To Lara Ariffin, a documentary producer and the president of non-profit organisation Rimau, nature brings peace and tranquillity — an essential, welcome escape from the noise of the city. Having produced films on history, heritage and travel, she still finds herself drawn back to the forests of Malaysia and its endangered wildlife, including the majestic Malayan tiger. Ariffin shares details on Rimau’s first-ever fundraising gala on Nov 6, which will help the group in its environmental mission to preserve the big cat, cover costs between grants, and provide job security for its employees. Read more about it in our cover story this week.
TheEdge26 Oct, 2025 09:30am - 3 hours