Malaysian REITs stay defensive as earnings and leasing fundamentals hold firm
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Local REITs face near-term headwinds, but stable occupancy and rental growth continue to underpin the sector’s defensive appeal.
From the original report
LOCAL REITs may have endured a challenging year so far, but resilient earnings and healthy leasing fundamentals are keeping the sector firmly on investors’ radar.
The Bursa Malaysia REIT Index (KLREI) has lagged behind the broader market so far this year, with the sector facing pressure from the expiry of the long-running withholding tax concession and higher bond yields.
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- Sep 15, 2026
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