ARA DAMANSARA — Sime Darby Property Berhad has won a Silver award in the Biodiversity Conservation category at the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2026 for its Hamilton Biodiversity Park (HBDP) initiative.
The recognition, presented under the Environmental Awards, acknowledges projects that conserve, restore and regenerate ecosystems while ensuring their long-term sustainability.
Hamilton Biodiversity Park, spanning approximately 284 acres within Hamilton Nilai City, is being restored from a previously degraded landscape into an ecological area supporting habitat preservation and ecosystem regeneration.
Located between the Galla Permanent Forest Reserve and a developing industrial township, the park also aims to strengthen ecological connectivity through planned features, including a biodiversity corridor and nature trail.
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Sime Darby Property Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Datuk Lai Shu Wei said the company’s responsibilities extended beyond building homes and townships to safeguarding the natural ecosystems that support surrounding communities.
“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,” he said.
Organised by the Asia ESG Positive Impact Consortium (A-EPIC), the 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 evaluated by an international panel of judges.
The awards also serve as a platform for organisations to share best practices and encourage regional collaboration in climate resilience, responsible business, social equity and sustainable development.
Lai thanked A-EPIC and the judging panel for the recognition, saying it would encourage the Group to continue integrating biodiversity considerations into its developments and strengthening the role of nature within its communities.
