Blue Ocean Strategy

ABOUT 40,000 personnel from three government agencies will be deployed to major towns to fight crime from Jan 1, said Home Ministry secretary-general Tan Sri Mahmood Adam. The 40,000 personnel were from Rela, the Civil Defence Department and the police, he said in Taman Tun Dr Ismail here yesterday after the soft launch of joint patrols by the three agencies.

"Today is the first day for some of them to patrol in Brickfields and Damansara. More than 5,000 will conduct joint patrols in the Klang Valley as frequently as possible.” Mahmood also said the use of electronic devices was one way to fight crime. “We will install closed-circuit television cameras in stages in every state and will reactivate existing ones in areas according to urgency, particularly in crime hot spots.” Mahmood said the government had engaged three survey companies to get feedback from the public on issues such as safety and security.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar, who was present, said police would give the personnel police volunteer reserve (PVR) status. “Under the Police Act, the IGP can give PVR status to volunteer police, and this will allow them to exercise the same authority as policemen.  Read more ..... 



 

Dog owners must be more responsible

MALAYSIAN National Animal Welfare Foundation Canine Sportzclub's guidelines for owners:



This signboard Section 6/14 warns the public that there is a penalty of RM2,000, one year’s jail, or both, for bringing pets to the park.

1. Owners should bring a  scoop and plastic bag along to clean up their pets' waste and dispose of it appropriately.

2. Restrain dogs immediately when they become agitated, aggressive to others, dig holes or  damage public property.

3. Bring ample water, food and bowls for dogs. Feed them in shady area.

4. Dogs must be registered with the local authority and wear an identification tag.  Read more ...... 



Northern Zone going for G&G concept

Boom gates have already been set up on Roads SS20/10, SS20/22 and SS20/26.

The Northern Zone is all geared up to be a gated and guarded community.

Jalan SS20/10

Jalan SS20/22

Jalan SS20/26

House break-in

7 Dec, 2011 - House break-in at about 8:00 pm at Jalan SS20/20. Owner was not in the house. The burglar broke in through the front door and left through the back door.

MBPJ's year-end goodies

The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) is offering year-end goodies to owners of hybrid cars.

First, the city council announced free car parking for three months for owners of fuel-efficient hybrid cars and secondly, a 25% rebate on the annual assessment under its Low Carbon Green Rebate Assessment Scheme.

However, there is a catch. The cars should be bought within Petaling Jaya.

The free car parking for the said period alone will save the car owners RM300. Read more ......