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.