67 APPROACH TO VALUE CREATION Integrated Annual Report 2025 COLLEGES SEGMENT OUTLOOK The outlook for healthcare colleges in Malaysia in 2026 is structurally positive, driven primarily by the growing demand for healthcare professionals. Malaysia faces a significant shortage of healthcare workers. Estimates indicate the country will require approximately 75,000 doctors and 240,000 nurses by 2026 to meet healthcare demand, reflecting substantial increases from current workforce levels. In particular, the nursing profession faces a critical gap. Malaysia’s health authorities project that the shortage of nurses could reach nearly 60% by 2030, highlighting the urgent need to expand training capacity and student intake. Considering these trends, it is foreseen that the healthcare college segment is expected to remain a strategically important and growing component of Malaysia’s healthcare ecosystem, supporting the development of the healthcare workforce required to sustain the country’s expanding healthcare sector. PORTFOLIO CAPITAL AGED CARE FACILITIES Al-`Aqar’s aged care portfolio comprises the Retirement Village property in Australia, providing retirement living solutions for the elderly. This segment supports the fund’s healthcare value chain by addressing the growing demand for aged care and retirement living driven by ageing population trends. • Jeta Gardens Retirement Village 1 aged care
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