Carolyn Khor's blog

The tiger is often a symbol of strength, courage, and resilience. The most famous tigers are the hallmark logos of Maybank, the Johor Ta’zim Football Club’s logo, followed by the now discarded Proton logo of the Malayan tiger used between 2000 and 2008. Even so, people might wonder why Malayan tigers should be saved from extinction. After all, they are predatory animals that threaten humans when there is conflict. However, the role of the Malayan tiger in forest ecosystems cannot be overstated. As apex predators, they help maintain the balance of the ecosystem by controlling the population of herbivores, which in turn ensures the vegetation is not overgrazed. This balance is critical for the health of the forest, which supports a vast array of biodiversity. “A healthy tiger population indicates a healthy ecosystem,” said Harun Rahman, the Project Lead, who is also the husband of Lara, the president of RIMAU. “The Malayan tiger is a subspecies of tiger found in the tropical forests ...

  Beneath the vast blue skies off the coast of Semporna and overlooking the clear turquoise waters of the Celebes Sea, children's faces light up each time a teacher walks into the classroom. 'Selamat pagi, Cikgu,' they call out. 'Selamat pagi, murid-murid,' replies the teacher enthusiastically. For nearly a decade now, since 2015, the Bajau community has benefited from Iskul’s gift of knowledge, empowering literacy among stateless youth. The Bajau, or sea nomads, inhabit the Omadal Island, a mere 60-minute boat ride from Bum Bum Island. Emphasising the need to enhance academic achievement and leadership potential within the Bajau Laut community, Iskul Sama diLaut Omadal's mission to empower the community through education has yielded remarkable results. “Starting with a foundation in basic literacy skills in Bahasa Malaysia and Mathematics, we also support our students’ development with a wide range of programmes for a wholesome and...