Persatuan Amal Semangat Semut (PASS) has officially been recognised by ASEAN Records for organising the First and Largest Nationwide Anti-Scam Movie Awareness Campaign for Orphanages, in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). The initiative successfully brought 1,010 orphan participants to cinemas nationwide between May and November 2024 to watch Malaysia’s first anti-scam film, OPPA.
This milestone marks a historic first in Malaysia — and across ASEAN — for combining charitable outreach, scam awareness education, and national police collaboration into a single impactful campaign.
A Milestone in Scam Awareness and Social Impact
The campaign, launched under the antNERGY Anti-Scam Awareness Marathon, was aimed at raising scam prevention awareness among vulnerable communities, particularly orphans and underprivileged youth. By engaging them through film, the programme delivered vital lessons on fraud prevention in a relatable and accessible format.
The official ASEAN Records certificate was presented during the launch of propFEST2026 & Anti-Scam Awareness Marathon 2.0, where PASS Founding President Dr. Stable Lai and propJECT Berhad Founder & CEO Dareal Kho
Quotes from Key Leaders
Dr. Stable Lai, Founding President of PASS, expressed gratitude for the recognition:
“This is not only the greatest encouragement to our team but also a strong motivation to continue supporting orphans in transforming from social problems into social pillars. I sincerely thank ASEAN Records for this honour, and I am deeply grateful to the Royal Malaysia Police and film director Captain Denil for their tremendous support, which enabled us to accomplish this mission in just half a year.”
She also announced that PASS will partner again with propJECT Berhad and propBUDDIES Sdn. Bhd. to launch Anti-Scam Awareness Marathon 2.0, targeting 2,000 orphans for the screening of a new anti-scam film titled Polis Action: Silent Code (working title).
ACP Lai Lee Ching, Principal Assistant Director (Strategic Planning), Commercial Crime Investigation Department, Bukit Aman, added:
“This campaign reflects the true spirit of police-community collaboration. Scam awareness must never cease, and the success of OPPA has strengthened our resolve to continue supporting educational initiatives that protect society.”
Charity Bazaar and Future Plans
The organisers also announced that the propFEST2026 Charity Bazaar will take place on 31 January – 1 February 2026 at Aurora Place, Bukit Jalil, with the goal of raising RM400,000 to support more vulnerable communities.
YM Tengku Dato’ Dr. Hishammuddin Zaizi, Advisor of propFEST2026 and member of the Selangor Royal Family, commended PASS’s unwavering dedication:
“PASS has always stayed true to its mission of uplifting vulnerable communities, helping them become self-reliant, and nurturing a culture of giving back.”
With this achievement, PASS officially joins the ASEAN Records Hall of Recognition, reinforcing its role as a champion for both social change and scam prevention education in the ASEAN region. For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/antnergy.club
