Caught on Camera

On 13 July 2011, residents and committee members caught a pair of Indian men dropping off photocopies of the abovementioned Harian Metro report into post boxes of Phase 1 residences. Upon confronting them, they revealed that they were paid to do the job and subsequently a Police Report was filed as one of the 2 became violent and threatened the life of a resident!

On 19 July 2011, Malay Mail Hotline acting on a Complaint by one Lina Koh reported under the heading “Access blocked” stating that 4 out of 6 access points to Phase 1 Taman Desa are blocked.

At approximately 3.00pm on the same day, a man (most probably the Driver acting instructions) in a silver colored Mercedes Benz E-Class was seen distributed photocopies of the abovementioned Malay Mail report at Jalan Desa Murni and Lorong Desa Murni 2. This event has been recorded on several CCTV systems with the registration no. of the vehicle.

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE BY TAMAN DESA PHASE 1 RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION ON
19 JULY 2011

SUBJECT MATTER: TAMAN DESA PHASE 1 GUARDED NEIGHBOURHOOD

On 7 July 2011, Harian Metro had implied in its news report under the heading “ Menyusahkan…” that the Guraded Security Scheme managed by Taman Desa Phase 1 Association (TDP1RA) is illegal and an inconvenience to residents living in the area.

On 16 July 2011, Harian Metro published another story on the same subject matter stating that the closure of roads with guards is to deter crime. This report was published after Harian Metro obtained feedback from TDP1RA.

On 16 July 2011, Sin Chew Jit Poh reported in a headline that 6 burglaries in 3 weeks had occurred in Taman Desa. The news report also featured a photo and statement by the President of Taman Desa Residents Association (TDRA) who claimed that these break-ins / burglary are work of people who are carrying out contracting work and/or even live within the community.

Today, 19 July 2011, Malay Mail Hotline acting on a Public Complaint reported under the heading “Access blocked” stating that 4 out of 6 access points to Phase 1 Taman Desa are blocked.

In the same day’s publication, Malay Mail carried a news report under the heading in its main new section “Community Policing at Taman Desa Phase 1 Lauded”.

This Official Press Release serves to provide clarity on the above subject matters which has omitted certain material information and/or contain certain inaccuracies.

1. Taman Desa is housing estate that development started in 1975 and first occupancy was in 1977.
2. Taman Desa geographically is divided into 2 Phases demarcated by Faber Plaza, the Commercial Centre. Phase 2 development started in 1978 and was ready for occupancy in 1979
3. Taman Desa Residents Association (TDRA) was formed in 1977, primarily by Phase 1 residents of that time.
4. Taman Desa Phase 1 Residents Association (TDP1RA) was formed on 23 March 2011. The formation of TDP1RA essentially places Phase 1 Taman Desa under the jurisdiction of TDP1RA.
5. Phase 1 Taman Desa has a total of 384 units of landed dwellings. Phase 2 has 574.
6. There are 6 entry points into the “inner cluster” Phase 1.
7. There are also 6 entry points into the “inner cluster” of Phase 2.
8. TDRA had initiated a Mobile Patrolling program for Taman Desa which discontinued in 2009 in Phase 1 and July 2010 in Phase 2. The discontinuation was attributed to lack of subscription (Phase 1) and ineffectiveness (Phase 2). During the mobile patrolling scheme, robberies, muggings, break-ins, car thefts and other petty crimes continued to be rampant.
9. In April 2010 at the initiative of several residents and under the auspices of TDRA, Phase 1 started a pilot Guarded Community scheme covering 3 streets within the inner circle of Phase 1. This Pilot scheme was successful and by 15 July 2010, this scheme was extended to the whole of Taman Desa.
10.Due to manpower issues, Phase 2 on 8 September 2011 decided to go with guards of foreign nationality whilst Phase 1 residents insisted on using guards of Malaysian nationality. This was the beginning of a series of conflicts due to the differing opinion as to how the Guarded Community Security Scheme should operate.
11.DBKL following the issuance of Guidelines on Guarded and Gated Communities by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government in September 2010 requires ALL Guarded Security Scheme come under the auspices of a Residents Association.
12.Kawasan Rukun Tetangga Taman Desa (KRTTD) was formed in December 2011 to complement the Guarded Security Scheme managed by TDRA which, Phase 1 residents feel was inadequate.
13.Matters reached an impasse in January 2010. Several Phase 1 residents then went on to register for the formation of Taman Desa Phase 1 Residents Association with the primary objective of taking over the management of the Phase 1 Guarded Community Scheme.
14.TDP1RA was officially registered on 23 March 2011.
15.TDP1RA IMMEDIATELY went to the ground to secure residents’ support for the Guarded Security Scheme which TDRA had attempted to abandon on grounds of “lack of subscription & financial support”.
16.Between 23 March 2011 and 30 Jun 2011, TDP1RA secured over Between 23 March 2011 and 30 Jun 2011, TDP1RA secured over 60% residences’ subscription to the Guarded Community Scheme. The number has since grown to above 70% and growing.
17.The Official Crime Record for Taman Desa Phase 1 shows that since 1 April 2010 till 22 March 2011, there was only ONE incident of crime and that too – involved a NON-SUBSCIBER. From 23 March 2011 to present, there have been ZERO incidences of crime.
18.TDP1RA holds to the following principles:
a. Residents Safety and Security is its primary objective.
b. Pro-active in implementing Security and Safety Programs by ENGAGING ALL relevant authorities.
c. Community building is essential towards a Safe and Secure environment for residents
d. All efforts must be demonstrated by ACTION.
19.Prior to introducing the Guarded Security Scheme, TDP1RA had engaged and sought the support of the Police, Bomba and the local Medical Centre.
20.With the support obtained, TDP1RA submitted its Official Application to DBKL in March 2011 seeking for the validation of the Guarded Security Scheme. Please note that DBKL formed its JPKK only on 14 June 2011.
21.Every guard post in Phase 1 is equipped with 4 nos. CCTV cameras linked to a digital recording system. All posts are also well lit with lights coming on from 7.00pm till 7.00am.
22.ALL guard posts are manned between 6.00am and 10.00pm. At any one time, there are 2 security officers equipped with motorbikes for patrolling and emergency response.
23.TDP1RA closes 4 out of 6 entrances from 10.00pm till 6.00am. The entrances are closed WITH clear signage and are NEVER locked.
24.Subscribers are identified by having a Security Surveillance Tag placed at the gate and cars are issued with stickers.
25.Vehicles without stickers entering the guarded area are required to stop and verified before being allowed into the guarded area. Verification involves having the license plate recorded as well as for the CCTV to capture the image of vehicle entering.
26.TDP1RA welcomes Bona Fide visitors to Phase 1 Taman Desa. TDP1RA :
a. Does NOT bar anyone from entering the guarded area unless there is evidence of malicious intent.
b. Works closely with all relevant agencies.
c. Works based on the voice of the majority.
d. Works with a holistic view of creating a safe and secure neighborhood and community building.
e. Believes that people / person(s) / groups who have selfish and/or malicious intentions would want to see the “opening up” of Phase 1 to criminal and/or mischievous elements.
27.The performance and crime incidents as reported by the press speak for itself. TDP1RA will continue to strive for a Crime Free Phase 1

With the above, we trust that the Press and Public in general will have a clearer perspective of the actual situation. We hope that the Press will provide a fair and balanced report in this matter.

Thank you

Yours faithfully

JACK LEW SAU KUAN
President

19 July 2011

AN OPEN LETTER IN RESPONSE TO MS. LINA KOH COMPLAINT TO HOTLINE MALAY MAIL ON 19 JULY 2011 TITLED “ACCESS BLOCKED”

21 July 2011

Ms Lina Koh
Taman Desa Resident

AN OPEN LETTER IN RESPONSE TO YOUR COMPLAINT TO HOTLINE MALAY MAIL ON 19 JULY 2011 TITLED “ACCESS BLOCKED”

The above matter refers and as a fellow resident of the Taman Desa Community it is regrettable that you have chosen to go the press without first attempting to seek clarification from the Committee. We are therefore left with no choice but to respond directly to you in this form.

1. CLOSURE OF GATES
The 4 gates are closed from 10.00pm till 6.00am daily and not as you have claimed and/or reported in the Malay Mail Hotline. This has been the practice for almost a year since when TDRA was managing the Security Scheme. The gates although closed are NOT LOCKED and there is signage to guide traffic. The closure is NOT motivated by cost considerations.

2. SPLITTING UP OF TAMAN DESA INTO TWO(2) PHASES
The split was created by TDRA when they demarcated Taman Desa into Phase 1 and 2 for Security Management. TDP1RA was formed to manage Phase 1 Security Services as required by the Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government. The primary cause of the split was TDRA insistence on using foreign manpower as guards. We at Phase 1 are TOTALLY against this idea. On hindsight, we have been proven right. Please do remember that the TDP1RA Committee members work on voluntary basis. People do not just form an association for fun or out of spite. There’s no smoke without fire.

3. OFFERING OF DISCOUNT TO RESIDENTS
The offering of discount is the prerogative of the RA which has a Committee. The Committee members are joint and severally responsible for the management and administration of the Association as well as whatever funds collected for whatever purposes. TDRA and many other associations do the same.

4. OVERALL COMPLAINTS AND COMMENTS
We are surprised that all these while you have chosen not to approach us directly to air your grouses. It may be coincidental that your complaint comes at a time when Phase 2 Taman Desa is facing a massive spate of security breaches and Phase 1 having a ZERO incident record. We trust you are enjoying a peace of mind with the present security setup. As such, you would want the security scheme to continue to be successful wouldn’t you?

We have weekly meetings on Friday nights at the Community Centre and EVERYONE regardless of whether they are a member or not so long as they are a bona fide resident of Phase1 Taman Desa are welcome to come and give their 2 sen worth.

We trust the above adequately addresses your complaint and we look forward to your participation.

Yours Sincerely,

Jack Lew

TDP1RA President

Access blocked
Only two of six entrances to Taman Desa Phase One open, say residents
Faizal Nor Izham
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 10:19:00

CHECKPOINT: One of the entrances into Taman Desa, manned by guards — Pics: Arif Kartono

TAMAN Desa Phase One residents are facing a problem because only two of the six entrances to their neighbourhood are open.

This follows a split among the residents of Taman Desa, which led to the formation of a separate residents association (RA) for Phase One.

LINA KOH, a 45-year-old accountant, says that previously, all the entrances to Taman Desa were open and security guards patrolled the entire housing area around the clock.

However, problems arose in March when several members of the RA started to question the fees for the security guards and decided to form a separate RA.

The new RA took over control of Taman Desa Phase One, which forms half the neighbourhood, and closed four of the entrances to cut costs.

Now, residents fear for their safety in case of an emergency.

Says KOH: "We are concerned about what would happen, such as in the case of a fire or when there is a need for an ambulance, with only two entrances open.

"Our children are also late for school because some residents have to travel a greater distance around the neighbourhood in order to exit."

KOH says there there are only 11 guards patrolling Phase One -- seven from 6am to 10pm and four from 10pm to 6am.

She says that according to the law, RAs are not allowed to do close the entrances and exits at any housing area.

"What makes the the new RA think they have the right to close four of the entrances?"

She also says the RA gives a one-month discount for residents who pay up their annual fees in one go.

"RA's should not be handling financial matters this way," says KOH.

● CITY HALL Corporate Communications Unit head Anwar Mohammad Zain says the request for neighbourhood guards in Taman Desa was on April 1, 2010.

However, approval for guardhouses was only for three of Taman Desa's access roads -- Jalan Desa Damai, Jalan Desa Ria and Jalan Desa Permai.

Guardhouses for the roads leading into Jalan Desa Aman, Jalan Desa Setia and Jalan Desa Murni have yet to be approved.

In the meantime, Anwar says, conditions set by the approvals do not allow any obstacles to remain on these entrances until guards have been allocated for them.

"As a result, action will be taken against any such obstacles," he says.

Anwar says the Neighbourhood Coordination and Control Committee (JPKK), established on June 14 this year and chaired by the City Hall director-general, is carrying out a screening programme for all areas that are yet to be approved.

"Any remaining structural barriers and booths will not be allowed, he tells Hotline.

When reached for comments, KOH expresses satisfaction with City Hall's response

Comments

Ms Lina Koh, Please get your-->
Ms Lina Koh, Please get your statement correct. This closure of 4 entrances from 10pm to 6.00am is been there for almost 1 year. It was there during the time TDRA (Taman Desa Residents Association) was managing the security scheme itself. How come you been a resident of Phase 1 is not aware of this? It’s really very surprising. The split from TDRA to form TDP1RA have never resulted in the closure as you claim. Please get your facts correct.

FYI, the reason for split is due to TDRA Committee been very adamant to replace all local guards (Malaysian) with foreign illegal guards. See for yourself who is manning all the guards post in Phase 2 which is managed by TDRA. All are foreign illegal. Also there other reason for the split is due to the decision of TDRA to scrap the security scheme and the reason given was due to shortage of fund. Which is again a lie on their side? Ms. Lina Koh again you got your fact wrong by claiming that the neighbourhood is divide into half by the new RA. Please be informed that TDRA have long ago split Taman Desa into two by naming it Phase 1 and Phase 2. How come you claim the new RA split it. All the four entrance is closed from 10pm to 06.00am and it’s been done purely for the reason of safety and security and not as per your claim for reducing operation cost. Why you never complain to TDRA about this when they were managing it? Why you never go to Malay Mail or other newspaper prior to this? Why now after almost one year suddenly you become a VERY concern residents? Have you EVER made any attempt to talk with the new RA? Please be rational Ms. Lina Koh Regarding your concern about the safety in case of an emergency; please be informed that Police, Bomba Taman Desa are already been informed and they are aware of this closure and we got the Bomba officers to come over to inspect the site and we are doing this taking into consideration all the safety aspect during any emergency. Again why now only you are complaining about this when the road closure already had been there almost a year?

Ms. Lina Koh, I am REALLY very surprise with your statement that “Our Children are also late for school” due to the road closure, we really did not know that people send their children to school before 06.00am. All entrances are opened by 06.00am and I TOTALLY disagree with your misleading statement. As far as I know only children in Johor Bahru who studies across the border in Singapore leaves for school as early as 4.30 to 5.00am but I am surprise that your children leaves before 6.00am for school.

Regarding your claim of laws, please be informed that there is no ANY law or bylaws to govern the “Guarded Neighbourhood Scheme” in this country. There is only merely a guidelines established by Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan. All arrangement are on Ad-hoc basics according to individual housing scheme according to localize needs. Guidelines are there merely to give a basic guidance in establishing a guarded neighbourhood scheme. Do you know that Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya has got different guidelines that allow permanent closure of roads within a Guarded Negihbourhood Scheme? Ms. Lina Koh, what is your problem if the RA decided to give a discount? Is there anything in the ROS Act mentioning that RA is NOT allowed to give a discount? Again I feel you are just a bull trying to create disharmony within the community and going around spreading malicious statement.

Ms Lina Koh, if you are really a resident of Phase 1, I think it is best you move out of this community and else just shut up and allow the community to take care of its safety and security. It looks like you are having a free ride on others to look after your safety and yet barking.Submitted by Phase 1 Resident on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011.
Submitted by Phase 1 Resident on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011.

Whoever made this complain-->
Whoever made this complain seems to have a personal motif and agenda to bring down the guarded neighbourhood scheme which has been in place for more than one year. Ms. Lina Koh, why only now you make complains after more than one year? It also means that you have been enjoying the security protection for the last one over year at free of cost. You seem to depending on others to protect you and your family safety and security. People who hade experience been robbed and snatch thief will understand the needs to protect their safety. I think people like you need to experience one of the bad experience others have faced in their life to make you feel the needs for security. I really feel sorry for people like you Submitted by Concern Phase 1 Resident on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011.
Submitted by Concern Phase 1 Resident on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011.

Those people who are keen to-->
Those people who are keen to engage paid security guards are simply self-centred. The community should organise volunteers like Rukun Tetangga and mingle amongst themselves, know each other and care for each other's well being. This is a more proactive and harmonious way of living and having security in a community. Nobody can live alone in this world not even Robinson Crusoe. Do you think money is good enough to buy security? Those security guards themselves are mostly foreigners or incompetent locals. You pay them money for being incompetent. Have you ever observe how the man the gates? Would they be able to distinguish between an outsider or a visitor? Would they be able to ask the pertinent questions to any starnger trying to enter? Would they be able to use common sense in an emergency? I don't think so. Their IQ are so low, that they won't understand what a procedure is. I have spoken to a few Nepalese and Bangla and they even admitted having affairs with some women in the community! Yes when the husbands are not around! Submitted by Nawawi on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011.
Submitted by Nawawi on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011.

I go to Phase 1 Taman Desa-->
I go to Phase 1 Taman Desa quite often to visit my friend and I am actually impressed with what they have done. They used to encounter many incidence of thefts, break-ins, muggings etc. in broad daylight! Many residents won't even allow their children out on the streets at nite. However all these changed since 1 April 2010 last year. They brought in Malaysian citizens as guards, developed Standard Operating Procedures and even formed a Rukun Tetangga to complement the guard services. The report is not entirely correct. The 4 gates that is purportedly closed are closed ONLY AT Night between 10.00pm and 6.00am. That too it is NOT LOCKED and there are adequate signages to direct traffic. I also understand that they have had ZERO crime since the program started. This was also carried in MM report on page 2, 19 July 2011.

From what I have seen and heard, the majority of the residents there are in full support. As a matter of fact I have overheard several other residents calling for more stringent procedures. Having the benefit of seeing both sides, I cannot help but feel sad to read comments passed by people who may not have first hand information and facts, As a matter of fact, I cannot help but sense complaints are made by people who do not live within the community hence unappreciative of what has been done.Submitted by Objective & Fair on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011.
Submitted by Objective & Fair on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011.

Dear En. Nawawi, I wondered-->
Dear En. Nawawi, I wondered if your house have ever been broken into. I speak on behalf of the many residents of Taman Desa, whose house have been broken into, not once, but several times. I do agree with you that "the community should organise volunteer like Rukun Tetangga and mingle amongst themselves, know each other and care for each other's well being." This the residents of Taman Desa Phase 1 HAVE done so, under "Kawasan Rukun Tetangga Taman Desa", Daerah Brickfields. However, we also feel that, despite having more than 25 volunteers in our housing scheme, we are unable to ensure a proper security watch for 24hrs, as we all have to earn a living in the day time. (for your info many break-ins occur during day time or during dinner time, when they observe families going out for dinners); that is why we need to engage Security Service Providers and work closely with the Security Guards.

Your point of guards being incompetent is not totally untrue, however, I always feel that they are paid to do a job, but they also need proper training and guidance; hence the Rukun Tetangga. We, at Taman Desa Phase 1 engage local guards only, for the simple reason that we can communicate with them and train them. It has been a challenge to train them to do a proper job, but we had the satisfaction that, although it is not perfect, we are quite pleased with the result thus far. (We had a clean record and had prevented a number of suspicious elements from loitering around our housing scheme) You must have had some bad experience with Security guards, and I too had some, that you choose to stereotype ALL guards to be INCOMPETENT. I agree, good ones are hard to come by, but there are good ones, and they are human beings, just like you and I, trying hard to earn a living to feed their family.

We welcome you to visit our scheme to observe for youself and listen to what we are trying to do, rather than being misinformed by one single complainant, whom have gotten many of the facts wrong. Finally, Quality Assurance is NOT just having procedures, but also providing proper training and ensuring adequate enforcement with quality checks. It is all very hard work, and we the residents at Taman Desa Phase 1, have given in a lot of time and effort to ensure we are living in a secure environment. Thank youSubmitted by Frank Yeh on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011.
Submitted by Frank Yeh on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011.

Hi Nawawi, I think you have-->
Hi Nawawi, I think you have Disgrace all the foreigners in this country. Regarding speaking to some Nepalese and Bangla guards, it must be a joke that the made of you by making such a claim. For your information we are using 100% Malaysian citizen guards. Also all of them are Malay. Please get the facts right before jumping the gun. Submitted by Concern Phase 1 Residents on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011.
Submitted by Concern Phase 1 Residents on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011.

City Hall please go down to-->
City Hall please go down to the site to ensure all are enforced accordingly dont just give lip service> Those who flout the law should always be caned instead of just reprimand them. That way nobody will dare to flout the law! Submitted by GOOD ADVICE on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011.
Submitted by GOOD ADVICE on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011.

Its all easier said than-->
Its all easier said than done. The Government has to first be clear about the law before execution. As it is, there are various standards being applied. Correct me if I am wrong, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government has thus far issued Guidelines ONLY. That's not law. Submitted by Clarity Over Certainty on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011.
Submitted by Clarity Over Certainty on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011.

High Profile Policing Program

Dear Fellow Residents,

We would like to extend our Invitation to all Taman Desa Residents to participate in "High Profile Policing Program" which will be carried out by Brickfields District Police with Taman Desa Phase 1 Residents Association (TDP1RA) and Kawasan Rukun Tetangga Taman Desa (KRTTD) details as follows:

Date : 15 July 2011
Time : 1700HRS to 1830HRS
Venue: Phase 1, Taman Desa off Jalan Klang Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
Meeting Point: Taman Desa Community Centre at Jalan Desa Ria, Taman Desa

The IPD Brickfields team will be spearheaded by Deputy OCPD- Supt. Aida binti Abdul Hamid and accompanied by senior police officers (ranked Inspector and above) doing walkabouts in Phase 1, Taman Desa.

The above will be followed by a Joint Police Briefing with TDP1RA and KRTTD to be conducted by Insp. George(OC Balai Brickfields). Residents are ALSO INVITED to this Briefing.

Taman Desa Residents presence at the above events is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Jack Lew
President- TDP1RA

High Profile Policing

This involves senior police officers (ranked Inspector and above) doing walkabouts in commercial areas, streets and residential areas. Dressed in full uniform, they will patrol together with beat policemen for at least three hours a week.

This will enable the officers to mingle with the public while gathering first-hand information.

Besides interacting with members of the public, the police officers will distribute crime-prevention pamphlets to create better awareness.

PDRM hope the programme would be well received and urged members of the public to cooperate with the police in fighting crime.

TAMAN DESA PHASE 1 SECURITY ALERT AND UPDATES

4 July 2011: Dear Residents, we understand that there has been hearsay and rumours circulating about cases of break-ins and security breaches. We take this opportunity to update you on the facts of the matter after having had obtained the facts from the Balai Polis Brickfields.

We have confirmed with Insp. George that there has been a spate of break-ins over the last month. Except for one incident which involved a residence along Jalan Desa Utama which is NOT COVERED under the present Neighbourhood Security Scheme, all other incidents involved residences in Phase 2.

As for a so called incident at Linkungan Desa, THERE WAS NO BREAK-IN and NO LOSS suffered whatsoever. If anything, it was the alertness and prompt response from the Security Team which deterred any untoward incident. As such, we urge you NOT TO LISTEN to rumours being spread by certain person(s) who appear to have the intention to see the collapse of the present Neighbourhood Security Scheme collapse thus openly exposing our families’ security and safety.

This is a major concern for ALL residents of Taman Desa regardless whether they live in Phase 1 or 2. Whilst those of us within the Phase 1 Guarded Community thank our blessings our prayers go out to our friends and families living in Phase 2. Notwithstanding that we at Phase 1 have been fortunate thus far, we have to acknowledge the fact that the Phase 1 Security System currently in place have served as a significant deterrent.

We are not resting on our laurels and past track record. If anything, the past record on serves to give us greater impetus to ensure that the present Security Scheme continues with greater strength and vigilance making Taman Desa Phase 1 the Neighbourhood Of Choice and Model for Guarded Neighbourhood. It is with this as our objective that we have further tightened Security in Phase 1 with effect from 1 July 2011 as follows:

1. All vehicles WITHOUT A VALID car sticker will be subjected to some form of verification by Security Personnel at all points of ingress and egress. There will be no exception. This WILL CREATE SOME INCONVENIENCE.

2. We are working closely with Kawasan Rukun Tetangga Taman Desa whereby RT patrols / residents on RT Patrol will be exercising the Police Authority to stop, check and verify persons and vehicles entering the Kawasan Rukun Tetangga area.

3. The security service provider has been changed to Rekal Jaya Security Sdn Bhd (RJSSB) as the earlier security service provider Perisai Sepadu Security Sdn Bhd (PSSSB) has not been able to meet KPIs set the Committee with particular reference to the Security SOP implementation. RJSSB just like PSSSB is subject to a Probationary Period whereby their performance is closely monitored by the Committee of TDP1RA.

For residents who have yet subscribed, we urge you to do so soonest possible. We believe that we all value our family safety and security. Hindsight and events which have unfolded since 1 April 2010 have shown the need for an effective Neighbourhood Security System. Up until now, we have in Phase 1 a system that is effective. We hope that those who have not signed up to subscribe immediately.

The more subscribers we have, the better our ability to lower the overall cost and of course, lesser inconvenience when entering and exiting and MOST IMPORTANTLY, we are able to better identify vehicles which DO NOT BELONG TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY thus requiring security attention.

We hope to achieve close to 100% subscription and as we approach this target, force Burglars and Robbers to take us off their radar screen. With this we should be living in a Safe and Peaceful Community called Taman Desa.

Thank you

Yours faithfully

JACK LEW SAU KUAN
President

JALAN DESA AMAN PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE - RESIDENTS BRIEFING & DIALOGUE

02 July 2011

Dear Residents,

JALAN DESA AMAN PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE - RESIDENTS BRIEFING & DIALOGUE

You are cordially invited to the above event organized by Taman Desa Phase 1 Residents Association (TDP1RA) details as follows:

Date : Sunday, 17 July 2011

Time : 10.30AM to 12.30AM

Venue 26, Jalan Desa Aman (Residence of Mr Henry Low)

We look forward to your presence at the above event.


JACK LEW SAU KUAN
President
Taman Desa Phase 1 Residents Association

INCIDENT REPORT- ALERT GUARD SPOTTED SUSPICIOUS CARS

On the morning of 28/6/11(Tuesday), our alert guard spotted a car carrying several people behaving in an unusual manner entering Phase 1. When another guard immediately went to check, the guard spotted the first car and another car in Jalan Puncak Desa and later in Lingkungan Desa.

Our security managers, our committee members and police were immediately alerted of these happenings.

Subsequently, the cars were seen at the gate of one of the houses in Lingkungan Desa. Quick actions by our security personnel prevented anything from happening to the resident. The first patrol car arrived at about five minutes. Another patrol car came by a couple of minutes later and escorted both the car back to Petaling Police Station. There was NO any break-in or robbery that took place on that particular day. We hope the above will put to stop all the unpleasant stories that been spread by gossipmonger.

Thank You

TFP1RA Committee

SECURITY GUARDS BEEN HARRASSED BY NON-PAYING RESIDENTS

03rd July 2011

Dear Fellow Residents,

Subscription to security schemes in residential areas often cause dispute among paying and non-paying residents.

While those who disagree with the schemes maintain that they have the freedom of choice, the rest think the former are taking advantage of those who contribute to the monthly fees.

Implementation on any rules or laws will inevitably cause the unhappiness on certain groups or personnel. But, when the implementation is necessity, the benefits of the majority have to be the final consideration. This is to avoid the anticipated hiccups that will arise and cause the implementation more troublesome.

Lately we have been receiving quite a number of complaints from security service provider (Rekal Jaya Sdn Bhd) that non-subscribing residents been harassing guards manning guard post by showing anger face, act tough, challenging the guard or even using vulgar words to prove to the others that they are better off. We feel this is a very unethical behaviour that residents in Taman Desa Phase 1 should refrain from committing.

The Guarded Neighbourhood Security Scheme is been implemented for the benefit of Taman Desa Phase 1 Residents therefore we would to request all non-paying resident NOT to humiliate or scold the guards on duty as they are just executing their duties for which they are been paid. We hope to maintain harmony and peace within our neighbourhood and in order to achieve it we will require 100% commitment and support from all residents.

Thank You,

TDP1RA Committee