Friday 21 October 2011

CG News - 20 October, 2011

Tree pruning on overgrown trees along Bukit Rimau Interchange wall will be carried out by the contractors starting Friday 21 October, 2011.

Reported by ~ Property Manager, Hicom Gamuda ~

Thursday 20 October 2011

Additional News From MBSA Zone 12 Meeting

1) Security

Due to an increase in all types of crimes in Kota Kemuning and Kemuning Utama, MBSA Zone 12 has requested the OCPD for a dialogue at the Selangor Police Headquarters with the intention of requesting for an increase in police presence and patrols. Presently, there are only 4 police officers with 1 police patrol car to take care of residents in Kota Kemuning, Kemuning Utama and Bukit Rimau.

Selected exco reps. will attend the meeting. Paul Leong, the CGRA Chairman hopes he will be able to attend the meeting.

PPKK will compile all recent cases of crimes (including that of Canal Gardens) to be highlighted to the OCPD to support our case.

We also will be requesting for a proper police station at the gazetted police station land allocated by Hicom-Gamuda.

CGRA will keep everyone posted on the outcome of the dialogue.

Mr. Tan Ah Kow, the Zone 12 councillor, has proposed to organise a Crime Prevention Talk by En. Kamal Affendi , a renowned Crime Analyst (Penganalisa Jenayah). He is a paid professional. Details of date/venue will be advised once confirmed.

Tentative venue for this talk would be at either Dewan Liparis or Dewan Oncidium.

Once again CGRA would like to remind all residents to continue to be vigilant and not take safety & security for granted even though we are fortunate to stay in a Gated & Guarded Community  as these days, the thugs are smart, brave and desperate.

2) SRKC Chung Hwa

PPKK has contributed RM500.00 as donation for their 100-Years Celebration.

MBSA Zone 12 has received approval from the Selangor State Government / MBSA to donate 100 fruit trees to be planted in the school compound.

The tree planting handover will be held on 10 November, 2011.

Reported by ~ Paul Leong ~

Wednesday 19 October 2011

News From MBSA Zone 12 Meeting

1.    Walkaton & Kempen Kesedaran dan Pemeriksaan Kesihatan Di Kalangan Warga Emas

This event would be held this coming Sunday and the details are as follows:-

Venue:      Pejabat Cawangan MBSA Kota Kemuning (Start)
Time:        6.30 am to 2.00 pm
Date:        Sunday, 23 October 2011

Activities include the following:-
i     A health talk on Alzheimer.
ii.   A health check by Columbia Hospital.
iii.  A drums performance by SRJC Chung Hwa.

Lots of “walkaton” prizes and souvenirs for participants!

CGRA residents are welcomed and encouraged to join in the fun.


2.    Telecommunication Tower

It has been confirmed that the telecommunication tower will be relocated.


3.    Draft Master Plan - Selangor

The Selangor Draft Master Plan plan is ready and could be viewed at MBSA Cawangan office any time during office hour.

Of interest to Canal Gardens residents, the proposed plan for the flyover from Kesas to Canal Gardens has been removed from the plan.

A period of one (1) week has been allowed to register any objection from residents.

PPKK, together with all zones residents, have been requested to submit their objection forms to MBSA.  A copy will be issued after an emergency PPKK meeting this coming Friday.

Paul Leong has requested Tan Ah Kow, the Zone 12 councillor, to send the web link to all residents to check this out if they are interested to do so.  So do look out for it.


4.    New MBSA Gated & Guarded (G & G) Guidelines

The Guidelines has recently been released to residents for viewing at the Jabatan Perancangan & Pembangunan, Shah Alam.

Some pertinent points to take note of are:

i.    Security personnel of G & G communities are not permitted to collect/keep personal ID of visitors such as their Mykads and driving licences.  This will affect Canal Garden’s SOP which may need to be amended to comply with the ruling.

ii.    G & G requires two (2) entrances or exits.

iii.    TNB Meter Guard House

iv.    Nepalese with the exception of ex-army personnel (gurkhas) are not permitted to work as security guards.

v.    Security personnel after 60 years of age are not permitted to work as guards.

vi.    Security personnel between the age of 56 - 60 are required to have medical check-ups.

vii.    Security personnel must be in uniform with black/dark blue pants.

viii.    The height of walls surrounding a G & G community should not exceed 9 feet and the walls should permit view of the residential community.


5.    U-turn for Canal Garden

Lake Edge and MBSA informed that the U-Turn may be closed and a “No U-Turn”  sign placed at the junction.  Lake Edge Residents/New Shops/Kota Permai have difficulty driving across the main road especially during peak hours.

They have highlighted the original traffic plan of Kota Kemuning to support their complaint.  Paul Leong has requested for a month for the CGRA to respond with a proposed amicable solution for all concerned.  This may include changing the traffic flow to Canal Gardens for residents through the use of the back gate.

En.Azlan (Cawangan Manager) is ready to support our proposal and solution to settle  this complaint and issue.

All residents via their road representatives can suggest solutions to the entrance/exit to CG.  Residents are encouraged to write to CGRA’s email with their suggestions and proposals.

The above changes will have major implications and impact our current security SOP and the proposed renovations/improvements to guard house.

The CGRA will need to organise an "Emergency" CGRA Meeting to discuss these latest issues next Monday, 24 October 2011 at 8.30pm.

Reported by ~ Paul Leong ~

Friday 14 October 2011

News from PPKK

The following are some of the latest news on Kota Kemuning from our Chairman, Paul Leong, who attended the PPKK meeting held on Tuesday, 11, October 2011.

1.     Telco Tower @ KK roundabout

The Telco Tower has not been commissioned due to PPKK’s protest.  MBSA is reviewing the Telco Tower for possible relocation to RELA Land at Pesiaran Anggerik Renantanda.

2.    Flyover

The proposed new access to Canal Gardens connecting Pesiaran Anggerik Mokara to Pesiaran Anggerik Malaxis will be followed -up at Zone 12 MBSA Meeting to be held on Monday, 17 October 2011 at Tan Ah Kow’s office.  A letter has also been written to the MB of Selangor.  Paul Leong plans to attend the meeting to follow-up in order to support this proposed project.

3.    Library

The existing MBSA cawangan building next to the lake will be converted to a library.  Residents who wish to donate books can contact the MBSA Cawangan New Manager, En. Azlan Dollah, Tel: 012-942 6952.

4.    Security

There is an alarming increase in reported crime from all zone chairmen present.  Residents are advised to be take precautions and to be careful and alert to protect themselves.  Robberies, break-ins, thefts and snatch thefts incidents are on the rise.

CG residents are advised not to be over-confident and be security conscious over their properties, their personal safety and the safety of their families.

Do not take things for granted even though if you are staying in a Gated & Guarded Community.

PPKK intends to request for a Residents Dialog with the Shah Alam OCPD soon.  CGRA will keep you posted on the venue/date/time once it is confirmed.

Meanwhile, PPKK will also request via our patron, former Selangor MB, Tan Sri Abu Hassan Omar, to seek the CPO S'gor/Bukit Aman/ IGP to allocate funds for a proper Police Station in Kota Kemuning.

For information, currently there are only have 4 police officers serving Zone 12 Kota Kemuning including Kemuning Utama and Bukit Rimau.

Sunday 9 October 2011

The Perennial Garbage Enigma - Yours, Mine or Ours???


Is this what we, the residents, want? To turn Canal Gardens into a garbage dumpsite? This pile of household garbage has been dumped at the end of Road S since last Thursday, 6 October 2011. Dogs, cats and rodents had broken the garbage bags to get at the leftover food inside. The pile is getting unsightly not to mention a potential health hazard to CG residents. Presumably it has been dumped after a party by one of the residents living nearby.

We wonder who the resident thinks will collect his/her garbage by dumping it there.

Does the resident know the difference between garden waste and household garbage? The garden waste contractor will NOT collect household garbage.

The MPSA household garbage contractor will not collect garbage if it is not placed in the house garbage bin. We would like to highlight this problem and appeal to the resident concerned to remove it. Kindly place it in your own house garbage bin for the MPSA garbage contractor to collect. It is the only right thing to do.

Reported by ~ Skunkworks@23 ~

CG News - 7 October, 2011

Current on-going Canal Gardens (CG) improvements and beautification projects

Work Started & Completed                
06 September - Spikes installed at the low lying perimeter wall along Road L
08 September - Commencement of the perimeter wall painting (60% completed @ 30 Sept)
23 September - Commencement of jogging track along Road P to M, works completed on 28 September
28 September - Fogging carried out in CG
05 October - Work on the rear entrance (jogging track) at the exit of Canal Gardens

Work to Start Soon
1.    Pruning of trees at the edge of the canal, awaiting L/A to be given.
2.    To apply goat manure to the plants and trees and the planting of more trees and plants; an ongoing landscaping project.
3.    To build concrete bollards at Roads G, R, S and T to prevent vehicles from taking shortcuts causing damage to the grasses and the park.

Reported by ~ Property Manager, Hicom Gamuda ~

Saturday 8 October 2011

The Treasure Hunt 2011

Rising Before DayBreak To Start The Hunt...click for more pics

The Hunt @ Sunday, 25 September 2011
Final Count - 24 cars with around 100 participants in total

Our Treasure Hunters turned up as early as 6.45 am - breakfast comprising packed nasi lemak and mineral water were distributed to all. Registration started at 7 am with a short 5 minute briefing before the flag off at 7.30 am sharp. We had a wet start as it drizzled when we were getting into our cars for the flag off. Hunt was designed to cover 3 stages - first stop to the shops around the first roundabout, second stage back to Canal Gardens for a walk hunt and lastly to the shops at the second roundabout. The questions also involved a picture hunt, road safety questions and for the Treasure questions, we had to purchase a couple of edible items which were given to childrens homes.

Being a participant myself, I would say that we had a great time figuring out some tricky questions and it was such fun looking for the 'black box' at our Gardens. We ended with a simple Chinese lunch at a nearby restaurant and everyone went home with a prize, however big or small.

The first five top prizes went to the teams (drum roll) :

1)      Cherry
2)      Jack Sparrow
3)      5588
4)      Angry Birds
5)      Infinity

A BIG Thank You to the Organising Committee :

Anna
Christina
Dean
Eva
Jimson
Kenny
KY Yap
May
Mrs Tan
Mrs Woo
Ng Kiat Guan
Sonia
Steven Lam and our external organiser, Liew Kok Seng

We hope that all participants had enjoyed themselves and we certainly look forward to more Treasure Hunts in future.

Article Contributed by ~ Sonia Tait ~

Monday 3 October 2011

Chairman's Message

Hi Fellow Residents of Canal Gardens,

As the Chairman of the CGRA, I am pleased to update all the key activities in our blog for your information and knowledge.

I hope you have enjoyed reading all the blog contents contributed by the blog administrator, Sonia and other contributors.

Again, I would like to request all fellow residents for interesting articles and posting at our Canal Gardens Blog. We value every contribution and comments to further improve and ensure the blog is kept active and alive.

The success of the blog is dependent on all residents. It’s your blog!

Here are some updates since my last posting in early August, 2011.

1) Security

I like to inform all residents to be vigilant on the issue of security in CG.

For the info of all, there was a break-in on 11th August via the front door window. This is the "1st" break-in since vacant possession was given to us almost 6 years ago.

Earlier, some houses experienced incidences of ‘missing shoes’ that were left at the car porch.

Please do not relax and compromise on your own house security even though we are living in a Gated & Guarded Community.

All necessary precautions and care must be exercised at all times to ensure your own safety.

We simply cannot depend on the few guards at the guardhouse to ensure our protection.

Meanwhile, steps are being taken to tighten the security and improve the SOP.

I would like to call upon all residents to report any strangers to our guardhouse (Tel: 03-5121 5076) and to support our VISITORS REGISTRATION at the entrance.  Although it may inconvenience some of your guests or service providers, the security measures are implemented for the benefit of the community.  Security is of the utmost priority in any community. As such, we do advise residents to abide by the security arrangements implemented.

2) Missing Dust-Bins Covers


There are numerous metal bin covers missing from our parks. All residents are to report anyone seen removing the bins covers to the CGRA committee, HGD or Guards.

It costs us huge amounts of money from our maintenance funds to replace these covers/bins.

3) Recycling

I call upon all residents to continue to support the monthly recycling activity.

Besides helping the environment, we also raise some $$$ for the CGRA funds to support our activities for the benefit of residents here in CG.

Thanks to the contributions from the residents and the concerted efforts of all the CGRA Committee members on duty, headed by our recycling chairman Steven Lam, the collections have been increasing.

I call upon all other fellow residents who are able and willing, to come forward to volunteer your services between 9am-3pm (last Sunday every month) at the exit Gazebo.

4) New Jogging/Bicycle Track
A new track has been built to join the exiting track from the basketball court to road P. With the completion, residents can jog/cycle the entire perimeter of the garden.

5) Treasure Hunt


The 1st treasure hunt was held on 25th Sept (Sun) sponsored with RM3,000 from the recycling funds. 24 cars and almost 100 residents and families members participated in this very enjoyable, fun and challenging event put together by Organising Chairman Dean, Sonia, Kenny, May and others.

6)  New Landscape Improvements

After planting new trees at the central park, Chairman Chua Lee Kiang and Peter Poh provided expert advice to HGD and the landscape contractor to next further improve the flora and fauna at the main entrance, including the roundabout. With coming raining season, we hope this project will further beautify our garden.

Residents are encouraged to green their house surroundings’ with quality plants, flowers and decorations to further beautify CG.

7) Painting the Perimeter Walls, Fence & Grill


On-going works has commenced to paint a new coat on the entire perimeter of fence, grill and walls with quality Nippon paint. This will take about 2 months and will further enhance the appearance and facade of CG.

8) Mosquitoes


Fogging by Rentokil and MBSA are conducted regularly. Residents are encouraged to clear their house surroundings to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

Hopefully with return of the rainy seasons, this problem will be contained and minimized.

Upcoming Activities and Projects Planned / To look out for

1) Golf

3rd Canal Gardens Golf Tournament organised by Ng Kiat Guan, Choong Chee Sum, Steven Lam and his committee will be held 9th Oct (Sun).

This event will also be subsidised by funds from the Recycling collections.

2) Guardhouse Reno / Improvements

A new rain shelter at the guard house and renovation at guardhouse shall commence once approvals are obtained from the authorities.

3) Bollards For Road G, R, S & T

Bollards will be built to prevent cars and lorries from driving through lanes and cul de sacs from damaging the plants/grass at these roads.

Again, on behalf of all residents, I would like to thank the hardworking CGRA Committees and HGD for working closely to ensure CG is well managed. Issues and problems are identified and resolved for the benefit of the residents.

We will update you again in the next Chairman's Blog Corner!

Cheers

Paul Leong