Robbery In Taman Maluri CHERAS........

RA TMP hopes that such incident will not happen in Taman Mutiara Puchong but the fact is, it might happen and will happen if preventive measures are not taken. Although this particular video clip is showing an actual robbery taking place in CHERAS, all of us in Taman Mutiara Puchong cannot take for granted the current state of security that all of us enjoy.........remember we have to protect the security environment in TMP and it is every single residents responsibility and definitely not just the RA to shoulder the burden alone, no way JOSE!!!

Please if you see your neighbours without the security tag kindly encourage them by sincerely educating them the importance of the RM 100.00 per month service fee contribution to the level of the security in TMP as well as for the very upkeep of the community in TMP.

We cannot rely on the police for our very own safety but remember safety always start from the HOME and the example we set within our family as well as within the community. REMEMBER what a police head once told me? The only people that do not care about security and safety are CRIMINALS AND CRAZY PEOPLE.......... I for one do not want to believe that 30% of the defaulters in TMP are either criminals or crazy but merely just not equating the significance in the action of PAYING RM 100.00 constitutes for TMP community and the impact it has on the perception of neighbours of residents whom do not have a security tag displayed on their gate.

One Voice One Community FOR SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION

Safety campaign launched in SS19/1

By THO XIN YI
JUST as SS19/1 Residents Association (RA) pro tem committee member Zulkifli Abdullah was taking over the microphone at the launch of the area’s safety campaign, the siren of a nearby police car blared.

More than 200 residents attending the ceremony, which was held at a playground, craned their necks to see what was happening while two patrol cars cornered two men on a motorcycle.

The uniformed police officers jumped out of their vehicles and caught the “snatch thieves” red-handed.


Well done: Yeoh (right) presenting a letter of appreciation and a RM100 shopping voucher to WPC Adibah Abdul Hamid (left), who was part of the team that captured two armed robbery suspects recently. Looking on is Ariffin.

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After having read the said article above, all I can say is that aren't we all lucky in TMP. Especially when so much have been done for the sake of security and safety and with tremendous preventive foresight by the RA committee memmbers.

I sincerely hope to see more residents having a more thankful attitude towards the RA and sincerely appreciate the amount of effort put into safeguarding the community by improving it tremendously after the developer refuse to manage it and handed the said responsibility to the RA (2 weeks shy of the handover period) approximately 1 year ago.

Remember folks, the RA consists of residents volunteering to serve the community but in actual fact the responsibility lies with all the residents in any one community to equally be socially responsible.

Let us not take things for granted but to appreciate and also make time to be a part of a community that continues to be proactive and with initiative to carry out activities and enhancement for the betterment of all.

Herculean task to check crime in Selangor

By LOURDES CHARLES

SELANGOR police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar (pic) has a big task ensuring that crime in the state is kept in check, while bearing with public criticism over rising crime.

The state’s police strength is only 10,000 personnel members and given the state’s population of eight million this means one policeman has to protect 800 people.

Q: House break-ins, car-jackings, snatch thefts and other robberies are on the rise. People are extremely worried. How do you plan to combat such crimes?

A: We recently formed several task forces to tackle the three most feared crimes: wayside robberies, car-jackings and house break-ins.

Every district has its own task force and when crime occurs in one district the task forces in all districts will be mobilised to search for the suspects. That is why we have arrested or eliminated quite a number of armed house break-ins, car-jackings and wayside robbery gangs during confrontations and shootouts.

We have had a good measure of success for January and the beginning of February as far as these three crimes are concerned.

In fact, the crime rate for January and the first two weeks of February for all three crimes is down by 13% compared with the corresponding period last year.

We will continue to further reduce crime.

Q: How serious is the gangster problem in Selangor and how cooperative are victims or the public in providing information about these gangs?

A: We have identified several Chinese, Indian and Malay gangs operating in Kajang, Klang, Puchong and Gombak. We recently arrested several of their leaders under the Emergency Ordinance. They are now serving time in several detention centres.

We hope the public can continue to give us more information so that we can rid the state of these bad hats. The public should not be afraid of retaliation. They can SMS me or call me with information on any form of crime. I assure them I will personally look into the matter.

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My initial reaction after reading the above article when I first stumble upon it going through the paper is......crime is rising? You must understand why my initial reaction is more of a suprise rather than being alarmed as one would naturally be.

My initial reaction can be partly attributed to the fact that I am enjoying the benefits of living in a gated and guarded housing community and therefore having the privilege of being more protected and shielded as oppose to others. It is already a proven fact statistically though I do not have the actual numbers to show but with reference to a couple of articles in the past which I have read, there is indeed a mention about low crime rate in gated and guarded community or zero crime rate.

I am one of the more lucky individuals as I am blessed with the fact that where I live, I am able to boast about a record of minimal crime up until now since late 2006...apart from some undergarments being stolen by construction workers in the early years(1 case) and a house or 2 being used as hostel or accomodation for foreigners engaging in illegal activities in the most recent incident a couple months back (2 cases).

In actual fact it should be classified as zero crime since those mentioned above are petty one off incidents and in fact were quickly reported and measures taken almost immediately to prevent reoccurence.

In Taman Mutiara Puchong I am proud to say that the RA have painstakingly taken the time and effort to ensure that safety and security is the top priority from day one with the implementation of the following to date:

1) compelled developer to erect the barb-wire fencing throughout the perimeter wall fencing enclosing the entire TMP (this took more than a year of correspondences)
2) compelled the developer to replace faulty boom gate to ensure that that the security is not compromise by having an entry point without a functioning boom gate or one that is always open to all.
3) weather sheltered guard post as opposed to the umbrella system in the past, whenever there is downpour or a hot sunny day the guards will disperse to seek shelter in nearby vacant units closest to their posts.
4) floodlights in the park installed generously by MPSJ after many applications and pursuasion, the reason is because such floodlights in actual fact should have been installed by the developer but otherwise due to reasons only known to them. The park area since have become brighter and thus providing a safer environment as oppose to before being pitch black.
5) floodlight opposite the bio waste management depo opposite the nursery was installed by MPSJ after the RA send in the application to highlight the danger of the junction it poses to motor vehicles and pedestrians.
6) speed breakers outside MBF printing and TMP also installed after application to MPSJ to report danger of the curve and speeding vehicles around the bend posing a serious danger to the residents exiting from TMP onto the main road leading outto LDP.
7) close monitoring of the security vendor SOP and on many occasions replacing the said vendor when security management standards do not meet the SOP stipulated by RA. Current security vendor is the best to date (after changing vendors 5X) and the most proactive as they are willing to take criticism constructively and to improve immediately which to date have proven to be a great asset to the community.
8) barring of access cards of defaulters to ensure tighter access control to prevent any loopholes or misuse of the access cards by outsiders. The assumption here is that if you are a resident security will be a priority unless otherwise, so resident owners whould always place great emphasis on keeping their accounts updated.
9) speed breakers constructed most recently (Feb'09) to discourage speeding within the community compound with the upmost priority to protect children bicycling and crossing the roads to the park area.

Upcoming initiatives planned....
1) Dual lane entry to ease congestion and queuing time for residents gaining entry by allowing segration of visitors and properly assigned and allocated parking bays for visitors. Such an initiative will also assist in increasing the security level as visitors vetting can be done more efficiently and effectively with a dedicated entry lane just for them coupled with the properly allocated parking bays for them to park and to register at the guardhouse before gaining entry like any other gated and guarded community (closest example YTL LakeEdge)
- proposed plan above submitted to MPSJ more than a year ago but delay is due to the fact that the R & D - road and drainage of the entire TMP are yet to be handed over to MPSJ by the developer hence the limbo.
2) Additional 2-3 CCTV cameras to cover the corners of the perimeter wall, but the said CCTV system initially installed by the developer needs to be upgraded properly to facilitate additional cameras, the other complication is the electrical points which are needed to complete installation which is not provided for. Looking into the possibility of going wireless but only if affordable and justifiable.
3) Additional street lighting for TMP dark spots.
4) Lighting for each of the sheltered guard post.

With all of the above initiatives implemented and more planned, I am just happy to be staying where I am and rather than take things for granted I choose to take it as a privilege and to be a part of a community that is well managed and preserved for the betterment of all in it.

Kudos to all of my neighbours whom have served so well and unselfishly voluntarily to make TMP a safer and more secure community. Be thankful that in TMP we are not as exposed as others in Puchong or other parts of Selangor.

Note: Please do more to put in place preventive measures in your own home although we are in a gated and guarded environment.

Home Safety Tips From TMP RA Security SubCom

Going Away During Festive Seasons......

Whenever you plan to go away during a festive season or for a vacation, here are some tips on things you could do to protect your home for your peace of mind.

Inform your neighbours and management office :
You may let your neighbours know how long you plan to be away, so they can keep an eye on your property. Remember to leave your contact number to neighbours in case of emergency.

Activate the security alarm system :
You may leave your house keys and alarm PIN number or remote control with a relative living nearby or a neighbour, so that they could check for you in the event of triggered alarm or false alarm. It is advisable to reset your alarm system with a temporary PIN number before giving it to them.

Interior and exterior lightings :
Install a timer which allows lighting to be switched on and off at preset times to avoid the notice of your absence by the outsiders. You may consider leaving a table lamp or some lights on during your outings.

Keep garden tools, equipments, ladders
Garden tools, equipments and ladders should be kept and locked up in a safe place as they could be used by a burglar to break in and gain entry to the house.

Keep refuse bin
Tidy away your refuse bins. Do not keep them in the refuse chamber as the garbage collector may leave them outside after collecting the garbage. Ask your neighbour to close the refuse chamber door if it is opened.

Stop newspaper & food supply
Cancel deliveries of milk, bread, newspapers etc. If anything continues to be delivered, ask your neighbour to collect them. Uncollected items will draw attention of the outsiders that your house is unoccupied.

Care for your plants
Ask your neighbour or gardener to help to water or maintain the exterior plants. You may give the external gate's key to your neighbour or gardener for this purpose. Also, you may put your interior plants outside to be maintained together.

Prevent water retention
Make sure all the empty containers, vases, flower pots etc at exterior are overturned or covered to avoid water retention for mosquito breeding.

Inform the guards
You may want to inform the guards so they can check and prevent any suspicious visitors from approaching your house.

Pets
Remember to make arrangements for your pet's boarding.

Other things before you leave your home:
- Close and secure all windows, doors and gates
- Remove all plugs from sockets
- Close all water taps
- Disconnect the hob from the gas supply or close the gas supply outlet
- Turn down your house telephone's ringing volume


Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday!

Community Policing Information and Crime Prevention Initiative

Click on the above documents to enlarge and also to print if you need to as the information can be useful. These documents are not only for residents in TMP but also applicable for all residents in Selangor and Wilayah state.

The information contained includes all the police branch contact numbers and a form to inform the police if you are going away during festive holidays or vacation breaks.

Please read the contents for your own benefit. This is part of the COMMUNITY POLICING program initiated by the PDRM with the involvement of the RAs.

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.

New Security Firm as at 1st June 2008

Just a quick post here to inform all residents that the new security firm PROGRESSIVE SECURITY has taken over. The change is necessary as after 3 months of service by the previous firm and numerous feedback by residents the RA concluded that it is yet again time for a change.

However the change this time will be looked at as an opportunity for all residents to participate in the change. We all know that we ourselves play an important role by virtue of the fact that we live in this gated and guarded compound and the security officers on duty are providing a service to ensure the safety of us all.

A campaign will start to ensure all residents practice the use of the access cards for entry and exit at all times. No more excuses please and do take note that a lack of responsibility in this area will inadvertently jeorpardise the integrity of the guards to maintain good security standards. Checklist below to enhance security standards in Taman Mutiara Puchong:

1. Immediately obtain the access cards if you do not have one, lost it or need to get more as you own more than 2 vehicles do so immediately by the end of June'08.

2. Do not shout at the guards when they do not open the gate because you do not have an access card, please help them help you maintain a good security standard for all in TMP.

3. Please ensure all cars have stickers, this is to ensure that all vehicles belonging to residents will be noticable and this is with the intention of differentiating for better security. Imagine if this is not the case. Will be very difficult to prevent illegal entry, car jackers, visitors with criminal intent etc.

4. Same apply if you do not place emphasis in using the access card to gain entry and exit:
A. firstly you are already not following the house rules,
B. secondly you are diminishing the purpose of the boomgate and the reason why you bought into a gated and guarded housing community.
C. Encouraging the guards to be your slave to open the boomgate, also again compromising their responsibility to provide security and at the same time making them less responsible as you as an owner already setting the wrong example, not caring for the security, so why should they?
D. Get all your visitors to register at the guardhouse and take note that contractors are not allowed to work on weekends just like other gated and guarded housing including condominiums, I am comparing with those property with good security and residents who follow house rules.No exceptions if you want good security.
E. Promote the use of the access cards to all your family members to ensure their safety in TMP. You lead by example, good example. Like the saying goes in bahasa "Bapa kencing berdiri, anak kencing berlari".
F. Safety for all residents is the NO.l priority and PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN A CURE.

Please help the guards and security personnel do their job better by following and helping them uphold the house rules in TMP and the Standard Operating Procecures and Protocols.

REMEMBER: CHILDREN AND FAMILY COMES FIRST

NOTE: Just read the newspaper for the many crime related stories happening all over Malaysia and even some neigbouring township not so far away. Missing children etc, rape cases and robbery, so why do you not want to follow the simple house rules for the betterment of all in this community? PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN A CURE.

NOTE: Access card barring will also commence from the 1st of July 2008 for all defaulters of 3 months from April 2008. This is to ensure fairness for all residents complying and at the same time to ensure security issue is not compromised in any way.
Reactivation will take 7 working days after the initial barring and only once all outstanding dues are paid in full.

Crime Prevention Seminar

Safety and Security are always important factors in our daily lives hence the RA sub-committee headed by Dr.Kuang, Murali, Gerard and Alan came up with the idea of having a crime prevention seminar to enhance a better relationship with the police force by having such an event.

The event was held at TMPCC on the 10th May 2008 @ 8.00 PM and the seminar was conducted by Tuan Manor whom the RA of TMP is very appreciative for taking the time to conduct such a seminar and to share valuable information with residents pertaining crime prevention.

Residents in attendance gained much valuable information and have a better understanding of how prevention is always better than a cure.