Dear Residents,
Here is a very special wish to all our Muslim neighbors – “Selamat Berpuasa” from all of us at USJ 11/3.
Our focus in this newsletter edition is about the escalation in crime in and around us and what we need to do to mitigate this menace collectively. It has become so serious, it is very necessary for us to pool all our resources together to bring this menace under control.
Two very daring robbery cases were reported in our area alone. Numerous cases were also reported in the Tai Pan Commercial area as well as nearby residential areas involving robbery on motorcycles, snatch thefts and also stolen vehicles and bicycles. Indeed, whatever “perceived improvements” reported by the authorities certainly do not hold true to the reality on the ground. Hence, we have to be extremely vigilant in times like these.
How effective is our Security system?
We have been asked many times – how effective really is our security system?
To answer that question, let us examine some simple facts that have significant impact on how effective we can really be. Our collection although has improved, is not significant enough for us to increase the number of guards to carry out more patrolling duties. We do not have the budget to purchase better quality CCTV systems, maintain it properly and purchase new electronic equipment for scanning ID cards at exit/entry points and many other such types of implements.
With such limited funds, it is still quite remarkable we are still able to at least attain the same level of services, albeit at a higher cost now. We need improvements no doubt but we need you (especially to those who do not pay) to play your part. Only collectively can we then make this an even safer place to live in.
That does not mean what we have done thus far have not contributed to our safety in the last few years. For your information, house break-ins reported have dropped significantly, with zero theft incidents of motor vehicles and snatch thefts. If not for this improvements, we believe, there will be not so many renovations taking place in our area and that a lot of people will want to move out, a phenomena and a norm before we implemented our G&G about four years ago.
So, next time you want to ask us that question, our answer is simple – how effective do you want it to be?
Robbery at 11/3C:
The first case reported was somewhere in the beginning of July 2012 at around 7 am, that involved a non-paying resident. Apparently, a few men in a car came into our area and saw this house with some children in front of the house waiting for the school bus. The men went into the house and tried to extort money from the children who shouted to their parents for help, who were at that time upstairs in their rooms. They came running down only to be confronted by the robbers demanding for more money. At that very moment, the school bus arrived, caused the robbers to panic and they took off, unsuccessful in their robbery attempt, without causing any harm to the people in that house.
The second case happened around the 3rd week of July 2012 which involved a paying resident. It was also around 7 am as they were preparing to send their children to school. After their children left, a few masked men, wearing dark jackets and armed with parangs entered the house and demanded for money. They robbed the couple who were at home of their valuables, computers and also camera leaving the frighten couple behind.
All these cases were reported to the police. For the first case, we could not do much as this resident chose not to join as a member. However, for the second case, we are assisting the family to make the insurance claim on the policy for our members that we have taken out for cases likes these.
Dialogue with the Police:
With the escalation in crime in our area, we foresee the need for the residents to engage with the police hence we are trying to organize a dialogue with them. This is important for us as it will give us first hand information on the actual situation and also discuss with them, the measures we can take to help mitigate this menace and not let it spiral out of control.
We have already gotten in touch with the police and are awaiting their response. Once that happens, we will notify you on the time, date and venue. We hope you will make the effort to come and learn on what you can do to prevent such incidences from happening, over and above what we are already doing with the security system.
In the meantime, please be extra vigilant when you leave the house in the morning for work/school and also when returning from work/school. Look around you before you exit the house and if you spot something suspicious, call the police immediately. Do not leave your premise until the coast is clear. And if you are a witness to such crimes, take note of the colour of the car, make and registration number. Call and notify the police immediately. You can call the Taipan police at +603 5633 7222. Please have this number handy in your mobile phone.
And if you are caught while driving out of your house in such a robbery attempts, honk as loud and hard as you can to attract attention. Under those circumstances, no one will fault you for waking them up!
With the Raya holidays not too far away, we need to keep a look out for each other to ensure that such crimes will not happen in our neighborhood. Do not leave it to the police or our guards to do the job. We need to do our part as well!
Futsal Court:
On another more pleasant note, we have been told by Top-speed (the company funding the construction of the new Futsal court), significant progress has been made with on the construction of the full-size Futsal court. The concreting of the floor is already completed with the special green based material. The rest of the finishing work including the fencing/caging and lighting works is expected to be carried out in the month of August 2012.
Once completed, it will be officially handed back to MPSJ and the residents of USJ 11/3. From the operational standpoint, we have plans to close the court after midnight to prevent vandalism and reopen it every morning.
Fire Hydrant:
There will be a program to “adopt” the fire hydrant by our residents, where maintenance work will be carried out on the fire hydrant closest to you. You can play your part by adopting that fire hydrant and carry out some simple maintenance work like painting it and also testing to make sure it works.
We will be doing this in collaboration with the Fire Department. More announcements on this once we have confirmed the dates, time etc. Please watch out for this program which is coming soon.
Collection:
We hope to see an increase in collection. As a resident here, perhaps you could do your part by paying (if you have not already done so) or speak to your immediate neighbor who has not done so to share the burden and pay for their subscriptions as well. Please do get in touch with the Street Leaders should you need more information.
Thank you.
The Committee
11 Trees @ USJ
Here is a very special wish to all our Muslim neighbors – “Selamat Berpuasa” from all of us at USJ 11/3.
Our focus in this newsletter edition is about the escalation in crime in and around us and what we need to do to mitigate this menace collectively. It has become so serious, it is very necessary for us to pool all our resources together to bring this menace under control.
Two very daring robbery cases were reported in our area alone. Numerous cases were also reported in the Tai Pan Commercial area as well as nearby residential areas involving robbery on motorcycles, snatch thefts and also stolen vehicles and bicycles. Indeed, whatever “perceived improvements” reported by the authorities certainly do not hold true to the reality on the ground. Hence, we have to be extremely vigilant in times like these.
How effective is our Security system?
We have been asked many times – how effective really is our security system?
To answer that question, let us examine some simple facts that have significant impact on how effective we can really be. Our collection although has improved, is not significant enough for us to increase the number of guards to carry out more patrolling duties. We do not have the budget to purchase better quality CCTV systems, maintain it properly and purchase new electronic equipment for scanning ID cards at exit/entry points and many other such types of implements.
With such limited funds, it is still quite remarkable we are still able to at least attain the same level of services, albeit at a higher cost now. We need improvements no doubt but we need you (especially to those who do not pay) to play your part. Only collectively can we then make this an even safer place to live in.
That does not mean what we have done thus far have not contributed to our safety in the last few years. For your information, house break-ins reported have dropped significantly, with zero theft incidents of motor vehicles and snatch thefts. If not for this improvements, we believe, there will be not so many renovations taking place in our area and that a lot of people will want to move out, a phenomena and a norm before we implemented our G&G about four years ago.
So, next time you want to ask us that question, our answer is simple – how effective do you want it to be?
Robbery at 11/3C:
The first case reported was somewhere in the beginning of July 2012 at around 7 am, that involved a non-paying resident. Apparently, a few men in a car came into our area and saw this house with some children in front of the house waiting for the school bus. The men went into the house and tried to extort money from the children who shouted to their parents for help, who were at that time upstairs in their rooms. They came running down only to be confronted by the robbers demanding for more money. At that very moment, the school bus arrived, caused the robbers to panic and they took off, unsuccessful in their robbery attempt, without causing any harm to the people in that house.
The second case happened around the 3rd week of July 2012 which involved a paying resident. It was also around 7 am as they were preparing to send their children to school. After their children left, a few masked men, wearing dark jackets and armed with parangs entered the house and demanded for money. They robbed the couple who were at home of their valuables, computers and also camera leaving the frighten couple behind.
All these cases were reported to the police. For the first case, we could not do much as this resident chose not to join as a member. However, for the second case, we are assisting the family to make the insurance claim on the policy for our members that we have taken out for cases likes these.
Dialogue with the Police:
With the escalation in crime in our area, we foresee the need for the residents to engage with the police hence we are trying to organize a dialogue with them. This is important for us as it will give us first hand information on the actual situation and also discuss with them, the measures we can take to help mitigate this menace and not let it spiral out of control.
We have already gotten in touch with the police and are awaiting their response. Once that happens, we will notify you on the time, date and venue. We hope you will make the effort to come and learn on what you can do to prevent such incidences from happening, over and above what we are already doing with the security system.
In the meantime, please be extra vigilant when you leave the house in the morning for work/school and also when returning from work/school. Look around you before you exit the house and if you spot something suspicious, call the police immediately. Do not leave your premise until the coast is clear. And if you are a witness to such crimes, take note of the colour of the car, make and registration number. Call and notify the police immediately. You can call the Taipan police at +603 5633 7222. Please have this number handy in your mobile phone.
And if you are caught while driving out of your house in such a robbery attempts, honk as loud and hard as you can to attract attention. Under those circumstances, no one will fault you for waking them up!
With the Raya holidays not too far away, we need to keep a look out for each other to ensure that such crimes will not happen in our neighborhood. Do not leave it to the police or our guards to do the job. We need to do our part as well!
Futsal Court:
On another more pleasant note, we have been told by Top-speed (the company funding the construction of the new Futsal court), significant progress has been made with on the construction of the full-size Futsal court. The concreting of the floor is already completed with the special green based material. The rest of the finishing work including the fencing/caging and lighting works is expected to be carried out in the month of August 2012.
Once completed, it will be officially handed back to MPSJ and the residents of USJ 11/3. From the operational standpoint, we have plans to close the court after midnight to prevent vandalism and reopen it every morning.
Fire Hydrant:
There will be a program to “adopt” the fire hydrant by our residents, where maintenance work will be carried out on the fire hydrant closest to you. You can play your part by adopting that fire hydrant and carry out some simple maintenance work like painting it and also testing to make sure it works.
We will be doing this in collaboration with the Fire Department. More announcements on this once we have confirmed the dates, time etc. Please watch out for this program which is coming soon.
Collection:
We hope to see an increase in collection. As a resident here, perhaps you could do your part by paying (if you have not already done so) or speak to your immediate neighbor who has not done so to share the burden and pay for their subscriptions as well. Please do get in touch with the Street Leaders should you need more information.
Thank you.
The Committee
11 Trees @ USJ
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