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| Market traders in Bandar Sri Damansara want an answer from MBPJ Posted: 03 Jun 2011 07:07 AM PDT Traders at the Bandar Sri Damansara (BSD) market in Petaling Jaya are in limbo after the market's new owner slapped them with a notice to move out by July 31. The 77 traders want an answer from the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), which located them to the market in Jalan Tembaga SD5/2A about 20 years ago. The market houses a food court serving about 60,000 residents from the housing estate as well as workers from more than 400 factories in the industrial zone. The property was owned and managed by Land and General Berhad before it was sold to Isunagasari Sdn Bhd in November 2009. "We were asked to move out by July 31 because the new owner wanted to develop the place, no compensation was offered at all," said BSD Petty Traders' Association secretary Jackie Tan at a press conference at the BSD Club yesterday. He said after the change of hands, the rental was increased from RM250 to RM400 progressively. Tan also said that there were plans to increase the rental to RM800 recently but it was rejected by traders. "It is the only market in the area and was included in the masterplan. It was MBPJ who moved us here 20 years ago. "The council should tell us where we should go from here," he added. Tan said traders at the Sungai Buloh, Taman Tun Dr Ismail and Taman Megah markets, who were also relocated by MBPJ, were paying only between RM50 and RM140 monthly for rental and licensing fee, while they had to pay RM400. BSD Residents' Association president Ravindran Raman Kutty said residents wanted the market to remain. He said the two associations held meetings with Bukit Lanjan assemblyman Elizabeth Wong's representatives and MBPJ on the matter but had not received any news after three weeks. "As it is, we are facing illegal hawkers issue in our township. Imagine the social and economic problems that will arise after the market is shut down. "The authorities must view this seriously as their decision is going to have a far- reaching impact on the people and the factories operating in our township," said Ravindran. When contacted, representative from Isunagasari said the company would look into the matter and would issue a statement later. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
| Posted: 03 Jun 2011 05:54 AM PDT GOLF Digest Malaysia has joined hands with the National Heart Institute (IJN) Foundation to raise funds for those in need of urgent heart care. The event — Golf Digest Corporate Challenge — organised for the third year, will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) on July 2. The event was created as a platform for corporate representatives to compete for the chance to be crowned Malaysia's corporate team champion. It has grown in stature and appeals to organisations which wished to participate or contribute funds as part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. "Golf, as we know, transcends all age, gender and race barriers. The game brings us together and what better way to enjoy the game, while contributing to those that seek healing assistance at the IJN," Blu Inc Media CEO Datin Azliza Ahmad Tajuddin said. The event is supported by Sime Darby, MST Golf, Cuffz, Grand Dorsett Subang, Giacomo Travel and Tours, 100 Plus, Kenko Fish Spa, Mentos, Mazola Oil, Shokubutsu, Sunplay and Senjyu Sushi. The organisers are expecting 32 teams and prizes will awarded to the top five teams, top three individuals and three women. A Volvo S60 T5 is being offered as a hole in one prize. For more infomartion, log on to www.hackandslice.com. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
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