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‘Save the Malayan Tiger’ campaign raises RM2m SHAH ALAM: Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Acting Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said contributions to the “Save the Malayan Tiger” campaign have reached RM2.1 million since its launch in 2021. He said the donations were made possible through cooperation with various strategic partners, including the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), to raise funds and awareness on the importance of Malayan tiger conservation. “FAM has contributed about RM200,000 to the campaign fund through proceeds from football match ticket sales.” Johari, who is also the Plantation and Commodities Minister, said this in a speech delivered by Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii at the World Tiger Day 2025 celebration on Saturday. Also present at the celebration were Wildlife and National Parks Department director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim and FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub. Johari also said the Cabinet had, on June 16, 2021, agreed to implement strategic actions for Malayan tiger conservation over a 10-year period from 2021 to 2030. He said these measures encompassed three approaches: intensifying efforts to halt population decline, improving governance and implementation effectiveness in conservation and strengthening initiatives to ensure the long term survival of the Malayan tiger. “Monitoring conducted by the Wildlife and National Parks Department with support from NGOs has shown a rise in the Malayan tiger population. “This is an indicator of the success of ongoing efforts, including habitat conservation through international accreditation and recognition schemes.” He added that Malaysia is working to secure Conservation Assured Tiger Standards accreditation for Taman Negara and Endau Rompin National Park. – Bernama

Airline ‘Allstars’ unite to foster furry companions

Ű BY MAHADHIR MONIHULDIN newsdesk@thesundaily.com

o AirAsia employees form committee to care for stray dogs under volunteer initiative

behaviour and social skills in the dogs. They coordinate tasks through a WhatsApp group, discussing who would feed and walk the dogs each day. “They get one big meal daily and are walked in the evenings after work. “For us, the walks are fun too, they keep us active and give us something to look forward to,” the volunteers said. Asked what they like most about the animals, the volunteers replied: “They are truly lovable dogs. No matter how tired they are, their tails wag nonstop when they see us. “Seeing them after a long day at work lifts our spirits.” Each dog has its own personality. AK, the alpha, may look tough but is actually a softie who lives for pats and hugs. QZ is the peacemaker of the trio, with food and sleep topping his list of priorities. As for D7, he is treated carefully by the group. Having undergone stomach surgery as a puppy, he is smaller than his siblings and a fussy eater. The volunteers said they feel lucky to have the three furry companions around and jokingly remind the dogs that they are lucky to be part of the airline too. “Airasia has always championed mental well-being and work-life balance. DogQ is a testament to the out-of-the-box initiatives the company embraces for its staff. “We feel fortunate to be part of the Allstar family and thank our leaders for instilling the value of compassion, whether towards people or animals.”

PETALING JAYA: It is always admirable when people go out of their way to care for stray animals. Such unsung heroes can be found at AirAsia RedQ, the airline’s headquarters located at KL International Airport 2 in Sepang. Tucked in a corner of the RedQ car park is DogQ, a doghouse that is home to a group of stray dogs rescued several years ago. These animals are cared for by a team of volunteer staff known as the DogQ committee. The group comprises more than 20 employees, also known as “Allstars”, aged between 24 and 48, hailing from various departments across the organisation.

Moved by their plight, the employees proposed adopting the pups to AirAsia co-founders Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. Both men supported the idea and even contributed personal funds to build DogQ, which has since been the home of the canines. The dogs were named D7, AK, QZ and FD, after flight codes. “FD passed away in 2020 due to cancer. Her three siblings, two males and one female, are being cared for by our volunteers.” The committee nurtures good

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government relations, communications, IT, people and culture, and marketing,” the committee told theSun . The initiative began in 2016, when they found a mother dog and her pups wandering around the RedQ construction site. “At the time, the mother dog was lingering in the area and was fed by staff who visited the site. “She was later hit by a truck and killed, leaving her four puppies to fend for themselves,” the group said.

The volunteers said seeing the adopted dogs after a long day at work lifts their spirits. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THESUN

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