FOOD & BEVERAGE (F&B) -centric Oasis Harvest Corp Bhd (formerly Dolphin International Bhd) has appointed European Credit Investment Bank Ltd group CEO Datuk Wira Dr Lim Zhao Qi as its non-independent non-executive director effective Oct 13.
The appointment brings extensive investment banking and corporate leadership experience to its board as the group advances its business expansion and diversification strategy.
Lim, 40, has previously held senior leadership positions across financial services, technology, property development and hospitality.
Apart from having served as both executive director and group CEO of European Credit Investment Bank since 2014, he was also appointed the Labuan Investment Banks Association chairman in May 2024.
Lim’s appointment comes as Oasis continues to expand its F&B operations alongside its diversification into event management and public relations (PR) services.
With the group broadening its business portfolio, Lim’s background in investment banking and corporate management is expected to provide practical board-level perspectives on capital allocation, investment evaluation and strategic business development.
“We welcome Lim to the board. His extensive experience in investment banking and corporate leadership will be valuable as Oasis enters its next phase of growth,” commented Oasis’ executive director Ch’ng Eu Vern.
“With the group expanding its business portfolio, we believe his expertise will strengthen our capabilities in evaluating investment opportunities, maintaining financial discipline and ensuring that our growth initiatives are aligned with long-term shareholder interests.”
Oasis has in recent times continues to develop its core F&B portfolio which includes De.Wan 1958, Café Chef Wan and Uncle Don’s while preparing the roll-out of a new kopitiam concept targeting the mass-market dining segment.
Additionally, the group has also diversified into event management and PR services through its 80%-owned subsidiary Contagious (M) Sdn Bhd, hence broadening its operational activities and revenue streams.
Moving forward, the group remains focused on executing its expansion plans, maintaining prudent capital management and strengthening its business fundamentals to deliver sustainable long-term value to shareholders.
At the close of today’s (Oct 16) market trading, Oasis Harvest was unchanged at 7.5 sen with 1,300 shares traded, this valuing the company at RM17 mil. – Oct 16, 2026
