Taman Desa Phase One Residents' Association to know fate of security barriers
Faizal Nor Izham
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 10:45:00
Faizal Nor Izham
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 10:45:00
TODAY is D-day for the residents of Taman Desa Phase One.
City Hall is to decide if Taman Desa Phase One will be allowed to retain its guardhouses and barriers placed at four out of six access roads in and out of the neighbourhood.
City Hall Urban Transport Department deputy director Abdul Hamid Surip tells Hotline the council will be meeting with the Taman Desa Phase One Residents’ Association (RA) today, along with 19 other guarded communities, which are awaiting approval to their application to implement the new security measures in their respective neighbourhoods.
Abdul Hamid explains that during the meeting, the communities will be briefed about City Hall’s new set of neighbourhood security guidelines.
According to Abdul Hamid, the duration between an application and its approval is usually one month.
"Within that period of time, we will ask them to remove all obstacles blocking the roads. Enforcement action will be taken if they fail to comply."
Previously on July 19, Hotline had highlighted a resident’s complaint that Phase One RA, which was formed after members of the original residents association could not agree over fees for security guards, had closed the four entrances from 10pm to 6am daily to save cost.
According to the complainant, resident much travel further in order to exit the area and they fear rescue services and ambulances would have trouble gaining entry in cases of an emergency.
It was also alleged the newly-formed RA have yet to receive approval from the authorities to put up the road barriers.
In response, City Hall said it has only accorded Taman Desa Phase One RA approval for guardhouses only three of Taman Desa's access roads -- Jalan Desa Damai, Jalan Desa Ria and Jalan Desa Permai. while guardhouses for roads leading into Jalan Desa Aman, Jalan Desa Setia and Jalan Desa Murni have yet to be approved.
The council had told Hotline conditions set by the approvals do not allow any obstacles to remain on these entrances until guards have been allocated for them, and action will be taken against any such obstacles.
Its Corporate Communications Unit head Anwar Mohammad Zain said the Neighbourhood Coordination and Control Committee (JPKK), established last June 14 is carrying out a screening programme for all areas that are yet to be approved.
However, on July 21, Phase One RA insisted its decision to place security barriers was because of rampant crime occurring in the neighbourhood.
KUALA LUMPUR'S GUARDED COMMUNITIES
• 97 guarded communities have been identified in Kuala Lumpur.
• Of these, 30 have City Hall approval.
• The remaining 67 are awaiting authorisation of its intended security measures.
• City Hall will be meeting the 67 guarded communities in stages, beginning with 20 today, including Taman Desa Phase One.
City Hall Urban Transport Department deputy director Abdul Hamid Surip tells Hotline the council will be meeting with the Taman Desa Phase One Residents’ Association (RA) today, along with 19 other guarded communities, which are awaiting approval to their application to implement the new security measures in their respective neighbourhoods.
Abdul Hamid explains that during the meeting, the communities will be briefed about City Hall’s new set of neighbourhood security guidelines.
According to Abdul Hamid, the duration between an application and its approval is usually one month.
"Within that period of time, we will ask them to remove all obstacles blocking the roads. Enforcement action will be taken if they fail to comply."
Previously on July 19, Hotline had highlighted a resident’s complaint that Phase One RA, which was formed after members of the original residents association could not agree over fees for security guards, had closed the four entrances from 10pm to 6am daily to save cost.
According to the complainant, resident much travel further in order to exit the area and they fear rescue services and ambulances would have trouble gaining entry in cases of an emergency.
It was also alleged the newly-formed RA have yet to receive approval from the authorities to put up the road barriers.
In response, City Hall said it has only accorded Taman Desa Phase One RA approval for guardhouses only three of Taman Desa's access roads -- Jalan Desa Damai, Jalan Desa Ria and Jalan Desa Permai. while guardhouses for roads leading into Jalan Desa Aman, Jalan Desa Setia and Jalan Desa Murni have yet to be approved.
The council had told Hotline conditions set by the approvals do not allow any obstacles to remain on these entrances until guards have been allocated for them, and action will be taken against any such obstacles.
Its Corporate Communications Unit head Anwar Mohammad Zain said the Neighbourhood Coordination and Control Committee (JPKK), established last June 14 is carrying out a screening programme for all areas that are yet to be approved.
However, on July 21, Phase One RA insisted its decision to place security barriers was because of rampant crime occurring in the neighbourhood.
KUALA LUMPUR'S GUARDED COMMUNITIES
• 97 guarded communities have been identified in Kuala Lumpur.
• Of these, 30 have City Hall approval.
• The remaining 67 are awaiting authorisation of its intended security measures.
• City Hall will be meeting the 67 guarded communities in stages, beginning with 20 today, including Taman Desa Phase One.
Many thanks to the residents members who represented Taman Desa Phase 1 residents at the DBKL meeting to fight for our cause.
ReplyDeleteJob well done. Keep up the good work & community spirit.
Desa Murni Supporters
Hello Phillip and all you other Committee people masquerading as anonymous pundits.
ReplyDeleteI know that DBKL will make the right move.
John Tan
Yes it majority rules. DBKL been a government body that emphasize 'People First, Performance Now' will look into a fair processes to resolve disputes concerning RA rights to implement localize security measures to uphold the safety and security aspect within the “guarded neighbourhood” within Phase 1. Kudos to TDP1RA Committee Members who have put their tireless effort to uphold the majority residents interest in safe guarding the safety and security of everyone within the guarded neighbourhood even though there are a few people out there to sabotage our neighbourhood harmony.
ReplyDeleteDear "Mr John Tan"
ReplyDeleteYou are a man of principle?... I challenge you, if you come out of your masquerading as John Tan, all the rest of the "John" will reveal themselves. But then I know you won't... and I won't call you names that are so befitting to you.
Oh, and I'm sure the authorities WILL make the right decisions.
KRTTD JOHN
Dear John Tan,
ReplyDeleteI do not need to masquerade and have never need to put up a mask to act for what I believe to be right. I definitely do not write hiding behind anonimity
I have been living in Taman Desa since it was approved for occupation. I walk my talk and I do not need to hide. I walk the streets house to house to seek support. I shall continue regardless unless proven that it is wrong.
Mr John Tan, I invite you to come out and reveal your true self in flesh and blood. Let's sit down and have a cup of coffee or tea while we indulge in an intellectual discourse in a civil manner. I do appreciate your stand. I agree that we have a disagreement.
I hope you will accept my humble invitation as I sincerely believe that we can be good friends once we get to know each other.
I am stating all the above without any prejudice. Looking forward to a favorable reply from you.
Philip Phang
P.S.
If you wish to contact me directly, just ask the Security Guards for a Card that they distribute. Thx.
Dear John TAN,
ReplyDeletePhilip and the rest of the team are quite nice chaps. Lots of laughter & smiles when we discuss community safety & security issues. Trying our best to bond the community closer. Dont rely too much on the media headlines. You should know better. I have lots of good chinese tea and other coffee beans in my stock. So, if you like to meet up with Philip, i will get the beans crushed & roasted and we can have good chat over cups of nice coffee. Sounds good ?
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