KUCHING: Yayasan Pengaman Malaysia continues to make strides in strengthening efforts to ensure the nation’s peace, security, and harmony through various programmes and strategic initiatives.
Established by a group of multi-ethnic former senior officers of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the foundation plays a vital role as a strategic partner to the government and society in addressing issues related to welfare and security.
According to a member of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Pengaman Malaysia, Tan Sri Mohd Jamil Johari, the foundation’s activities include community dialogues, outreach programmes, seminars, and the publication of academic materials on security.
“We also provide necessary recommendations, including those related to the welfare of lower-level personnel.
“One of our initiatives is the establishment of the Royal Malaysia Police Autism Centre, located in the Academic Building, Police Training Centre (PULAPOL) in Kuala Lumpur.
“The centre aims to provide specialised support for children with autism, focusing on early intervention, education, and developmental therapy,” he said.
The former Deputy Inspector-General of Police said this during a special interview here on Saturday.
He further said the centre, established in collaboration with PDRM and Yayasan Pengaman Malaysia, is equipped with special facilities such as a sensory room, therapy rooms, a toy library, and activity areas.
“It also conducts an Early Intervention Programme to help children achieve their maximum potential under the guidance of trained educators and therapists.
“Moreover, the centre is now open not only to the children of police officers but also to the children of the general public,” he said.
He emphasised that the establishment of the centre reflects the foundation’s efforts to mainstream the need for special education for children with autism. The fees charged for sessions are kept low, as a significant portion of the operational costs are borne by Yayasan Pengaman Malaysia.
Additionally, he mentioned that the foundation is actively collaborating with the private sector and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to expand the reach of its safety programmes.
With this holistic approach, the foundation hopes to build a safer and more harmonious Malaysia for future generations.
For the record, Jamil born here in 1947, is a distinguished figure in PDRM with an illustrious career record.
He joined PDRM in January 1971 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (Cadet ASP).
Over his 33-year service, he held various key positions, including District Police Chief of Bentong and Kuantan, Sarawak Special Branch Chief, Deputy Police Commissioner of Sarawak, Sabah Police Commissioner, Deputy Director of the Criminal Investigation Department at Bukit Aman, and Director of the Management Department at Bukit Aman.
On January 8, 1999, he was appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, the second-highest position in PDRM. In this role, he was responsible for developing security strategies, overseeing police operations nationwide, and enhancing the force’s efficiency.
He retired from the police force in May 2004, after more than three decades of contributing to Malaysia’s security and stability.
After his retirement, he was appointed as Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Brunei, reflecting the government’s trust in his experience and diplomatic capabilities.
