• Fifth consecutive year among the Top 10 winners of the Top-of-the-Chart Awards in the Market Capitalisation of RM1 billion and above category;
• Recognised in the Best in Qualitative category at the Malaysia Developer Awards 2026.

ARA DAMANSARA, 15 October 2026 – Sime Darby Property Berhad (“Sime Darby Property” or the “Group”) secured the No. 1 ranking in the Top-of-the-Chart Awards for the Market Capitalisation of RM1 billion and above category at the Malaysia Developer Awards (“MDA”) 2026. This achievement marks its fifth consecutive year among the Top 10 developers recognised under the category.

Dato’ Seri Azmir Merican, Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (centre) of Sime Darby Property, accepting the Top-of-the-Chart Award for the Market Capitalisation of RM1 billion and above category at the Malaysia Developer Awards (“MDA”) 2026 on behalf of the Group. The award was presented by YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government.

The Group was also recognised in the Best in Qualitative category, securing recognition across two categories at this year’s awards. The achievements reflect the Group’s continued performance and focus on quality, innovation and sustainability in property development.

The Group was also named Best in Qualitative for the Market Capitalisation RM1 billion and above category at the MDA 2026. Sime Darby Property’s Managing Director, Property Development, Dato’ Ir. Mohd Sohimin Mohd Alayedin (centre), accepted the award.

Dato’ Seri Azmir Merican, Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Property, said: “Being ranked No. 1 in the Top-of-the-Chart Awards is a meaningful recognition of the progress we have made as an organisation. While we are honoured to have remained among the Top 10 developers for five consecutive years, securing the top position this year reflects the strength of our strategy, the discipline of our execution and the dedication of our people. Our recognition in the Best in Qualitative category further underscores our commitment to delivering quality developments that create lasting value for customers, communities and stakeholders.”

The award recipients at the MDA 2026 with the Guest of Honour, YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government.

During the gala dinner held on 14 October 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) Convention Centre, Dato' Seri Azmir said: “We thank Star Media Group and the FIABCI Malaysian Chapter for these recognitions. They reinforce our belief that leadership in property development is not measured solely by scale, but by the ability to create places that bring people together, support economic growth and respect the environment.

Established in 2022, the MDA is jointly organised by Star Media Group and the FIABCI Malaysian Chapter. The awards evaluate property developers based on several criteria, including financial standing, corporate performance, project quality, sustainability and innovation.

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About Sime Darby Property Berhad

With over 50 years of experience, Sime Darby Property has evolved from a trusted developer of master-planned communities into a forward-looking real estate company, shaping sustainable ecosystems that support the way people live, work, and thrive. The company has long set the benchmark for quality, innovation and sustainability, delivering residential, integrated and highrise developments across its 28 townships and developments throughout Malaysia.

Its core business is anchored in two segments: Property Development, which remains a market leader in township and integrated developments, and Investment & Asset Management, focused on driving long-term value creation through strategic asset ownership and management.

In line with its SHIFT32 strategy, Sime Darby Property is accelerating its transition from a pure-play property developer to a diversified real estate company, with a growing focus on recurring income streams. The company continues to lead the industrial and logistics segment through key developments such as Elmina Business Park, Bandar Bukit Raja, and Hamilton Nilai City, and is the first public-listed property developer in Malaysia to establish development funds in this sector.

As A Force For Good, the company has pledged to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, referencing the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. A strong advocate of ESG, Sime Darby Property is a constituent of the MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index with an MSCI ESG Rating of BBB, is assessed by the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), and is included in both the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index, affirming its commitment to strong ESG practices. Through its philanthropic arm, Yayasan Sime Darby, the company continues to deliver meaningful and lasting social impacts across the communities it serves.

Sime Darby Property has received numerous accolades, including being recognised as Malaysia’s number one property developer at The Edge Malaysia’s Top Property Developers Awards in 2024 and 2025. Other notable achievements include top honours at The Edge Malaysia Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2025, wins at the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards, StarProperty Awards, Malaysia Developer Awards, Putra Brand Awards, PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia, as well as its inclusion in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list for 2026 for the third consecutive year, reflecting its continued leadership in the industry.

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