Wild Stories, Wilder Causes

Lara Ariffin, Filmmaker, and President, Persatuan Pelindung Harimau Malaysia (RIMAU)

08-Jan-25 15:00

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Lara Ariffin is an award-winning filmmaker whose passion for conserving wildlife has shaped her stunning documentaries, including the acclaimed online documentary series Layar Liar. As the President of Persatuan Pelindung Harimau Malaysia or RIMAU, a citizen-driven NGO dedicated to protecting the Malayan tiger, Lara is also a powerful advocate for Malaysia's incredible but fast-disappearing biodiversity. We catch up with Lara for updates on RIMAU's work, and also for a behind-the-scenes look at Layar Liar's latest series of documentaries which showcase fascinating animals that live in our Malaysian rainforest, and the people working to protect them.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: environment, Law/Activism, film

Tags: the bigger picture, earth matters, environmental conservation, rimau, malayan tiger, wildlife documentaries, Persatuan Pelindung Harimau Malaysia, Lara Ariffin, wildlife poaching, deforestation, habitat fragmentation, layar liar, environmental education, malaysia's last tigers,

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