Making sense of the on going episode after episode in our political arena needs a lot of common sense to understand or for that matter believe who or what is right. It is clear that sincerity is missing, while simple things are made to appear muddle and sensitivity of our fellow Malaysians ridiculed regularly. That's our political scenario today. Lets leave politics to the politicians and dwell on matters closer to home, our beautiful Bandar Botanic, Klang.
We purchased our houses in Bandar Botanic based on the attractions presented and marketed by the developer ..... the beautiful lake, the botanical garden, covered drainage, concealed electrical cables, good traffic system, etc, etc. Of course, all these came with a price, about RM20,000 to RM40,000 extra per unit compare with a neighbouring development and we are just comparing the unit cost only. The real price is the upkeep, repairs and maintenance of the facilities, without which such facilities will become a liability and a sore eye to our community.
In 2006, at a meeting with residents of Bandar Botanic, the then YDP of MPK had high praises for our beautiful lake and surrounding garden but ventured to mention his concern on the high upkeep, repair and maintenance costs when the facilities are handed over to MPK which do not have a budget for these facilities. Sadly, his comment has become a reality today and it is imperative and important for residents of Bandar Botanic and the Resident Association to be proactive in pursuing the respective authorities and the developer through its township management to resolve issues and problems that will continuously arise.
Residents will have a lot to complain and many shortcomings to raise but what the community really require are sincere, simple and sensitive collaboration by all concern towards resolving the issues and problems. In seeking solutions from the authorities, we will require lots and lots of patience. There will be many frustrated and disillusioned moments which we will have to endure but if we continue to push and pursue, eventually we will see the results. Sincere!
Residents must not be annoyed easily and refrain from making accusations on others for not doing anything or getting the desired results within a short time frame. There will be lots of differences in opinion or approaches but since ultimately all of us want the same thing - the betterment of our Bandar Botanic, we all have to be calm and hang in there. Simple!
In doing things, be it raising a grouse or in extending and renovating our homes, residents should be mindful that their extensions and renovation works do not encroached into their immediate neighbors boundaries. In beautifying our homes, we should ensure that our homes continue to blend into the neighborhood. Sensitive!
LETS BUILD A GOOD & FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD BY BEING NEIGHBORLY FIRST. MAKE SENSE TO YOU?
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Dear Ben,
ReplyDeleteWith so much double talk, making sense of what people really meant is so difficult. Common sense should prevail. We need more residents to walk the talk, rather than just talking.
All of us want this and that but what our community need is more residents to come forward and contribute by deeds not just talk.
If you need my support, please call me and I will be there for you.