March 2012 Newsletter

Dear Residents,

Please help welcome the new committee members who were elected in the recent AGM held on Saturday, 18 February 2012. And also very big thank you to the past President, Mr. Ng Peng Hin and Deputy President, Encik Shahrul and the past committee members (AJKs) who had served diligently for the benefit of the community in USJ 11/3.

This is our first newsletter since the AGM and the new committee has already had their inaugural meeting with the commencement (and continuation) of work. This is just the start, as there are still a lot more refinements to the structure of the committee to be done.

Please read on for the following updates.


Collection:

A review was carried out on the overall collection in USJ 11/3 for the past few months. We have to let you know that the collection has been very disappointing with many still failing to pay. Even the residents who have paid in the past, their numbers are dwindling fast. Last count, our collection has dropped to slightly more than 40% (from about 80%). This situation, if not rectified will seriously compromise the level of security services in our area, something which we would like to avoid but can only do so if we get the cooperation from the majority.

We do not understand the reasons for this drop as much effort has been put into ensuring that the security services are not compromised but rather continue to improve. What are the reasons for such a drastic and alarming drop?

• Is it that the security services are not satisfactory?
• Is it that the residents in this area are taking things for granted and that the services will be there even if we do not pay?
• Is it that there are now less crime in our area and that we do not need the security anymore?
• Is it that the RM50 a month (which works out to be less than RM2 a day) for a 24 hour security services is so unaffordable?
• Is it that the security service is a ‘nuisance’ to the residents?
• Is it that the security is just there for decoration and to make this area a ‘prestigious’ place to live?
• Is it that we can take our neighbors (who pay) for granted?

According to our past president, for the paying residents, every RM50 paid – half of it is now used to subsidize the ones who are not paying. This means to say, for the non-paying residents enjoying the same level of security, their portion is being paid for by their neighbors. Is this fair to your paying neighbors?

As good neighbors, we should do our part to make this a conducive and safe place to live in. We should play our part and contribute as much as we can. The past and present committee has stepped forward to volunteer their time and effort and they are not paid a single sen. If at all, they are paying residents as well. So, we appeal to those who have yet to pay to please do so.


Security Fees – due for April-September 2012:

For your information, our security fee has been status quo since we started as we have managed to get the cooperation of the security company to maintain their charges but we do not know how long that fee structure will stay. It will need to be revised upwards to reflect the sign of the times sooner or later.

Once that happens and if there is still no improvement to the collection, it will either be a reduction in security services or increased in the monthly fee. Both are not very good options. But if the collection improves, we can then afford to continue with the level of services currently enjoyed by all. The choice is really yours!

So, please if you have not paid, kindly do so as soon as possible to your new street leaders. The new term for payment is coming up soon, that is, April – September 2012. Please make the necessary payment (of RM300 for six months) as we truly need your support.


Security Review:

We have had a meeting with the Security Company for a review of the security services. They have promised to look into the following:

• Improve on the checks done by the guards stationed at the guard house.
• Review the opening and closing times of the small gates which are being opened at the moment.
• Review the clocking system such as changing it to digital equipment.
• Ensure the guards are properly equipped with communication tools, rain-coats, torches, etc.

We have also appealed to the company not to raise the rates due to the dwindling collection and they have agreed but we do not know how long this will be sustained.

There are suggestions that certain gates facing the banks (in Taipan) be re-opened. While we are able to do so, it will just create the very problem we are trying to avoid, that is, cars from outside coming into our area to park, creating congestion and attracting possible crimes. We will revisit this only after we have resolved the collection problem which will be the present focus of the new committee.


Infrastructure and Repairs:

The guardhouse and fences which were installed more than 3 years ago, badly needs refurbishment. We are already in the midst of getting the necessary quotes to get the infrastructure repaired and painted. You will see such improvement works carried out in the coming weeks.

We would like to make further improvements to the infrastructure such as to put up larger roofs at guard house but because of limited funds, we will only do minimal improvement works such as repairing the fences which are broken and repairing some of the speed bumps.


Family Day:

The planned family day which was postponed is now rescheduled to Saturday May 19, 2012. We have already raised the necessary sponsorship and we will be planning for an evening of fun, food and entertainment. We hope you will all come and join us for this once-a-year get-together for our ‘kampung’ folks. There will be plenty of food and fabulous items for lucky draws. So, do mark your calendar and bring the whole family!


New Committee:

Please welcome the new committee members and do give them the support as what you have done so for the last three years.

With some new faces in the committee and the continual support of the past President and Deputy President as advisors, we hope to continue the good work that they have done in the last three years. Please see the new committee listing on the next page. We urge you to keep the list for future references.

Thank you.


The Committee
11 Trees @ USJ





New Comittee List (2012 - 2015):

Pengerusi: Jeffrey Khoo Boo Chin 012-215 1571

Naib Pengerusi: Gan You Lam 012-373 7013

Penasihat:  Shahrul Faiz Bin Mohd Aziz 019-353 2453/Ng Peng Hin 019-333 1859

Setiausaha: Bakri bin Sawir 019-380 0642

Pen Setiausaha: Chow Kah Miew @ Michael Chow 012-209 9785

Bendahari: Chan Chee Chin 012-233 1206

Pen Bendahari: Singam Muniandy 012-319 0709


Ahli Jawatan Kuasa (AJK):

Dato’ Faridah Binti Omar Shah 019-382 8740

Vellu A/L Sinnakucandai 012-689 0805

Haliza Idris 012-268 2421

Liew Kim Yen 019-223 7188

Sivaneshwaran A/L Ramalingam 012-265 9098

M. Adrian Nathan 012-649 9397

Chuah Bark Soon 012-287 4998

Vincent Yee 012-277 3686

Carol Teo 012-223 8930

Irene Chong Kim Song 017-275 8126

David Chow Kee Cheok 019-383 8268

Peggy Lim Chwee Ling 019-234 9978

Chong Thain Hai 012-288 1153

Teoh Sun Loong 03-5637 9382

Lee Tick Seng 012-284 9710

Eng Peng Hong 012-278 7112

Pictorial Diary AGM 2012

AGM Saturday, 18 February 2012

Dear Residents,

We have a very important announcement to make. Due to the clash of events which is being organized by MPSJ for the Chinese New Year celebrations at the same time on the same day as our planned family day, the Committee has decided to postpone indefinitely our family day gathering which we were planning to hold right after our AGM on Saturday 18 February, 2012.

However, our Annual General Meeting will still go on. We are expecting new office bearers to be voted in. A lot of the present committee has plans to hand the reins over to “new blood”. So if you are keen to run, please do get ready to submit your names.

Annual General Meeting:

Our annual AGM for our Resident’s Association is on Saturday, 18 February 2012 at the USJ 11/3 playground. Meeting will commence at 4:00pm and is expected to end at 6:00pm.

We would like to invite all our paying residents to nominate potential candidates to the new committee. Please note - nominations and voting will be restricted to paying members only. Elections for the new Committee will be carried out during the AGM. Please do come forward if you think you can contribute to the well being of our “kampong”. The new committee will be tasked to carry on overseeing the operations of the security services, etc.

The accounts for 2011 will be presented for you to scrutinize. If you have any questions or would like to know how the funds are used, please do come and inspect the accounts for yourselves.

All paying residents are encouraged to come for this meeting.

Thank you.

The Committee
11 Trees @ USJ

January 2012 Newsletter

Dear Residents,

Happy 2012 everyone!

An eventful year has passed us – it all seemed so surreal as if 2011 just began. How fast time flew past us all!

One thing is for sure. Climate changes have become more evident with heavy storms, including hailstones a few months ago hitting USJ 11/3. And now, we are all experiencing very hot weather. We are not spared as far as climate change is concern – hence do spare a thought when we start to generate carbon with our insatiable appetite for energy. Learn to switch off lights or electrical appliances should you not be using them.

One other important issue, we would like to highlight is the collection which has seemed to have dwindled drastically in the last few months. As we have mentioned so many times before, the security services in our area are from contributions of the residents here. Without your continual support, we may have to compromise our safety and the safety of our families as this service may eventually grind to a halt should we run out of funds.

For your information, the fee is capped still at RM50 a month, payable every six months, for a 24 hour non-stop security services. We do not intend to increase the fees as we would like to make sure it is an affordable service for all of us.

Please make your payment to your respective Street Leaders if you have not done so. All checks should be made payable to “Persatuan Penduduk USJ 11/3, Subang Jaya, Selangor”. Please do remember to ask for your receipts.

Annual General Meeting:

Our annual AGM for our Resident’s Association is confirmed on Saturday, 18 February 2012 at the USJ 11/3 playground at 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

For your information, your present committee has been serving you diligently for the last 3 years. The time has come to hand the reins over to a new committee who can carry on the task of overseeing the operations of the security services, etc.

Hence, we would like to invite all our paying residents to nominate potential candidates to the new committee. Please note - nominations and voting will be restricted to paying members only. Elections for the new Committee will be carried out during the AGM. Please do come forward if you think you can contribute to the well being of our “kampong”.

Also, at the AGM, we will be presenting paying and non-paying residents list and the accounts for 2011. You can scrutinize the accounts in more detail then.

Family Day Party:

Right after the AGM at the same location, we will be having a family day party where you can also get to know your new Committee for 2012. Our ADUN who has generously provided some funds will be joining us for this event. There will be free food and drinks including light entertainment. So come and join in for a night of fun in our ‘kampung”. All are welcomed.

Maintenance:

Maintenance work such as repairs and painting will be carried out on our infrastructure for our security such as our guard house, the chain link fence, the drums, etc. We apologize if there may be inconvenienced caused.

We will also be requesting MPSJ to build a high fence behind the new bungalows just next to the Futsal court in our USJ 11/3 playground, to prevent balls from being kicked into the compound of the two bungalows.

Security Services:

The committee has already met with the Police recently to look into illegal workers working in our area. With the assistance from the police, we can take preventive measures and ensure the that our area is free from potential threats from criminals.

As per our last Newsletter, compact cameras for guards manning the entrance will be issued soon. This is to capture drivers coming into our area who may refuse to sign on the forms provided or if they appear suspicious. The guards will be trained to use the camera. We hope with this additional measure, we will be able to enhance our security and will act as an effective deterrent against potential criminals.

And finally, with Chinese New Year just a couple of weeks away, the Committee would like to wish all our Chinese friends, “Gong Xi Fa Cai” and may the year of the Dragon brings you good health and prosperity!


Thank you.

The Committee
11 Trees @ USJ

December 2011 Newsletter

Dear Residents,

On behalf of the residents in USJ 11/3, we would like to welcome our new neighbors who have moved in or are in the midst of moving into our neighborhood. We would like to let you know that the security services are from contributions of the residents here. We hope you will support along with the rest of us for the sake of our safety and the safety of our families.

The fee is RM50 a month payable every six months, for a 24 hour non-stop security services. You can make payment to your respective Street Leaders. Their names and contact are published in the website. Please contact them or any of the Committee members should you have any queries.

Meanwhile for our existing members, collection for your security services for the period of October 2011 – March 2012 is still on-going. Please do make your payments as soon as possible if you have not already done so.

Please make your cheque payable to “Persatuan Penduduk USJ 11/3, Subang Jaya, Selangor”. Please make sure the name is complete and do pass it to your Street Leader once you have done that. Do remember to ask for your receipts as you will need it in event of insurance claims.

As usual, here are some latest updates to keep you in the know.


Annual General Meeting:

We will be having our AGM for our Resident’s Association on Saturday, 18 February 2012. The venue will be at the USJ 11/3 playground at 4:30pm. We are inviting all of you to attend this important meeting whereby the audited accounts will be presented along with the paying and non-paying residents list. Elections for the new Committee will also be conducted so please do attend.

This will be followed by our “Get to know your new Committee for 2012” family gathering. We will be inviting some VIPs to come and grace the occasion where free food and drinks will be served that night. This will also give us the opportunity to get all the residents together for a night of fun in our ‘kampung”. More details to follow in future newsletters.


Insurance Claim for Burglar Victim in USJ 11/3L:

The Committee will be handing over a cheque of about RM10,000 to another victim in USJ 11/3L. They were victims of a robbery by a masked gang a few months ago. The money was claimed on their behalf from the Insurance Company where we took the policy from.

Just so you know, this is the second claim we have made from the Insurance Company. The first was for a burglar victim from USJ 11/3A of which payment was also made to them a couple of months ago.

For your information, the Insurance Policy, which is still in force, was taken out by the Committee to cover all the paying resident’s losses in event of a burglar/robbery in their homes with the security funds that we have collected. Again, we hope all the residents will continue to support our security scheme by continuing to pay the subscriptions.

Here is a very important reminder - please ensure you keep the receipts for the subscription to prove that you have made payment as without that we cannot make the claims.


Maintenance:

Maintenance work such as repairs and painting will be carried out on our infrastructure for our security such as our guard house, the chain link fence, the drums, etc. We apologize if there may be inconvenienced caused.

We will also be requesting a high fence be built behind the new bungalows, just new to the Futsal court in our USJ 11/3 playground, to prevent balls from being kicked into their compound.


Security Services:

With many new security guards being deployed in our area, we noticed that some of these new guards failed to carry out their duties properly. We have taken up this matter with the security company concerned to ensure that such issues are addressed. If you do come across the guards not doing their duty, kindly note down the time, date and if possible the guard’s name (or a photo of them) and pass this information to the Committee for further action.

With so many renovations going on, we will also be getting the Police to make checks on the renovation sites so as to ensure that there are no illegal workers, working in our area. There have been cases of petty crime reported near to some of these houses under renovation. Although we do not know if these workers at these construction sites were the culprits, we would, nonetheless, like to take some precautionary measures by ensuring these checks are carried out.

An innovative idea has been contributed by one of our residents on the improvement of our security in our area. We will be introducing compact cameras to the guards manning the entrance into our area. In cases where the drivers coming into our area, refuses to sign on the forms provided or if they appear suspicious, the guards will snap a picture of their vehicles and their faces for our record using these compact cameras.
It will be time stamped and will be kept for a period of time where the pictures will be deleted if it is not needed. So next time your friends and relatives are stopped at the check-points, tell them to “SMILE” as they may be photographed by our guards!

This will also act as a deterrent to “would-be-criminals” as their faces and cars will be captured by these compact cameras besides our CCTV.


Seasons Greeting:

With the holiday season just around the corner, we would like to remind all residents going away during this period to exercise care and take the necessary precaution by securing your homes, leave the light on in your car porch and back lanes and inform your neighbors. Please do leave them your contact so that if anything untoward were to happen, you will be contactable.

This being the last newsletter for 2011, the Committee would like to wish all of our Christian friends, “Merry Christmas” and to the rest of the residents, “Happy New Year”!!


Thank you.

The Committee
11 Trees @ USJ

October 2011 Newsletter

Dear Residents,

Payment for your security services are up. We are now collecting for the period October 2011 – March 2012. We can only provide this service with your continued support. Please do make your payments as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, here are some latest updates within our area.

We have taken various measures to beef up our security in our area due to the escalating crime in and around our area. More checks were carried out on vehicles entering into USJ 11/3 without valid car stickers. It has proven to be effective in some ways and we would like to thank all the residents for their kind cooperation.

Payment October 2011 – March 2012:

Please make your cheque out to “Persatuan Penduduk USJ 11/3, Subang Jaya, Selangor”. Please make sure the name is complete and pass it to your Street Leader. Remember to ask for your receipts as you will need it in event of insurance claims.

Your continued support is important for us to ensure we are able to carry out these services. We thank you in advance for your kind support.

Meeting with USJ Police:

Recently, on 10 September 2011, we invited the USJ Police to meet with the residents. We also invited Councillor Rajiv for the meeting. Some 50 residents along with the Committee members came to meet with the Police at the USJ 11/3 padang.

USJ 8 Police Chief, Tuan Inspector Farid along with some of his officers came for the meeting. Tuan Farid then briefed the residents on the incidences of crime and the measures taken to prevent crime in our area. He also mentioned the "MyDistress" application, a service to send distress signal to the police with a touch of a button. The service is provided by a private company and it works on smart-phones only and currently the services are only available in Selangor with plans to roll it out nationwide.

He spoke about the crime rate in our area and has said that the G&G has been very effective in reducing crime in USJ and Subang Jaya in general. He also briefed the residents on the recent Parang gang active in USJ and said the police is doing everything they can to nab these criminals.

Councillor Rajiv briefed the residents on matters of interest such as the development that is currently taking place on the playground and the replacement for Alam Flora as their contract for the garbage collection services had been terminated.

Meeting with Kamal – resident of No. 10 USJ 11/3K:

At that same meeting, we also invited resident Kamal to meet with the residents as he had continued with his complaints to MPSJ and even to KDN in Putrajaya. Several residents particularly the ones living along USJ 11/3K turned up wanting to meet with him.

Despite an official letter sent and many phone calls and SMS made to him inviting him to the meeting, he did not show up. A lot of the residents especially from USJ 11/3K who wanted to meet with him personally to understand what he was complaining about - were disappointed when he did not show up.

Since he did not show up, we will inform MPSJ of his no-show as MPSJ was copied on the invitation to him for the dialogue with the residents.

  

Insurance Claim for Burglar Victim in USJ 11/3A:

The Committee has recently handed over a cheque of about RM10,000 to a burglar victim in USJ 11/3A. They were a victim of a house burglary a few months ago. The money came from the insurance claim which was paid out by the Insurance Company where we took the policy from.

Although the money was not enough to cover their losses and the trauma they had gone through, it was a small relief to the victims.

For your information, the Insurance Policy which is still in force was taken out by the Committee to cover all the paying resident’s losses in event of a burglar/robbery in their homes.  Again, we hope all the residents will continue to support our security scheme by continuing to pay the subscriptions.

Please ensure you keep the receipts to prove that you have made payment as without that we cannot make the claims.

                    

Thank you.

The Committee

11 Trees @ USJ

Attempted rape in USJ 11/3K

Dear Residents,

There was an attempted rape yesterday September 29, 2011 at around 8:30pm in a corner house which is still under renovation in USJ 11/3K.

An Indonesian worker brought a woman from our outside our vicinity in our area into that house and he attempted to rape her. She screamed and yelled for help and ran out of that house with only her underwear.

Her screams attracted the attention of our security who was on patrol. Our guard then went to her aid. A neighbor who lived opposite the house also came out to help. She took the young woman to the police station to lodge a report. The Indonesian worker was spotted driving off coolly in his blue Proton Saga - WCK 3645.

We have alerted all the neighbors and also our guards to keep a look out for this car and the people involved. Please alert the police immediately if you do see this car in our neighborhood.

Thank you.

The Committee
11 Trees @ USJ 

Update on the meeting with Police and "friendly" neighbour Kamal

Dear Residents,

Last Saturday, 10 September 2011, some 50 residents along with the Committee members came to meet with the Police and to get an update from them at the USJ 11/3 padang.

USJ 8 Police Chief, Tuan Inspector Farid along with some of his officers and Councillor Rajiv came to join us for the meeting. Councillor Rajiv briefed the residents on matters of interest such as the development that is taking place on the playground and the new contract for garbage collection as the contract with Alam Flora has been terminated. He claims that with the new contractor, services are expected to improve and substantial savings of several million Ringgit is in the cards for MPSJ.

Tuan Farid then briefed us on the incidences of crime and the measures taken to prevent crime in our area. He also briefed us on the "MyDistress" application, a service to send distress signal to the police with a touch of a button. The service/application is provided by a private company and it only works on smartphones and currently only available in Selangor. But plans are underway to roll out this service nationwide.

He also talked about the crime rate in our area and has said that the G&G has been very effective in reducing crime in USJ and Subang Jaya in general. He also spoke on the recent parang gang active in USJ and said the police is doing everything they can to nab these criminals.

Meanwhile, our resident Kamal who has made numerous complaints to MPSJ and even to KDN in Putrajaya did not turn up for the meeting.

This was despite an official letter sent and many phone calls and SMS made to him inviting him to the meeting. A lot of the residents especially from USJ 11/3K who wanted to meet with him personally to find out what his gripe was - were disappointed when he did not show up. Obviously he does not have what it takes as when the residents wanted to meet with him - he did not show up. 

The dialogue and briefing lasted for more than an hour and since it was still Raya, some of the neighbours brought out cookies and Raya goodies to share with all the neighbours while the Committee has earlier arranged for curry puff and nasi lemak for a makan-makan session. It was really nice to see all the neighbours gathering in such jovial mood.

The meeting ended right after that.

The Committee
11 Trees @ USJ

You are invited! 10 am Saturday 10 Sept 2011 - USJ 11/3 Padang

Dear Residents,

We will be hosting a meeting for you with the Police this coming Saturday 10 September 2011 at the USJ 11/3 playground at 10 a.m. in the morning. The topic of discussion will be security related. We would like the Police to give us an update on crimes that have happened in our area and also how we can work together to make sure it will never happen in our neighborhood.

We have also invited Councillor Rajiv to come and meet with you as well to address other matters.

Also on the agenda is a meeting with our troublesome neighbor from USJ 11/3K, who has complained constantly to the authorities about the G&G scheme in our neighborhood since we started 3 years ago. Now he is trying to get the road USJ 11/3K fully opened again.

Rather than just the Committee members having to face off with him which has happened so many times in the past, we would like all the residents come forward to hear from him what his gripe really is. We have written to him officially and have copied MPSJ on the matter as we would like to put it on record that we have indeed invited him for a dialogue with you.

We hope all of you will turn up for this meeting. Refreshments will be served.

Thank you.

The Committee
11 Trees @ USJ

Newletter August-September

Dear Residents,

As we have mentioned in our last update, in view of the escalating crime in and around our area, we are planning on stepping up our security measures to ensure we curb potential crimes and deter criminals from coming into our area.

All entries and exit into our area via the 3 existing entries will be beefed up. Beginning end August (before the Raya holidays), all vehicles entering into USJ 11/3 without valid car stickers will be subjected to more stringent checks. If you are operating a home tuition centre or kindergarten in our area, kindly make sure that your clients apply for the vehicle passes. More details follows.

More cases reported:

Two recent cases were reported involving robbers breaking into houses with parangs. There were cases reported in USJ 11/2 last week and in USJ 11/1 only on Wednesday, August 17 at around 8:30am. Four masked Chinese speaking robbers armed with parangs climbed over the fence into the semi-D home and robbed the tenants of notebooks, cash and other valuables.

The robbers are getting more daring by the day. This means they will attack at any time and at any day. And the pattern suggests that they are actively operating in and our surrounding areas. 

There was also a break-in reported at the Thai restaurant in USJ 11/3 last week in the middle of the night.

Heightened security measures:

Because of these incidences and with the long Raya holidays around the corner, we will strengthen the security in our areas.

We are attaching the forms for car stickers and passes for you to fill in and have it filled up and send it to your Street Leaders. All cars without cars stickers will be stopped and screened as such please be advised as we need your cooperation. If you have friends and relatives coming to visit, please inform them that they will need to register at the entrances.

All home tuition centers and kindergarten will be required to have their clients vehicles applying for passes. Again, the forms are incorporated in this newsletter. Kindly fill it up and send it back to your Street Leaders.

All other vehicles like contractors will also be registered.

Car stickers:

The attached form can be used to apply for car stickers if you have not done so. All residents in USJ 11/3 will be issued car stickers upon completion of the forms. You will have until end of September 2011 to apply for the new cars stickers if you have not done so.

With the issuance of stickers to all paying and non paying members alike, it will allow for better enforcement as residents in our area can easily be identified.  Please return the old stickers/passes when you apply for the new ones. For more information, please check with your Street Leaders, for example, limited car stickers will be issued out.

Kamal from No. 10 USJ 11/3K:

This particular resident who has been harassing the Committee since we started the G&G is at it again. This time he complained to the MPSJ and as a result, our Chairman was summoned to attend a meeting in the middle of the day on Friday, 19 August 2011 this week.

His complaint now is focused on opening up USJ 11/3K. His reason – we are blocking emergency vehicles. We are sure a lot of residents will be against that but did not make their stand known to MPSJ and the relevant authorities.

Because of this continued situation, we would like to invite this resident for a dialogue with the Committee and the residents. We will be writing to him officially to come and have a dialogue with the Committee and residents.

The targeted date is 10 September 2011 @ 10 am – USJ 11/3K. You are all invited to meet with this resident to understand the nature of his complaint.

Police Dialogue:

We are also making arrangement with the Police to come to our area for a dialogue with the residents. It will also be held at the same place, date and time. Please do make time for this event.

We have also been advised by the Police, that residents going away for long periods of time especially during the holidays to register with them so that they know which house they will need to pay more attention to when they come and do their rounds.

The Committee is extremely grateful to the Police for they have been very cooperative and is ever willing to work with us, the Resident’s Association to minimize crime.

Thank you.

The Committee

11 Trees @ USJ

August Newsletter - Updated

Dear Residents,

After our RED ALERT notice which was sent to all residents in USJ 11/3 last week, more cases were reported with regards to this suspected gang and other incidents

In view of the many incidents in and around our area, we are going to take steps to ensure we curb potential crimes and criminals coming into our area. We plan to implement and strengthen our security checks at all our 3 entry and exits.  

Incidents reported:

We would like to highlight a few recent cases which took place. There were two robbery cases reported in USJ 18 and USJ 20 a few weeks ago.

And just last week, the infamous masked gang armed with parang also strucked USJ 18 twice. In the first incident, 3 men came in a Toyota Avanza and robbed the tenants of a house while in another incident, 2 men came on a motorcycle.

In another incident in USJ 17, a resident had parked his car in front of the Seven-Eleven and entered the shop to buy something while his wife was still in the car. A couple of men then entered the car and drove off with her in it. They then brought her to a secluded area, raped and abandoned her and drove away the car.

These are just cases that we know of and are highlighting it to you.

 

Beefing up our security measures:

Because of this incident, we are not taking any chances but to put everyone on high alert and we will beef up the security.

For a start, all tuition centers operating in our area are advised to get the visitor passes. Likewise all contractors & renovators will be registered and issued with work passes.

Paying and non paying members alike WILL ALL be issued with car stickers. This will allow for better enforcement as residents in our area can easily be identified.  Please check with the respective Street Leaders if you have not been issued any car stickers as soon as possible.

Once this is exercise is done, strict checks on entry and exist on cars without valid stickers will be carried out. We hope to get the full co-operation from all residents.

Police Dialogue:

We are making arrangement with Tuan Basil of USJ8 Police Station to come to our area for a dialogue with the residents. Once we have established the date, we will inform all the residents of the venue, date and time. This is also in preparation for the Raya holidays getaway.

According to the Police, they also suspect that some of the robbers may be residents within the communities who knows have been observing our every movement. They could also be the ones who are objecting to the G&G program, in ensuring that it fails.

The Police have been very cooperative and is willing to work with the Resident’s Association to minimize crime.

We would like to advise all residents to be busy bodies especially when we noticed strangers in our community and be united in the interest of our family safety.

Thank you.

The Committee

11 Trees @ USJ