Kernal said the fence put up by residents at Jalan Batu Nilam 18 has resulted in an increase in the number of people passing through Jalan Batu Nilam 17 and residents there are concerned for their security.
RESIDENTS in Jalan Batu Nilam 17 of Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang, want an explanation from Klang Municipal Council (MPK) on why their application for a gated-and-guarded scheme was rejected.
They claimed that they submitted the application two years ago, and were baffled that MPK had denied their request when other streets in the neighbourhood were allowed to run gated-and-guarded scheme.
A check by StarMetro revealed that other streets in the area, except for Jalan Batu Nilam 17, were in fact gated and guarded.
Jalan Batu Nilam 18 and Lorong Batu Nilam 18A to 18E are fenced up and there is a guardhouse on Jalan Batu Nilam 16.
The guardhouse for Jalan Batu Nilam 17 is located on Lorong Batu Nilam 17C, which serves as a side road.
Batu Nilam 17 Residents Association president K. Kamaleshwary said the residents were disappointed with the council’s decision.
Jalan Batu Nilam 17 and Jalan Batu Nilam 18 implemented the gated-and-guarded system while waiting for MPK’s decision on their request.
She said their request was rejected because Jalan Batu Nilam 17 housed a football field and park.
“The Batu Nilam 18 area has been fenced leaving a small gate for residents to have access to the park,” she said, adding that they closed up road links between Batu Nilam 17 and 18.
She added that Jalan Batu Nilam 17 comprised a row of two-and-half storey houses on one side and double-storey terrace houses on the other side.
“We hope the council will offer us a solution,” she said.
As other areas were fenced up, Kernal Singh, 67, said the football field in Jalan Batu Nilam 17 became an issue for the residents there.
On days where people played football, he said they parked their vehicles haphazardly along the street and this created problems.
“There are no other alternatives since the access roads from Jalan Batu Nilam 18 are blocked to outsiders.
“We are suffering because of the gated-and-guarded scheme in neighbouring streets,” he said.
Association treasurer L. Veeraiah said the area was a target for robbers and snatch thieves, because of the lack of guards and barricades.
“We fear for the safety of our family and residents,” he said.
Tee Yee Teng, 48, said several houses on the street were burgled in recent months and a neighbour was robbed three times last year alone.
Association vice-president Sam Lim said 95% of the residents gave their consent for the implementation of the gated-and-guarded scheme.
“We have not received a single objection from the residents and the council should consider our appeal.
“It is unfair that we have to face this situation,” he said.
