For its 2007 Corporate Calendar, Shell Malaysia commissioned several artworks by Yeak Ping Lian - a 13-year-old autistic boy who was recently acknowledged as having an exceedingly rare condition known as Savant Syndrome. Shell Malaysia has several on-going initiatives geared towards helping special communities of Malaysian society - including the young, the disabled and the disadvantaged - develop their full potential. It was Shell’s community care programmes with these stakeholders particularly the young and those with special needs that drew the Company’s attention to the inspiring talents of Ping Lian, a very gifted teenager. The Company had also invited some 20 autistic children from the National Autistic Society of Malaysia (NASOM) as guests to share in the celebration of Ping Lian’s artwork. The children were guests of Shell’s “We Care We Share” community programme - a long-standing staff-driven support initiative in which Shell staff volunteers reach out to disadvantaged and marginalised communities.” The 20 children, led by world-famous Malaysian artist, Encik Yusof Gajah, had earlier this morning, participated in a sculpture painting exercise alongside Shell staff volunteers. At the same event, Mrs Betty Saw, the wife of the Shell Malaysia Chairman, took the opportunity to donate RM 5,000.00 to NASOM in support of their activities. Betty Saw added that: “Shell’s community support initiatives have touched thousands of lives and we are happy to continue reaching out to special communities as part of the Company’s long-term commitment to Malaysia.” | 
