Robbers on the prowl

( Received this message from our Voluntary Patrol Unit's co-ordinator, Mak. )

Please help to keep a look out for these 2 groups of robbers in your neighbourhood.

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Please be on the look out for 2 groups of 4 Indians (apology, not meant to be racist, but to inform), one group on motorbike and the other one is on a Proton Silver or Gold (could change) robbing people of their cash and belongings.

Call Polis Subang Bilik Gerakan 03 7862 7100 for quick response. Store this no. in your handphone.

Last 2 weeks, robberies by the same groups have happened in SS14 and SS18 near Shell Station ATM during broad daylight. Please do not confront them if you happen to see them. They could be armed. Safety first. Call for back up

School Holiday Programs

Nothing for your kids to do during their long school holidays; why not enroll them in one of the many programs organised by MPSJ

More is to be expected

THE Selangor Meterological Department has said Subang Jaya was the worst affected by the storm on Sunday and more is expected during the week. A department official said other areas like Puchong had also been hit. He said trees were uprooted and roofs of homes had been blown off in these areas.

“This kind of storm can happen anywhere due to heavy cloud activity,’’ he said. He added that Subang Jaya had experienced a similar situation once before. The official said it could not be concluded that Subang Jaya was prone to hailstorms. “But what happened on Sunday can be regarded as extreme,’’ he said Meanwhile, the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) has received about 40 complaints on the hailstorm havoc on Sunday.

According to the reports made by the residents, there were more than 50 cases of trees being uprooted Residents have complained of damage to their houses and vehicles. There was also a power failure in USJ 3 at about 3.30pm. Power supply was restored only at about 11.45pm. A USJ resident said it was lucky that the storm occurred on a Sunday, otherwise there would have been a massive traffic congestion.

MPSJ public relations assistant director Azfarizal Abdul Rashid said the affected areas were USJ 1, 2, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16 and 17 as well as Kampung Kenangan in Puchong with flash floods reported in some of the low-lying areas. He added that they first received reports of uprooted trees at 2.30pm. “We took immediate action to clear the trees. We had to scramble to remove the trees that were obstructing roads and walkways as well as those that were deemed dangerous. “By 1am, we removed most of the trees and are now clearing branches that were cut off,” he said.

Azfarizal urged the public to call 03-5637 6545 to report any cases of uprooted trees and go to the MPSJ evaluation and property management department to make insurance claims for damaged property.

extracted from the Star ( 15 Nov 2011 )

New Traffic Summon Charges in Malaysia

Price quoted below are nett without further discount, bargaining are subject to price increase without further notice. Speeding: Exceeding 1 - 20km/h = $130 + 4 demerit  points. Exceeding 21 - 30km/h = $150 + 6 demerit points. Exceeding  31 - 40km/h = $180 + 8 demerit points. Exceeding 41 - 50km/h = $200 +  12 demerit points + Court. Exceeding 51 - 60km/h = $200 + 18 demerit  points + Court. Exceeding 61km/h = $200 + 24 demerit points +   Court. If you want to be a hero and fight the court case yourself, and you lose, you pay the court charges yourself, which will add up to your fine. I guess the court charges is at least $200  and above. Careless driving = $150 + 6 demerit  Points. Inconsiderate Driving = $170 + 9 Demerit Points +  Court. Dangerous Driving = $200 + 24 Demerit Points +! Court +   Vehicle Compounded. Illegal Racing = $200 + Vehicle Confiscate +  Court. Fail to put Seat Belt = $120 + 3 demerit points. ng   Double White lines = $130 + 4 pCrossioints. Phone and Drive = $200 + 12  demerit point + Phone Confiscate. Do not hold your handphone in your hand when you drive even with loud speaker or ear piece. Drink Driving (first offence.) = Up to $5000 Fine and, or  Jail Term + License Suspended + Court. 2nd time offence = Jail term + Fine + Court. Making an illegal U Turn when there's no U-Turn sign = $70 . Fail to Signal when changing lanes = $70 . Driving at night without headlights or taillights switch on   after 7pm = $30 . No Number Plate =  $70. Obstructed Number Plate = $70. Obscured Number Plate  = $70. Number Plate Of Unapproved Type = $70              Demerit   Point system : Let's say you have 0 point on 1st January 2005, and you committed the offence of Failing to Put on Seat Belt. So now, you will have 3 demerit points and this will last for 1 Year. If during this 1 year you have no demerit points offence at all, your 3 demerit points will be gone on 1/1/2006. But, if during this one  year, From 1/1/2005-  1/1/2006, you committed another offence with demerit points, your very first offence will be extended for another year until 1/1/2007. For more information on demerit  points (Kejara) go to http://www.jpj.gov.my/malay/kuatkuasa08.htm

MPSJ acts on improving bulk waste collection

THE Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) has set up a task force comprising five teams to handle bulk waste collection.MPSJ president Datuk Asmawi Kasbi said the task force had begun collecting bulk waste since numerous complaints arose from the public.

Since the beginning of its operations, Asmawi said the council had received a total of 102 complaints regarding uncollected bulk waste in October compared with 106 in the previous month.“The number of complaints have reduced. We will come up with a fixed schedule and inform residential areas on the specific days and designated areas for bulk waste collection,” said Asmawi, adding that Subang Jaya is the highest on the list in terms of bulk waste collection.“The task force has until December to compile the data and statistics on bulk waste collection in Subang Jaya,” he said, adding that the collection will be carried out twice a month.

He said since Alam Flora Sdn Bhd had ceased providing garbage collection and cleaning services in Selangor on Oct 16, the number of complaints for domestic waste collection had also reduced to 89 in October compared with 124 in August.He said the council had no plans to increase the number of contractors for garbage collection services but assured that the council would monitor their progress from time to time.

At present, the council has 71 contractors assigned to garbage collection services in Subang Jaya.Garbage is collected three times a week for residential areas and playgrounds, six times a week for high-rise buildings, commercial areas and industrial areas, and daily for wet markets.

By S. PUSPADEVI puspa@thestar.com.my

Urban Park in the Making in USJ3

The last remaining piece of unmarked land in USJ, situated between the TNB power lines and USJ3C along Persiaran Setia, will be developed into an Urban Forest. Since last year, the usage of this piece of land has been up in discussion, since the proposed private recreation development fell through and was cancelled. While private developers were eyeing the 5 acres land for various commercial developments, JKP Zone 3 was determined to see it preserved as recreational for the benefit of Subang Jaya & USJ residents.

Toying with the idea of an Organic Eco Farm, centre for some cultural activities, and a green lung, the development of this recreational centre is moving ahead this November with Phase 1: creating an urban forest. What was great is the fact that MPSJ’s Town Planning Department is also was moving along the same thinking lines as JKP, and they revealed earlier this year a suggestion to create the urban forest. Things got into motion with a meeting between MPSJ’s Town Planning Department, Landscape Department and JKP in March.

Since then, the Rotary Club of USJ has come forth to volunteer to plant trees. The timing is perfect, This coming 11th November 2011 (11/11/11), JKP3, MPSJ & the Rotary Club of USJ will be planting 1111 (yes, one thousand one hundred and eleven trees) at the site. MPSJ is in the midst of preparing the trees to be planted, as well as the necessary earth works as you read this now.

For Phase one, besides planting the trees, there will be an earth trail thru the “forest”.Later, we aim to build some public toilets, maybe some picnic areas, and if we can get a suitable partner, start the Organic Farm, which will serve as some sort of plant and maybe animal museum for the city kids.

If you’d like to participate in this tree planting exercise, do contact me at rajiv@mpsj.gov.my.

by Rajiv - Zon3 MPSJ Councilor