• Cantara Residences was recognised as the Best Residential Mid-Rise Development;
• The City of Elmina township was accredited for its holistic Masterplan encompassing liveability and wellness.

ARA DAMANSARA, 20 MARCH 2023: Sime Darby Property Berhad (“Sime Darby Property” or “Company”) charted another significant milestone in its decorated history as the nation’s pioneering property developer with two major wins at the recent FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2022. 

From left to right: Sime Darby Property Berhad’s Chief Assurance Officer, Aravindan Devapalan Nair; Chief Operating Officer – Integrated Development, Datuk Ir. Mohd Idris Abdullah; Chief Operating Officer – Township Development, Appollo Leong Yong Kuan; Group Chief Financial Officer, Betty Lau Sui Hing; Group Managing Director, Dato’ Azmir Merican; Chief Executive Officer – Property Development, Dato’ Ir. Mohd Sohimin Mohd Alayedin; Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Datuk Lai Shu Wei; and Chief Corporate Development Officer, Datuk Choy Kah Yew were present at the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2022 to receive the trophies, which are a testament to the Company’s excellence in real estate development.

Organised by FIABCI Malaysia, the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2022 is the gold standard in the property development industry and recognises companies in pursuit of excellence and continuous value creation along all steps of developments. Sime Darby Property’s Cantara Residences, a family-oriented residential development situated in award-winning Ara Damansara won the Residential Mid-Rise category, whereas the City of Elmina won the Masterplan category for its holistic design that proves nature can thrive alongside a well-planned development.

Sime Darby Property’s Group Managing Director, Dato’ Azmir Merican said the recognitions are true testimony to the Company’s all-round excellence as a real estate player. “We are proud to be recognised by esteemed industry experts as a true benchmark in the development and sustainability spheres. As a Force for Good, we are driven to develop projects that demonstrate the importance of community cohesion and the well-being of all generations,” said Dato’ Azmir.

He added: “As an early adopter of the triple bottom line approach of People, Planet and Prosperity to sustainability, the recognition of our efforts inspires us to work even harder to create sustainable townships, communities, and futures, exemplifying our purpose to be a Value Multiplier for People, Businesses, Economies and the Planet.”

Cantara Residences, a family-oriented residential development situated in award-winning Ara Damansara won the Residential Mid-Rise category, having set a benchmark for sustainable and connected living.

A new benchmark for sustainable and connected living, Cantara Residences comprises four towers of 888 serviced residences with 13 Green Building Index (GBI) Gold-certified retail units. The development is known for its architecturally iconic double-story ‘Living Sky Bridge’, which houses lush rooftop gardens and residential units within its 168-metre-long structure and is listed in the Malaysia Book of Records as ‘The Longest Residential Sky Bridge’ in the country. With a curated sanctuary created to foster sustainable growth, Cantara Residences has 3.2 acres of common facilities set within a refreshing urban forest, which has helped to increase the number of greeneries by 200% since the start of development.

Adding another feather to its cap is City of Elmina that was designed for multi-generational living with a green-inspired community. The masterplan embodies all aspects of life based on the ‘eight pillars of wellness’ as a guiding philosophy, and in accordance with Mercer’s Quality of Living Survey assessment of international liveability. Boasting sprawling parklands complemented by the 2,700-acre Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve, the 6,500-acre City of Elmina is planned with a 90km interconnected jogging and cycling track as well as a 300-acre Central Park that has played host to numerous large scale community celebrations and events. 

The City of Elmina township bagged the Masterplan category for its holistic masterplan embodying all aspects of life based on the ‘eight pillars of wellness’ as a guiding philosophy, and in accordance with Mercer’s Quality of Living Survey assessment of international liveability.

The 300-acre Elmina City Centre will be gradually developed from 2024, and will house serviced apartments, mixed-use commercial buildings, a transit hub with direct access to future LRT and MRT extensions, offices, a wellness and hospitality hub, as well as an integrated education corridor. The township is also home to many of the nation’s firsts including the Inclusive Playground, Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre and Elmina Living Collection Nursery, where a variety of Endangered, Rare and Threatened tree species are nurtured, functioning as a seed and gene bank for future ecosystem and habitat restoration.

“Thank you to FIABCI Malaysia for organising this award that acknowledges achievements and growths in the property development industry. We would also like to thank our stakeholders and TEAM Sime Darby Property for their unwavering trust and continuous support in us,” said Dato’ Azmir.
 

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About Sime Darby Property Berhad

Sime Darby Property is a leading property developer with a strong success rate of developing sustainable communities for 50 years. With 25 active townships/developments, Sime Darby Property has a wide reach that encompasses assets and operations across the country. It marks its presence in the UK as part of a Malaysian consortium to develop the iconic Battersea Power Station Project in central London.

As a responsible corporate player, Sime Darby Property and its philanthropic arm, Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) actively implement various initiatives to assist underprivileged communities living within and nearby its townships. A multi award-winning property group with numerous international and local accolades, Sime Darby Property is a constituent of the MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index with an MSCI ESG Rating of BBB and is rated by the Carbon Disclosure Project.

Sime Darby Property is honoured to be recognised with numerous real estate industry awards throughout the years. In 2021, the Group continues to be recognised as a top property developer in ‘The Edge Malaysia’s Top Property Developers Awards’, achieving the feat for the tenth year running. The Group was also named as ‘EdgeProp Malaysia’s Responsible Developer: Building Sustainable Development Award 2021’, as well as the winner in PwC’s ‘Building Trust Awards 2021’ under the FBM Mid 70 Index category.

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