventional investment categories. Across its recent production history, Genesis has deployed more than RM20 million into large-format water and music festivals, scaling from an initial 2-acre event with approximately 22,000 attendees to a 31-acre national festival attracting over 35,000 attendees, illustrating repeatable event economics and the institutionalisation of live entertainment as an asset class.
Under the partnership, Crewstone acts as anchor capital partner for selected large-scale entertainment productions and regional initiatives, pairing institutional capital with specialist operating expertise.
Operating on a sector-agnostic basis, Crewstone provides capital stewardship, governance oversight, commercial structuring, and cross-border market access, while working alongside experienced operators to scale platforms with proven execution capability.
These productions demonstrated broad commercial participation across ticketing, food and beverage, and sponsorship, and received Malaysia Book of Records recognition for both the largest water-and-music festival in Malaysia and the tallest stage trusses, reinforcing Genesis’ ability to scale responsibly while maintaining execution discipline.
Founded in 2022, Genesis has built a track record in conceptualising, producing, and executing premium live entertainment formats across multiple markets, working with international artists, sponsors, venue operators, and production partners to deliver large-scale events to commercial audiences.
Industry-wide, Asia’s live entertainment sector has entered a renewed growth cycle. According to PwC, the sector is projected to expand at approximately 6% annually through the end of the decade, reflecting its emergence as an increasingly institutional and commercially viable asset class. Within this backdrop, Genesis’ operating scale and event economics position the platform favourably relative to broader market growth, having expanded production scale and commercial throughput by approximately 1.2x over the past three years.
“Entertainment is an increasingly institutional asset class in Asia when supported by the right structure and discipline,” said Izmir Mujab, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Crewstone International. “Our partnership with Genesis is grounded in execution, governance, and scalable economics. Crewstone’s role is to apply structured capital and cross-border expertise to platforms that have demonstrated the ability to deliver at scale.”
“Crewstone brings structure, discipline, and cross-border perspective to our platform,” said Lens Chan Wei Wah, Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Entertainment. “This partnership strengthens our ability to plan, finance, and execute large-scale productions responsibly as we expand regionally.”
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