Dubious guards doing the rounds

WHY is there the trend of guards patrolling housing estates today?

Previously it was only for gated communities. In Taman Tun Dr Ismail where I stay, this has become a “necessity.”

Some individuals in guard uniforms have gone from door to door offering to patrol the neighbourhood for a fee.

Not everyone, including me, agree to such an arrangement. We cannot ascertain their background, let alone let them “protect our homes.” This may become a permanent affair. Who knows what will happen if one were to discontinue the service.

Just yesterday, the aluminium door to my rubbish chute was stolen along with my neighbour’s, two doors away.

Was this a warning to enrol for this service or just a misdeed by irresponsible individuals? It looks as if I am being coerced to pay “protection money” for peace to my home.

I have been staying in this neighbourhood for the past 17 years and this is the first time the door to my rubbish chute was stolen.

It would seem futile to make a police report over such an inexpensive item. I thank God it was not something more serious.

The presence of our friendly neighbourhood policeman is a rare sight nowadays. Where have they gone?

Busy guarding VIPs or hiding behind some trees to catch traffic offenders?

Have there been many resignations in the police force? If so, is it because of low pay?

In that case, a revision should be in order. No doubt, many rank-and-file officers hold SPM or PMR qualifications and, therefore, are not entitled to high salaries but the risks they take in the line of duty should be taken into account.

I appeal to the authorities to properly streamline the practice of guard patrols sprouting all over housing estates, in particular, those with minimal or no police presence.

I still strongly believe in the protection of the police as the “official protector of the people.”

LIVING IN FEAR,
Kuala Lumpur.

Source:
10/01/2007 The Star
http://www.hba.org.my/
National House Buyers Association
Persatuan Kebangsaan Pembeli Rumah
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REPLY TO GeRA's CIRCULAR TO RESIDENTS - DATED 7 MAY 2019

Please don't be confused by the letter from RA. Here's why:

1. The title "Permohonan Skim Komuniti Berpagar" in the letter (dated 7 May 2019) to the residents is inaccurate & misleading (the correct one should read "Permohonan Skim Komuniti Kad Akses Otomatik" instead. There is no problem with the perimeter fencing erected by Sime Darby Property, the only problem now is the usage of Card Access system which is prohibited by the local council (it is illegal and prohibited unless they have the consent of all residents here which they do not have).

2. The RA is also manipulative in trying to get what they want by fear mongering. Now threatening the residents on the removal of the perimeter fencing by MPKlang. *Please note: (Actually MPKlang only wants to remove their illegal card access system/ autogate and any illegal barriers - not the entire perimeter fencing that was already up 3 years ago.)

3. From the circular, we also found out that (as mentioned in their letter), despite the ongoing scheme implemented by the RA, an untoward incident still happened a few weeks back to one of the houses here. That only goes to proof that the current scheme implemented by the RA is still ineffective and unable to prevent or address any security concerns. (No RA can guarantee our safety and security anyway).

4. We can also conclude that the RA has been operating this scheme illegally here without getting the necessary approvals from MPKlang first. It is only now that the RA is trying to get the necessary approval from the local council after being served a show cause/letter of warning. This also shows that the RA has no regards for the laws, guidelines or the authorities.

5. We can also say here that the RA did not try to obtain the necessary consent from the residents first. They also have no regards for all the residents here, but only their selfish agenda. The RA does not respect the rights of everyone, but only theirs and those who subscribe to their scheme.

6. The RA's conduct is irresponsible as they did not follow the guidelines, rules and regulations as required by the local councils and the related ministry before implementing their scheme. Either they have no regards for the law or they don't know what they are doing.

7. We must not let them change our land title to Strata. (As only "Strata" titles can implement proper "Gated & Guarded" Schemes). It will be to our disadvantage if our land title is being converted to "Strata" - which will mean that all maintenance (such as garbage collection, drains, roads, streetlights, etc will no longer come under MPKlang, and we would have to pay for them in the future). *We strongly urge you to act wisely and to ensure that this would not happen to us here!

8. Please think carefully before signing your rights away on whether you want to allow this irresponsible and selfish RA to represent us all. The neighbourhood here now is no longer harmonious in nature and we need to correct the situation. This RA has caused social disunity and anger among us in this residence.

Please do not think that this is the only scheme available to manage the security concerns here. Let the police PDRM handle it and let them do their jobs. Do not take laws into your own hands. And there are also other ways to foster a better harmonious relationship with your neighbours here such as Rukun Tetangga. Thank you.