Visionary Leader in Financial Services & Insurtech

Dato’ Paduka Javern Lim is a distinguished financial leader with over 30 years of experience in financial services, agency management, and insurtech solutions. As the Founder & Group Managing Director of VKA Financial Group, he has built one of the country’s leading financial planning firms. He also founded easycover.my, a groundbreaking insurtech platform that is transforming digital insurance solutions for SMEs and individuals.

Backed by a strong foundation in financial planning, Dato’ Javern holds a Financial Planner license licensed by the Securities Commission and approved by Bank Negara Malaysia. His extensive expertise covers financial planning, risk management, corporate solutions, and fintech-driven innovations, making him a key driver of financial technology advancement in Malaysia.

Industry Leadership & Professional Contributions

• National Council Member (2019 – Present), Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC)
• Chairman, Ethics & Compliance Board (2019-2023), MFPC
• Deputy President (2017-2019), Association of Financial Advisers Malaysia (AFA)
• Corporate PRS Advisor Licensee & Authorized PRS Master Trainer, Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia
• Council Member (2020-2022), Faculty of Entrepreneurship & Business, University Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
• Ad-hoc Committee Member (2020-2023), Master Programme on Personal Financial Planning Education (Coursework), University Putra Malaysia

Community & Humanitarian Leadership

Beyond his corporate success, Dato’ Javern is deeply committed to philanthropy and environmental advocacy:

• District Governor (2019-2020), Lions Clubs International, District 308B1 Malaysia
• Chairman, District 308B1 Foundation (2020-2021)
• Honorary Chairperson (2022-2023), Lions Clubs International, District 308B1 Malaysia
• Founder & Chairman, Life Initiative For Environment (LIFE), an Environmental NGO

Prestigious Recognitions & Awards

Dato’ Javern’s remarkable contributions to the financial industry and humanitarian efforts have been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including:

• Darjah Dato’ Paduka Negeri Sembilan (DPNS) – Conferred by D.Y.M.M. Yang Di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir in 2015
• Asia Pacific Top Excellence Brand Award
• 21st Century Prestigious Brand Award
• Golden Bull Award
• Malaysia-China Super Brand Award

Thought Leadership & Public Engagement

Dato’ Javern is a respected columnist for China Press & Nanyang Siang Pau, where he shares expert insights on financial planning, wealth management, and business sustainability. He is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences, universities, corporate forums, and media platforms (radio & television).

His vision and leadership continue to drive VKA Financial Group and easycover.my, shaping the future of financial planning, insurtech, and SME financial empowerment.