KUALA LUMPUR: Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (Paradigm-REIT) began trading on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia today, opening at its initial public offering (IPO) price of RM1.

At 9.42 am, the counter advanced two sen, or 2%, to RM1.02, with 13.85 million shares changing hands, making it one of the most actively traded counters.

“The listing of Paradigm REIT marks a proud milestone for our team and Malaysia’s REIT landscape. While we opened flat at RM1.00, we view this as a stable and encouraging start — especially in a market where volatility has become the norm,” Paradigm REIT Management Sdn Bhd chairman and independent non-executive director Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said in a statement.

He added that strong support from both institutional and retail investors reflects confidence in the REIT’s portfolio and long-term strategy.

“We remain focused on delivering consistent value to our unitholders and executing our strategy in making our assets more value-accretive,” Shahril said.

Paradigm REIT’s current portfolio comprises three prime shopping centres – Paradigm Mall Petaling Jaya,  Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, and Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre – collectively valued at RM2.4bil and strategically located in high-traffic, high-growth urban areas.

The IPO is the largest Malaysian REIT IPO in the past 13 years and one of the largest IPOs in Malaysia for 2025.

Paradigm REIT has committed to distributing at least 90% of its distributable income on a half-yearly basis, making it an appealing proposition for income-seeking investors.