AirAsia will not take part in Airport REIT

  KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 13): AirAsia Group Bhd will not invest in the proposed airport real estate investment trust (Airport REIT) as the low-cost carrier does not want to lose focus on its airline business, said chief executive officer (CEO) Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

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Atrium REIT plans RM180m buy, Penang leaseback deals

  KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Atrium Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) plans to buy and lease back two pieces of land in Penang from Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lumileds International BV, for a combined RM180 million cash.

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REITs’ NPI growth not a reflection of improving sector

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 29): Last week saw a flux of quarterly earnings released by local real estate investment trusts (REITs) with most reporting a growth in their net property income (NPI), sparking optimism for a recovery in the sector that has long been plagued by concerns over oversupply, weak demand and the like.

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