Having received death threats and had gibbons under her care taken away, Mariani Ramli is only more determined to rescue and rehabilitate the critically endangered species noted by the International Union Conservation for Nature (IUCN).

Mariani is one of the winners of the Star Golden Hearts Award 2022, an annual award by The Star and Yayasan Gamuda that recognises selfless Malaysian unsung heroes who make a positive impact on society and promote unity among the people.

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