NKRA Safe City - Call for Suggestions & Request

Under NKRA's Safe City initiative, if you have any suggestions that fall into this 4 categories for Zone 3 (USJ2-15), please email them to me by 7th January 2011. 
  1. Lighting (Park or street)
  2. Separation of Pedestrian walkpaths from motor ways
  3. Safety mirrors
  4. Cleaning up of overgrown bushes
I know there are many other suggestions outside of this 4 areas, but the NKRA is looking to implement this project, and they are only requesting for projects of this nature for now. We do not hold the power to approve, we are just playing the role to put forward the request, and hopefully most, if not all are approved and the money comes for its implementation. 

If you have suggestions for outside zone 3, its not a problem, please channel them to the respective councillors. (or you can email it to me, and I'll forward it to them)


Best regards,
Rajiv

Cat Traps

MPSJ has procured some additional cat traps. There has been complaints about stray cats, if anyone wants the cat traps, you can request thru a complaint using the MPSJ system, and the cat trap will be delivered to you. (I got one to test, put the piece of chicken on the hook, and a cat would be caught.) Call MPSJ's hotline, someone will then come pick up the cat. 

All cats caught will be sent to PAWS (one of the animal NGOs, http://www.paws.org.my/) and not the MPSJ pound. 

Rebel Boot Camp

Dear SJ / USJ Resident,

Subang Residents Association in Partnership with Rebel Boot Camp is giving you the opportunity to get in shape for the New Year.

Rebel Boot Camp Lead trainer Jason Moriarty and Shamil Tan, both featured in Asia’s Biggest Loser are offering 3 months of free training to 25 lucky Subang / USJ residents.


Please open the Attachment for more information and Watch our Promo Video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egtmHzgKXlU

If you are interested in registering for our selection please email info@rebel-bootcamp.com or Call 016-348-1038 for further details.

ACT NOW ! WE START IN JAN 2011 !


Shamil Tan
Programme Co-ordinator

http://rebel-bootcamp.com

Trio rewarded for bravery

Trio rewarded for bravery

By THO XIN YI
thoxinyi@thestar.com.my


THE voluntary patrolling effort by some USJ and Subang Jaya residents has resulted in the capture of a snatch thief in September.
Uda Ismail, 55, Zainal Abidin Shaik Zakaria, 49, and Subang Jaya Municipal Council driver Yaakob Ahmad, 55, were patrolling the streets of USJ 2 on Sept 28 at about 11.30am when they saw two men on a motorcycle behaving suspiciously.
Sensing that they were being tailed, the duo zoomed off and eventually fell from the motorcycle. The pillion rider ran away when Zainal and Uda rushed out from the car and caught the rider.
L/Kpl Wan Makhtar Wan Mohamad, who was also with the Voluntary Patrol Unit (VPU), handcuffed the suspect and seized the motorcycle.
The suspect was found to have seven previous records of drug-related cases.
Gratitude: (From left) OCPD Zainal Rashid presenting the certificates to Yaakob, Uda and Zainal.
The three were rewarded with certificates from Subang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Zainal Rashid Abu Bakar on Tuesday at the USJ 8 police station during the police monthly assembly.
OCPD Zainal Rashid thanked them for their selfless act and hoped the recognition would lift the spirits of VPU members in curbing crime with the police.
“We need more people from the community to join the VPU team and relay information to us,” he said.
Yaakob, who is assigned to patrol with the VPU once a week, felt proud and delighted to have contributed his effort.
Zainal, a lawyer, took two hours off his work schedule every Tuesday to patrol the streets. When he heard about the VPU, he decided to join the team right away as he was a victim of a break-in.
“Naturally, we were scared when we captured the suspect as he might be armed, but there was also anger within us,” he said.
Uda, on the other hand, is a retired manager. He admitted not knowing the people in the community before this, but he has made many new friends after he joined the multi-racial group.
“It gives us an opportunity to come together. We hope this recognition would inspire more residents to join our team,” he said.
The VPU was formed by USJ 11 resident Mak Meng Chin and MPSJ councillor Rajiv Rishyakaran in December last year.
Together with the police, the unit has been patrolling Subang Jaya and USJ since Jan 11, from 9am to 5pm on weekdays in two-hour shifts.
The team has about 50 active volunteers now. To join, email Mak at mcmak64@hotmail.com.

PROGRAM CUTI SEKOLAH KOMPLEKS 3C NOV-DIS 2010

Please take advantage of these activities...




Survey by Sunway Group

Sunway group is doing a survey regarding their shuttle bus. Please participate if you can...
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dHhGOUl2dWpWek9WdXQ1WkR4a09Zc0E6MQ#gid=0 






SELAMAT MENYAMBUT MAAL HIJRAH 1432H

To all Muslims,

Wishing you all

SELAMAT MENYAMBUT MAAL HIJRAH 1432H

May the New Year bid in better tidings for you and your family!

A rare dialogue...

My Trip to the USA

Greeting from the United States of America.
I am fortunate and thankful that I was recently selected to participate in a 6 week Legislative Exchange Program in the USA, organized by the American Council for Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) and funded by the US government (Don’t worry, no MPSJ funds being used here).
The program starts off with briefing and orientation in Washington DC. Then we (4 Malaysians including myself) will be heading for St Louis where we will be attached with St Louis City Council for nearly a month.
This would certainly be a great opportunity to observe the workings of a rather mature democracy. One to the things I am keen on learning is the interactions and relations between the City Council and the residents. St Louis has a population of nearly 1 million, which is somewhat similar to MPSJ.
Among things to learn in this area is how public consultation is conducted, in areas of development and redevelopment (a hot topic in Subang Jaya), policy changes (such as licensing conditions, parking, etc), public spending and budgeting as well as complaint management. I certainly look forward to their meet the public sessions and town hall meetings.
Another area of keen interest is how they plan and manage public spaces, which is basically things like parks, playgrounds, community centers, hall, sports facilities, etc. It is certainly the impression from afar that in developed countries like the USA these facilities are top notched, and well maintained. Lets see how they manage to do it, as well as a cost comparison – how much do they spend on developing and maintaining these facilities compared to us.
The issuance and control of business activities (through business licenses) is another hot topic back in Subang Jaya, as with the rest of urban Malaysia. Common complaints back home are on cybercafés, massage centers & entertainment outlets. How should the city council balance the regulation of such businesses for harmonious living while keeping the freedom of choice and the advancement of the economy & tourism alive?
Other areas that I’m keen on learning is their traffic management, public transportation, public cleanliness, infrastructure maintenance and  public health (restaurant hygiene, pets, pest contro & vector diseases)
If you have any questions or suggestions, I welcome them. You can contact me via
SMS: +6012-3111585 (I will update my local USA phone number on my blog and facebook once I get it)
Email: rajiv@dapsj.com
Blog: http://www.rajiv4malaysia.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/rajiv4malaysia
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rajiv4malaysia

More parking bays means less indiscriminate parking

More parking bays means less indiscriminate parking

By THO XIN YI
thoxinyi@thestar.com.my


ONE of the ways to curb indiscriminate parking in commercial areas is to create more parking bays by changing traffic flow, said Subang Jaya municipal councillor Rajiv Rishyakaran.
Rajiv said said the method had proven effective in USJ 2 and USJ 4.
He said the Subang Jaya Municipal Council’s (MPSJ) engineering department had changed the traffic flow in both areas and created more bays to tackle the parking problem and curb congestion.
“In USJ 2, we changed the stretch of Jalan USJ 2/1 in front of the shops to one-way and created 12 parking bays along the road.
“Previously, motorists parked along the two-way road and traffic came to a gridlock,” he said.
In USJ 4, Jalan USJ 4/6B was also made one-way and about 20 parking bays were added on the left side of the road.
Rajiv suggested implementing the same in USJ 9.
“We will be adding parking bays at the roadside as well as the backlane and it will be done in stages,” he said.

On Applying to Fence up your backlane

Other than filling up the form available at MPSJ and getting the neighbour's consent, this is to aid you in getting the supporting letters from the respective departments.


IWK - tulis surat kepada Pengurus
En. Kamarudin Bin Abd Karim
Indah Water Konsortium
Lot 11-02, Level 11
Blok D Menara Pandan
Persiaran MPSJ,
Jalan Pandan Utama, Pandan Indah
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-42921001

BOMBA - tulis surat kepada Pengarah bomba
Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Negeri Selangor
No.3, Persiaran Tebar Layar
Bukit Jelutong Section U8
41050 Shah Alam
attn : Pengarah Bomba Negeri Selangor
fax : 03-78471643


TNB - tulis surat kepada
Pengurus Kawasan Subang Jaya
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Subang Square, East Wing E-01-00
Jalan SS15/4G
47500 Subang Jaya
Fax : 03-56314659

TELEKOM - tulis surat kepada
Pengurus Regional Network Operation Subang Jaya
Telekom Malaysia Berhad
No.2 Jalan SS13/4
47500 Subang Jaya
Selangor
attn : Mr. K. Suresh Kumar

EVERYONE CAN RETIRE WELL - Conference ● Exhibition ● Free Public Talks

            
“EVERYONE CAN RETIRE WELL”
Conference ● Exhibition ● Free Public Talks

                                            FREE PUBLIC TALKS

Pyramid 1, Level CP3, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre


Time

Wednesday, 13 October        Day 1
10.00 am-11.00 pm
Where to Buy Properties Now?
Mr Ho Chin Soon
Chief Researcher
Ho Chin Soon Research Sdn Bhd

11.00 am – 11.45 am


Every Muslim Should Plan
Encik Abdul Aziz Peru Mohamed
Chief Executive Officer
as-Salihin Trustee Berhad
11.45 am – 12.30 pm
How to Prepare and Manage Your Retirement
Professor Low Wah Yun
University of Malaya

12.30 pm – 1.00 pm
Excellence Award Ceremony
Financial Planning Association of Malaysia

1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Demystifying Negative Perceptions on Investment in Stockbroking
En Mohamed Ariff Tun Dr Ismail
Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives, Equities
Maybank Investment Bank

Regional Trading
Ms. Goh Ping Ping
Head of Platinum Broking
 Maybank Investment Bank

 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Retirement Villages
Andrew Giles,
Chief Executive Officer
Australia Retirement Village Association, Melbourne

3.00 pm – 4.00pm
Why Everyone Needs a Will
Azhar Iskandar Hew
General Manager, Rockwills Trustee Berhad

 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Cognitive & Physiological Care in Retirement
Dr Tanya Petrovich
Coordinator of Vocational Education
Alzheimer’s  Australia, Victoria


         



“EVERYONE CAN RETIRE WELL”
Conference ● Exhibition ● Free Public Talks


                                                    FREE PUBLIC TALKS

Pyramid 1, Level CP3, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre


Time
Thursday, 14 October        Day 2

10.00 am – 11.00 am
Investing on Solid Ground
Dato’ Abdul Razak Bin Abdul Ghani,
Chief Operating Officer, Walton Malaysia

11.00 am – 12.00 nn
Malaysia and Retirement
K. Sasitharan
Senior Client Director, ReMark Malaysia

 12.00 nn – 1.00 pm
Managing Your Credit Cards
Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK)

 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Investment, Insurance and You
En Radzuan Abu Hadzim,
Retail Insurance Manager
Etiqa Takaful

 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
How to Make Your Nest Egg Last
Mr Moi Pak Kheong
Licensed Financial Planner, CWA

 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Location, Timing, and Branding in Real Estate.
Ho Chin Soon,
Chief Researcher,
Ho Chin Soon Research Sdn Bhd


Free Public Talk on Retirement Planning (by FPAM)

What can we do in the face of climate change

Continuing on from the YPSEA Climate Change Conference 2010, what can we (Malaysia/Selangor) do in the face of climate change

1. All development plans should be audited for environmental & climate impact
2. We need to start work on adaptation on our own (self financing if necessary) to face the inevitable climate change, while in parallel fighting climate change and climate justice on an international level.
3. Sustainable agriculture
4. Sustainable fisheries
5. Reducing pollutions from Megacities - public transport, emission limits, etc


Let it not be said that we did not do enough for climate justice

Some interesting data on climate change

Do check out:

http://co2now.org/


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_carbon_dioxide_emissions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_carbon_dioxide_emissions_per_capita
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:CO2_per_capita_per_country.png

This should be the principle - the atmosphere belongs equally to all humans. However, from the CO2 emissions per capita in the links above, we can see that some countries are emitting far more than their fair share.

Malaysia is not the worst emitter of carbon. However,
1) We are definitely emitting above average
2) The overall emission is too high.

Thus, Malaysia needs to also play its part to reduce CO2 emission, for a sustainable future...

Politicians on Twitter

Twitter games: Najib tops list with 33,000 followers

By THO XIN YI
thoxinyi@thestar.com.my


REACHING politicians to hear their thoughts or highlight your problems has never been so easy.
Just log on to Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/) and you can find many of them giving their opinion on current issues, telling their followers where they are and what they are doing.
Topping the list is none other than Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) with 33,000 followers.
MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek (@drchuasl) — who had earlier urged every MCA leader to join Twitter — tweets actively, too.
The ministers who are making their presence felt on Twitter include Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (@ Hishammuddin), Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai (@liowtionglai), Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Sharizat Abdul Jalil (@ ShahrizatJalil), Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong (@ weekasiongmp), Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin (@ Peterchinfahkui), Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir (@ MukhrizMahathir), Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Gan Ping Sieu (@ganpingsieu) and Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Chua Tee Yong (@chuaty).
Fast and reliable: Get links to StarMetro stories and follow our reporters as they cover the Klang Valley via twitter.com/thestarmetro.
Among the MCA leaders who have joined the bandwagon are former Subang Jaya assemblyman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng (@hwabeng), former Wanita MCA chief Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun, Pandan MP Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat (@talk2otk) and MCA presidential council member Tan Sri Dr Fong Chan Onn (@fongchanonn).
Twitter is not always about serious issues for Selangor MCA Youth Chief Dr Kow Cheong Wei (@drkowcheongwei), who sometimes tweets about his plants and fishes.
To him, Twitter provides an interaction without border. He can discuss his political views and send out motivational words or wishes to his followers.
On politicians from both sides criticising each other on Twitter, Kow said he would not support meaningless quarrels.
“Politicians should challenge with facts, debate on differences and display their talents while at it,” he said.
Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) interacts heavily with his followers, while MIC Youth chief T. Mohan (@MohanThangarasu) sets an example for his youth members in using Twitter to disseminate information.
“My youth and Putera boys are very active on Twitter. I monitor their tweets although I don’t always reply. But when there is a need, I answer their questions.
“Twitter makes it easier for them to get some important facts and data from the party leaders,” he said.
He added that he used Twitter to counter allegations towards MIC and Barisan, besides keeping himself updated with the happenings around the world.
Avid interactor: Khairy has 14,000 followers on Twitter.
“Twitter also provides a platform for transparent and open discussions,” Mohan said.
Former Kelana Jaya MP Loh Seng Kok (@ LohSengKok) likes Twitter as it is a speedy and straightforward way to reach out to his friends.
“I joined Twitter just recently to keep track of the “most talked about” topics and to get the latest news even before it is published in the news portals.
“For me, I mostly tweet about political and social issues. On Aug 27, I tweeted that the Constitution of Malaysia came into force on that day 53 years ago, which was an interesting information to share with all,” he said.
In addition to those who were mentioned in an earlier story (Staying updated through social media on Jan 30), the MPs and assemblymen in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor who have joined Twitter are Klang MP Charles Santiago (@MPKlang), Hulu Selangor MP P. Kamalanathan (@PKamalanathan), Titiwangsa MP Dr Lo’ Lo’ Ghazali (@Docmarjan), Kuala Selangor MP Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (@DrDzul), Selayang MP Willian Leong (@Selayang97), Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah (@n_izzah), Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng (@limlipeng), Subang MP Sivarasa Rasiah (@SivarasaRasiah), Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lau Weng San (@ lauwengsan), Kota Alam Shah assemblyman M. Manoharan (@mallaw), Seri Kembangan assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah (@Ean_Yong) and Teratai assemblyman Jenice Lee (@jeniceleeyh).
Seputeh MP and Kinrara assemblyman Teresa Kok (@teresakok) said she was influenced by DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang (@limkitsiang) to start tweeting.
“Lim was the one who got us started on emails and blogs years ago. Lately, he always talked about Twitter and it caught my interest and so I decided to find out for myself what it is all about,” she said.
She provided updates mostly on her whereabouts, the press conferences she had, her thoughts on current issues and if time permits, her jogging sessions.
“I try to avoid fiery arguments on Twitter. It is for me to share what I see, feel and think for my friends and followers to know me better,” she said.
Kow: He also tweets about his plants and fishes.
Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo (@GobindSinghDeo) agreed that some people abuse Twitter.
“We listen when there is constructive criticism and refrain from engaging in unnecessary conflicts,” he said.
The Twitter user since April added that he liked Twitter for its spontaneity and convenience, besides updates that were informational, short and straight to the point.
Some councillors, too, make use of the social networking and microblogging service. They use Twitter to provide updates relevant to their jobscopes and programmes initiated by the councils, among others.
Councillors who can be found on Twitter include those from Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) Sufari Tinnin (@joe_Sufari) and Dr Loi Kheng Min (@kmloi), Petaling Jaya City Council Tiew Way Keng (@ TiewWayKeng) and Latheefa Koya (@ LatheefaKoya).
MPSJ councillor Rajiv Rishyakaran (@rajiv4malaysia) said Twitter is a fast and easy way to communicate with the residents.
“Sometimes, the residents also highlight their problems to me through Twitter,” he said.

YPSEA Climate Change Conference 2010

Greetings from Laguna, Philippines!

For those who do not know yet, I’m here in the Philippines representing DAPSY (DAP Socialist Youth) for a climate change conference. This conference is organized by the Young Progressives of South East Asia (YPSEA).

We have just finished the second day of the conference. It’s a pretty packed scheduled, which activities from morning till night everyday (except for tonight).

So far, the conference has been focused on the science of climate change. We’ve had a Member of Congress and a renowned university professor speak to us on this subject. While for me most of things were not new, it has been a timely reminder of the seriousness of climate change and global warming.  There’s plenty of literature out there on climate change (just google it up) so I won’t spend time here going into that.

The next couple of days we’ll be looking into the political aspect of climate change. Having the awareness of the scientific facts is not enough. Crying for change is also not enough. It’s time to come up with plans on how we can both mitigate the effects of climate change, and also adapt the way we do things to reduce the damage we do to the environment.

It should be an exciting time, and hopefully this conference will be a turning point to how ASEAN countries deal with the climate change issue for the better. I acknowledge the road forward is not easy.  I also acknowledge that governments have to balance environmental ideals with progress, development, and preserving livelihoods of its citizens. That is why we need to be able to tailor our plans to achieve the environmental ideals in a way that minimizes the negative impact of the way we “cari makan”.

Looking forward to coming home, missing Malaysian food. Till the next update..




New MPSJ Counter Operation Hours

With Hannah Yeoh, giving sumbangan Ramadan to all mosques and suraus in DUN Subang Jaya


There are 3 Masjid & 10 Suraus in JKP Zone 3

Road resurfacing coming to Zone 3 MPSJ

Under 2010 road resurfacing budget, the following roads in zone 3 will be resurfaced.

  • PERSIARAN TUJUAN - 610m
  • JALAN USJ 2/4 - 630m
  • JALAN USJ 2/5 - 630m
  • JALAN USJ 2/6 - 630m
  • JALAN USJ 6/1 - 715m
The contracts have just been awarded, and work should commence soon. Work is expected to complete by October 2010. 

Illegal Car Park & MPSJ Towing

I admit having your car towed is definitely not a pleasant experience. I had a taste of it once in SS15 Subang Jaya, while having lunch (parked hardly half hour). But I admit, by parking illegally, I did contribute to the congestion in SS15.

Sometimes we have to adjust. Maybe eat somewhere else. Maybe walk a little further. Maybe go at a different time.

At the same time, since I've been in MPSJ, I've been constantly raising issues pertaining to parking, getting MPSJ to improve allocation of bays for the public's convenience. You can read more here:
http://www.rajiv4malaysia.com/search/label/Parking

While a lot of "victims"/offenders are very angry at MPSJ, there are lots of business operators and public that are equally upset with MPSJ for not being strict enough.

Below is a blogpost by someone, and some answers to it.

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http://jsb-expansion.blogspot.com/2010/08/thoughtless-mpsj.html

1. It was towed because it was parked illegally. Too many people are ignoring the summons, its not effective enough as a deterrent.

2. Take it as part of the penalty. MPSJ is just recovering cost.

3. True, there should be improvement in this area. But if you call the police to report, they'll advice you that MPSJ has towed it.

4. The tow truck operators can only tow in the presence and command of a MPSJ enforcement officer.

5. I think you yourself is well aware that you did not park legally

6. Yes, those motorbikes are also parked illegally.

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Area : Puchong
Location : Bandar Puteri
Date : 27th July 2010
Fiasco Time : About 1135~1150
Duration : 1135 ~ 1300

Good day.

Last week, for the first time, I lost my car. I had parked my car beside a shop, at a place designated as motorcycle parking as the surrounding area were full and the only legal empty spot was beside a vehicle whose owners were fixing aircons. I was not the only car parked along that stretch.

After settling what I had to do, between 5-10 minutes, 15mins tops, I headed towards where I parked my car. It was just a minute's walk. So imagine my horror when I did not see my car there. I was just stunned.

Stolen! That was the first thought that crossed my mind! For a very long while, I stood around, looking about aimlessly. I even tried to think if I had parked somewhere else. Slowly, I noticed that the cars that were parked alongside my car were all gone, too. The 2 cars that were there then had just parked there.

I made my way to the shop and the manager took the trouble to explain to me that while I was gone, the tow truckers came along. In just about 2-3 minutes they towed away my car as I wasn't there to remove my car, immediately. Incidentally, another towed car passed his shop at that moment.

In my shock, I wasn't sure if I had thanked him or not. He even took the trouble to explain to me where they took my car to. To that manager of the that shop, thank you so much. A simple explanation such of that really managed to bring a little calm to my shocked soul, knowing that my car was not stolen.

My friend came all the way from work to rescue and help me get out of this unnecessary mess. And it wasn't that near to get here, took her about 30 minutes, while I waited for her along the main road, standing between 2 banks which occupies the corners of 2 rows of shophouses, making that short stretch in between hectic with passing cars.

What I want to point out are :

1. Why was my car towed away? I admit that I parked my car at the wrong place, but I think that a summon is suffice. I was not blocking the traffic flow nor the road. While I was waiting for my friend to arrive, I observed that cars that were parking illegally for a longer period than I did were not even looked at! Was it because they were at a busy stretch and towing it away would only cause a little more congestion?

2. Why was I charged the tow fee and the 'simpanan fee'? I did not ask my car to be towed to or 'stored' in the MPSJ premise.

3. Why was there not information at all on what happened to my car? If the shop manager did not inform me of what happened, I would just be standing, not knowing what happened. It is not a towing-zone, or at least I did not see any sign put up along that stretch to indicate such.

4. How can the MPSJ allow the tow-truckers to make the decision on which car to tow? How did they make that decision? Are they MPSJ officers? I guessed, perhaps they were paid on the number of cars they were able to tow. This is because cars that were parked in non-parking bay along the road on the short, busy stretch were not even given a look at. They just zoomed by (like maniacs). Once, I even saw one of them honking at a car in front, when it slowed down and stopped to let the driver reverse his car out from his parking spot. He didn't even bother to wait and just swerved to the opposite lane and sped away. Cars that were double-parked were also let go. My car was at stretch where the traffic is usually clear and smooth. And yet it was towed away.

5. Nothing was said or explain about the nature of my mistake by the attending officer. When I went to recover my car, all the officer did was to give me a form to sign, sort of a like a declaration that I agreed that I was wrong, asked for my IC and told me that I had already been given a discount, when I saw the amount. I didn't argue with her at that moment as I was a little shock and I need my car.

6. I parked in a parking for motorcyles and my car was deemed parked illegally and towed away. What about those motorcyclist who parked their vehicles in parking bays meant for cars? Is that done deemed illegal? Just a thought that crossed my mind.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to thank the manager and especially my friend, for their help.

I just felt that this towing operation was not well carried out. It made me feel that MPSJ just wanted 'fast and easy money' and the unfortunate rakyat became its cash cow. I was the unlucky few who was milked for the ringgits they need to fill up they coffers. The summon only encompassed approximately 30% of the total sum I paid to recover my car. The balance 70% went under the tow and 'simpanan' charges. I don't think that I should be charged the towing and 'simpanan' charges. And not to mention, the emotional stress on the victim. I guess they knew that we need our cars and most of us would pay up to get them back.

Can somebody help me? I want to send this out to the appropriate people, people who has the power to do something about this. I really feel strongly that this operation could be carried out in a better, more thoughtful manner.

Thank you.

Regards,
Cash Cow, Forced
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