SS2B Residents Proud of their Active Rukun Tetangga

THOSE days, the people living around the SS2B area in Petaling Jaya may have known their immediate neighbours only.

However, things took a turn eight years ago when residents from SS2/41 and SS2/43 whose houses were situated near a large field came together to help plant grass on it.

“The field was uneven and not taken care of for many years until residents from these two roads decided to fix the problem themselves,” said SS2B RT chairman Lee Kwee Cheng during the neighbourhood’s get-together party held recently.

Lee said the residents then decided to form a Rukun Tetangga but one of the requirements was to get more residents involved in it, not just from those living along the two roads.

For a good job done: SS2B RT deputy chairman Willie Tan (right) presenting a certificate and a bag of goodies to Melissa Kee for her effort in beautifying her garden.


Hence, the group went around and got their act together by hosting several activities to get those who they did not know to take part.

Lee said the idea was a successful one indeed and the RT was formally registered in 2004 with a total of 476 houses under its wing.

“Today, the residents know one another. We have line dance groups, tai-chi groups, even teh-tarik and golfing friends.

“Some of us also take turns in sending and picking our children up from school and cooking lunch for our children, too,” said Lee, who thanked the residents for taking part in the activities hosted as well as their initiative in getting to know one another better, making the neighbourhood a modern day city neighbourhood.

The RT also has an ongoing Voluntary Patrolling Scheme where some 50 registered residents would take turns to patrol their neighbourhood in the night.

Delicious fare: Besides having catered food, some of the residents also took time to prepare simple home cooked desserts

For the annual party held at the SS2/41 field last weekend, residents worked together to come up with a list of games, singing contests and dance routines for the night.

Residents who had taken extra effort in beautifying their gardens were also rewarded with a bag of goodies and a certificate each.


By CHRISTINA LOW
christinalow@thestar.com.my
Photos by SHAARI CHE MAT
Article First Published in The Star on April 23, 2010

The Praise Dance Group

The Praise Dance Group seen here having a bit of time out after their morning practice sessions - for the recent Malam Mesra - along SS2/32; Do join them on Mondays & Wednesdays in the mornings for a healthy happy lifestyle! Da dum!!

The Hard Work Before Our Malam Mesra on 17-04-2010

Dateline: 17th April, 2010
Mission: To Launch our Malam Mesra
As the saying goes, it is always darkest before dawn! And so it is with organizing a Neighbourhood Party - the hardest work comes ahead of the Party! The pictures herein tell the story of our Residents coming together to prepare, decorate and spruce up the Venue in the afternoon before Guests arrive in the evening!
Many thanks to Choy Yong and her team too!


These Ladies Are Really Good!

Final Practice Run for the Match Past?

Told You So...These Ladies Are Great!!

It's My Turn To Supervise While You Sweep Now!

Almost There Now..... And You Can Feel The Festive Mood Setting In...



All Set Up Now.... And Dry Too Until The Downpour At 6.00pm!!

Hey Guys! You Have Not Been Watching! Where's The Food And Did You Not See That Lady Sneaking Off???

Malam Mesra RT SS2B on April 17, 2010

It was certainly an evening of fun, food & fellowship and the rain which fell just before our function was no dampener! Residents and guests turned out in numbers. Your RT Committee certainly 'over-delivered' on the food and the activities for the evening. The evening's highlight -the karaoke 'competition'- saw endless requests to entertain the crowd with their 'chosen' songs and I am sure the judges had a hard time deciding on the results.
Performances by young students from the nearby Puay Chai School captivated the crowd. And the "Praise Dancers" showed one of many ways to achieve a healthy lifestyle; Young resident Ahmad Riyal demonstrated his versatility of "beat box percussion' with his vocals! Willie's children also showed their talents aplenty! And of course Angie and her "Evergreen" Line Dancers revved up the evening with a medley of dances!
The "Best Kept Garden" Awards were also presented to residents for their 'perseverance', to put it mildly!
Also many thanks to the many many residents who helped to prepare & set up the venue, to decorate the place and all the "house keeping" duties essential for a great evening!
Our thanks also go out to many of our "SRS" members, the Police, Represenatives of Dr. Cheah (our State Assemblyman who is still recuperating from his injuries), our 'VIPs" from JPNIN, our guests from neighbouring RAs/RTs, and last but not least our own Chairperson, Mdm. Lee Kwee Cheng and her Committee Members for a very successful evening! Syabas!

A Very Wet Start-Up Scene : Wet Chairs, Balloons & Ribbons!

But the crowds came, nothing was going to stop our fun, food and fellowship night!
 

Our Young Performers Tucking In First!

The Long Food Queue - the early rain made everybody very hungry!

Our Friends From Beautiful Gate Foundation

John Chia kicks off the evening!

Puay Chai School Band plays "We Will Rock You"

The "Praise Dance"

Young Dancers from Puay Chai School

Our "shy" dancers! Now You don't

Now You See!

One of Many Karaoke Singers........

........and the "Evergreen" line dancers!

Majlis Malam Mesra Rakyat & Perpaduan 2010

It's just around the corner!!! Our own neighbourhood party.. .....kicks off this Saturday
17th April 2010 at 7.00 p.m. at the padang of road SS2/41- 43

Come for a fun-filled night!.. of good food, delicious home cooked dessert, plenty of entertainment, fellowship and networking with jolly good neighbours. If you are particularly lucky, you may just go home with one of the many hampers/lucky draw prizes.

There will be band performances and dances by children of SRJK Puay Chai, line dances and a karaoke competition, for which you will have to bring your own CD/VCD/DVD.
You may also join in the ‘Fellowship Karaoke’ if you do not wish to take part in the competition. There will be prizes for those who take part.

Be early to avoid disappointment as places are limited. At a heavily subsidised cost of RM4 per person for food, drinks and lucky draw, we expect a huge crowd for this party. Tickets will be sold on the spot and food will be served on first come first serve basis and while stock last.

In the spirit of good neighbourliness & fellowship, let’s come forward to be a part of the whole celebration!

If you would like to help or participate, we still need people for the following:

To serve food - pls contact Ng Yoke Sum 019 2860948
To donate hampers/gifts - pls contact Edward 017 6691820
To decorate venue - pls contact Tham Choy Yong 012 3388943
To perform - pls contact Lee Kwee Cheng 012 2112035
To prepare / donate dessert - pls contact Dolly Ong 019 3349187


See you there !!

17th April 2010 Saturday!!
7.00pm-10.00pm
SS2/41-43 Padang

Young Resident Launches Own "T.I.N.Y." CD!

April 11, 2010 witnessed young Daniel Yoong's launch of his own CD! The event was held at the Tropicana City Mall and I had a great afternoon seeing his performance and the supporting cast, especially the opening act by his Dad of course! Congratulations!!