August Newsletter

Dear Residents,

Firstly, to our entire Muslim residents, we would like to wish you “Selamat Berpuasa”!

We have sent a RED ALERT to all residents in USJ 11/3 a few weeks ago due to two recent incidents which happened days apart in our neighboring USJ 11/4.

Unfortunately, one of our residents became a victim to this very gang last Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at around 8:30pm despite the warning sent out by the Committee days earlier. There were 5 cases also reported on the same day in our area USJ 11. This was informed by the police who were investigating the case that day. This gang is still very active targeting mostly corner or end-lot houses with high fences and blocked out gates. They strike at around 8 pm or early in the morning at around 6 am.  So, be warned. They may strike again in this area.

Change of security measures:

Because of this incident, we are not taking any chances but to put everyone on high alert. The security will be beefed up. Despite the poor response in collection, we have decided to change the security process.

From 8am to 8pm, 6 guards will be on duty. We will revert to the previous system whereby we will station 3 guards at the entrance during these times. The other 3 guards will patrol the streets assigned to them but they will only look after the houses and vehicles parked along the streets with valid stickers. Three gates will remain open during these times

From 8pm to 8am, there will be 4 guards and the procedure will be maintained as what it is now. Only two gates will be opened during these times.

This system will take effect this Wednesday, August 3, 2011.

Car stickers:

Cars with expired yellow stickers will be asked to return it at the entrance with immediate effect. Please return your old stickers and ask the new ones from your street leaders. Your cars will not be looked after if they are still using the old stickers. You may also be stopped for details so please avoid this and make sure you ask for your new stickers.

For non-paying residents, the Committee is issuing a different colored sticker for you. If you have not collected your stickers, kindly look for your street leaders. If you do not display any stickers, we will assume that you are a non-resident and you will be stopped by our guards. To avoid any inconvenience, please apply for your stickers.

All residents are encouraged to abide by these simple rules. We want to keep strangers out of our area so your cooperation is very much appreciated.

Cooperation from Police:

We plan to have a dialog with the police again soon. We are looking engaging with the police to heighten the patrols needed in our area especially during the coming Raya holidays. This is also to ensure that besides our guards, the police will be coming into our area to enhance the security. Their presence is important to deter crime in our area.

Passes for Contractors, Private tutors and Kindergarten operators:

The Committee is looking into issuing passes to these categories of people coming into our area to ease their entry and exit. This way, the checks at the entry will be speeded up. Please look out for more information on this matter in weeks to come.

Collection:

This topic has been highlighted many times but it seems some residents have not paid for reasons only known to them.

Please make your payment to the respective street leaders. If you have problems getting to them, kindly call any of the other Committee members.

The Committee has come up with certain ideas and suggestions on how to improve the collection. One of it is to look for retirees who can spare their time to help collect the money for a small token in return. We hope to recruit at least 2 persons, one for rows A-J and one more for rows K-P. Please contact any of the Committee members if you are keen or if you know of someone in our area who is able to help us do the job.

Increased patrolling:

The Committee will help patrol the area. They will be in their cars in different times with their beacon on. If you would like to play a part, please do purchase a beacon or get in touch with the Committee and we will let you know where to purchase one. For your information, most of the Committee members own and paid for one unit to be used in our area.

You can also play an active role by boosting the morale of the guards such as spending some of your time with them at the guard house. You can also help to be the eyes and ears and watch out for suspecting cars moving in and around our area. Please do alert our guards should you see anything which need immediate attention. Just to remind you, the number to call is:

+6012 – 636-HELP or +6012 – 636-4357

Further improvements:

We will be looking at ways to improve on the security services. A discussion with the security company is on the works. This includes filtering out and removing non-performing guards. We have had some feedback on their services from you and we do agree that there is room for improvement especially with relations to the newer guards. We will definitely take this up with the security company. We would like to thank you for your feedback. Please do continue to do give us such feedback as it will allow us to address these and other issues with the security company.

And finally, please be alert at all times! The criminals are still very active in USJ. Let us not take our safety and the safety of our families for granted.

Thank you.

The Committee

11 Trees @ USJ