Does your residential area require the implementation of a "Guarded Neighbourhood" (GN) scheme with Card Access system in the first place? Is your residence located at a very transient site amidst high crime areas (as verified by the local police chief)?
Why not let the local police (PDRM) do their job as we cannot trust the RA entirely (nominated by a handful of people) in its hiring of questionable security services. We are not sure if the "security guards" hired are qualified locals that have undergone the necessary training, background and urine checks by the police. We also cannot ascertain if they are licensed by KDN to operate, and that they are mostly comprised of ex-police/military personnel as required by Kementerian Dalam Negeri.
The security of our neighbourhood is beyond any local RA as it lies with the local, state and federal government authorities. By the way, did you know that Sime Darby Property has already allocated a piece of land here (located strategically between Nahara and Geta) for a "Balai Polis Komuniti" in their master plan? This is already in the pipeline and now we want to seek PDRM to go ahead to develop it. Having this Balai Polis Komuniti would certainly boost the safety and security in this area greatly!
Why jump on the bandwagon without thinking carefully the implications this can cause when you give consent to a handful of people to form your local RA committee? What was the reason being given to you? That, most other places have done so? Were there fear mongering?
Please think carefully before agreeing to the scheme. It would be like giving the licence to your RA to collect "protection money" every month. Is it possible that he has a selfish agenda and motive? Are syndicates at work here? Think again!
Is it going to cause inconveniences and have negative implications socially? Will we be causing segregation among the residents here? Some residences have basketball courts and some don't. Some have nicer playground and some don't. Both kids and parents/or adults from the vicinity here can't go around to mix/play together with the other kids and this has a negative implication for the community and country. It is hindering social unity! This sort of schemes shouldn't be allowed to flourish here.
Please don't get us wrong - we have nothing against Gated Communities (GC) that are gazetted (under Strata title/ strata mgmt act) that require such scheme. These residences require it because they are bound by the Strata Management Act.
A "Gated & Guarded" (GnG) Community is basically a Gated Community (GC) scheme that is bound by Strata Title Act 2007). If a neighbourhood (RA) wants to apply for a Gated Community (GC) scheme, then it has to apply from the Land Office to change its land title to "Strata Title" first. This will also mean that all maintenance (incl. garbage collections, drains, roads, landscape, streetlights, etc) will no longer come under the local council and authorities. These services will then be privately managed and paid for as if it is a private property.
Residences such as the nearby "Eco Ardence" or "Eco Park" charge around RM465 per month because they are exclusive Gated Community (GC) or "GnG" with private Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Private Landscaping Contractor, Garbage Collection, and a whole lot of other amenities. The Strata Mgmt Act concept requires the building management to run and upkeep the place well through the implementation of such scheme.
However, the residences here in Bandar Bukit Raja (mostly double-storey link houses) are not under Strata Title Act. They are under Individual Title.
Lastly, before contemplating to join in this highly questionable scheme, please think for the other less fortunate residents such as the old-folks, the retirees, the unemployed, and others who are struggling to cope with high cost of living in the klang valley. Even the local council does not charge you this much for their assessment fee and quit rent.
At RM100 per month (or RM1,200 per year) is equivalent to the BSH - Bantuan Sara Hidup (formerly known as BR1M). At a time when our government is trying to help address the cost of living for the people, this is just one of the ways we can help play a part too. Donate this amount to the "old folks home" instead.
For those who are thinking about supporting or even joining to become RA committee members, please think again! Be careful of such syndicates. Don't be ignorant anymore as you might regret later and you will not be able to get out of it soon enough.
Know your rights - the "security guard" cannot stop you from entering, or ask you to register as a visitor each time you want to come home (you are not a visitor but a resident here). You have the right to report this harassment to the authorities. Do not let them coerce you into signing up for it as you are only condoning to their illegal scheme.
(Looks like this is a classic case of unscrupulous people trying to take advantage of the situation or trying to profit from people's lack of information/knowledge).
There more more residents who are against this scheme than you know. Please go report to the local authorities such as the local police or local council!
For those residents who feel insecure without a gated & guarded community here, it is better that they move to a more exclusive gated community (GC) like Eco Ardence or Eco Park. They would feel more safe and secure in Strata title developments.
Disgusted Resident
