Hektar Reit's education asset scores stellar SPM results
KUALA LUMPUR: Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd says Kolej Yayasan Saad's (KYS) performance in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations
underscores the school's dedication to academic excellence and holistic development.
Hektar Asset is the manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar Reit), which bought KYS campus in Melaka late last year.
The acquisition was completed in the third quarter of 2024, in line with Hektar Reit's portfolio diversification strategy.
KYS maintained its position as one of Malaysia's top-performing schools, ranking 9th nationwide based on the Ministry of Education's results.
About fifty per cent of its students achieved straight As in the SPM examinations.
Furthermore, 50 per cent of students from the previous cohort received full scholarships for tertiary education, demonstrating the school's continued success in nurturing high-achieving, future-ready individuals.
Hektar Asset chief executive officer Zainal Iskandar said the achievement reflects KYS' academic strength, emphasis on leadership and consistent pursuit of excellence.
"For Hektar Reit, KYS' remarkable achievements exemplify the importance of high-quality education infrastructure in shaping Malaysia's future leaders.
"We remain committed to investing in resilient assets that create long-term value while supporting national development goals," he added.
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