REITs draw positive attention with ESG efforts

CIMB Research highlighted that Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust (Sunway-REIT) is a strong contender for F4GBM Index inclusion by year-end.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian real estate investment trusts (REITs) are expected to gain further traction in the sustainability space, with increasing potential for enhanced representation in the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia (F4GBM) Index in the coming review cycle this December.

This momentum reflects the sector’s growing alignment with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.