The Star, Tuesday July 23, 2013
Not safe anymore: The security guards at Taman Seri Taming have been beaten up in two separate incidents.
RESIDENTS of Taman Seri
Taming, Cheras are living in fear of their safety after a spate of
break-ins and robberies in their neighbourhood.
Taman Seri Taming Residents’ Association (PPTST) deputy chairman Theng Lee Ping said the four break-in and robbery cases within four consecutive days were the most serious since the gated- and-guarded system was implemented in 2006.
“The security guards were also beaten up during two separate incidents, and one group of robbers even took off with the security guard’s walkie-talkie set and wallet,” he said.
Sam Kwong Jun and his family were among the victims when their house was broken into early one Friday morning, recently.
“We were all sound asleep when my wife heard some noises outside our bedroom.
“By the time we got up, three men had already entered our bedroom.
“The men, who were armed with machetes, demanded that I hand over whatever cash I had,” said the 39-year-old finance manager.
Sam said the robbers ransacked a few rooms and fled with about RM15,000 worth of cash and jewellery.
“The entire incident happened so fast — within just 15 minutes. But it has left a lasting impact as my family has not been able to sleep for the past few nights.
“My wife is worried about being alone at home with our two daughters, as there have been burglaries in our neighbourhood even in the day,” he said.
Sam, who lodged a police report after the incident, said he planned to install an alarm system as an additional security measure.
For Daniel Yap, it was ironic that his house was broken into, after he moved in six months ago because his friends had said the neighbourhood was safe.
“I came home late one night a few weeks ago only to discover that my house had been burgled.
“I lost two laptops, a box of coins totalling about RM500, RM2,000 and a mobile phone,” said the welder.
Yap, 40, said the incident has motivated him to be actively involved in the PPTST.
“I make it a point to make my rounds at the neighbourhood’s access points and check if the security guards are doing their job properly,” he said.
Theng, meanwhile, said there are 371 terrace houses and 40 units of flats in Taman Seri Taming, with three access points or gates into the neighbourhood which are manned by security guards.
Only one gate is open for access between midnight to 6am.
“PPTST will work with the security company to tighten security in Taman Seri Taming.
“We will also have a dialogue with the police on how to address issues related to safety and security,” said Theng.
Balakong assemblyman Eddie Ng said, “I hope the police will consider redeploying their officers, such as those from the Special Branch and Pasukan Gerakan Am sections, to patrol the streets.
“I was informed by the Kajang police that they conduct regular patrols but Taman Seri Taming residents claim that they have not seen them.”
Ng said he was also told that there was an increase in the crime rate in Kajang for the first half of 2013 compared to the same period last year.
Taman Seri Taming Residents’ Association (PPTST) deputy chairman Theng Lee Ping said the four break-in and robbery cases within four consecutive days were the most serious since the gated- and-guarded system was implemented in 2006.
“The security guards were also beaten up during two separate incidents, and one group of robbers even took off with the security guard’s walkie-talkie set and wallet,” he said.
Sam Kwong Jun and his family were among the victims when their house was broken into early one Friday morning, recently.
“We were all sound asleep when my wife heard some noises outside our bedroom.
“By the time we got up, three men had already entered our bedroom.
“The men, who were armed with machetes, demanded that I hand over whatever cash I had,” said the 39-year-old finance manager.
Sam said the robbers ransacked a few rooms and fled with about RM15,000 worth of cash and jewellery.
“The entire incident happened so fast — within just 15 minutes. But it has left a lasting impact as my family has not been able to sleep for the past few nights.
“My wife is worried about being alone at home with our two daughters, as there have been burglaries in our neighbourhood even in the day,” he said.
Sam, who lodged a police report after the incident, said he planned to install an alarm system as an additional security measure.
For Daniel Yap, it was ironic that his house was broken into, after he moved in six months ago because his friends had said the neighbourhood was safe.
“I came home late one night a few weeks ago only to discover that my house had been burgled.
“I lost two laptops, a box of coins totalling about RM500, RM2,000 and a mobile phone,” said the welder.
Yap, 40, said the incident has motivated him to be actively involved in the PPTST.
“I make it a point to make my rounds at the neighbourhood’s access points and check if the security guards are doing their job properly,” he said.
Theng, meanwhile, said there are 371 terrace houses and 40 units of flats in Taman Seri Taming, with three access points or gates into the neighbourhood which are manned by security guards.
Only one gate is open for access between midnight to 6am.
“PPTST will work with the security company to tighten security in Taman Seri Taming.
“We will also have a dialogue with the police on how to address issues related to safety and security,” said Theng.
Balakong assemblyman Eddie Ng said, “I hope the police will consider redeploying their officers, such as those from the Special Branch and Pasukan Gerakan Am sections, to patrol the streets.
“I was informed by the Kajang police that they conduct regular patrols but Taman Seri Taming residents claim that they have not seen them.”
Ng said he was also told that there was an increase in the crime rate in Kajang for the first half of 2013 compared to the same period last year.
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