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Sime Darby Property’s group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Azmir Merican (left) briefs the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj (second from right) on the Elmina Lakeside Mall and Elmina Outdoor Sculpture Museum during its opening ceremony in Shah Alam, on January 11, 2025. — Picture by MOHD KHAIRUL HELMY MOHD DIN/MEDIASELANGOR

Selangor Sultan, Tengku Permaisuri grace Elmina Lakeside Mall’s opening ceremony

SHAH ALAM, Jan 11 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj and the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin graced the opening ceremony of Sime Darby’s Elmina Lakeside Mall and Elmina Outdoor Sculpture Museum today.

Upon arriving at 10.15am, Their Royal Highnesses were greeted by Sime Darby Property’s group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Azmir Merican and Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.

Sultan Sharafuddin and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin then proceeded to tour the exhibition, before being briefed by Azmir on completed Sime Darby Property’s projects as well as those currently underway.

His Royal Highness then delivered his royal address to launch the lakeside mall and sculpture museum officially.

In a statement, Azmir said the mall, situated on a 6.96-hectare (17.2-acre) site, has been operational since August last year, serving as a dynamic retail and recreational hub for Bandar Elmina and its surrounding areas.

Its open design concept reduces the use of air conditioning, contributing to a lower carbon footprint, while also featuring bicycle paths, planned solar panel installations, and 16 electric vehicle charging stations.

99 per cent of the lots at the mall had been leased and over 180,000 visitors flocked the mall during the opening week.

He added that the mall registers an average of 640,000 visitors monthly.

“We greatly appreciate the exceptional response from both tenants and visitors, which has strengthened the position of this shopping mall as the preferred retail and leisure destination for the community.

“The strategic additions in Bandar Elmina allow us to integrate retail with nature, creating a unique shopping experience that reflects our vision to build spaces that meet real needs, foster connections, and support modern lifestyles with a focus on well-being,” Azmir said.

Sime Darby Property has also established the sculpture museum to provide a dedicated space for local contemporary artists, as well as regional and international talents to showcase their artworks.

“This open-air sculpture museum represents a synthesis of artistic expression, sustainability, and innovative urban design within Bandar Elmina, enhancing community spaces and experiences for residents.

“Its inaugural exhibition will feature the sculpture ‘The Wealthy Horizons’ by Abdul Multhalib Musa,” he said.

— Bernama

The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj (second from left) officiates the opening ceremony of the Elmina Lakeside Mall and Elmina Outdoor Sculpture Museum, in Shah Alam on January 11, 2025. — Picture by MOHD KHAIRUL HELMY MOHD DIN/MEDIASELANGOR

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