This 'Star' Report Bears Repeating!

Monday June 29, 2009
SS2B RT voluntary patrolling scheme doubles membership
By JADE CHAN

THE SS2B Rukun Tetangga (RT) in Petaling Jaya commemorated the first year of its voluntary patrolling scheme (skim rondaan sukarela or SRS) by doubling its number of volunteers.

The National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN) and SS2B RT provided the additional batch of 30 volunteers with items like luminous vests, whistles and batons.

“It is the unity and cooperation within the community that helps prevent crime,” said PJ OCPD Asst Comm Arjunaidi Mohamed during the presentation ceremony.

“By patrolling the area, you will get to know your neighbours and neighbourhood, and be able to recognise the residents and those who are not local to the area.

“It helps the police with our work when we receive information from residents about suspicious people or unfamiliar vehicles in their neighbourhood,” said Arjunaidi.

“The SRS helps create uneasiness among the bad hats and update the police on the ongoings in the neighbourhood.”

Seapark police station officer-in-charge Chief Inspector Mohd Sahar Yunus said the SS2B RT’s SRS works closely with the Seapark police station, and regularly updates his officers on suspicious activities in the neighbourhood and times of crime incidence.

“Since the SRS was launched, the crime rate has decreased by half over the past year. It even went down to zero at one time last year.

“We send our officers or patrol vehicles to assist whenever the SRS conducts their patrolling,” said Mohd Sahar.

Arjunaidi also commended the SS2B RT on being able to maintain the scheme’s momentum since its launch, and even increasing its number of volunteers.

SS2B RT chairman Ngiam Chong Choy said the scheme was initiated upon the residents’ request to take a proactive move about the security for the 511 homes in SS2B.

“We sometimes patrol at night, sometimes during the daytime. We recently started a 5.30am patrol as well.

“The scheme complements the efforts by the police. In addition to making residents feel more safe and comfortable, it’s an opportunity for them to get to know their neighbours better,” said Ngiam.

He added that SS2B became a guarded neighbourhood from early June 2009 with the hiring of a security company to guard the neighbourhood.

Desmond Chew, 52, said he volunteered for the scheme as he wanted to help keep his neighbourhood safe.

“I hope more people will participate, and that more housing estates would take up the SRS.

“The scheme offers a great avenue to interact and network with our neighbours,” said the businessman.

Showers of Blessings for 1st SRS Anniversary

RT SS2B celebrated its 1st SRS anniversary with both 'orang lama' and 'orang baru' on June 21, '09 at our SS2/41 field. Mr. Muniandy of JPNIN, SEA Park Police Chief Mohd. Sahar and his Boss, the Petaling Jaya Police Chief Arjunaidi Mohamed were among to first to arrive. After opening remarks by our Chairman Ngiam & a 'glowing' address in praise of RT SS2B by En. Arjunaidi Mohamed, our new SRS members were duly equipped with 'whistles, security vests, chotas & new T-shirts' for the hard work ahead!! Mr. Lee Lih Shyan of MBPJ was also in attendance whilst our ADUN Dr. Cheah arrived just in time for the closing 'food wrap up'! Well done John & Susan for a good get-together! Many thanks to all residents for sustaining and re-enforcing the spirit of SRS!

Fan Dance (Mei Hua) Performance

This was a wonderful Fan Dance (Mei Hua) performance by Senior Citizens Club of YMCA, led by Mr & Mrs Liew! Just sit back and enjoy the show!

Message for All New & Existing SRS Members - Celebrations!

Rukun Tetangga SS 2B Skim Rondaan Sukarelaan (SRS)
(Voluntary Patrol Scheme)
On behalf of the Chairman and Committee of RT SS 2B, I greet you well.

It gives me great pleasure to cordially invite you to our First Anniversary
Celebration of the launching of the SRS, as well as to the Welcoming
Ceremony for new members into our group. This event will be held:

Date: Sunday 21st June 2009
Time: 4.00 pm — 6.00 pm
Venue: Padang at Jalan SS2/41

Our ADUN Damansara Utama, YB Dr. Cheah Wing Yin has been invited to
officiate at this event Other invited VIPs include the Petaling District Police
Chief, the Pegawai Perpaduan Daerah, and Representatives of MBPJ.

This event is to honour the existing SRS members who for the past year have tirelessly contributed their time and effort in safeguarding our community. We will also be welcoming our 30 new members who have volunteered to join the SRS. The new members will be issued their individual equipment such as a luminous vest, whistle, etc., during the Welcoming Ceremony. Refreshments will be served thereafter.

To all the existing members, thank you for your loyalty and services to the community. To our new members, welcome to an exciting experience in true and enriching neighbourllness.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!


John Chia
Committee Member (Security)
Rukun Tetangga SS 2B
(Tél: 017 330 8351)

One Early Morning Scene in our Neighbourhood!

A First Look at our Neighbourhood Security

SRS & Tai Chi Ladies on June 4,'09

 

Some of our residents, in particular our Tai-Chi ladies had a breakfast morning after energising their 'chi' and were joined by SRS members doing their early morning round today. But the pictures show that our SRS members need the protection of our Tai-Chi ladies instead?? Some re-training needed?? Many thanks to Betsy for her organisation and to all residents who turned up too. Cheers and good day and stay healthy!

Neighbourhood Security Scheme Begins!

It is already June 01, 2009 and our neighbourhood security scheme has just taken off the ground! By now, all residents would have also received our RT newsletter outlining in details the roads affected by the scheme. May the force be with us now!