Showing posts with label teamwork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teamwork. Show all posts

Friday, July 9, 2010

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

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Impromptu Gotong Royong 19.05.08/6.00 PM



Above picture slides showing volunteer residents hard at work clearing shrubs and bushes to eliminate all possible blind spots in the vicinity of the entrance as well as junctions noticable in TMP.

This is to enhance safety and to prevent accidents from occuring as the saying goes "Prevention is better than a cure". This activity was organised as soon as a resident informed the RA that a very close shave was encountered due to the blind spot and luckily an accident was avoided.

The RA in TMP consists of residents equally concerned like any other residents that understand the meaning of communal living concept where teamwork is important and sharing of resources is strongly encouraged to maintain and to enhance living conditions in TMP for the betterment of all especially the next younger generations. They will reap all the benefits we sow today for a better tomorrow.

Kudos to all the caring residents in TMP and may the number of such residents rise futher to strengthen the community spirit in TMP.

The RA would also like the local authority especially MPSJ to look into maintaining this area of concern more regularly and to ensure that these dangerous corners as well as windy roads have speed breakers and proper signages to highlight the dangers in order to prevent rather than to cure.

The RA have previously submitted requests pertaining speed breakers and additional lighting for these road/s but to date we are still awaiting a favorable response. Indeed we are looking for a positive response after months of patience and again urge MPSJ to implement immediate measures before any untoward accident/s happen.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

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 :)

Saturday, April 26, 2008

"Inconvenient Truth"

Yes.... the title sounds more like a cliche but I believe it is very appropriate to describe what I am experiencing as a resident in Taman Mutiara Puchong.
I am pretty sure over the last couple weeks since being "Earth Day" and all with the actual screening of "Inconvenient Truth" narrated and presented by Al Gore creating awareness about Global Warming issues and how the world leaders needs to stop making excuses and to do something immediately before earth meets with its very own "Armageddon" caused by blatant mismanagement and neglect of mother nature's resources, many would have watched and understood the severity of the current situation if something is not done, SOON!
So what has it got to do with me or you? In a nutshell it has got to do with "Attitude" not only of the world's leaders but indirectly also for a common denominator of human beings being full of "EXCUSES" and not being able to have foresight until the situation is so bad that one have to be forced to change.
Sounds familiar? Yes we are all gulity as we could do much more than what we are doing now.....recyle more, use less electricity, water, burn less fuel and etc etc etc.
We need to look at more preventive measures rather than the cure but it is so funny how lessons can only be learnt when damage is done. Greed is the cause of all this until we are all blinded to things that do matter i.e. the environment, peace, security, way of life, people you love, helping others whom are less fortunate (community service), giving back to society etc etc etc ......I am sure you get the point.
I am not ashamed to say that in my younger days (when I did not have any white hair yet on my head) I used to be blinded by material gains hence working like there was going to be no tomorrow until the little things in life that is important were pushed aside again and again, soon I was left to question myself "What is the meaning of life". Yahhhh I know all of the above sounds too philosophical at this point but I have to at least highlight the errors/mistakes so I can at least be an example of what not to do.
Education is always important and with knowledge one is equipped with better tools to deal with life but at times greed will also cause one to have the wrong priorities altogether.
Honestly I could go on and on and on providing ample of evidence to justify the above statement, however I believe we are all not that silly to not understand the message. We can all make a difference by doing something that is positive by giving back to mother nature and to society for a more equilibrium lifestyle instead of being selfish, self centered and greedy. Do not just take but also give in return.
On this note I would just like to make a simple plea to all residents in Taman Mutiara Puchong as well as others to look at where you live as your home albeit if it is gated and guarded or not to understand that for any community to thrive and to prosper it is giving back to it that will make a positive change to our nature and to our culture.
TMP is now governed by a properly registered and mandated RA consisting entirely of "VOLUNTEERS" whom are residents just like you and me. To reiterate what is the purpose of the said RA in TMP? Well I think I do have to repeat once again here to ensure that we are all on the same page and that this message will be spread out to others in TMP and that for those whom have informed that they are oblivious to all the activities in TMP since year 2006.....shocking well it is not, that is why I highlighted that this world is always full of people with "EXCUSES".
The RA's MISSION STATEMENT once again.
We have recently also translated the said Mission Statement in simplified chinese:

我们的目标:
1) 扮演“监视者”的角色来维护我们的未来社区。

2) 以居民利益着想,祈求建立一个团体精神的社区“一把声音,一个社区”。

3) 向所有社区成员灌输分工合作和团队精神的宗旨。

4) 共同分享意见和应用资源来不断改进我们的社区。

5) 以志愿性的心态为珍珠花园提供更优质的生活。

帮助我们等于帮助您自己,立刻伸出您的双手来支持我们。请记得“一把声音,一个社区”。就让我们共同携手把珍珠花园创造成为一个最佳居住的社区。

Taking note of the above plus the setting up of the RA blog since July 2007 with information archive for residents to access containing all the necessary information pertaining the RA's struggle on behalf of all residents in TMP which can be located at: RESIDENTS INFORMATION ARCHIVE we still have residents giving excuses that they did not receive any information and that the current service fee is not justifiable and etc etc etc.
As a resident and making this statement as a resident, I strongly urge these people to look at the information available as stated above and also take note that they are all based on "FACTS" and not mere fiction. The RA's volunteer representative (without pay mind you) have gone through all the trouble to provide all these information for the betterment of all residents selflessly, and yet we have residents giving excuses of this and that they are not paying.
Well we have done the said projection base on past experiences and data available from other gated community and we have already factored all these kind of people whom like to exclude themselves from paying and measures are also currently put in place to make them liable as a defaulter as stated in the DMC. Please refer to DMC CLAUSE EXTRACT ENGLISH and DMC CLAUSE EXTRACT (CHINESE) very clearly stating the responsibilities of both "PURCHASER" which is resident owners like you and I and "VENDOR" in this case the RA of TMP by default because the said original vendor Interpile Sdn Bhd/Malton Bhd at the 11th hour pulled out and decline to be the said property management company of TMP. Look at the said costing proposed by Interpile previously INTERPILE COSTING PAGE 1 and INTERPILE COSTING PAGE 2.
Compare the costing done by the RA after careful consideration of factors involving foresight and looking at the "BIG PICTURE" RA COST PROJECTION which is approximately RM 5,000 less than Interpile Sdn Bhd estimate. Yes they have costed it at RM 80 (based on 504 units) but the RA Costing at RM 100 is base on 400 units as prior to costing the said number we had already been informed by Malton Bhd that they are not going to contribute the said service fees for the unsold units. The RA is awaiting further action to be formulated base on more feedback. We can all expect a delay as firstly the governing property law act contains many ambiguity especially pertaining "GUARDED AND GATED" individual title land parcels as compared to the usual strata title. This has caused much confusion amongst residents but however this should not be used as an "EXCUSE" for not paying the service fee. The service fee is important to ensure TMP have enough funds to properly manage the said originality of the community and to ensure it is always clean and secure well into the future. The objective here is "SUSTAINABILITY" to maintain the entire 70 ACRES of land. Yes we do not have a clubhouse, we do not have a swimming pool and that is why we are paying only RM 100 unlike YTL LakeEdge residents are paying above RM 200. If all residents in TMP pay RM 200 - RM 250 we should be able to have enough after months of collection to build a pool and a clubhouse as well. But to those residents that actually voted to pay RM 50 well I think they do not understand entirely what is the meaning of a properly gated and guarded development and the cost associated with managing such a large property of 70 Acres. I think RM 50 is more suited for a unit in Taman Wawasan as I had heard from the resident association member the amount they are paying, but do take note that they are not a gated and guarded community and not a cul-de-sac like Taman Mutiara Puchong where a guardhouse is maintained and security required 24/7 which is why we have a 24/7 electronic boomgate unlike a manual one elsewhere.
Please also take note that minutes of the AGM are all available as well and downloadable on the top rigt hand corner of this blog.
If you are a resident in TMP and fully support the mission statement of the RA please do your bit to assist in educating the others that we all live in the same community and are responsible to pay for its expenditures which have been duly justified over and over again. Just remember although we do not have a swimming pool or a clubhouse but we have a total of 70 Acres of landscaping and land to look after plus we have to maintain existing infrastructure and must budget for natural disasters like flooding and the decay of the perimeter wall and metal grille (repainting) which will be borne by all of us just to name a few items of expenses in TMP..... I am sure you will be able to think of other expenses we all have to cover in due time. Also take note that currently there are a total of 88 units if houses in TMP being let out i.e. tenanted hence we do advice all landlords to pay their dues timely for the betterment of all in TMP. Yes you may not live here and enjoy the park etc however the actual property you own and the residents you are collecting rent from do reside here and the facilities is enjoyed by them for a return of the rental you are collecting.
For those owners that have a unit here and is not tenanted but empty well you are still bound to pay the said fee as there are no exceptions. A good security and environment in TMP will ensure that you will get maximum returns on your property should you sell it one day, in this case treat the monthly service fee contribution as an investment for a better ROI.
Let us all chip in and help create a better living environment for all of our family members and friends just like the RA motto "ONE VOICE ONE COMMUNITY".

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Preparation for the AGM...........

It has been a couple of hectic days getting things organized and prepared for the AGM which is to be held tomorrow (16th March 2008) @ 5.00 PM - Central Park TMP.......honestly it is tedious and tiring to say the least but a very important initiative for the betterment of Taman Mutiara Puchong community.
How I wish there could be more interested residents in TMP to lend a hand besides the usual number of dedicated committee members whom are willing to take a little time out from their busy schedule to be a part of the community, luckily for my sanity there are people who wants to make a difference in society and willing to be a part of developing TMP further to be better.
Everything the RA does are purely voluntary and hence no personal gains (in fact many of us in the RA plus the caring residents in this community have contributed in kind) especially evident in the Pesta Tanglung event held in 2007. Now with the RA being officially formed it is my hope to see more people more willing to come forward and assist in kind or donation as I honestly believe every residential owner in TMP is a stakeholder in this community and thus have a vital role to play in this community.
This is your home and fair to say it is unfair for a small group of people in this community to care to make a difference, we need the majority of residents here to care and to ensure that TMP have enough funds to maintain its serenity, beauty and peace in Puchong.
It is time for a wake up call for all the residents here that have atypical mentality of just living within their own four walls and to just give comments without actually putting in any real effort to be a part of this community, to you all I say please walk the talk and not just talk the talk..........we already have too many of this kind of people in this world and we do not need anymore of it in TMP. Simple example is that until today we have residents that still take their dogs out for a walk without plastic bags to scoop the poop, they just do not care for the fact that the dog poop is littered all over public places and sometime in other residents lawn......so inconsiderate and that really pisses me of in certain ways.
Another concern which I feel disgusted, yes....disgusted is the fact that we still have residents that do not practice using their proximity card to gain entry or exit. Why live in a gated and guarded community when you do not help enforce the security protocol. How are the guards going to improve their performance when there are residents giving them a hard time and treating them like they are "kadam" to open the boom gate for their convenience??? To you all I say "Please set a proper example.....do not be lazy" "Why you so like that ahhhh?"
The RA have already initiated and implemented a reduction of 50% of the purchase price of the proximity card as well as the stickers (since 2007)to make it very affordable for all house owners especially those that have more than 3 cars per household. If you can afford to have 3 cars I am sure the cost of the proximity card is trivial to own.....and if you have lost the card it is also affordable to replace.
Remember my fellow residents.....the boom gate and security is for a reason.....yesss asoneh it is to ensure we have proper and adequate security to prevent any criminal activities in TMP by making it very difficult for would be law breakers to gain entry. How are we going to achieve this if we do not uphold the said security protocol......is it just because nothing major has happen yet??? Let me remind everyone that prevention is a better alternative than a cure (Do not wait for something bad to happen to know that you have made a mistake). Too late already....if you come to that stage....regret is all you can do/feel then.

I know I cannot change other people's mentality or attitude but what does it take for people to realize that we live in a community style housing development in TMP and that everyone in TMP has a role to play.
Is it so difficult to want a better living environment, to be example setters than law breakers, to care rather than not, to invest in your own living environment........to be continued (have to do the costing now.....)

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