Dear Residents,
You may notice, for the past 2 weeks, there are 2 occasion where the sentry guard didn’t came to work. These are the security company internal issue which is beyond our control. However we are in the middle of sorting out the problem with the security company to avoid future reoccurrence. We apologies for any insecure cause.
Dear Residents,
Please be advised that our sentry guards have arrived. We will now have to undergo a period of intense training and resume our system that served us well. Please be patient during this training period as it will take them some time to get accustomed to our strict system. In the meantime, we ask for your co-operation in advising your guests to use Post 1. Residents who wish to use Post 2 are urged to get their car stickers if they have not already done so. As always, we would love to hear your feedback which can be posted on this blog. We look forward to your continued support.
Dear Residents,
SUAC apologizes for the delay in the mobilization of our sentry guards and truly appreciate your patience. Having conducted extensive research and interviews, we have decided to engage Sebiro Security Services Sdn Bhd. We have asked for well trained Nepalese direct from Nepal to serve as our sentry. We have also asked for strict in house training which is to be provided before mobilization to Seri Utama. Thank you for your understanding and rest assured, SUAC is looking out for your best interest. The Nepalese guard will station on both post on the 1st of May 2013.
SUAC
We apologise on the delay of the sentry guards for our taman. We have been working very hard to resolve this and so far we have gone through 3 security companies to get the legalised guards. Everytime each of them promised to send the guards on certain days but end up failing to keep to their promises. We are currently working with another new security company and hopefully everything will be settled by early next week. Thanks for your understanding and support.
1) As you are all aware, there was a Selangor wide immigration raid on foreign workers. SUAC lost 4 guards during this raid. Our guards are legal in Malaysia and had proper work permits. The issue for them was that their permits were for different sectors, namely, construction. While almost 86% of all security firms use such foreign workers to fulfil the role of security guards, due to shortage of available manpower to perform such duties, it was nonetheless an unfortunate incident. SUAC is working hard on their release.
2) As a result, SUAC plans on tweaking our system whereby we will be engaging a licensed security firm to provide us with Nepali guards who hold official security permits. The new sentry guards will officially report for duty in a matter of days.
3) With the added cost of such services comes the bad news. SUAC has no choice but to increase our quarterly fee to RM200, which works out to approximately RM68 / month. This is still lower than our neighbouring tamans who have also increased their fees. We thank each of you, in advance, for your continued support.
4) At the EGM held on the 24th March, 2013, the building of the guard house was discussed. The majority of our residents present agreed that the guard houses should be built. The committee plans to begin such construction in mid-April.
5) SUAC wishes to thank all the residents who participated in the EGM and more so those who volunteered to assist the committee in achieving its goal of having top notch security for all our residents.
6) Guarded members are reminded that SUAC does have a hotline and members are advised to use the service during emergencies or to report any untoward activity. SUAC Hotline ~ 012 238-5508.
SUAC – securing your slice of paradise..
Due to the chaos we experienced, our Hotline was down for the past few days. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are pleased to inform our Guarded residents that the Hotline is back in operation. For your convenience and safety, please have this number handy at all times.
SUAC HOTLINE ~ 012 238 5508.
Also, just a reminder that SUAC will have an EGM on Sunday, 24th March at 5pm at the 5/5 park. Thank you.
Please come for the meeting this Sunday (24 March 2013). Please spread the news with your neighbours and ask them to join us. See you on Sunday.
Edit (19 March 2013): Accounts for Year 2011 (Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure)
Balance Sheet for Year 2011
Income & Expenditure for Year 2011
Edit (23 March 2013): Accounts for Year 2012 (Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure)
Balance Sheet for Year 2012
Income & Expenditure for Year 2012
Bank Statement for December 2012
Some of our security guards are under warrant by the immigration department in a raid today. Post 2 is currently being closed temporary for security concern. Please be more on alert of your house, family and our neighbourhood in view of in sufficient guards. Please bear with us while we are sorting this out. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Please be advised there are incidents where contractors from MBPJ asking residents to open their gates in the pretext to check for mosquitos and then asking for RM100 to do fogging. Some of the contractors were asking irrelevant and suspicious questions like the residents whereabouts during CNY and etc. SUAC have instructed our guards to lead them out of the Taman since they are soliciting funds to do this service. SUAC advise everyone not to let anyone to come in to the house to check for mosquito unless they are in MBPJ uniform and present MBPJ letter showing proof of checking. We have the right not to let unknown personnel to go into our house.
Although we can’t stop MBPJ contractors from coming in to do their respective job but everyone of us will have to be extra careful especially with the festive season coming. SUAC will enforce more stringent measures for the contractors coming into our Taman. If anyone spotted any suspicious character loitering in our Taman, please call out guard HOTLINE 24 hours @ 0122385508.
Residents may have observed that our guards are now equipped with face scarf. While this may look a little scary, this was implemented to protect our guards from the constant exposure to the rays of the hot sun. Some of our guards have had problems with their skin (facial) and suffer from swollen eyes as a direct result of constant exposure to the sun. SUAC places a huge burden on our guards of constant patrolling and checking each and every car. This is unlike most other tamans where guards patrol on an hourly basis. The workload is heavy and very taxing. We must look after their welfare if they are expected to perform to our required standards. Thank you for your understanding.
In the spirit of neighborliness and cooperation, SUAC has decided to delay the implementation of not recognizing the current G, K & R stickers till December 1st, 2012. This delay will enable the Phase 4 committee to introduce and distribute new stickers to their residents. Phase 2 & 3 residents are encouraged to use the new stickers so our guards can easily identify our residents. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please be advised that there has been a significant increase in the number of suspicious cars entering our taman. They provide our sentry, at post 1, with fake addresses and proceed to drive around the taman. Upon realizing that they are being tailed by the patrolling guards, they quickly exit the taman. One highly suspicious vehicle which has entered our taman is a taxi with 2 men passengers (heavily tattooed). The license plate of this taxi is HB 6643.
When their numerous entry attempts to the taman failed, they waited outside post 1. They then followed one of our residents to Giza, the Strand and back. This alert resident spotted this taxi following him and reported the incident to the police and SUAC. SUAC then checked the log book and determined that this taxi has been entering our taman for purposes other than visiting friends or family. Their intent is not clear but it can’t be good.
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions. Should you spot this taxi in our taman, kindly advise the guards. If you feel that you are being followed, kindly drive to the nearest police station. Better safe than sorry!
SUAC wishes to personally thank OCPD ACP Arjunaidi for meeting with us recently to discuss issues on crime. It was indeed very kind of Tuan OCPD to take time off his busy schedule to arrange for a late night meeting with us and for that, we are very grateful. SUAC would also like to thank Balai Polis Kota Damansara for their swift action in arresting the suspects, following the tip-off. Thanks again to one and all for their assistance.
Thanks to an alert resident who sighted the car and thugs involved in the parang attack on our guard, the perpetrators are now in police custody. A huge salute and thank you to our alert resident.
SUAC 1 Bad Guys 0.
It was indeed a horrifying experience for our guards. Crime is on the rise in Kota Damansara. Some guards in Section 6 have been spotted arming themselves with parangs. New gangs have penetrated Kota Damansara. The stories of happenings at other tamans in KD are just as horrifying, if not more. Why do we have to live in fear? Where are the authorities? Where do we turn for help?
SUAC’s immediate plan:
1) Post 2 will be manned by 2 guards instead of one.
2) Sirens will be installed at both guard houses.
3) Our guards have been advised not to fight these criminals. Should such criminals attempt to enter our taman again (we know they will), guards have been told to allow them entry. Guards have been briefed on our new emergency protocol (EP). The EP will be activated only when our “guarded” members or their property are deemed to be at risk or in danger.
4) “Guarded” members are rest assured that SUAC has your interest at heart. Our guards have been briefed thoroughly on maintaining your security.
OCPD ACP Arjunaidi is now aware of the matter. This is not the first time that Seri Utama has been under attack. There have been numerous incidents that have been horrifying. We put this one video on our blog as we were able to capture the entire footage from our CCTV. SUAC is in a dilemma; should we highlight the numerous incidents or not? We don’t wish to scare our residents on one hand but the reality must also be highlighted.
SUAC is now hoping to arrange for a meeting with OCPD ACP Arjunaidi and also PEMANDU. If we are able to arrange for such a meeting, SUAC will like to highlight the dangers we face day in and day out and also put forth the many ideas that we have.
So far, residents of Phase 2 & 3 have been safe. Our guards are doing a fantastic job. Unfortunately, we also face the problem with numerous residents who have stopped paying citing that the security is so good that they feel that they can stop paying. This results in strains on our monthly budget. If this continues, SUAC may have to stop our current system and resort to the old system with half the number of guards. The decision lies with you, our residents.
In a recent incident, the car in the video attempted to trick our guard into allowing them to enter our taman. They did manage to slash our guard with the parang but fortunately there was no serious injury. Such incidences are common in other tamans. In another recent incident, a guard was murdered in section 6 during a robbery similar to one seen in this video. SUAC has decided to place two guards at post 2 effective immediately.
SUAC is pleased to unveil its new car stickers which provides for a higher degree of security. Regrettably, some of our residents have handed out our stickers to just about anyone that requests such. Real estate agents that do not reside in our taman, temporary construction workers, girlfriends, boyfriends, delivery vehicles from neighboring hardware stores etc. have been afforded our stickers, contrary to SUAC’s sticker distribution policy. Furthermore, our stickers have been duplicated by certain parties. Such duplication has the potential to compromise our security.
Your committee works very hard to maintain the best security possible. It is up to each of our residents to cooperate with us to enable us to provide such security. Handing out stickers to just about anyone leaves us all vulnerable. Seri Utama (Phase 2 & 3) has been deemed to have the best security system (non G&G category) by Balai Polis Kota Damansara. We plead for your cooperation to maintain such.
SUAC Car Distribution Policy states that stickers are meant for:
1) Full time residents of Seri Utama (Phase 2 & 3)
2) Immediate family members of our residents who visit frequently
3) Parents of children enrolled in our Kindergartens (special stickers)
4) School transport operators
Please be advised that SUAC will confiscate stickers that are handed out to anyone other than those listed above. As stated on numerous occasions, SUAC is a mere proxy for our residents. We find it ironic that while the vast majority of our residents want a top notch security system yet on the other hand are so willing to compromise the very system that keeps their families and children safe.
The new stickers will be available from July 1st 2012 at a cost of RM3 per piece. The current ‘G’, ‘K’ and ‘R’ stickers will cease to be recognized as of October 1st 2012. Stickers can only be purchased from your street reps. Kindly call your street rep at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your continued support.
The following pictures are suspects wanted for crimes commited in Kota Damansara. Should you have any information on these suspects, kindly contact the police immediately @ 03-7966-2222.
SUAC hears you….please be advised that SUAC has forwarded all complaints and grievances of our residents to MBPJ. The following list reflects the concerns of our residents as highlighted during the Q & A session of our Family Day 2012.
1) Request for increased fogging to combat mosquitoes.
2) Request for the trimming of the tree in front of No. 26 JSP 5/11.
3) Request for the re-installation of speed bumps at Post 1.
4) Request for the removal of the abandoned cars in our taman.
5) Request for yellow boxes to be painted at our entrances.
6) Request for the removal of the shrubs which line JSP 5/1. MBPJ has already responded to this request and is in the process of trimming the said shrubs.
7) Request for lawn cutting at 30 JSP 5/14 and back of 32A JSP 5/8.
8) Request for the removal of the speed bump at JSP 5/12 and the subsequent installation of one which complies with MBPJ regulation.
SUAC took it upon itself to repair the boomgate at post 1 as we could no longer count on any sort of cooperation from Phase 4. While the damage was caused by a delivery truck delivering to Phase 4, they have refused to bear full responsibility. Sadly, SUAC, for the good of our security, was forced to repair the gate.
