Roar for Legacy 2024" is an initiative aimed at protecting the critically endangered Malayan tiger. With fewer than 150 individuals remaining, the campaign seeks to combat threats like poaching and habitat destruction through fundraising and conservation efforts
The Belum-Temengor Forest Complex is one of the largest continuous forest landscapes in Malaysia, covering over 3,500 square kilometers. It includes the Royal Belum State Park, Temengor Forest Reserve, and other smaller reserves. It is home to diverse wildlife, including critically endangered species like the Malayan tiger, and is considered a biodiversity hotspot in Southeast Asia.
Belum-Temengor serves as a critical habitat for over 100 mammal species, including elephants, gaur, and the Malayan tiger. It also provides ecological benefits like water catchment for Sungai Perak, which is vital for agriculture and local communities. The forest's biodiversity and cultural heritage make it a priority for both conservation and sustainable eco-tourism.
The Belum-Temengor Forest Complex is home to a significant number of Orang Asli, Malaysia’s indigenous people. While exact numbers vary, it is estimated that around 1,000 to 1,500 Orang Asli, primarily from the Jahai and Temiar tribes, live in this area, maintaining their traditional way of life and deep connection to the forest.
The Belum-Temengor Forest Complex spans approximately 3,500 square kilometers, making it one of the largest continuous forested areas in Peninsular Malaysia. This area is more than 11 times the size of Penang Island and includes the Royal Belum State Park, Temengor Forest Reserve, and smaller surrounding reserves.
The Malayan tiger is critically endangered due to poaching for profit, habitat fragmentation from deforestation and human activities, and insufficient monitoring and protection efforts.
Your contributions directly fund critical tiger conservation efforts: USD 500 supports forest rangers’ wages (USD 300) and essential supplies (USD 200); USD 900 funds a camera trap (USD 700) and its logistics (USD 200); USD 1,500 combines camera trap deployment (USD 900), ranger operations (USD 400), and community outreach (USD 200). Note: Fund allocation may vary slightly due to field conditions and external factors.