Dog Obedience Training Program TMP

Good news dog lovers, we now have dog obedience training in TMP specifically organised for pet lovers to better train their furry friends in TMP. Classes will be held every Saturday and Sunday from 6.30 PM - 8.00 PM and the designated location is at TMP Central Park. If it is wet weather then the default venue will be in TMPCC (No.60, TMP 4).
Each training will consist of 10 lessons @ RM 300.00 per registered pet. Classes will only accomodate maximum up to 6 dogs each for maximum effectiveness. For more information please email to tutch71@gmail.com.

Green Campaign Part 2 (24th August 2008)

We recently received another batch of fruit trees from MPSJ and hence the said tree planting exercise was organised to get these trees planted quickly before they wither and kaputttt.
RA committee members gathered on the 24th August 2008, 9.00 AM and started the exercise until noon 12.30 PM. The said tree planting exercise also included some landscaping activity where we also removed a casuarina tree that was on the verge of toppling and replaced it with a mango tree instead.
It was a great way to spend a Sunday morning and it was a fun exercise for all involved, cheers to all the volunteers and may all our efforts bear fruit in the near future :)

More Pictures click HERE

Put A Leash On Pet Owners Bad Habits

The article above was taken from the Strait Times dated 22nd August 2008 sepcifically pertaining dog owners needing a nudge to overcome some bad habits especially in regards to picking up their dog's poo (feaces) or simply put "SHIT".

I did write about this issue quite a while back and since such a great article was published which typifies and also in a nutshell describes the attitude of many pet/dog owners in regards to their civic responsibilities.

If you are guilty of not picking up your dog's "SHIT", it is not to late to start doing so and be a responsible resident wherever you may live. I believe it is just a slight tuning in one's head to understand that it is just not a "COOL" thing to do.

Do the "RIGHT" thing and set a good example for your children to follow pertaining this matter for a happy neighbourhood. Please PICK UP AFTER YOUR PET WHEN THEY HAVE DONE THEIR BUSINESS......all it takes is just a plastic bag or two before walking them out of your home and bagging the poo and putting it in the bin. How difficult can that be? Do it and feel the good you are doing to all that uses these common areas especially children.

Remember what goes around comes around.

Resident Email Feedback

Dear Michael

There is another animal that you need to highlight which is cats. There are a lot of them roaming the Taman now.

Some of the incidents that I have experienced are attacking the dustbin when it is accidently left unlock by garbage collector, having their meal at my porch and doing their daily business in my flower pots.

Dogs are noisy and is a nuisance but cats are flexible, agile and a pest if their owner don't keep them at home. Who is going to pick up their droppings in your house?


Regards
Henry

Pesta Tanglung Muhibbah II (13th Sept 2008)

Pesta Tanglung is here again and it is because we have such tremendous support in year 2007 it is inevitable that we received many suggestions by residents for the RA to organize the Pesta Tanglung Muhibbah once again, this time round will be part 2.

The difference is to enable efficiency and less time consumption for all working people in the RA committee member volunteers, the RA have decided to cater instead allowing all committee to be truly involved in the celebration with all the residents rather than having duties the whle entire night.

Tickets will be sold instead of potluck to allow better management of resources and fairer distribution and participation by all residents to make it truly muhibbah. Tickets/coupons will be sold to all interested residents to participate and this is to enable funding for the catering and expenses to be borne on the day like caterers, clowns,tents, chairs etc.

There will only be a total of 400 adult tickets and 200 children tickets sold as this particular Pesta Tanglung objective is to cater for 400 adults and 200 children. Please come and supprt and enjoy together such a festive occasion as residents/neighbours in this wonderful community in Taman Mutiara Puchong.

Please call the following resident to book and pay for your tickets in advance before they are all sold out, as 100++ tickets are already taken up by RA committee members and families.

Suminn @ 012-2095873
Adeline @ 017-8866888
TMPCC @ 03-80629829 (office hours only)

Dr.Sugar 1st Assignment (Sri KDU,Kota Damansara)

Latest Development/Improvement In TMP

Banner reminding residents to use their prox cards to ease the burden of the guards before dual lane approval.


Speed hump in front of MBf Printing


Speed hump from LDP towards TMP


2 additional flood lights at T-junction next to IWK to brighten up the area at night


New Taman Mutiara Pucong road sign along service road in front of IWK

Above pictures illustrating all the positive development from the many request/proposal by RA TMP to MPSJ which were recently approved and acted upon with the end result of better lighting, signage and safety for all residents.

More improvements are expected and updates will be published accordingly for all to view. I for one cannot wait for the deliberation and execution of the construction of the second entry lane into TMP but realistically I do not expect this to be soon unless the developer takes immediate action to clarify matters with MPSJ pertaining the handover issue of the roads in TMP to them and at the same time exercise more corporate social responsibility to futher enhance the development in TMP especially for new house buyers in Phase 3B.

It will be a valauble image boost for the developer if they took it upon themselve to graciously finance the construction of the said 2nd entry lane into TMP, imagine the amount of goodwill that will bring. What is your feedback on this?

In the meantime kudos to the RA once again for making things happen and of course a very big thank you to MPSJ for acting so quickly into the request and proposal.

Lake now the pride of Puchong folk

By THO XIN YI

IT WAS once an eyesore but the lake near Taman Mutiara Puchong has now become a landmark that the residents can be proud of. A year ago, StarMetro highlighted the sorry state of the lake, which was polluted by construction debris and rubbish.
Fish in the lake died and the stench reached the residential areas nearby, making the residents both worried and angry.


Tranquil: A resident enjoying the scenic sight at the lake.

“We bought the houses because we believed that there will be a beautiful lake in the area, as illustrated in the brochures,” said resident Gerard Lim, who brought up the matter last year.
The Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) had taken action against the developers for illegal dumping and the fine was used to clean up the lake.
The developer of Taman Mutiara Puchong has also landscaped the edge of the lake with perimeter fencing, benches, shrubs, lawns and a proper walkway of about 300m.
There is also a platform for the residents to view the scenery.
Lim said the residents were pleased with the current state of the lake.
“On a sunny day, the sunset here is very beautiful,” he said, gesturing at the shimmer of sunlight on the lake.


Neat: The lake has 300m-long walkway with benches and plants lining the sides.

During StarMetro's visit to the lake recently, birds could also be seen gliding on the water surface in search of fish.
However, Lim pointed out that soil had eroded at certain spots of the lake's edge.
“Land reclamation was done previously on the lake, but the foundation was clearly not strong enough,” he said.
The residents association is hoping that MPSJ could put rocks or plant suitable trees along the lake to hold the soil together to prevent further erosion.


In need of attention: Soil erosion at certain parts of the lake edge at Taman Mutiara Puchong.

“The area is dark at night so we hope streetlights can be installed, too,” Lim said.
He added that there were still some irresponsible contractors who would climb over the barrier to throw debris into the lake.
“The residents association has to be alert to prevent these cases from happening,” he said.
MPSJ president Datuk Adnan Md Ikshan said the council would first determine whether the said problems should be tackled by the developer. “If not, we will look into the matter,” he said.

Community Policing Program By PDRM

Above picture showing the attendees mainly consisting residents associations representatives from various taman all over Kinrara area under the jurisdiction of the Puchong Jaya police beat base headed by Inspector Lokman. The said meeting is to introduce to all residents representatives supposedly to be numbering 25 tamans altogether the CP (Community Policing) program under the directive of PDRM.
Main objective of such a program is to get the involvement of communities to help and assist the police with information gathering and to form a network to enable closer monitoring and information dissemination. Such a move is lauded as communities are now able to participate in the policing of their own neighbourhood and have direct link and access to the police to create a better chain of communication and most importantly provide valuable feedback from the ground to enable the police to have better gauge of the actual situation in various communities to allow them to have better information to formulate strategies and measures to deal with issues affecting the residents such as house break-ins, robbery, vandalism, suspicious characters loitering around,motorbike theft and etc.
For the CP program each taman will have a representative known as AJK (Ahli Jawatan Kuasa) to sit in the committee panel which in totality form the committee body.

Important Facts

- Puchong police beat base covers a 25 KM radius of territory comprising 25 tamans (residential enclaves)
- Population in this area total 495,000 people
- Total police personnel covering this area currently @ 70
- Ratio is 1:7070
- High crime areas include Bandar Kinrara, Vista Lavender and surrounding areas nearby
- Common criminal activities include break-ins, motorbike/vehicle theft and vandalism of public property

With the above facts noted it is therefore imperative that to reduce the crime rate in Puchong it is crucial for all residents association to form various crime prevention groups like Rukin Tetangga, Rela and other similar activities to encourage participation from the public in their respective areas to help share resources and community responsibility for a better living environment.

Dr.Dog Examination and Selection Campaign

ABOVE:Participants and all the Dr.Dog team with their respective handlers. From the left, Harriet and Mojo, Vivian and Brandy, Chris and Dr.Sugar (newest Dr.Dog addition from TMP),Siew and Dr.Babe, Sabrina with Joy (FFF Ambassador)and Shoba with Dr.Gideon.
Back Row Standing, Ray and Chestnet (rescued stray from TMP),Paul Choong - Certified Dr.Dog examiner, Steven Poh - RA Chairman and Saleh with Dr.Kylie.


ABOVE: Latest addition to the Dr.Dog team is Dr.Sugar with her handler Chris Chan beaming with joy as Sugar was the only successful candidate in the exam held in TMPCC out of 10 candidates.


The entire Dr.Dog team with their respective handlers.

This was the first time ever that the Dr.Dog examination and selection program managed by Furry Friends Farm and sanctioned by Animals Asia Foundation was jointly organised with a residents association's involvement in Malaysia. The program was a huge success as there were more than 10 candidates participated along with their handlers and friends as well as some observers whom attended to find out more about the said campaign.
Such a program has already been proven to be a tremendous success in Hong Kong and China and it is with this knowledge that FFF and TMP RA is working hand in hand to bring this program to the next level in Selangor and ultimately throughout Malaysia. It is with great enthusiasm that TMP RA is very proud to be a part of such a humanitarian program and thus will continue to be involved in promoting the Dr.Dog program within Selangor by providing FFF with a venue to conduct all future Dr.Dog examination sessions.
All interested parties whom is interested to support this program please kindly contact Ms.Sabrina Yeap @ 016-6319018 (sabrinayeap@gmail.com) or Ms.Chris Chan @ 019-3803650 (chanchristina63@yahoo.com). Residents association from around the area are also encouraged to start such an initiative as the benefit derived from enabling volunteers from various communities to partake in this program will create the necessary resources and education to all pet owners of the benefits of the Dr.Dog program and its objectives.
Future undertaking will also involve the organizing of World Animals Day scheduled on the 4th October 2008 and it will be held in TMP Central Park. Although it is still some time away, TMP RA is proud to show its committment to support such a great program for the community in TMP (with 50+ owners with pets) and at the same time assist FFF (Furry Friends Farm) to achieve its objective of creating animal welfare related objectives and community enriching program such as Dr.Dog.

China Press Article 17th July 2008
Star Metro Article 21st July 2008

Dr.Dog Program Objective
-Speech by Furry Friends Farm founder Sabrina Yeap.