KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah has today launched Malaysia's biggest Harimau Malaya canvas painting in a corporate social responsibility programme by AmanahRaya-Kenedix Reit Manager Sdn Bhd.
AmanahRaya-Kenedix is a subsidiary of Amanah Raya Bhd.
AmanahRaya chairman Tan Sri Idrus Harun said AmanahRaya-Kenedix had taken the initiative to hold the "Harimau Malaya Conservation" campaign to increase public awareness on the conservation of our Harimau Malaya or Panthera Tigris Jackson species in collaboration with the Persatuan Pelindung Harimau Malaya.
He added that according to the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks (Perhilitan), the population of wild Malayan tigers had decreased from around 1,000 in the 1970s to fewer than 150 today due to various threats such as illegal hunting.
The initiative is also established in line with the environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices that need to be adopted by every corporate company.
AmanahRaya-Kenefix Tunku Rozita Tunku Abdul Malek said the painting, which is made up of 16 canvasses measuring a total of 23 square metres, is part of AmanahRaya-Kenedix' and RIMAU's proactive initiatives on the conservation of Harimau Malaya.
This is also an important indicator of the biodiversity and sustainability of this species in the country's forests.
She added that starting today, an exhibition of artwork related to the Malayan tiger is being held, with the pieces available for sale to the public.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these artworks will be donated to the Malayan Tiger Conservation Campaign Fund.
The painting, which was created by Malaysia's famous mural artist, Lina Ali, was completed with the help of management and staff of AmanahRaya Group.