Desa Amal Jireh - JC100’s young showmen dazzle

The article in today's New Straits Times is about the Desa Amal Jireh. I still remember when they started the home when I was young. It was located in Taman Kajang. How much have they grown. Pastor Sinnadurai and his wife has definitely devoted their whole life to this cause. They will be having their fund raising end of this week.

FUN FAIR

Desa Amal Jireh (Rumah Faith and Eagle’s Nest), homes for the underprivileged, orphans and destitute old folks will hold a charity sale as well as a food and fun fair from 9am-3pm on Dec 3 at the Tajireh multi-purpose hall, Lot 340, Jalan Broga, Semenyih. Those wishing to contribute items can deliver them directly or call 03-8724 5153/5158.

Give your support, maybe?

Until the next time, cheers.

The New Straits Times, 29 November 2011

JC100’s young showmen dazzle

JAY-Z would certainly have approved if he had seen Desa Amal Jireh's (DAJ) very own rapper in action at the launch of the home's supporters' club recently.

Children of Desa Amal Jireh performing a dance at the launch of the JC100 Club recently.

The boy was only in his early teens, but he sure knew how to rap like a pro, and had the audience in stitches with his zany lyrics which poked fun at all and sundry in the home.

His performance was one of many at the introduction of the club, JC100, which was a partnership programme between the shelter and members of the community.

The club, a brainchild of DAJ chairman K.K. Sinnadurai, aimed to get people involved with the home, whether by participating in its activities for the children and senior citizens in its care, or by donating funds.

The dinner event to launch JC100 at the shelter's premises in Broga, near here, was attended by more than 400 people.

"We also celebrated another DAJ milestone, its 26th anniversary.

"JC100 will give the people a chance to play a more meaningful role in the lives of our children," said Sinnadurai.

DAJ was founded in 1985 with just two children and a rented house.

More than two decades later, the government-registered home has become one of the biggest shelters around, having in its care 115 children and 10 senior citizens.

Its very own four-year-old premises, the Charity Village at Lot 340, Jalan Broga (Km1), can accommodate twice that number.

The home relies almost entirely on  the public for its financial needs, which amount to about RM80,000 a month.

The money goes mainly towards the children's education, utilities, staff salaries, food, maintenance of property and vehicles.

The home is organising a charity food and fun fair at its premises on Dec 3 from 9am to 3pm.

Those who wish to contribute items that can be sold to pay for the children's educational expenses and the home's operations can call 03-8724 5153 or 03-8724 5158.

Again, we will check but will they actually do it? I think the best is to keep getting and showing proof to the local council. I suppose after 3 times, surely they cannot keep denying taking action. This is a matter of health as well as the well being of the people in the area. I hope they will take "fast action". Anyway, I hope there will be more information on the outcome of this issue soon.

Until the next time, cheers.

The Star, Tuesday November 22, 2011

Stench in Semenyih

RESIDENTS of Taman Desa Mewah in Semenyih have been putting up with the stench emitted from a solid waste resource recovery centre 3km away for about a year now.

Jude Benjamin said the stench was unbearable from 5pm and 3am every other day.

A Kampung Sungai Lalang resident said the situation was worse in the morning and during rainy days.

Pollution: The chimney of the solid waste resource recovery centre emitting smoke.

 

She said garbage trucks used the village road to go to the factory managed by Recycle Energy Sdn Bhd even though they were prohibited from doing so.

Jude said he had called the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) and even visited the local authority’s office to complain about the matter.

According to the website of the waste recovery centre, the plant receives between 500 and 700 tonnes of solid waste a day.

It also produces renewable energy and features a recycling centre.

Recycle Energy corporate communication executive Siti Fatimah Che Mamat said the company was aware of the complaints from residents in Kampung Sungai Lalang and Kampung Pasir Baru, but not from Taman Desa Mewah.

Waste-disposal service: A garbage truck entering the solid waste resource recovery centre in Semenyih.

 

She said the stench could have originated from various sources, such as the other industrial factories and agricultural areas.

“We believe we have taken proper counter-measures to overcome the problem in our facility,” she said.

Siti Fatimah said garbage trucks were supposed to use a dedicated road to get to the factory.

She said residents were advised to complain to MPKj directly if garbage trucks used the village road.

MPKj president Datuk Hassan Nawawi Abdul Rahman said the council would check on the complaint.

“We monitor the condition of the centre from time to time and have monthly meetings with its management,” he said.

Well, I am amazed with the news below! To be fair to the police, we can see the patrols being done all around Kajang. I can also see police on motorcycles patrolling my housing estate and have not heard about snatch thiefs in my area. I use to hear of so many stories in the past.

I always believe that we can achieve results if we really put our hearts to resolve the problem. Kudos and well done. Hope we keep this up and improve on other issues as well.

Until the next time, cheers.

The Star, Monday November 21, 2011

Kajang crime-free for two months thanks to patrols

KAJANG: The tireless effort of police patrols with the cooperation of the community in September and October has turned Kajang, previously known for frequent cases of robbery, into a safer town.

 

Kajang assemblyman Lee Kim Sin said based on the police report, the crime rate for robbery for the two months went down to zero, which was a tremendous improvement compared to the previous months, where occurrences of crime were especially frequent during festive seasons.

He said there was not a single report or complaint made by the local community concerning robbery during that period.

Lee said this was an encouraging result from the efforts made by the police together with community leaders.

He also said the town was made a safer place thanks to constant patrolling by the police.

This matter was previously reported already but it looks like the local authority has not taken the necessary steps to properly resolve this matter. Again, it is shocking that we our Malaysians are so cruel towards animals. 

I really hope that this matter can be resolved urgently.

Until the next time, cheers.

The Star, Monday November 21, 2011

Animal lovers lodge fifth police report

KAJANG: Another police report has been lodged against the defiant Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) dog catchers who allegedly continue to abuse the stray dogs they caught.

Animal rescuer T. Puspa Rani, 35, claimed that despite her repeated calls to the council to look into the matter, the dog catchers continue to blatantly disregard the welfare of the dogs.

Puspa said she had captured a video footage showing the deplorable condition of at least nine dogs, including two newborn puppies, that were locked in the van for days with no water and food provided at Taman Kenangan here on Thursday.

“The stray dogs, even newborn puppies that have not learnt to walk yet, were found in the dog catcher’s van.

“The dog catchers claim that because Kajang has no animal pound they have no place to store the dogs until they are put down several days later,” said Puspa after lodging a police report at the Kajang police station on Saturday.

She was accompanied by more than a dozen animal lovers who also denounced the cruel act.

A total of five police reports have been lodged since Nov 8.

Puspa claimed that the dog catchers, who are contracted by the council, only send the dogs to be put down once the van was full with the animals.

“This often leaves the first few dogs to die out of starvation or thirst before they are put down.

“This is totally unacceptable. How can such a terrible act of cruelty be allowed? Even if they are to be put down, please don’t let them suffer so horribly,” she said.

MPKj councillor Tan Boon Wah said they would hold a meeting with the council’s City Services Department today to discuss how to handle this matter.

It has been reported that MPKj had approved the budget for a dog pound to be built last year but was still looking for land to construct the building.

Bangi Heights launches Legundi Phase 2

This township is not new. It is actually quite a nice area. It is located between Bangi and Nilai. The developer had a grand plan for this area but somehow it did not work out as planned. Maybe with the interest focusing on Kajang, this township may be able to get boost. 

Check this place out?

Until the next time, cheers.

Bangi Heights launches Legundi Phase 2 KAJANG (Nov 14): Bangi Heights Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of United Malayan Land Bhd (UM Land) will be launching the second phase of its Legundi Residensi series within the township of Bandar Seri Putra, Bangi soon. The new phase spans 8.44 acres, has a gross development value (GDV) of RM58 million and will comprise of 52 units of 2-storey cluster houses, 16 units of 2-storey semi-detached houses and three units of 2-storey bungalows. The 2-storey cluster units have built-up areas between 2,659 sq ft-2,780 sq ft with prices ranging from RM743,400 to RM1.2 million, while the 2-storey semi-Ds have built-up areas from 3,020 sq ft and are tagged from RM932,400 to RM1.4 million. The 2-storey bungalows have a built-up area of 3,506 sq ft with a price tag of RM1.6 million to RM1.7 million.   According to UM Land director of operations Zulkifly Garib, the second phase will be the final phase of the Legundi Residensi series. "The second phase takes off from the first series, which is practically sold out. Value and quality remain the essence of this new product," Zulkifly said. "We have further raised our benchmark through this phase and believe that the market will see and realise this." Legundi Residensi Series 1 was launched on April 16 and has achieved a take-up rate of 92% since, said Zulkifly adding that UM Land hopes to repeat the success of the first phase in its second phase. Sitting on 7.9 acres, the first phase comprises 65 houses, 52 units of 2-storey cluster homes, 12 units of 2-storey semidee houses and one 2-storey bungalow. The official launch for phase 2 is slated for Nov 19 and 20. Legundi Residensi is part of the developer's ongoing township development Bandar Seri Putra and future developments in the township will include apartments, shop offices and bungalows. Bandar Seri Putra is an integrated township spread over 898 acres of freehold land located along the KL-Seremban Highway. The township is 37km to Kuala Lumpur, 12km to Bandar Baru Bangi, 30km to Putrajaya, 35km to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and 5km to Nilai. An artistic impression of a semi-D unit for Legundi.

I wonder what does this say about the crime index? I can really sympathise with the owner. One of my friend used to stay in the same neigborhood and he used to face the same threats too. Our country needs to really look into this and punish those involved severely to scare others from committing the same. Are we too lenient with criminals that they don't have respect for our laws?

Until the next time, cheers.

Sunday Star, 20 November 2011

Robbed eight times in 12 years

KAJANG: Thieves broke into a house in Bandar Tasik Kesuma for the eighth time and set fire to it after they fled with their loot.

The house had an alarm system and CCTVs but that did not deter the intruders.

Esah Ahmad, 57, said her family might move out because of the latest incident.

Nothing left to salvage: As if being robbed wasn’t enough, Esah’s family was landed with further misery as their home was set ablaze as well.

 

“I have lived here for 12 years and this is the eighth time we have been robbed since we moved here in 1999.

“This is the final straw,” she added.

Esah said she was at a relative's house in Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur, when she received a cellphone alert informing her that her house alarm had gone off at 2.28am yesterday.

“I rushed back home and saw smoke billowing from my house.”

Esah said she ran into a room to collect the CCTV recorder, but was overwhelmed by the flames which spread to the kitchen and other rooms.

“I couldn't see what the robbers had stolen from the house.

“All the nine cameras were destroyed by the fire,” she said, adding that she lodged a report at the Kajang police station.

It is believed that the robbers entered through the roof.

Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Rashid Wahab urged those with information to call 03-8736 2222 or the nearest police station.

‘Come and count the unlicensed centres in Semenyih yourself, Ronnie Liu"

Judging from these issue that have been periodically been highlighted in the media, the problem is yet to be resolved. Ronnie Liu must be very naive to keep talking about such low numbers. Actually, he is not naive but a very screwd politician. In fact, he can probably hold his own with the most colorful ones in the country.

Pakatan Rakyat (especially Ronnie Liu) must walk the talk. In comparison, Penang is getting lots of kudos from all sides (except BN of course) but sadly Selangor while doing better is lagging very far behind. One big factor is the weak Menteri Besar and too many "warlords" in the state.

Can they improve and will the rakyat still vote them in for the next GE? Well, your guess is as good as mine.

Until the next time, cheers.

The New Straits Times, Monday, 14 November 2011

‘Come and count the unlicensed centres yourself’

Selangor state executive councillor in charge of local councils Ronnie Liu Tan Khiew has been challenged to visit Semenyih to count the number of unlicensed snooker and entertainment centres there.

Semenyih assemblyman Datuk Johan Abdul Aziz said there were in fact 18 amusement centres there, especially in areas close to Malay villages. Liu had stated there were four amusement centres in the constituency.


Johan, who was speaking after the state assembly sitting, here, yesterday, said he was not sure if Liu arrived at that figure because the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) was closing one eye to such activities, or because of the council’s administrative shortcomings and weaknesses, such as inaccurate reports sent to executive councillors in charge.


 "I asked how much data the state government had on entertainment and snooker centre licences. He said there were only four only."

Johan said 18 entertainment and snooker centres were located in  Bandar Teknologi, Taman Jasmin, Pekan Semenyih, Bandar Tasik Kesuma and Pekan Beranang.

He said the existence of the centres in proximity to the villages posed many problems, including complaints from the villagers of noise until the wee hours.

During the question-and-answer session, Johan had questioned the council’s inspection and monitoring of entertainment and snooker centres.


Liu, in response to a question, had denied that there had been an increase in the number of entertainment centre in Semenyih. He said there were four entertainment centres — a family entertainment centre, a family karaoke and two pubs.

Liu said MPKj Enforcement Department officers made regular inspections and took action in accordance with applicable provisions.

Blood donation drive by St John Ambulance Kajang

Come on, all you young and strong people. Show what you do to help save life. Look forward to your support!