A new report from RimbaWatch reveals a significant threat to tiger populations in Peninsular Malaysia. Approximately 258,860 hectares of forest within key tiger conservation areas are currently at risk of deforestation – an area 3.5 times the size of Singapore. These Class I conservation landscapes are critical for the survival of the endangered Malayan tiger. The identified deforestation poses a direct threat to the tiger’s habitat and could exacerbate existing pressures on the species. RimbaWatch’s findings highlight the urgent need for increased protection and sustainable forest management practices within these vital ecosystems. Loss of habitat is a major driver of tiger decline, and this large-scale deforestation could have devastating consequences. The report underscores the importance of proactive measures to safeguard Malaysia’s dwindling tiger population.