Residents voice their concerns

25/03/2004 The Star By FREDERICK FERNANDEZ

RESIDENTS of Intan Mutiara, Taman Bukit Tinggi Two in Klang gathered at the office of developer Labu Bina Sdn Bhd recently to voice their frustrations on the lack of action following many complaints. 

The residents said they had been patient and decided to confront the developer when a kindergarten was allowed to operate at a corner lot in spite of protests.  

They also expressed dissatisfaction with the poor security in the area, clogged drains, uncollected rubbish, parking of heavy vehicles and foreign workers staying overnight at houses that were being renovated. 

Raymond Lim, a representative of the 50-odd residents who met Labur Bina general manager Lai Yeng Fook, said the kindergarten should not be allowed to operate as Clause 3.1(q) of the Deed of Mutual Covenants states that purchasers are prohibited from using their residences for business. 

“We bought the property here because of the various amenities promised but the problems we are facing indicate otherwise,” said Lim. 

Another resident, Aris Abdullah, questioned the security in the area, as there had been two break-ins in the last three months. 

“We are paying RM85 a month just for security and a central monitoring system so we expect our homes to be safe,” said Aris. 

Lai said Labur Bina had taken note of the residents' objections on the kindergarten and would seek the assistance of its legal advisers before taking any action. 

“We have to take into consideration the legal implications as the operator has obtained a licence from the Klang Municipal Council and a permit from the state education department,” he said. 

Lai said it was not easy to resolve the problem, as some of the residents had not voiced their objections when approached by the council. 

He said the committee had contracted another security company recently after receiving complaints from the residents. 

He urged the residents to be patient and to expect things to improve in a few weeks.  

Lai also said a pro tem residents committee would be set up on Wednesday and Labur Bina would work closely with the committee to resolve their complaints.