According to leaders in the area of real estate investment, Malaysian real estate investment trusts show a positive developmen this year. The strong returns which Axis REIT Managers Bhd provided over the past year include Al-Hadharah Boustead REIT, Al-Aqar Healthcare REIT, Pavilion REIT, CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust, Axis REIT, Starhill REIT and Tower REIT. A further positive development is expected.