Growing interest in alternative investments in Sabah, Johor and Penang: survey

THERE seems to be a greater risk appetite for alternative investments in Malaysia over the next 2 to 3 years, said property consultancy Knight Frank Malaysia on Monday (Jun 27) as it released the latest sentiment survey on Malaysia’s commercial real estate investment.

The survey — which polled 200 representatives at senior management levels across Malaysia’s commercial property industry — found an almost equal interest to participate in serviced residences, hotels, co-working spaces, flexible officers, senior living and retirement homes, and data centres.

There is also an interest in other alternative sub-sectors such as workers’ accommodation, wellness centres, student accommodation and themed or recreational parks.