Malaysian company raises RM30k to start farm for young adults with autism

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With proper training, autistic people can excel in different skills.

UM staff helping ACP’s Syafiq Muzammel Muzaffar and Muhammad Luqman prepare cookies for Impact Day. Photos: The Star/Raja Faisal Hishan

“I’ve been helping out at the cafe since yesterday afternoon. We must prepare tomato rice, ayam masak merah, stir-fried vegetables and drinks for underprivileged communities by noon.“Each of us have different responsibilities and together, we have completed quite a bit of work,” said Lee during the CSR programme.She was one of the 60 staff from Universal McCann – the global media agency network of IPG Mediabrands – who had participated in Impact Day, their company’s annual CSR activity.

Others went out to deliver the meals to the underprivileged communities in Subang and Gombak and orphanages in Selayang and Puchong.Lee is learning more about the importance of empowering people with autism. She understands a little about the challenges they face and wants to do whatever she can to help them reach their fullest potential.

UM chief executive officer Audrey Chong was pleased with her staff’s turnout and their enthusiasm to help this underserved community.“My staff are all so semangat . Everyone looks forward to Impact Day, a time to give back to society each year.“Plus, it also exposes us to issues faced by those with special needs.

“He’s doing whatever it takes to allow his son and his special needs staff to move towards independence,” said Chong.A chance to help society

 

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