MPSJ unhappy with developer's answer

The Star 17/11/2005

THE Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) is not satisfied with the Kantan Court developer's explanation on shaky corridor railings and has asked the company to submit another letter detailing the structural design calculations, the reasons why the railings are shaky and suggested remedial measures.

The developer, Khidmat Tulin Sdn Bhd, submitted a letter dated Sep 30 to the council saying that some of the corridor railings are a little shaky and this was caused by heavy objects hitting them when residents carried out renovations.

The letter also stated that the developer was willing to strengthen the railings by removing the cement screed cover, rectify the vertical member base and defective welding, since the building was still under defect liability period.

Sri Kembangan assemblyman Datuk Liew Yuen Keong showed reporters the letter, as well as MPSJ's reply dated Oct 20, during a press conference at the flats in Taman Bukit Serdang on Nov 13.

“Residents are dissatisfied with the minor welding and cement touch-ups,” said Liew .

He requested that the developer and its management company, TBS Management Sdn Bhd, attend an upcoming dialogue with residents, which will also be attended by MPSJ officials.

Taman Bukit Serdang Kantan Court and Section Four Owners and Residents Association chairman Chang Tham Fatt said the developer had not been transparent in dealing with residents.

They had earlier agreed to attend a dialogue in the presence of Liew, but not only did they fail to turn up, they even locked the room where the dialogue was scheduled to take place.

He added that the company had not been able to produce a list stating its management officers, as well as accounts detailing collection and expenditure of maintenance fees.

“We really hope the developer can come forward and explain all these issues to us,” he said.