CLOSURE OF JALAN DESA AMAN – DESA BAHAGIA JUNCTION

18 September 2012

Residents of Jalan Desa Aman

Dear Residents,

It has come to our attention that there is attempt to oppose the above which is a threat to the general safety and security of residents Jalan Desa Aman in particular.

The objectives for the closure of the above are:

1.       To prevent thefts & burglaries by not allowing accessibility to criminals.

2.       To prevent Teratak Muhibbah residents from parking their cars along Jalan Desa Aman

3.       To eliminate the traffic risk at the abovementioned junction.

4.       To enhance privacy and exclusivity to houses along Jalan Desa Aman and Desa Damai, this will enhance the property values in the area.

5.       To reduce long term security cost.

We have already submitted the necessary documentation to DBKL to effect the above. As a matter of fact, this has been viewed favorably by many if not all.

Pursuant to Circulars sent out to you on (20/06/2012  ), (26/06/2012  ) & (29/06/2012 ) efforts were also made by members to  set-up a Complaint / Objection Counter for residents to lodge their objection to the closure for 5 weeks in June & July 2012. During this period there was only ONE resident from Jalan Desa Aman who came forth to object the setting up of the Wave Access Card system on grounds of inconvenience and NEVER objected to the proposed permanent closure of Jalan Desa Aman.

We urge you to carefully consider the facts of the matter. You have enjoyed safety and security since the Guarded Neighbourhood Scheme was introduced in 2010. We are well aware of outside elements that are out to see the collapse of our Security Scheme which if happens, will expose the entire Phase 1 to burglaries, house break-ins, car thefts, snatch thefts etc. DO YOU WANT TO SEE OUR COMMUNITY LIVING IN FEAR?

Once again, PLEASE CONSIDER the Benefits of the Permanent Closure. We have come so far – a slight inconvenience of travelling an extra 600 meters for Community Well Being is a small inconvenience. Community Safety & Security is a Shared Responsibility. Its effectiveness is dependent on Community Spirit.

Please contact us should you require any further information or clarification.

Thank you

Yours faithfully

WONG CHEE HOW

Security Alert

Dear Fellow Residents,

Kop. Anuar of Balai Taman Desa informed that a crime incident have happened yesterday in Phase 1 Taman Desa.

A House along Jalan Desa Damai was broken into around 10.00am and the house owner suffers loses amounting to RM 60,000.

Please keep an eye of any suspicious vehicles and quickly alert the guards or else call Taman Desa Police at: 03-79806107

Web Administrator

Regrettable Incident at Taman Desa

On Saturday 08/09/2012 at approximately 4.50pm, an unpleasant incident of harsh exchange occurred at the Taman Desa Community Centre where an individual who is also a TDRA Committee member made allegations that a gentleman of over 70 years of age was purportedly beaten up by Committee Member(s) of TDP1RA to several TDP1RA Committee Members who were at the Community Centre. When TDP1RA Committee Members responded that the allegation made was not true and asked for evidence in support a heated verbal exchange started. The TDRA Committee member turned aggressive and went to the extent of "dislodging from his Motorbike and throwing his crash helmet on the floor" whilst uttering profanities & swearing. He went to the extent of racial abuse openly asking why TDP1RA Committee member(s) support people of a different race! Throughout the 10 to 15 minute incident the TDRA Committee member appeared to be provoking for retaliation. It was fortunate that common sense & rational minds prevailed and the TRP1RA Committee members chose not to react in a physical manner. 

The incident is much regrettable for the following reasons:

1)   The individual who is also a TDRA Committee member instead of making allegations should have attempted to seek clarification and neutralize/dispel stories which are rumours and unsubstantiated. Community Leader shall not provoke and fuel unsubstantiated stories which divide a community.

2)   Public behaviour that is unbecoming of a Community Leader is unfortunate. 

3)   Stirring up racial sentiments openly can be deemed seditious & threatens Public Peace & Order.

Moving forward, we urge readers of this article in particular residents from Taman Desa & its surrounding to check with the right sources when they hear rumors & allegations of impropriety & violence. 

Our enemies are the Burglars, Snatch Thieves, Carjackers etc. who are Criminals, NOT residents which, the guarded community serves to protect. Much effort has been put into the security system in place. It has proven its effectiveness. Detractors now want to see the scheme Fail & collapse.

I urge all readers of this news to remain level headed at all times.

Yours Sincerely

WONG CHEE HOW

TDP1RA President

Proposed Permanent Closure of Jalan Desa Aman- Sabotaged

To All Subscriber Residents,

All you are aware, pursuant to the submission of the above proposal to Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (“DBKL”) and other relevant authorities in August 2012, we had subsequently put in place several barricades (12), warning cones (13) and one (1) iron sign board at Jalan Desa Aman (“Post 2”) effective 01^st September 2012.

However, to our surprise on Tuesday morning of 11th September 2012, the Enforcement Unit of DBKL came without notice to confiscate all the above-mentioned items into their truck, and without even informing any of the Committee members.

This was done despite the efforts by several Committee members who had earlier on 5^th of September 2012 obtained an assurance from the DBKL Cawangan Seputeh that the summons will be channeled to the respective unit for cancellation since the Association had submitted the proposal for permanent closure. For your information, the summons was issued by a new Supervisor who just reported for duty the day before to Cawangan Seputeh and apparently the matter was not informed to higher authority. The Cawangan Seputeh DBKL Manager has confirmed that he was not aware about the issuance notice of compound and summon.

On the same afternoon of 11 September, several Committee members met up with the Director of Enforcement DBKL (Pengarah Penguatkuasaan DBKL at his Jalan Tun Razak Office) to obtain clarification on the confiscation. Apparently, it transpired that there were lots of mis-communication between the various DBKL Units and “intervention” by various parties within our Taman Desa neighbour-hood who hid behind anonymous identities to make public complaints (so called “Aduan Awam”) on our Security Scheme and various initiatives. It looks like they are having personal vendetta and interest to see the scheme to collapse. Nevertheless, the Director agreed to cancel the summons and to return forthwith the confiscated items to the Association, and to make efforts to coordinate with the various DBKL Units in order to ensure that this kind of incident will not happen again.

On Wednesday morning of 12^th September, DBKL returned the confiscated items to us, except for the iron sign board for which we will make a claim against DBKL since we had photographic evidence that their officers had loaded the same on the truck.

In order to minimize or even prevent possible future attacks on our Security Scheme, we will be embarking on several public relations and negotiation efforts with interested parties and higher Authorities to ensure that the safety and security of the residents are given utmost priorities. We genuinely believe that with better cooperation and understanding from all stakeholders, we should be able to serve the interests of community in the spirit of Muhibbah and a truly united 1Malaysia.

Should you have any enquiry, please feel free to contact any of the Committee Members for a discussion.

 

 

RAs seeking Govt’s help

By MARTIN CARVALHO 

PETALING JAYA: With security being stepped up at shopping malls following a spate of incidents there, residents' associations (RAs) are calling on the Government to “empower” them by extending help to housing areas as well.

RAs are seeking smart-partnerships with the relevant authorities such as the police and local councils to further improve security in their areas.

Medan Damansara RA secretary Peter Raiappan said the fear of crime has led residents to take proactive measures by hiring security services.

“There should be a way for the authorities to regulate, train and empower private security personnel to ensure they are able to perform their duties more effectively,” he said.

Among the proposals, he said were uniform guidelines for RAs wishing to engage private security services and standard operating procedures for RA guard posts.

He cited examples where arguments have ensued when visitors were stopped by security personnel for verification.

“The police should give some basic training to guards manning such posts like what is being done for security personnel at the malls,” he added.

  

He also called on the Government to consider providing subsidies for eligible RAs.

“Residents pay between RM50 and RM150 a month for private security services.

“However, it is unfair as some residents refuse to contribute although they enjoy the added security,” he said.

Bandar Utama RA chairman Lim See Meng supported the proposal to empower RAs as it would complement the government's efforts to ensure the safety of citizens.

“Empowering and training security personnel would help security guards discharge their duties more effectively,” he said.

He noted that many security firms are forced to rely on foreign and untrained personnel.

He said currently his RA forks out RM1.5mil a year for private security services.

Currently, the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) provides a RM5,000 incentive annually to all eligible RAs under its Neighbourhood Safety Team Programme for the purpose of organising security-related programmes.

Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Chor Chee Heungsaid he would comment on the matter soon.

ROAD CLOSURE- JALAN DESA AMAN

27^th August 2012

Dear Fellow residents of Phase 1,

In view of the recent increase in crime rate at Taman Desa and its surrounding area, TDP1RA is taking steps to enhance the security level within the guarded community scheme by implementing the following measures with effective from 01st September 2012.

Entry point through Jalan Desa Aman will be closed PERMANENTLY TO ALL TRAFFICS. Fencing with proper gates will be installed with keys to the gate given to residents residing nearby to the gate for usage during emergency situation. Also patrolling security officer will be carrying the key to the gate at all time.

Do contact us if you may have any questions about the above matter and we’ll be happy to discuss it.  We appreciate your support and we look forward to your full cooperation in making our community the ideal place to reside for you and your family.

Note: We have officially notified DBKL Headquarters, Brickfields District Police, Kuala Lumpur State Fire and Rescue Department. Taman Desa and Brickfields Police Station and Taman Desa Fire and Rescue Station were also informed about the above road closure.

Yours in community spirit,

 WONG CHEE HOW

        President

PEMBERITAHUAN

Kepada Semua Penduduk Fasa 1 Taman Desa,

Per: PENUTUPAN LALUAN MASUK- JALAN DESA AMAN

Sila ambil perhatian:

Mulai 01hb September 2012, laluan masuk melalui Jalan Desa Aman akan DITUTUP TERUS untuk laluan semua kenderaan dan hanya akan digunakan pada wkatu kecemasan sahaja.

Kami telah memaklumkan tentang penutupan Jalan tersebut kepada Ibu Pejabat DBKL, Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Brickfields, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Kuala Lumpur. Selain itu Balai Polis Taman Desa, Brickfields dan juga Bomba dan Penyelamat Taman Desa telah dimaklumkan mengenai penutupan jalan tersebut.

Ahli Jawatankuasa TDP1RA