31,Jalan 17/33
46400 Petaling Jaya
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The Director,
Ampang Jaya Municipal Council,
Bangunan Mentari,
Ampang Jaya,
68000
Selangor. 15 SEPTEMBER 2010
Dear Sir,
Poor Maintenance of Taman Jaya
I am writing this letter on behalf of the residents of Taman Jaya to complain about the dismal conditions we have been putting up with for the past three months.
2. One of the main grouses of the residents concerns uncollected rubbish. Initially, rubbish was collected three times a week. However, since June this year the garbage collectors have only been coming once a week. Our litter bins are always filled to the brim and we have no choice but to leave our bags of rubbish next to the bins. The rotting waste causes a terrible stench . Worse still, stray cats and dogs scatter the rubbish while looking for food. This is not only unpleasant but also unhealthy.
3. Most of the drains in Taman Jaya are clogged with rubbish resulting in the water becoming stagnant. It is not uncommon to see plastic bags, bottles and dry leaves in these drains. There is an urgent need to clear these drains as the stagnant water is an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. The residents are worried as there has been a sharp increase in dengue cases in the last two months.
4. The street lights along several roads are also not working. This has caused several accidents at night, mostly involving motorcyclists as they are unable to see in the dark. Unfortunately, the dark streets have also led to another problem – an increase in crime. Several residents, especially women, have fallen victim to snatch thieves.
5. The one and only playground in our area is also not well-maintained. The grass is overgrown as it has not been cut for almost three months. Besides, the playground equipment is damaged. Many of the see-saws and swings have been spoiled by vandals.
I hope the council will look into our complaints and take prompt action to solve our problems.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Nik Mohamad Zhafran
(Nik Mohamad Zhafran)
