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| Slithery visitor makes appearance on Deepavali Posted: 14 Nov 2012 03:02 PM PST RESIDENTS within the confines of Section 14/61 along Jalan 222 in Petaling Jaya had more than their share of visitors for Deepavali. Yesterday, it was a 3m- long python, which slithered its way into the neighbourhood playground. This is not the first time that snakes have made appearances here. This is because there is a huge tree in the playground, which has been around for years that seems to be a favourite hiding place for the serpent. Resident James Doss, 64, who has lived in the neighbourhood since 1968, said the snakes love to hide in the tree holes, which are big enough to fit a python. "I really urge the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) to remove the tree. It is too old and a bane for people living here. "MBPJ is supposed to carry out upgrading works at the playground in two weeks. But it is no point doing that when they can't upkeep the garden and maintain the cleanliness around here," he said. However, Doss also attributed some of the blame to certain residents who failed to keep the playground clean by indiscriminately dumping rubbish. "There are a few of us who maintain the garden by planting flowers and plants to beautify it. "But some residents don't seem to cooperate." Doss is also pleading to MBPJ to fix the broken drains, which have big holes in them, which attracts snakes. He said two months ago, one of his neighbours came across a snake in his backyard. "How are they (MBPJ) going to upgrade the garden when they won't fix what is broken first?" At the far end of the playground, there is another big old tree that has been devoured by termites. After part of the tree broke loose, the trunk fell on the perimeter fencing. "I called the council to come and fix the broken fencing but until now there is no response," he added. MBPJ could not be reached for comments. |
| Posted: 14 Nov 2012 03:02 PM PST OLD and worn out playground equipment at Bangsar's Jalan Jejawi and Jalan Rumpai parks are in dire need of upgrading. Apart from rusty and dirty equipment, there are broken benches and uneven flooring which pose a danger to children and park-goers. Bukit Bandaraya Residents' Association (RA) chairman M. Ali said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) Landscape and Recrea-tional Department director Mustafa Mohd Nor and his team visited the parks on Oct 15 and acknowledged the need to repair the equipment. Mustafa, in a telephone interview said there were many recreational parks in Kuala Lumpur on the waiting list for upgrades. "We have 360 parks on our list for repair works. We weigh the seriousness of each case before undertaking repair works. "In the case of the parks in Bangsar, it is still considered safe for usage. Currently, we are preparing the Bill of Quantity for the project, which will indicate the exact works that need to be done. We will then source for a suitable contractor. "Hopefully, the essentials will be repaired by the end of the year," he said. Mustafa said DBKL was currently sourcing for a contractor to fix the seamless flooring. He said DBKL also has plans to expand the walk path from the Jalan Rumpai park to the DBKL retention pond in Lorong Maarof, which will be beautified and incorporated with a walking path. "I hope the public will understand and be patient as the planning and implementation take time." Meanwhile, Ali said he felt the RA could help to monitor the contractors to ensure they did a good job. "Upgrades should be complemented by routine maintenance. We have requested for the contractor's job scope so we can assist DBKL in monitoring the maintenance works. "We have also volunteered to lock the parks at night to deter vandalism," he said. |
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