Kuala Lumpur, 20th November 2025 - The Pengaman-Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) Autism Centre aims to create more awareness on the importance of assisting autistic children through various programmes and engagements with the public.
Yayasan Pengaman Malaysia Deputy Chairman, Tan Sri Hussin Hj. Ismail said, the aim was for the centres to receive more assistance and support from the public.
He said the “Charity Ride to Phuket” was among the initiatives in collaboration with the British Graduates Association of Malaysia (BGAM).
‘The event is our way of engaging with other non-governmental organization's while raising funds and awareness on autism," he told reporters after the charity ride flag-off at the Police Training Centre here yesterday.
The flag-off was officiated by Police Air Wing Commander, DCP Dato' Noor Sham Md. Jani.
Tan Sri Hussin said, the charity ride involved 32 participants from the autism centre as well as BGAM.
“The convoy will meet with various associations, including in Perak and Perlis, before heading to Phuket,” he said.
Such collaborations, he said, were aimed at strengthening support services and educational opportunities for children with autism, particularly those from police families.
‘The charity ride will be a first of many programmes aimed at increasing public engagement and support for autism-related initiatives.
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