KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property Bhd
won the World Gold Award under the retail category for Elmina Lakeside Mall at the 2026 FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards held in Vienna, Austria.
In a statement, the property developer said this positions Elmina Lakeside Mall as a leading global retail development. "This validates Sime Darby Property’s approach to creating connected township ecosystems where retail, community, recreation and nature are planned as a single, integrated experience," it said.
The awards, organised by Fédération Internationale des Administrateurs de Biens-Conselis Immobiliers (FIABCI), recognises best-in-class developments globally, assessed by an international panel of real estate professionals and industry experts.
Developments are evaluated holistically, beyond design and scale, including functionality, impact and overall value delivered.
“Winning this award validates our approach to creating integrated developments that deliver value beyond individual assets.
"Elmina Lakeside Mall was conceived as part of a broader township ecosystem, bringing together retail, recreation, community spaces and nature within a connected environment that supports how people live, work and interact,” said Sime Darby Property group managing director and CEO Datuk Seri Azmir Merican.
The open-air retail development spans 52 acres across nine blocks of single- and doubles-storey buildings, offering approximately 214,000 sq ft of net lettable retail space and serves as the commercial heart of the 350-acre Elmina City Centre.
The mall achieved full occupancy within eight months of its soft opening in August 2024 and currently serves a catchment of approximately 1,000,000 residents.
Beyond retail, the development incorporates community-focused amenities including indoor and outdoor event spaces, a lakeside promenade, and direct connectivity to the adjoining 35acre Urban Park.
The World Gold Award follows Elmina Lakeside Mall’s success at the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2025, where the development received the Gold Award in the retail category before advancing to represent Malaysia at the global stage.
