MESSAGE TO ALL DEFAULTERS IN TAMAN MUTIARA PUCHONG.........DO YOU WANT TO BE RESPONSIBLE ???

Do Not Live Off On The Generosity Of Thy Neighbours!

Dear Fellow Residents,Neighbours and Friends,

It is a concern which I would like to share with all residents in our community in Taman Mutiara Puchong which comprises 3 specific key areas:

1. Disregard of Taman Mutiara Puchong House Rules by residents (both owners and tenants alike)
2. Late payment of monthly security fees
3. Defaulters

I am highlighting all of the above as a very concerned resident as all of the above will have a severe impact on our way of life in Taman Mutiara Puchong due to the fact that it is a "GATED & GUARDED" community with facility/s to upkeep especially security which is the the reason why we purchased our homes here in the first place.

It is this specific feature which attracted all of us to do so and of course the thought of the community surrounded by lakes is another possible selling point. Having said this it is tantamount that all residents must realise the imporatnce of following the house rules and be prompt in paying the said security fees as we are all equal stakeholders.

For those residents that do not want to conform for personal reasons which I am very suprised of, I sincerely advise you to look back upon the time when you were about to make the decision to purchase your home here and the main reason why you did so.

It is not logical for anyone to purchase a home here in a gated and guarded community when you do not even place emphasis on the important aspect of keeping the community safe which are abiding by the house rules of entry, registration of visitors, and paying for the service which is only RM 100 per month.

It is a team effort and all house owners must realise this importance as the foundation of ensuring that there is sufficient funds to maintain all of the services currently all of us enjoy because if we are not careful and do not play our part to ensure conformity then we stand the risk of losing the facilities such as being able to afford guards to keep us all feeling safe 24/7.

This is not a threat but a mere possible outcome if we do not look at the essential facts and issues which we are currently facing. We must all stand united and act as responsible stakeholders in this community to remind all of our neighbours and friends to come forth and play their role as responsible home owners and residents and not live of the generosity of their neighbours in the same community especially defaulters and errant home owners.

Trust me if we do not work together to alleviate these issues and problematic areas we will one day drive through the entry points without boom gates and guards and that will be the day I will sell my house and purchase another home where I can live with residents that will collectively care for their community.

Kindly do the right thing for the sake and betterment of the community and not for any selfish reasons. Think of the safety of your children, family menbers etc.

YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW GOOD YO GOT IT UNTIL YOU LOSE IT....................ACT NOW!!!

Thanking all responsible and concerned residents in advance for a better tomorrow in TMP :)

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(KINDLY FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ALL OF YOUR NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF EDUCATING THEM THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND TEAMWORK TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND SECURITY IN ORDER FOR SUCCESSFUL PREVENTION OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES.

Cheers
Mike Yeoh
Concerned Resident
TMP Resident Association

MPSJ orders developer to rectify problem at Taman Mutiara Puchong

By THO XIN YI

CHANNELLING the rain water into the lake is not the proper way to resolve the soil erosion problem at bank of the lake near Taman Mutiara Puchong, according to Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) engineering department deputy director Adnan Derahman.

“There should be no outlet discharging water into the lake. It is an offence under the law and it will also further induce the soil erosion problem,” he said.

Adnan said this during a meeting of the MPSJ with residents of Taman Mutiara Puchong and nearby housing estates and the developers of the housing projects around the lake.


Worsening condition: A file picture of the lake taken recently.

MPSJ deputy president Mohamad Yusoff Ghazali chaired the meeting held at the MPSJ complex in Subang Jaya on Wednesday.

The soil erosion problem was first highlighted in StarMetro in July last year.

The developer’s company was featured in another news report on Jan 6 this year that the problem was caused by rain water flowing from the landscaped area into the lake.

The company has proposed to collect the water into a sump and then channel the water through pipes directly into the pond.

The residents have confirmed that the company has installed the pipes but they want the council to come out with a permanent solution to the problem.

In response, Adnan instructed the company to cover up the drains at the landscaped area.

“The level of the land should be raised so that the water will flow in an opposite direction, instead of flowing into the lake and worsen the soil erosion problem,” he said.

The residents, however, expressed concern that flooding would occur should the water flow into the residential area.

“Due to clogged drains, flood happens during downpours and the water covers up the roads and back lanes,” resident Michael Yeoh said.

Yeoh is the Taman Mutiara Puchong residents’ association assistant secretary and JKP Zone 9 vice-chairman.

Adnan then told the company to clean up the drainage system, giving it three days to submit its work programme to the MPSJ and a further 14 days to rectify the soil erosion problem. During the meeting, it was also revealed that the third phase of the housing project in Taman Mutiara Puchong has yet to be handed over to the MPSJ.

Adnan said the MPSJ would study and evaluate the clogged drains and soil erosion problems before receiving the project from the developer.

“We will conduct checks on the project based on the residents’ complaints,” he said.

LATEST UPDATE 15TH FEB'09 - LAPORAN TAPAK MPSJ

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.

Security Deposit Transfer - Updates

Please click in the image to enlarge.

The RA decided to post this letter is to make publicly available information to all residents in Taman Mutiara Puchong (especially all unit owners whom have duly complied with the DMC by depositing the said security deposit).

We have received many enquiry pertaining to this hot topic in the past in TMP and as you can read for yourself the result. I for one do not want to write too much on this but prefer to get feedback from all the readers of this blog, may it be you are a resident/owner in TMP, members of the public with experience to this kind of situation or even better someone with the legal capacity to put in your thoughts here.

Please note the following information provided below before you post your comment :)

1. Official handover from Malton Bhd to the Residents' Association as at 29th February 2008 - (should have been on the 18th January 2008, but at that time Protem RA negotiated extension due to non-completion of Phase 3A & 3B perimeter wall fence and was agreeable by developer).
*** the said extension saved all residents a small sum of money in service fee between 18th Jan'08 - 29th Feb'08 = 42 days in total. (Note: Many residents are unaware of this)

2. Last minute notice by developer informing RA that they are not interested to act as the property manager for Taman Mutiara Puchong sometime a week before the end of Feb'08 leaving the RA with the heavy tasks of organising an AGM with residents to inform them of this and that the fate of TMP is now in our own hands to manage and to care for.

3. AGM was duly organised at the expense of the RA members cum volunteers (thank you everyone) contributing and sharing resources to enable the said AGM'08 to take place quickly on the 16th March 2008. Over 5,000 pieces of flyers informing all residents and owners to attend distributed by maildrop house to house, including sms, banners, post in blog, email notification and notice boards were utilised to communicate and notify all owners.

4. AGM held with over 200 resident owners attending including by proxies. Majority voted in favor of RM 100 service fee contribution per month. (Refer to the minutes of the AGM in this blog).

5. Minutes of the AGM sent to all house owners by maildrop once again to notify and justification provided with projection of monthly expenditure and costing also provided (after 10 working days from date of AGM'08).

6. Malton acknowledged proceedings of AGM was held in accordance of stipulated rules and regulations after representative officer in attendance at the AGM verbally provided the acknowledgement to all present at the AGM'08.

7. Between month of March'08 - May'08, 12 resident owners wrote to Malton objecting to the RM 100 service fee per month amount and a couple owners writing in to object transfer of the security deposit from Malton to RA as stipulated in the DMC.

8. Also point to note that after 2 months only partial payment received, justifiable by law?

9. RA already deposited the partial release of RM 200K, this sum is to be held in an interest bearing account as it should be as opposed to developer holding it without any interest earnt. Interest earnt will be communicated and funds to only be used for community related matters after the usual process of voting at EGM or AGMs of the RA in accordance to the law governing non-profit organisations like associations by ROS (Registrar of Society).

10. Owners objecting to the said service fee and to date have not paid are considered defaulters as provisions in the DMC clearly states (Please refer to the extracts of DMC in blog also available in Chinese). Same provisions will be used to deal with the defaulters to ensure fairness to all residents contributing.

11. Owners whom are requesting for their security deposit to be refunded and not agreeable with the transfer of the said security fee to the RA and at the same time not paying the monthly service fee of RM 100 are also deemed as defaulters.

12. Is it fair for a handful of owners (12) out of the initial 397 to act in this manner? What is the rulle of law here? The DMC.

13. Is it fair for the developer to hold the balance of the security deposit in this manner? Using the 12 as a reason? Monies held belongs to the majority of owners agreeable to the mandated service fee of RM 100 as voted by the majority at the AGM'08a month so why the partial payment and not the full amount except the 12 owners? In fact it should be the full amount including the 12 owners as the RA is legally the "Vendor" after the official handover 29th February? RA will act accordingly to highlight to these 12 owners the larger "picture" of maintaining TMP and making sure it is sustainable. Are these assumptions of a "resonable man"?

14. Since handover official and recognised and in accordance to the terms and conditions stipulated in the DMC between Vendor and Purchaser,including the transfer of the said security deposit why the need for approval by residents who do not agree?

15. Is it fair for all the other residents in TMP whom are law abiding for these handful of people disputing for the their own selfish intentions? This is after a gated and guarded community and with costs to maintain covering 70 acres of land with 504 units of houses.

16. Why make it so difficult for the Residents' Association to serve voluntarily? Are we not residents here? Do we not own a unit here as members?

So please comment on the above and do note that this is a forum format where we are not looking to point fingers but looking at these issues in a construtive manner and getting as many people involved to share information to discuss in the process of looking to settle these matters amicably, fairly but firmly for equality and equity for the majority.

This initiative will also be a reference to future house buyers or existing house owners to share and learn as we all know the development boom have given rise to many developers, some good, some ok and some haizzzz....no comment is the best way to describe them.

TMPCC Signboards and Notice Boards (Contribution by a resident in TMP)

The RA would like to thank Mr.Hew of TMP 4 for his kind sponsorship of the TMPCC signboard and the notice boards (4 units). Mr.Hew is a true example of what a model resident should be contributing for the betterment of the community.

The RA of TMP encourages such practices as such unselfish acts can only bring more harmony and nurture a society/community that place more emphasis of sharing and caring as oppose to the dogmatic approach of the selfish and unconcerned attitude we usually encounter.

3 cheers to residents that have come out and got themselves involved for the betterment of the community. Your support will ensure and guarantee TMP's success in maintaining a decent and secure living environment that can be maintained for the future generations to enjoy :)

Almost another flood incident........11.03.08

Heavy downpour occured today and the backlanes of TMP 6 as usual was the first location where the water level can be seen rising very quickly. It was my maid that alerted me about the incident since after 3X prior experiences I have set up a domestic flood warning system in my household.....my maid is the official flood watchdog in my residence :) Recently I have initiated a move to have 2 exit holes punched into the perimeter wall at the base at the backlane of TMP 6 and I am glad I did as the exit holes prevented the drain from overflowing and rising any futher than it would if it were not for these exit holes. Having said that there is still a need for the developer to improve water ponding and outflow, especially at TMP 8 right at the end of the road lakeside as the request put forth by the residents in Phase 3A months ago is still pending action. I believe in prevention and that was the sole reason I did what I had to do since the developer did nothing to help ease or alleviate the flooding at TMP 6 the last 3X. I do not expect TMP 8 or Phase 3A residents or possibly even Phase 3B to be spending their own money to have the drainage outflow constructed when this duty is clearly one of the developer. Faster action is required and these drainage outflow for Phase 3 residents must be implemented immediately to avoid futher anxiety and displeasure by home owners.

Affirmative Action Paying Dividends When Diplomacy Fails.

Wow.....the last couple of days have been truly interesting and hectic as I have never been involved ever in a live recording by a TV crew on site nor have I seen myself and my fellow neighbours in TV, ever.
Please refer to the link for the impromptu recording by fellow residents of the TV3 news segment in:
1. Bulletin Utama TV3 (17th October 2007)
2. Bulettin Utama TV3 (18th October 2007)
Having said the above it was however the natural course of progression as diplomacy have failed and the RA had no other alternative but to act and to act fast!
To make it very clear to all residents in Taman Mutiara Puchong whether you are aware or not, handover of the responsibilities of managing Taman Mutiara Puchong will ultimately rest on all our shoulders come this 18th January 2008. Come this date the developer will wash their hands clean of whatever responsibilities they have to make good on all their promises whether it is via contractual, verbal or through their A & P materials what so ever.
The RA comprising common people as residents have been seeking the assistance of the developer for the past upteen months via commonly practiced procedures by conducting regular meetings, diligent correspondences as well as teleconversations but the end result has always been laborous and painstaking slow, and worst of all issues that the RA are fighting to get done are always the ones that are logically duty bound by the developer in the first place eg. properly designed drainage that will not overflow, proper termite protection by a trusted contractor, common area amenities like the basketball courts to be properly constructed that is even and without water ponding issues causing cracks and molding, signages at the guardhouse with written house rules, properly constructed entry and exit lanes that will cater and assist in smooth traffic flow for 504 units of residents (Average 5 individuals per household) will easily equal 2,520 residents with at least possibly 1,512 vehicles averaging 3 per household. This is not including visitors, vans, lorries, delivery and contractors coming in and out on a regular basis, proper and sufficient lighting in the common area to enhance overall safety of the residents, road humps in specific locations to discourage speeding and hence preventing fatal accidents, and last but not least the most important of all a properly and reasonably constructed perimeter wall that will deter intruders like other gated and guarded housing development you will be able to find in neigbouring townships within Selangor state.
We as house buyers at the time this project was launched had only the model replica of how the entire project will look like and of course by word of mouth and possibly to associate Malton Bhd with other project like Li Villa in Sec 16, Petaling Jaya, which I have to say at that point in time in year 2005 was recognised as a successful development. Honestly I bought and trusted Malton at that point in time is because of Li Villa. But sadly this is not what the residents in Taman Mutiara Puchong feels today as over the course of our residency since we were handed the keys had to deal with (click this link for a chronicle of pictures by one of our residents from the first day until current of his experience).
How would you feel if you had paid from RM 350,000 to RM 600,000 and above plus renovation costs to own your property in a supposedly gated and guarded housing development that is not delievered the way it should have been delivered? Please refer to previous post in the archive lists for references of all issues brought up, but do take note that the issues brought up goes way back to the very beginning after handing over of the keys. The RA only started this blog in August 2007 with the main objective of transparency and a chronicle of our activities as we foresaw the need to document our fight and plight in the near future.