Be open to gated-and-guarded concept

If a residential area is not safe, frequent break-ins and snatch thefts will not only cause the residents sleepless nights, it will also chase potential property buyers away.

However, if it is done in haste and without proper planning, it may backfire in cases of emergency and will no doubt cause conflicts among property owners, which has happened in some areas. Read more ...

Selangor cops to promote community policing

SHAH ALAM: Selangor police has urged the public to foster better relations with the force to further enhance efforts on crime prevention as opposed to having feelings of apprehension towards the men in blue. read more ....

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Residents: Hands off gated communities

Residents say gated and guarded community schemes have reduced crime to almost nil. — Picture by Malai Rosmah Tuah

PETALING JAYA: Residents are unhappy over Petaling Jaya City Council's (MBPJ) stand on gated and guarded communities. Their are also upset because a public forum with MBPJ representatives was called off after many of them had made time for it.


"Since residents were upset that the forum was cancelled and wanted their opinions heard, we decided to have a roundtable meeting cum dialogue organised by our hosts, Damansara Utama state assemblyman Dr Cheah Wing Yin and the Damansara Jaya Residents' Association," said Elizabeth Wong, Bukit Lanjan state assemblyman.


The heads of residents' associations, Rukun Tetangga representatives and residents from different parts of Petaling Jaya turning up in full force at the session held at the Damansara Jaya Residents and Owners Association (DJROA) hall.

Read more: Residents: Hands off gated communities http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/04nvgu/Article#ixzz1E5Wo4mRB