• Hamilton Biodiversity Park receives Silver in the Biodiversity Conservation category under the Environmental Awards;
• The award recognises initiatives that conserve, restore and regenerate ecosystems while supporting their long-term sustainability.

ARA DAMANSARA, 6 November 2026 – Sime Darby Property Berhad ("Sime Darby Property" or the "Group") was recognised with Silver in the Biodiversity Conservation category at the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2026 for Hamilton Biodiversity Park ("HBDP"). The achievement highlights the Group's ongoing efforts to incorporate biodiversity conservation into the planning and development of its townships.

Zulhilmi Zainal Abidin, Person In Charge, Hamilton, representing Sime Darby Property Berhad, received the Silver award in the Biodiversity Conservation category from Yang Berhormat Dato’ Sri Arthur Joseph Kurup, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, at the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2026.

The Biodiversity Conservation category recognises organisations that have implemented projects to conserve, restore and regenerate ecosystems while supporting their long-term sustainability.

Hamilton Biodiversity Park is part of Sime Darby Property's broader efforts to integrate biodiversity conservation into township development. Spanning approximately 284 acres within Hamilton Nilai City, the park is being restored from a previously degraded landscape into a functioning ecological area that supports habitat preservation and ecosystem regeneration. Located between the Galla Permanent Forest Reserve and a growing industrial township, the park also contributes to strengthening ecological connectivity through planned features such as a biodiversity corridor and nature trail.

Datuk Lai Shu Wei, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer of Sime Darby Property, said, "As a real estate player, our work goes beyond creating homes and townships. We also have a responsibility to consider the natural ecosystems that support the communities around them. Through Hamilton Biodiversity Park, we aim to contribute to biodiversity conservation in a way that complements development and supports our Purpose of Driving Real Estate as a Value Multiplier for People, Businesses, Economies and the Planet."

Organised under the Asia ESG Positive Impact Consortium ("A-EPIC"), the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards recognise organisations across Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines for their commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") principles.

A total of 54 Gold winners from the three participating countries advanced to the regional stage, where their initiatives were assessed by an international panel of judges. The awards also provide a platform for organisations to share best practices and encourage collaboration on climate resilience, responsible business, social equity and sustainable development across the region.

He added, "We thank A-EPIC and the judging panel for this recognition. It encourages us to continue incorporating biodiversity considerations into our developments and strengthening the role that nature plays within our communities."

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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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