USJ 3/1 Gotong-Royong 2011

Dear Residents,

the 3 Greens' Resident Committee would like to invite you to " turun padang " and participate in the USJ 3/1 Gotong Royong 2011 on May 14, 2011 ( Saturday ) between the hours of 8:00 - 11:00am.

This year's Gotong-Royong agenda includes clean-up activities around the padang, painting of the guardhouses, removing illegal banners/advertisments, etc.

Do bring along your garden tools and cleaning tools (cangkul, parang, spades, etc) if you can. Garbage bags and mineral water will be provided.

Thank you for your kind attention and look forward to seeing you next Saturday.

Fire at USJ 3/1G

Recently, a fire broke out as a result of a electric water pump at our chairman, Andy Lam's house on USJ 3/1G. Luckily his maid alerted him via his handphone, which prompted him to seek assistance from his neighbours. Our vice-chairman, Darren Ooi was one of those who came and brought along his portable fire extinguisher which was put to use and possible slowed down the fire long enough till the fire bomba arrived about 20mins after they were alerted.

Luckily noone was hurt and the damage was minimal. From this incident, we learn that it is most advisable to be prepared and hence Andy had taken the liberty to source for quotations of certain fire fighting equipment which we feel may be good to have on hand in case of such events. See below:

Note that the pricing for the equipment is based on a purchase of 50 units; hence if you are interested in purchasing them, please contact Andy Lam on his HP 0193337088

Let there be light!

From: "Pershanta Kumar a/l J.Raman"
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 16:45:31
To:
Cc: Ong Li Ling
Subject: RE: Greetings

Dear Mr.Andy,

There will two different task will be carried out ;

1. MPSJ will be fixing lamp with the bracket on every post which dun have any lamp now. But, when it come to numbers of lamp, its still depend on MPSJ decision. They might not fix too many lamps at a same place. As their concern, excessive light intensity can give bad effect on environment (eg. Plant growth). As I understand, they will brighten up the place.

2.TNB will be replacing all the old 70W to 100W. There will be no more 70W bulb can be seen at your area once this task done :)

Thanks & Regards,

PERSHANTA KUMAR A/L J.RAMAN

JURUTERA KENDALIAN & SENGGARAAN (LV)

TNBD SUBANG JAYAHP: 019 - 646 3087

-----Original Message-----
From: andylam@mobileemail.vodafone.com.my
[mailto:andylam@mobileemail.vodafone.com.my]
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 2:34 PM
To: Pershanta Kumar a/l J.Raman
Cc: Ong Li Ling
Subject: Re: Greetings

Hi Mr Pershanta Kumar,

Thank you for your reply. It certainly has answered my questions. I'm very impressed to see MPSJ and TNB working closely and proactively to brighten up Subang Jaya resulting in a more crime free place for the residents.

However, I'd like to know whether ALL the lamposts will be installed with new bulbs including those without the holders which I highlighted to Ms Ong in my earlier mail to her.

Thanks and regards,

Andy Lam
0193337088

Sent from my BlackBerry(r) wireless device via Vodafone-Celcom Mobile.

-----Original Message-----
From: "Pershanta Kumar a/l J.Raman"
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 12:54:50
To: Ong Li Ling;
Cc: Norsiah Ismail; Kausalia Dewi A/P Tirisamy; Hazirawati Hashim; Mohd Nurashid Bin Mohd Yusoff
Subject: RE: Greetings

Thank you Li Ling.

Dear Mr.Andy,

You have raised two issues here;

1. Need more street lights
2. Existing street lights not bright enough.


For your information, MPSJ are working with TNB to fix street light on every post at USJ 3 area soon. We have done all the cost estimation of fixing street lights and forwarded it to MPSJ personals. It's staging at application process now.

The existing street lights at USJ3 area are using 70W bulb. We are in the midst of replacing all the 70W bulbs at Subang Jaya to 100W which will be more brighter. We will replace 70W bulb at USJ 3 in three weeks time


Hope I ve answered you. Feel free to call or mail me if you need more information.

Thanks & Regards,

PERSHANTA KUMAR A/L J.RAMAN

JURUTERA KENDALIAN & SENGGARAAN (LV)

TNBD SUBANG JAYAHP: 019 - 646 3087


-----Original Message-----
From: Ong Li Ling
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:20 AM
To: andylam@mobileemail.vodafone.com.my
Cc: Norsiah Ismail; Kausalia Dewi A/P Tirisamy; Pershanta Kumar a/l J.Raman
Subject: RE: Greetings

Dear Mr Andy Lam,

As per email last week, these are the contact details of my colleagues in Subang Jaya :

Customer Service Manager : Norsiah Ismail 019 242 8090
Streetlighting Engineer : Pershanta Kumar 019 646 3087
Customer Relations Officer : Kausalia Dewi 012 976 1513

Office number : 03 56286500

I have c.c. this email to my colleagues. Hope you are able to resolve your streetlighting issues soon.

Regards
LiLing


On Feb 26, 2011, at 1:17 AM, "andylam@mobileemail.vodafone.com.my"
wrote:

> Hi Ms Ong Li Ling,
> My name is Andy Lam. I got your name and email address from my good
friend, Mr Lee Seng Teck who speaks very highly of you. He told me that you've been extremely helpful with regards to his TNB problems recently.
How I wish there are just as helpful people in other government depts.
> I'm the Chairman of our USJ3/1 Residents Association with the primary
objective of making our neighbourhood a safer place for the residents.
As such we've managed to fence up our area and engaged security guards to look after our families and us 24hrs. This peace of mind of course comes with quite a hefty bill and fortunately most of the residents agree to contribute monthly to pay for the guard services.
> There's something perhaps you may be able to help make our area safer
by installing additional streetlights as most of the street lights are quite far apart. For instance, there is a lamp post in front of my house at 11, USJ3/1G
> which does not have a light and the next one is approximately 25meters
away. Besides, most of these lights are more than 10yrs old and the lights are not bright at all. I would appreciate very much if you could send some of your officers to our area ( USJ3/1, 1A to 1H) and assess the situation. In fact, I would very much like to meet you to explain in detail. I can be reached at 0193337088.
> Finally, I hope you can look into our request so as to make our
residential area crime free if possible.
>
> Warmest regards,
>
> Andy Lam
> 0193337088

Important Announcement

Dear Members of the Persatuan Penduduk USJ 3/1, & fellow residents of USJ 3/1,

We commenced our Gated & Guarded Scheme at our area (USJ 3/1) in September 2009 and have been successful in the prevention of crimes to a great extent. Syabas, to all the members who have contributed for the infrastructure and the services of the guards. We have made this area safe, not only the members but also the non-paying residents who have been enjoying this service free of charge (FOC) so far.

We, the committee, are sad to announce that we will have to terminate the services of the guards. However we will do our best to maintain the guards at least until after Hari Raya Puasa holidays so that our Muslim friends can have a peaceful “balik kampong”.

Reasons for the termination of Guarded Scheme:

1. We noticed that the number of contributors for the scheme have dropped and some members have not made their payment despite the Street Representative visiting them on many occasions and also making telephone calls. Members/Residents must take the initiative to approach their Street Representative and make payments promptly. Without sufficient funds we cannot pay for the Guards services.

2. The Security Guards Company has given us notice that they want to increase the monthly charges. They have indicated an increase of approximately 18%.

The Committee Members have spoken to the Company to reconsider the increase in the charges however our major concern is the dropping numbers of contributors. Pertaining to this we would like to hold a meeting with all members and residents.

The details are as below:

Date : 16th September 2010 (Thursday) – Public Holiday – Malaysia Day
Time : 5.00 pm
Venue : USJ 3/1 Padang.
Agenda:

1. Collection status and decision to terminate the Guarded Services.
2. New Guard Company – pending the rates & set-up agreeable.
3. Other Matters Arising.

The Committee will like to reiterate that this meeting is important so that we can make the final decision and thus want all members to attend. By this notice we will assume that members who not attend will be deemed as agreeable to the decision made in the meeting as a group.

Thank You and “Selamat Hari Raya Puasa to all our Muslims friends”

The Committee Members of the Persatuan Penduduk USJ 3/1, Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Meeting updates at the USJ 3/1 Padang

The 3 Greens' Pro-tem committee would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our neighbours who came out for the Residents' meeting held at our USJ3/1 Padang on November 22, 2009.

Here are the highlights of what transpired during the meeting for those who could not attend:-

Recycling Day will be held on even months and 2nd Sunday of the month while the Health-walk will be held on monthly basis on Sunday morning. The dates will be posted on the blog. One further proposal was to organize a get-together for all residents.

Mr Rajiv Rishyakaran, our MPSJ ( Zon 3 ) Councillor was present and spoke on a number of issues pertaining to GnG concept. He explained that some of the guidelines are being tabled in the Parliament so that the implementation will be standardized and legalized.

Rajiv also encouraged us to organise Gotong-Royong, Recycling and suggested that we make a request with MPSJ to provide us with Composting Bins so that all waste greens can be recycled and the compost sold for income.

Some of the issues highlighted to him by our residents include:

a. The facilities in the Padang to be repaired. Some of the children’s facilities are damaged and are dangerous as some children have injured themselves. Also the basketball court has been badly worn-out - Dr.Kok ( USJ3/1E )

b. Mentality of some residents who leave rubbish outside the house. She mentioned that some residents leave the rubbish in their neighbour’s area and at time the Rubbish collector do not pick them up - Rashidah ( USJ 3/1G )

c. Excessive stray cats resulting in them becoming a nuisance and excreting in the house compound. Some enter the open window or door and feed on the food etc.

d. Foreign grass cutters – are they legal or registered with MPSJ. Many of them go around daily - KK Low

Mr Rajiv also highlighted on the pending extension of the LRT to Subang Jaya and thereon to Putra Heights.

The 3 Greens' pro-tem Committee thank Mr Rajiv for his attendance and contribution to our community.

Further suggestions put forth to the committee include:-

1. Frequent visitors (non-residents) to make laminated card with details of the name, car number and number of house being visited. The user to be charged so that we know they are valid visitor.

2. Pedestrian bridge over KESAS – to install gate and lock up the bridge. Proposed time to close was 1.00am to 6.00am. (To review the time).

3 Ms Pat of USJ 3/1D requested the closing of the gate near the padang to be locked at 10.30pm instead of 10.00pm due to her son coming back after tuition which finishes at 10.00pm. Also there were near accidents when she drove out of 3/1D into 3/1.

Message from our Chairman

A little more than a month has passed since we first started off with our GnG initiative and we'd been blessed with crime free days in our USJ3/1 and 3/2 neighbourhood.

The latest additions to our GnG initiative include:-

1.Installation of pipe barriers in front of fence gate at Jalan USJ 3/1 A as well as Bus Stop entrance

2.Security Clocking System that ensures that the Patrolling Guards on each shift make compulsory rounds throughout every street in our neighbourhood on an hourly basis.

3.Speed Humps to discourage Speedsters; 1st of which has already been installed at Gate A ( Jalan USJ 3/1 )

In terms of security operations, some teething problems that arose include:-

1.One of the night supervisors was caught sleeping on duty and has been removed after complaints were made to our security vendor, Star CMS

2.Night Guard at Gate C ( USJ 3/2 ) received death threats from an irate driver

3.Night Guard at Gate B was almost ran over by an impatient driver ( featuring 3/2 A - J ) Yellow Sticker.

4.Our patrolling guard claimed he was almost pushed of his bike by a motorcyclist

The Security Guards are being kept in check by our consistent scrutiny via our random checks as well as night patrol.

One of the more common observation we made while on our night patrol was that residents tend not to switch on their porch lights which leaves their house in complete darkness. Please note that just because we are Guarded and Gated, it shouldn't mean that we can be complacent about personal safety measures.

We would like to thank all residents who have come forth with their observations;

Your feedback will help us in better shape the security expectations of the Sec.Guards

Sincerely,

Andy Lam
Pro-tem Committee Chairman

Message from our Chairman

It is in good conscience that the 3 Greens pro-tem Committee is leading the GnG Security initiative for the residents of USJ 3/1 and 3/2 by way of the 88% majority consensus received. This is a mammoth responsibility, one which we are taking very seriously in light of the security and safety expectations of all our participating residents.

The vehicle screening taking place at the 3 checkpoints ( Gate A, B and C ) is one of the prerequisite Security Measures implemented to ensure that our neighbourhood is protected against those who may roam our streets with criminal intent. ( Notably, several of our residents had fallen victims to various crimes and robbery involving cars/ trucks )

We hold no prejudice against the minority non-participating residents and only hope that they'd come to realize that they too benefit from the GnG Security initiative made possible by their majority paying neighbours and perhaps join up as well.

If you'd somehow felt offended or inconvenienced by our security measures, please understand that we're merely trying our best in our efforts to ensure the security and safety of our homes and families; and not by any misguided intentions or animosity towards you.

Having studied the traffic flow in and out of each of the entrances, we have come to realize that the ( Gate B ) entrance at Jalan USJ 3/1 H has the highest percentage of traffic; mainly because it serves both our guarded neighborhood as well as that of the residents of USJ 3/2 A - J. In light of this findings, the pro-tem committee has come out with a solution to elevate the traffic flow at Gate B without sacrificing our security initiative.

We will be introducing a different colored car sticker ( pic below ) for the residents of USJ 3/2 ( A - J ) which will allow our Security Guards at Gate B to identify them, hence eliminating the need to screen their vehicles when passing through whilst still being able to recognize them as non 3 Greens' residents. Our Guards at the junction of Jalan USJ 3/2 ( Gate C ) will continue to exercise general vehicle screening.

Residents of USJ 3/2 A - J are invited to get their Complimentary vehicle stickers from Daryl Khoo of 31, USJ 3/2 C ( HP no : 019 3187570 ).

Our 3 Greens pro-tem commitee would like to extend a gracious THANK YOU to all Residents of USJ 3/2 ( A – J ) for your patience and understanding. We look forward to the day, we be joined as one Big, Happy and Safe Family.

Sincerely,

Andy Lam
Pro-tem Committee Chairman

Lawyers and Auditors required

Dear neighbours,

our protem committee is seeking the voluntary services of a lawyer and an auditor to assist in the legal matters and to audit our accounts for 3 Greens Residents' Association;

As our funds are extremely limited, the voluntary services in these two areas are greatly appreciated.

Volunteers may contact pro-tem Committee Chairman, Andy Lam ( 019 3337088 ) for more details.

Thank you

3 Greens Pro-tem Committee

Message from our Chairman

Almost there but not yet!

The Pro-tem Committee Members and Street Representatives met up Thursday night (Aug 27, 2009) to tabulate the responses and monies collected in the past week and we are happy to say that results have been very good, with several residents even opting to pay up to 6 months in advance. This reinforces the committee’s confidence that our residents are truly committed to see our Gated and Guarded initiatives up and running as soon as possible.

However, feedback from our Street Reps was that they were unable to get in touch with a minor percentage of neighbors on each of their respective streets mainly because of daily evening wet weather deterrence and school holiday vacationers. There are also those who opt to pay at the end of the month; which inevitably lead to the delay of our round-the-clock security patrol services, initially scheduled to commence September 1, 2009

In light of these circumstances, the pro-tem committee has decided to extend the approval/ fund collection campaign for another week, allowing us to acquire the remaining approval/ payment from our absent residents;

Note as earlier committed: We will commence our Guarded services upon receiving the approval and funds for the majority of neighbors, otherwise all payments collected will be refunded back to the payees ( see earlier posting )

We would like to extend our thanks to all our residents who have already made their payments and hope that the remaining few that has not would immediately follow likewise so that we can have the security up and running within a fortnight. We also ask committed residents to help contact your absent neighbors to the urgency of their approval and payment.

Thanks again for your resounding support! Please feel free to contact your 3 Greens pro-tem Committee Members / Street Representatives should you have any queries.

Andy Lam
Pro-tem Committee Chairman

Message from our Chairman

In the next few days, neighbors can expect a visit from your respective street representative; whose duties are to solicit your approval and security contributions ( if willing ) as well as foster greater coordination with you. All constructive complaints and suggestions may also be directed to your street representatives for considerations.

It is envisaged that the job of a street representative is not without obstacles as many may treat him/her as a “debt-collector”. In fact, we all should give due respect to them for their commitment and perseverance in carrying out this difficult and time consuming job. It is advisable for all of us to provide them the cooperation much needed as these street representatives are merely volunteers with no salary being paid.

As an initial start, the stipulated sum required would be a one time payment of RM100.00 for infrastructure cost and a 3 months’ subscription of RM60 each, totaling a sum of RM280.00; payable via cheque to the trustee :

Lam Peng Kee & Lim Chooi Cheng

Only with the cooperation/ commitment from all those in favour are we able to get the provisional plan off the ground and into operation; with tentatively start date : Sept 09 for the Guarded Scheme and into the next stage of our operation, the gating and installation of Boom Gates. ( see Cost Breakdown Estimates for further clarification )

Please note that without sufficient funds, we will not be able to proceed with the appointment of the security guards and the cheques collected will be returned to the residents. Therefore, we need your help to convince your neighbors to contribute in order to make it a safer place for ALL.

Thank you

Andy Lam
Protem Committee Chairman

Briefing updates at the USJ 3/1 Padang

The Pro-tem committee would first like to extend a big THANK YOU to our neighbours who came out for the residents’ briefing held last Sunday at our USJ3/1 Padang.





Here are the highlights of what transpired during the briefing:-

The registration of our official RA ( Residents’ Association ) is in the process, with most of the key positions, as well as the required number of Committee Members in place. However, we have come to understand that the Registrar of Societies only meets to table new resolutions on a prefixed schedule, which meant that it would possibly be somewhere between 3 – 6 months, before we can get an approval from them. This poses considerable delay in our plans to implement our GnG scheme i.e. we had no official body which payment could be made out to, and without the funds, we could not proceed further.




In the past weeks following our initial GnG Awareness Forum, the committee members has received numerous comments/ complaints from our residents as to why they have yet to see further progression on our part; especially with the Raya Holidays just around the corner which possibly meant potentially high rate of house break-ins as residents tend to travel outstation during this period.

In response to this urgency, the Pro-tem Committee sort to seek advice and guidance from several already successfully established RA around Subang Jaya for alternative ideas.



In a series of brain wreaking sessions, the Pro-tem Committee came out with the interim plan of resorting to gather resident’s opinion as to whether or not, they would agree with payment to a trustee ( respective street representative ), and through that trustee, the hiring of the security guards to patrol our neighborhood. This plan will only be on a provisional basis until such time, the registration of our RA is approved by the ROS. It however would allow us to implement the Guarded scheme in a shorter period of time, hopefully before the Raya Holidays.

The response to the concept was overwhelming, as residents came forth to sign the new consent form.

For those of you who could not join us yesterday at the Padang, be rest assured you will find your friendly neighborhood street rep knocking at your front door within the following week. Note however, we would require the somewhat similar majority ( above 300 household ) to agree with the payment to accumulate enough funds for us to proceed with the scheme; thus your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

As an initial start, the stipulated sum required would be a one time payment of RM100.00 for infrastructure cost and a 3 months’ subscription of RM60 each, totaling a sum of RM280.00;



The Pro-tem committee will also be meeting up with shortlisted Security Companies who have submitted their tenders earlier to review their respective services in light of our requirement; visit their office premises as well as neighborhoods where their services are in place. The company will also be required to be vetted by our local Police Authorities, before their appointment with us on a probationary period, further subject to their performance.

In light of our development, we invite further constructive feedback/ ideas from all residents to better improve on our GnG design to date via website comments or direct email to the pro-tem committee.

Thank you

sincerely,

Andy Lam ( andylam.wsb@gmail.com )
3 Green Pro-tem Commitee Chairman

Message from our Chairman

Dear Neighbours,

since our successful G&G Awareness Campaign meeting at the padang with our residents together with our VIPs, the protem committee have had a couple of meetings, especially on the official registration of our Resident Association ( Persatuan Penduduk Three Greens USJ, Subang Jaya ) as advised strongly by Subang Jaya Municipal Council secretary Slamat Hamzah during his speech.

After a couple of tedious weeks of study, we are happy to announce that we are finally ready with the constitution documentation required and is ready to submit the application to ROS (Register of Society) without which we will be not able to proceed with all our other plans such as collecting money from residents to fund the rest of our other activities eg engaging security guards, installing boom gates, guard house and the perimeter fencing etc...

The committee will come out with a proposal to start collecting money once papers are presented to ROS; and while awaiting their approval, we are collecting tenders for suppliers of our security services as well as study into the possibility of setting up a voluntary neighborhood patrol.

Please bear with us and be assured that we are just as eager to get the whole GnG project up and going as soon as possible.

Reminder - Committee will be holding a short briefing on our progress at 5pm this Sunday ( Aug 9th, 2009 ) at USJ 3/1 Padang.

sincerely,

Andy Lam ( andylam.wsb@gmail.com )
3 Green Pro-tem Commitee Chairman

Briefing on our G&G Progress

As we have recieved a number of inquiries with regards to progress on our G&G Campaign, the pro-tem committee will be organising a short briefing for all residents to give them an update on where we stand.

See you all at the Padang!

3 Greens Pro-tem Committee / Street Reps

Pro-Tem committee are :

Office Bearers

Chairman - Andy Lam ( 019 3337088 )
Deputy Chairman - Darren Ooi ( 012 3865298 )
Secretary - M Rajendran ( 012 6758475 )
Asst Secretary - Lau S.H. ( 016 2880687 )
Treasurer - Sharon Lim ( 016 2224918)
Asst Treasurer - Shanmugam (0192729535 )
Head of Security - Joe Low ( 016 2051336 )
Asst Head of Security - Raffique Ibrahim ( 012 2020995 )
Web / Communication - Yeap ( 016 5475956 )

Street Representatives

USJ 3/1 - K.G. Rajendran ( 012 3866775 ) / Michael Lee ( 012 2102468 )
USJ 3/1a - Raffique Ibrahim ( 012 2020995 )
USJ 3/1b - Stephanie Ngeow/Richard ( 012 6573279 ) / Norizam ( )
USJ 3/1c - Stephanie Ngeow/Richard ( 012 6573279 ) / Norizam ( )
USJ 3/1d - Lim Beng Suat ( 012 3103168 )
USJ 3/1e - Sharon Lim ( 016 2224918 ) / David Wong ( )
USJ 3/1f - Ong H.T. ( 012 6069482 ) / Bathu ( 017 8885541 )
USJ 3/1g - Shanmugam ( 0192729535 ) / David Ding ( 016 3311406 )
USJ 3/1h - Lau S.H. ( 016 2880687 ) / M.Rajendran ( 012 6758475 )
USJ3/2 - Shunmugam (012 2920902) / Joan Susan ( 016 9120135 )

Committee members ( AJK ) -

Michael Lee ( leeweekang@gmail.com )
Raffique Ibrahim ( mris57@gmail.com )
Ong H.T. ( ongnae@gmail.com )
Bathu ( bathu@yahoo.com )
Shan (HSBC) ( shanmugam_tharshan@yahoo.com.my )
David Ding ( ding.t@streamyx.com )
Shunmugam ( shun.sle@yahoo.com )
Steven Cheah ( stevensmcheah@gmail.com )