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
Hi there, I was a passerby during the Malam Mesra event on the 17th April 2010. I must say it was a really successful event even though it was raining.
ReplyDeleteI was looking through the pictures for the Best Maintenance for garden, and noted that one of the garden in the photos belong to the house (I think it was 71, ss2/41, the one opposite the TNB substation?) deserved to win the prize as well. Just curious why didnt they win, was surprised when the results was announced.