
ARA DAMANSARA: At the 2026 FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards held in Vienna, Austria, Sime Darby Property Bhd won the World Gold Award in the Retail category for Elmina Lakeside Mall. This recognition highlights Elmina Lakeside Mall as a leading global retail development.
Presented by FIABCI, the award evaluates developments on various criteria, including functionality and overall impact. “Winning this award underscores our commitment to creating integrated developments that enhance community living,” said Sime Darby Property group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Azmir Merican.
Elmina Lakeside Mall spans 52 acres with about 214,000 sq ft of retail space, serving nearly one million residents. It features indoor and outdoor event spaces, a lakeside promenade and connects to a 35-acre Urban Park. The mall achieved full occupancy within eight months of its August 2024 soft opening.
As part of Sime Darby Property’s sustainability strategy, it received GreenRE Silver certification for its renewable energy features and eco-friendly design. This World Gold Award follows its Gold Award at the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2025.
The awards ceremony featured FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards Committee president Laszlo Gonczi, FIABCI World president Antonio Campagnoli and FIABCI vice president Dr Yu Kee Su.
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