Pesta Tanglung Muhibbah TMP - 22nd September 2007

After 2 weeks of consistent campaigning by members of the RA the attendance to date registered for the "Tanglung Muhibbah Pesta" now stands at approximately 300++ people and with many residents all over TMP contributing with various means e.g. food, drinks, vouchers, gifts, karaoke system, platform and many more other items.
With this in mind it is just great to see so many residents here teaming up and joining forces to lend a hand and to contribute for the success of the said pesta. The RA would like to thank all residents in TMP for the kind support and contribution.
The RA would like to encourage all residents to continue to participate in all events organized and do what is within your means and effort to make TMP a great place to call home. Cheers and kudos to all the residents whom have taken the very first step to start caring for the community, one voice, one community.

Dear Malton/Interpile, Can You Install This Shade For Us In TMP???

Picture taken at Jaya Jusco above by the RA showing a very practical and I believe affordable design which can be implemented for Taman Mutiara Puchong to protect drivers/residents on rainy days when using the proximity card to gain entry or when exiting TMP.
Imagine Jaya Jusco could provide such amenity for their patrons why Malton could not provide for its customers cum residents in TMP? Such an irony is it not?
A resident in TMP on average would be paying at least RM 350,000 per unit and as I have previously posted Malton will stand to collect a total of RM 176,000,000 (RM 176 Million) approximately. No matter how you look at it and from all angles, inside out and upside down and all around it is rather bemusing to the point of whether you choose to laugh or to cry, thinking about how is it possible for the said developer in layman terms almost to the point of short changing us residents in TMP in broad daylight.
How much to erect the said shade design as depicted in the picture above?
How much to expand current single lane entry/exit to a double lanes?
How much to improve the perimeter wall fencing structure to provide maximum security and prevention from intruders, replacing the current poor design surrounding Phase 1 and 2?
I believe we live in a world of give and take in this particular case we as residents have given the full payment through hard earned savings plus bank loans just to live in the promise land. In this case literally, TMP is a land full of promises, promise of a "gated and guarded" living concept meaning with great security amenities like state of the art CCTV system, secure perimeter wall fencing, lakeview, warranty against termites for 5 years and ??? If I did miss out anything please do feel free to add via comment/s.
All I want honestly.......is for the developer to deliver evrything they had promised with the purest of intentions and as a developer which practices corporate social responsibility. Why did Malton fail us in areas that are truly most important? Poor project management team? Lousy sub-contractor? What else? Whatever it is I truly believe we the residents in TMP deserve better! We deserve what residents in Li Villas PJ 16 got and what Bukit Rimau residents got! Exactly what was promised and paid for, nothing more nor do I expect anything LESS!

Guardhouse Equipments Not Up To Expectation By The Developer

The above picture was taken today 28.08.07 and what can you see? Well, firstly, it is pretty obvious the actual pole itself is not long enough and if you look closely it is actually 2 pieces fitted as one binded together with some kind of tape (red in color). Secondly, the security camera has recently malfunctioned and if it serves me correctly it has been over 3 days now, how many other times the camera has malfunctioned? (That is the reason why the camera is pointed in such a precarious position as it is not functioning currently. Oh! by the way the above photo was taken from the exit lane hence the position of the said camera should be pointing at you now if you are looking directly into the picture.
Imagine the extra work the security personnel have to deal with, with all these poor equipment/s provided by the developer and lack of urgency to provide the residents with the best of security as promised. If you were to take a look at the brochures distributed prior to your purchase you might find a couple of "justifiable misrepresentation" within the text of the said brochure.

This Is The Exact Dual Lane Entry And Exit Malton Have To Build For TMP.

This is the guardhouse residents in Puchong Hartamas got, a dual lane entry and exit with proper signage indicating visitor and resident lanes respectively. These photos were kindly given to us by Melvin a concerned resident in TMP in support of the RA justifiably demanding from Malton/Interpile to do what ever it takes to improve the current single lane entry and exit to what is needed to cater for 504 households occupants.

With reference to the previous post indicating the revenue from the sale of the said total 504 parcel units in TMP at an average price of RM 350,000 which will amount to a grand total of RM 176,400,000.00. Huge amount and what kind of guardhouse did we get?

Imagine an average family will have a minimum of 4 members, this will come to about approximately 2,016 individuals and per household will have on average 3 vehicles at least which totals up to 1,512 vehicles.

Imagine the peak hours in the morning and evening where residents will leave for work and return? What will happen considering we only have a single lane exit and entry? It is purely so RIDICULOUS, UNIMAGINABLY SHORT SIGHTED AND*#@!!*#@!

Do pardon my colourful language but I just need to voice out my frustration especially when talking about issues pertaining to the developer's corporate social responsibility to the customers/residents. Imagine being able to build a large scale Billion Ringgit project like the Pavillion in Kuala Lumpur and this is the kind of issues we paying customers have to put up with? The worst thing is that they are so big and with so much money and mind you our hard earned money.......and the RA's request for a decent guardhouse with dual lane entry and exit (equipped with a proper boom gate and motor) with proper signages in place and perimeter wall fence to date have been shrugged off with a mere reply of insufficient budget! Phase 3 perimeter fence mind you is still missing.........................daylight robbery if you ask me!

These are the basic amenities we should get and as a responsible developer should build for the residents/paying customers. This is the basic right of all residents buying a property with the "Gated and Guarded" community living concept.

It is without a doubt that we are owed such a guardhouse as well as a proper perimeter wall fencing to properly secure TMP compound.

Enough Space For Dual Lane Entry.....How Come We Did Not Get It?

Picture 1 showing the suggested "Kawasan Lapang" to be used to create a dual entry lane into Taman Mutiara Puchong.

Picture 2 a different angle of the said "Kawasan Lapang", imagine a side lane space created big enough for 2 maybe even 3 cars to park alongside specially for visitor vehicle to park and to obtain the necessary visitor pass and to check-in with the security without obstructing other vehicles especially residents of TMP due to the current single lane entry.

Picture 3 a close up

Dangerous Winding And Unmarked Road

Above showing most recent images of the road condition just outside of TMP near the entrance at the guard house (please click on the pictures to enlarge). TMP RA have already brought this matter up to the relevant authority and currently with the help of the constituent representative will remind the relevant authority which is the MPSJ to act as soon as possible before some untoward accident was to happen. TMP RA strongly believes in preventive measures rather than a cure, as these issues always involves human lives. We do not want a bunch of people dying in a bus before the relevant authorities start to take action like the recent cases of bus drivers with numerous summons and also many previous offences driving innocent people to their deaths.
"PREVENTION IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN A CURE"

TMP Youth Volunteering

Above picture showing our very own youth volunteer Andy Hor of TMP 4 assisting in efforts to beautify TMP by removing all the illegal signages put up by Astro installers, lorry for hire, plumbing services as well as electrical services. As a resident please do your part in ensuring that the premises within TMP is clean and clear of unnecessary and illegal signages pasted all over the place. Do your part and be a responsible and caring resident.

TEAMWORK = SAFER COMMUNITY

To all my fellow TMP residents, please take a moment to read the contents of the email sent to us and the reply to the said email.

This is a prime example of how we can all make a difference by bringing up issue/s and then confronting them, however in this instance no one should point any fingers as the issue at hand requires the co-operation from all related parties to work hand in hand to resolve. In this particular instance involving alleged "ah long", very sensitive issue if you were to ask me, particularly:-

1. Gaining entry by the alleged "ah long" is easy because any visitors will be allowed in with minimum screening as long as they provide their particulars. (The RA and TMP management will look into this). Basic particulars of car registration number is sufficient to lodge a police report however this must be executed by the resident involved.
2. Whether they are "ah long" or not who is to know and what is their relationship with the resident in No.82, TMP 6 is anybody's guess to speculate. Sometimes these kind of situation involves family feud etc. so do not expect the alleged "victim" to get the police involved by lodging a police report.
3. The guards are here to patrol and only act as a deterrent to potential intruders but would you risk your life or risk getting injured and hurt for a measly pay of RM 3.80 an hour??? In this instance a neighbour was concerned enough to inform the appropriate people and back up was called, however the culprits took off just before reinforcements arrived, this is the right thing to do by any resident in TMP.
4. The RA have been pressing TMP management for the said signage to highlight the guardhouse emergency number (currently telephone line for the guardhouse is still awaiting approval) as well as the police beat base number in Puchong but to date we are yet to receive any confirmation. The RA will post the necessary numbers in the community board soonest possible.

The only advice I can offer and share with all my fellow TMP residents is please contribute by practicing responsible neigbourly policing within your immediate premises and communicate when necessary of any incidents immediately.

Resident's Email.......................

Dear,

It make no difference to change new security guards.

My house is 107 Jln TMP 6.

Tonight 21 Aug 2007 11:15pm

2 loan shark came in to our neibourhood at Jalan TMP 6 No 94( Not too sure the house number)
-house number was actually No.82 Jalan TMP 6
Break the main door glass of the house and threaten the kids inside.

One of the guard on routine patrol just watching not taking any action.

I wanted to alert the guards at the main gate. But non of us know the guard hose number.

Can someone let us know, What is the number to alert the guard house?

If there is no phone at the guard house, can we arrange for something on how to contact the guards in case of emergency.

But, I don't think the guards will do anything. cause one of the patrolling guards just pretend not seen it.

Disappointed.........

Thank you.


RA REPLY.................

Dear Shu,

Thank you for highlighting this incident, and most RA committee have been informed before your email was sent to us.

We had informed TMP Management and the chief of the new security firm immediately by their handphones when the commotion started. The security chief arrived with another senior guard fast but not soon enough as the culprits had left. The guard on patrol who did not take any action would face disciplinary action by the security firm.

I was told by the security chief that according to the entry record, this black Vios did not leave TMP yet at the material time. So they went around the TMP streets to locate the car, but I'm not aware of the outcome after that as the crowd dispersed about mid-night.

Before that they checked with the victim whether he would lodge a police report, otherwise if they had caught the culprits and the victim refused to press charge against them, it would be futile effort. From the victim's reaction, I sense he may not lodge police report.

We all know the lack of a phone line at the guard house was a security lax. TMP Management had been reminded since March on this. The last RA meeting with TMP Management confirmed that they have applied for the line, pending cabling & installation of the phone. We touched on who bears the bill, phone abuse by the guards, hoax calls, whether to implement all house owners' residential phone numbers to be kept at guard house so when there is a visitor, the guard will call the particular resident to confirm he is expecting a visitor. Bear in mind that not all residents would agree to leave their contacts at the guard house.

Earlier in the evening there was a flasher at the garden who was caught by the guard. The victim refused to press charge so no police report was lodged.

Last Sunday 2 pendatang tanpa izin was found loitering in an unoccupied house and ran when the security chief questioned them on their motive. They were caught and sent to the Puchong police station. Later it was found they were workers of the TMP phase 3 project team.

The above shows the guards do not show fear or favour. But we still need the full co-operation of all residents in order for the security firm to carry out their duty to protect us. But of course TMP management has to provide the necessary amenities for them to carry out their duties (e.g. phone line at guard house, perimeter fencing, barb wires at certain weakpoints of the perimeter, proper functioning of boom gate etc). In the longer term, residents will have to pay security fee to upkeep the guarded and gated community.

The road ahead to maintain TMP to be a peaceful and serene place to live in is in our hands. We need re-education to bring the standard of living of this community to a higher level, starting from every individual and every household in TMP.

The RA is working very hard to make TMP a more conducive place to call home. That requires universal commitment from all residents to support the common cause.

Thank you for reading.

RA Committee

RA Updates!!! 18.08.2007

The RA team this morning concluded a very fruitful meeting with the representatives of Interpile/Malton (Lee and Ravi) and the management team of Aman Network Security Sdn Bhd (Rajisperan and Nathan).
Issues discussed and tabled:
1. Aman Network Security to provide a S.O.P (Standard Operating Procedure) to the RA as well as professional recommendation to further enhance the security of the said taman.
2. The possibility of a discounted price for additional proximity access card and car stickers for all residents especially those with more than 2 vehicles, maximum of 5 cards and stickers allowable per household (if more then will be a case-to-case basis). This is to ensure every residents have sufficient cards and stickers to properly indentify their vehicles with the main purpose of enhancing security within TMP and at the same time enable the security personnel at the guardhouse to carry out their duties more efficiently and effectively.
3. Management will look into enhancing the reaction speed of the boom gate and also to check the sensors of the said boom gate system. Security cone will be placed to deter motorcycles from zooming past the gap at the entrance to avoid unecessary accidents.
4. Speed bumps and signages have been recommended by the RA and supported by the management of Aman Network Security. The signages is to be placed at the entrance indicating the rules and regulation to gain entry for both visitors and residents. Management of TMP will look into providing the said signages and construction of the speed bumps.
5. TMP management is in the midst of obtaining a quotation for barb wire to be placed along the high tension area fencing to deter intruders thus enhancing overall security in TMP.
All of the above will definitely boost security in TMP and not to mention the overall efficiency of the security personnels.

Termites Infestation "Silent Menace" of TMP

Above are pictures of various items attacked by termites in my storeroom, believe it or not situated just under the staircase leading up to the first floor. It just so happened that I decided to do some spring cleaning and when I removed all the items in the storeroom up to the very last couple of boxes, guess what "walla" termites ala colony with mud trail.
This just happened on the 12th August 2007 (Sunday), on the 13th (Monday) I called NPC and the same afternoon they came and installed the Australian technology of "Termitube". I had to pay a little more than the usual price as the termites have tunnelled their way coming through the tiles into my storeroom, just imagine they have made their way through from the bottom of my house. As you are all aware termites come in colonies so imagine the worry my wife had to deal with......horror to be exact, as termites do cause severe damages i.e. built in cabinets and furniture just to name a few of their favourite cuisine.
My advice to all TMP residents is to work together and to keep this serious menace at bay, as we all know installing the termitube will only protect the house with the termitube and the neighbours house will still be infected and affected. To nip the problem in the bud it is important for every house to have some kind of proven protection.
If you value you property especially your expensive built-in cabinets etc then it will be wise for you to give NPC Pest Control Services Sdn Bhd a call to have your premises checked since they are located in Bandar Puteri, Puchong.

Loji Air PTG 116

This is a picture of the "loji air PTG 116" located just outside of TMP near the first row of shop houses on the way out to LDP.
Residents in TMP have been putting up with the strong ammonia smell eminating from this "loji air" for quite a while now, if it serves me correctly this condition have been around and still is since the very first day I moved in which by the way has been more than a year already.
The RA have brought this matter up during the "Mesra Rakyat" forum (29th July 2007) with the relevant state authorities and which in this case would be Indah Water Konsortium (IWK).
The response from IWK representative, Encik Mohd Rashid bin Aziz was that IWK is aware of the said problem and currently most of the bio-filter "loji air" have been scheduled for upgrading to a better system. I can only recall he mentioned the said problem is being looked into and the said exercise will be completed soon. He did not elaborate on the "soon" part.
The RA advises all residents whom are concerned about the smell to kindly call IWK @ 03-5880 7828 and highlight this issue to them eventhough they already know about it. Sometimes we need to remind them that the issue at hand is serious and no one in this neighbourhood likes driving through an invisible cloud of ammonia stench everytime we pass through the "loji air PTG 116".
I have already submitted a complaint via online through their website under "feedback" and I encourage all other residents to do the same as well. Like the saying goes "the more, the merrier" and in this case the louder will be our voices.

RA! RA! RA!

RA! RA! RA! ...........so much have been said and posted in this blog that I believe some readers here might ponder what has been done to date......!!! Well, well and well......let me fill you in (where should I begin?).

Just pulling your leg, it has been a truly hectic week and I must say a lot got done and a lot more can and will be done. Below are the issues the RA have raised and the update on each and everyone of them.



1. Improving security and safety standards in the community

- a new security firm will take over from the current by the 18th August 2007 and a meeting is scheduled to take place with the management and the said new security firm to better understand the SOPP of the security personnel and at the same time for the RA to provide relevant feedback and to assist the security personnel understand and to be able to serve the residents in TMP better.

- request for daily police patrol which has since commenced within TMP compound and also surrounding neighbourhood. (Started on the 10th August 2007)

- posting of security personnel on the east and west side of the perimeter wall fence to tighten observation and deter intruders (this has been executed quite a while back)

2. Potholes

- since the "Mesra Rakyat Forum" attended by the TMP RA, many of the potholes have been filled and the maintenance of the road leading into TMP has improved. Kudos to YB Dr.Kow for providing such exemplary execution in resolving residents woes in a efficient manner.

3. Water Traps

- many of the water traps which can be found in the park area which poses as breeding grounds for mosquitos have been rectified and holes of these water traps closed with proper lids to avoid the danger of children falling into it.

4. Community Notice Board

- the community notice board was delivered and placed at the gazebo area on the 8th August 2007 by Mr.Lee.

5. Phase 3 Perimeter Fencing

- Mr.Lee mentioned that the said perimeter fencing will be up by the 30th September 2007. Residents are advised to lodge a complaint if you have already moved in. This will pressure the management to quickly erect the said fencing soonest possible.

There are a lot more issues the RA have tabled and currently working very hard to get the relevant authorities to resolve but some of these issues will take time and patience is required.

RA Petition Drive Campaign

Above: (Vivian Wong and Mary Magdelene talking to neighbours explaining the purpose of the petition campaign by the RA.)
The RA petition campaign is gaining momentum and to date a large majority of residents have already endorsed their support via signatures. At the rate we are going and from the response received via signatures collected to date, it can be concluded that the residents in TMP do really care and wants to see improvements in the surrounding environments.

Police Patrol Now Available in TMP

Yes! You heard correctly, we now have nightly police patrol in TMP as the RA have submitted a request in writing to the Puchong police beatbase opposite IOI Mall. For security reasons and the element of suprise it is in our best interest that we keep the police patrol schedule hush-hush.
Rest assured the neighbourhood is better protected now. Please visit the Royal Malaysian Police website for more information.
I am sure you will be pleasantly suprised when you have navigated through the website, it does contain many useful information for your perusal.

Community Notice Board Has Finally Arrived

Finally.....the management have delivered on their promise to provide a community notice board to the residents, incidentally it happened on the 8.08.2007 exactly a year from the Beijing Olympics. Harriet and Vivian received the keys from Mr.W.K.Lee on behalf of the RA and I hope this will be the catalyst of more initiatives by the management to enhance the living environment in TMP for the betterment of all residents.
With the said notice board up the RA will have a medium of communication to reach the many residents here whom do not have access to the internet. The RA have already posted some information and will continue to update the notice board with relevant news.
A word of appreciation to the management for making the effort to give something back to the community. Having said that, the RA would like to see some more efforts by the management to further take this commitment to the next level by enhancing the perimeter wall fencing via installing barb wire along the base of the entire perimeter wall to compensate for the inadequacy of the original perimeter wall currently in place to keep intruders out.

Real Estate 101

I thought it will be interesting to just take this opportunity to blog about what are the key factors or forces which can contribute to a property price uptrend? Just give it a thought......I am sure there are few reasons you could come up with right? Ok, just bear with me here and hold on to your thoughts for now while I make an attempt to come as close as I can to tackle this topic.
Some of you readers will ask what inspired this topic, well recently after chatting with some residents a remark somehow stuck in my head......the remark basically stated that with all the issues being brought up by the RA and possibly in reference to this blog, would it not affect the property price in Taman Mutiara Puchong?
I am no real estate agent/property broker but I am pretty sure the price of a particular property is determined mainly by the forces of demand and supply and can be enhanced if there is positive expectations from the area of which the property is situated.
It is more likely for the said property price to be affected if the infrastructure and amenities of the property not properly developed and maintained in the short (6 mths - 3 years), mid (3 years upwards) to long (above 10 years) term that will affect the said value negatively.
Having said that it is crucial for any developers to properly developed all aspect of a project to the very best of their abilities or should I say fulfill all promises as advertised in the papers and in all A & P materials distributed throughout their marketing campaign.
Sometimes developer will do their very best to add value to the said housing development project by including lakes, parks, clubhouses with swimming pool etcetera.......to try and separate their projects from the many that is available especially in Malaysia to avoid being generic.
Just do a simple survey by flipping the newspaper and what do you see? Quite a number of housing development being advertised all over the place..........looks like there is a race going on right? There is a race, there is definitely competition and of course why not! There is a property boom in Malaysia, have you not heard? Now do not get me wrong but these are all great for house buyers as competition is always a good thing provided it is a healthy competition and all developers follow a strict code of ethics.
There is also the other side of the coin where competition is bad, especially when developers have too many projects at hand and spread too thinly, rushing to complete one project hurriedly to move to the next or just a small fish in a big ocean developer unable to keep up to their end of the bargain. All of the mentioned plausable reasons might contribute to the end product of not delivering to house buyers a property that is expected or of quality.
My point, well simply put there are more houses available than there are buyers hence supply is more than demand, some might disagree but with reference to the relaxation of certain policies pertaining to the property sector like abolishing of the capital gains tax, easier application for foreign home ownership, aggressive promotion to own a property in Malaysia (Malaysia 2nd Home Program) etcetera you can conclude in which quarters you belong to. You only advertise to sell when supply is more than demand, you seldom advertise to sell when demand is more than supply.
Now taking all of the above into careful consideration it is important first and foremost that the parcel delivered by developers must be of reasonable standards and totally fulfilling their obligations, especially a "Gated and Guarded" residence, because the responsibility or should I say burden at the end of the day (after official handover) will be on the RA's shoulder to maintain the security and safety of all the residents thereon.
Hence pertaining to the property price of a house in a "Gated and Guarded" residence not only depends on the current economic indicators which affect the demand for consumption and investors sentiments but also depends on how well the residence is developed, quality of security, safety, amenities and the quality plus cleanliness of the surrounding neighbourhood or township as a whole.
Within the residence of TMP it is the residents responsibility to look after the entire taman as a whole and to work as a family to maintain the beauty and serenity of the common area as well as the houses we live in. This can only be done by paying the monthly maintenance fees, MPSJ rates/fees, IWK rates/fees, SYABAS etcetera.
Monthly maintenance fees looks after the cost of hiring all security personnels, MPSJ looks after all the common area i.e. park, street lights, street and roads within TMP and all surrounding area provided if already handed over by the developer. IWK of course looks after the biological waste treatment and SYABAS the water supply and pipes which brings us the supply. Lastly we also need proper policing by the police personnel from the nearest beatbase which is the duty of our government as we all pay income tax.
Overall the immediate challenge we all face is to look after our own backyard first which the RA will do its best to help achieve with majority support and teamwork while interacting with the local state governmental agencies mentioned above to improve the neighbourhood and ultimately PUCHONG as a whole. We need PUCHONG to improve as a whole before there is hope of property appreciation or boom. Remember Subang, Sunway and many other suburbia? It will take time and many more years to see the kind of property appreciation to be motivated with as a property investor but if you are a resident then the immediate concern is the security, safety and beauty of the residence.
Good news is the "LRT" will be coming this way soon! This will be one of many positive catalyst we need which will affect the price of a property in Puchong positively.
Good reference I found to validate my piece above after I wrote it........Reference Article

TMP RA Petition Campaign

Above is a sample of the flyer the RA will be distributing to create awareness to all residents when we execute the petition campaign (collection of signatures from every residents to endorse the RA). This campaign is necessary to achieve a majority vote of confidence required by law to empower the RA with the necessary "voice of majority" to successfully represent the entire community in TMP effectively.
The petition will involve members of the committee whom are willing to volunteer their time and effort for a justifiable cause. Volunteers will go house-to-house, to meet and provide the necessary information and also to update each and every individual of the latest developments of the RA. Ultimately the RA need the residents support via these "signatures". Come out and lend us a helping hand as the RA appreciate all the support that is available. Do not forget the RA consist of people just like you and hence we should come out in numbers to do so. The RA hope that via a petition drive and gaining a 85% majority vote of confidence, the RA will be able to successfully fullfill all of the objectives in the mission statement stated below for the betterment of all in TMP:-

TMP RA MISSION STATEMENT

1. To act as a watchdog for our future community.
2. To have a cohesive voice in the interest of our community..."One Voice, One Community".
3. To instill the notion of togetherness and teamwork in our community.
4. To share resources in materials and ideas to maintain and improve our community.
5. Volunteer for a good cause towards an enjoyable life in our community.

The petition drive will commence on the 6th August - 12th August 2007. Volunteers from the RA will be coming to pay you a courteous visit and to inform you of the necessary updates.

Sypnopsis Of The 3rd RA Meeting (5th August 2007)

The main topics of the 3rd RA meeting comprises the following:-
1. Updates on previous issues submitted
- this is mainly to highlight to all committee members in attendance of all the RA's activities to date to bring all members to the same page and to be equally informed.

2. Official registration of TMP RA and petition drive campaign for majority mandate.
- All attendees were informed of the RA's objective of registration with the R.O.S (Registrar Of Society) which is required to form a RA that will be recognized by the relevant authority.
- With the above in mind the RA proposed a petition drive by all committee members to obtain a majority of 85% of residents signatures by the 12th August 2007. The proposal was met with great enthusiasm and all members present volunteered unanimously to begin the campaign. Petition forms were distributed to the committee members whom will start immediately in the respective street assigned.

3. Mesra rakyat get-together (Mooncake festival)
- The RA put forth this suggestion as the moon cake festival presented the RA an opportunity to organize an event that will get all the residents together which is consistent with the "One Voice, One Comminity" motto. For this event to take place the RA will approach the relevant authorities for the funds needed to organize such an event. (The RA will confirm the date once the proper preparation is in place, so stay tuned fellow residents).

4. Future RA meeting venues
- The RA proposed that all future RA meetings/gatherings is to be held in rotational format in all the committee members houses. Besides the obvious reason of more comfort as compared with the maintenance office, it is also a great way to promote good neighbourly behaviour and for all RA committee members to lead by example.

5. Reshuffling of TMP RA positions to better serve TMP residents in a more proper and efficient manner.
- The above step was necessary in anticipation of the many obstacles the RA is presented with currently and will encounter in the future. The reshuffling involves the position of the Chairman, Secretary and Assistant Secretary posts.
- The above reshuffling was suggested and seconded unanimously by all that were present.

All committee members left with a smile on their faces and with a greater sense of purpose and believe that we are united in representing the "One Voice, One Community" motto.

Where Is The Parameter Fencing For Phase 3A & 3B???

Another issue the RA wishes to highlight here is the absence of the perimeter wall for residents in Phase 3A & 3B.
Believe it or not many residents have already moved into the houses in Phase 3A. I wonder what is on their mind now as I am blogging this post?
I wonder whether they are able to sleep soundly when they go to bed?
The RA is serious to voice all concerns and if you are a resident in 3A please contact us as the RA was formed to look into all residents grievances including 3A & 3B (yet to get CF).

How can you sell a house when some of the important features (parameter fencing) is yet to be built? Landfill is currently underway as I am seeing a lot of trucks unloading vast amount of debris and sand into the lake.
Why landfill you might ask? Well I believe if you dwell on this a couple of minutes you could come up with a couple of reasonable conclusions.
I think Malaysians in general are the most tolerant people in the world when it comes to their rights being infringed, I say this because residents here pay at least RM 350,000 per house and are willing to just sit on their arses and bite their tongue and just get on with their daily lives hoping for something to happen or for somebody to do something about it as long as it is not themselves........how can this be I tell myself? Imagine how much you have invested in your property here in TMP........cost of loan financing assuming you have taken up to 90% over 30 years, the figure at 6.75% interest per year over 30 years and on top of that possibly cost of renovation another RM 50,000. All in all my point is how can we just sit down and not do anything about everything in TMP which concerns us all and could have a drastic effect on the property price here at present and well into the future.

Is TMP a fully "GATED AND GUARDED" housing development? You be the judge.....because I rest my case!

GATED AND GUARDED PROMISE BY DEVELOPER/S

Above as you can see a housing development which promises "Gated and Guarded" concept which just by looking at the pictures we can easily conclude was delivered by the said developer. What is clearly visible is the structure of the guard house and the boom gate which facilitate better management of traffic in and out of the community i.e. double lane entry, huge roof covering the entire space where the proximity card reader is situated.
Honestly I will be the first to endorse TMP developer if such a guard house with the same standards is made available in TMP. The guard house I will be happy with do not necessary have to be as big but at least with dual lane entry to facilitate smooth traffic flow control between residents and non-residents plus a roof to protect at least half a car length to prevent residents from getting wet as well as the motor arm of the boom gate which although I am not a rocket scientist, will help reduce wear and tear of the mechanics and thus reducing breakdown.
Taking into consideration how close the main road is just outside TMP guard house, I absolutely cannot fathom how TMP developer could endorse placing the guard house in the current position it is now! I keep asking myself why, why and why??? I am no architect nor am I a town planner
but logic must always prevail. If I am a developer with some sense of corporate social responsibility my top priority will be the safety and security of the residents, which incidentally why house buyers prefers a house in a gated and guarded housing development and the main reason why developers promises the "Gated and Guarded" community concept.
If "GOD" was to grant me a wish, my wish is for the said developer to fulfill the promise of a gated and guarded facilities as is, without malice or misguided intentions or cost reduction in mind.

NOTE: Total revenue projected from sale of all 504 parcel units averaging RM 350,000 (approximately) will equal to RM 176,400,000. How much do you think a proper guard house and a proper perimeter wall will cost? Let us assume it will cost RM 1 Million to rectify all problem areas and to fullfill all promises made it will only amount to 0.566% (less than three quarter) of 1% (percent) of revenue.
So where did all the money go to? Hmmmmmmmm I am sure you readers have your own conspiracy theory to offer, well I am all ears.

2nd RA Meeting (28.07.07)

The 2nd RA meeting was held at the maintenance office as depicted in the picture where we discussed many issues, especially issues which were brought up and specifically highlighted to Mr WK Lee.
No representative from TMP management team came but however the RA received an email reply to issues discussed during the 1st RA meeting in which we have posted earlier in this blog with RA reply.
I wonder whether it was appropriate for Interpile not sending any representatives to attend the 2nd RA meeting, or whether after a quite heated 1st RA meeting, listening to all the issues at hand did they purposely avoided a 2nd confrontation? Hmmmmmmmm......actually by reading their email reply I would just have to come to a simple conclusion of typical delay tactics (buy time).
Enough said, no intention of discrediting any party whatsoever but I honestly believe TMP management have brought it upon themselves for not taking all of the residents complaints and suggestions at an earlier stage seriously....I suppose if you are big enough you could afford to practice such policy.......like the humourous DIGI advertisement shown at cinemas where the guy was talking so loud into his handphone in the cinema while a movie was being screened......"WHO DARE SCOLD ME........I TAI-KO MAHHHHH!!! Somehow this does ring a bell.
Fortunately I must say as homeowners/residents....TAI-KO or not we believe in fighting for our rights as consumers and to give an opportunity to the developer to make good on all their promises. As homeowners like the majority of all the residents here, we would like to come home to a place we feel safe, comfortable and proud to call home after a hard day's work .....nothing more or less.
Do what is right and by the law to protect what is righfully yours, fight for your rights when it is called for and stand up to those that think they are above the law. With this message I urge all residents to strongly pass a thought to all your neighbours to participate by supporting your RA and we will be organizing a meet the residents campaign to promote the objectives of the RA and to gather a majority for a mandate to be legally recognized by the ROS as the official voice in TMP.
Remember folks the RA consist of residents just like you and they are all volunteers, so please leave your typical Malaysian live and let live attitude behind and start making a difference by giving a damn about your community which is also your home, not only for you but also for your loved ones. We are not just talking of the present but asking you to look well into the future to ensure TMP do not end up just another "taman" but to maintain a certain living standards we all can be proud of to call our home.