Sime Darby Property’s Chief Operating Officer – Integrated Development Datuk Ir Mohd Idris Abdullah (centre) accepting the coveted Best Client award at the recent Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards 2024, which honours excellence and ambition in various facets of the landscape architecture industry.
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Sime Darby Property Berhad ("Sime Darby Property" or "Group") secured 12 victories including the distinguished Best Client award at the Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards 2024 (“MLAA14”). These accolades beam the Group’s unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of architectural excellence and redefining design norms. They also reflect Sime Darby Property’s strategic emphasis on integrating sustainability in its developments across the nations.

“We believe that seamless landscape and architecture design can enrich the well-being of our community and contribute positively to sustainability efforts, specifically in urban biodiversity,” said Dato Azmir Merican, Sime Darby Property’s Group Managing Director.

“These recognitions reflect Sime Darby Property’s dedication to creating sustainable communities as guided by our Purpose to be a Value Multiplier for People, Businesses, Economies, and the Planet,” he added.

Held annually since 2007 by the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (“ILAM”) and endorsed by the International Federation of Landscape Architects (“IFLA”), this prestigious award celebrates excellence in landscape architecture.

Sime Darby Property received Excellence for the City of Elmina and Honour for KL East in the Landscape Masterplan Award category. The Group also secured two Honours in the Landscape Development category for the City of Elmina and Nilai Impian.

Sime Darby Property’s efforts in pushing the sustainability agenda were also recognised with three Honours in the Environmental & Landscape Management category for the City of Elmina and Bandar Bukit Raja, and in the Green Infrastructure category for Serenia City.

The Group also secured four Honours in Landscape Analysis and Study category for City of Elmina, Serenia City and Nilai Impian, and in the Landscape Design Awards for City of Elmina.

Dato’ Azmir added: “Thank you to the panel of judges for recognising our accomplishments at our townships. We will remain steadfast in demonstrating excellence as we continue to embrace new approaches while remaining cognisant of industry trends.” 

(14 May 2024)