More Than Half M-REITs See ESG Impacting Property Values, But High Costs Hinder Progress

Source: Business Today27 Oct 2026

Over 80% of Malaysian REITs expect ESG factors to impact property valuations. High costs and pressure to maintain dividend distributions hinder sustainability efforts. Knight Frank Malaysia reported this in its Climate Resilience in Action study. The study shows M-REITs' awareness of ESG factors. Most M-REITs face challenges in implementing sustainability measures.

What it means for buyers, tenants and investorsShareholders of M-REITs can check their REIT's ESG performance and progress in implementing sustainability measures to understand potential impacts on property values and dividend distributions.

What it means for Japanese buyers

Over 80% of Malaysian REITs expect ESG factors to impact property valuations.

Japanese investors in M-REITs may face higher costs due to sustainability efforts.

Shareholders can check their REIT's ESG performance to understand potential impacts on property values and dividend distributions.

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