Thursday, July 09, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Join a TBRA working group !
What are YOUR main concerns about our town?
Maybe trees ? Maybe traffic ? Worried about Hillslides ? or Highrise congestion?
Chances are you will find likeminded people in a TBRA working group and enjoy exploring what can be done.
After the 3rd AGM, the new TBRA Committee decided on opening up 4 different groups who could focus on particular problems. Tell us which one you will join:
a. Hillslopes. Help to get a ban on construction on dangerous slopes. (leader: George)
b. Zoning. Is Tanjong Bunga in “Corridor 1 or 2” It can make all the difference in terms of density and height of buildings. Will there be 4 MORE Sore fingers next to the Cove? Or can we stop them?
c.1. Pearl Hilltop Park It has been launched, now we must start thinking of how we want it to look. (leader Lee Laine)
c.2. At night the rats at our food stalls come out ! Catch them on video to show MPPP and help campaign to clean up Astaka. (leader: Lee Laine)
d. Trees. Very few huge trees remain, let’s save those and plant more. (leader: Dato’ Leong)
Tell us, which group appeals most to you and we shall put you in touch with the group’s leader. Write to tanjongbunga@yahoo.com or leave a note on this blogspot.
Maybe trees ? Maybe traffic ? Worried about Hillslides ? or Highrise congestion?
Chances are you will find likeminded people in a TBRA working group and enjoy exploring what can be done.
After the 3rd AGM, the new TBRA Committee decided on opening up 4 different groups who could focus on particular problems. Tell us which one you will join:
a. Hillslopes. Help to get a ban on construction on dangerous slopes. (leader: George)
b. Zoning. Is Tanjong Bunga in “Corridor 1 or 2” It can make all the difference in terms of density and height of buildings. Will there be 4 MORE Sore fingers next to the Cove? Or can we stop them?
c.1. Pearl Hilltop Park It has been launched, now we must start thinking of how we want it to look. (leader Lee Laine)
c.2. At night the rats at our food stalls come out ! Catch them on video to show MPPP and help campaign to clean up Astaka. (leader: Lee Laine)
d. Trees. Very few huge trees remain, let’s save those and plant more. (leader: Dato’ Leong)
Tell us, which group appeals most to you and we shall put you in touch with the group’s leader. Write to tanjongbunga@yahoo.com or leave a note on this blogspot.
Friday, April 24, 2009
TBRA moves into second gear
The new committee should now be moving into second gear. We reproduce here the outgoing chairperson's speech:
TBRA’S HISTORY
Three years ago, five people got together when they found out they shared similar concerns on what was happening in their neighbourhood. They discussed about the unsightly dumping of earth and rocks in the sea off Tanjong Bunga Bay which involved questionable approvals from the authorities, the cutting of hill slopes and clearing of forests near water catchment areas for high density housing developments, mushrooming of over 40 storey high buildings on the sea front, the poor public transport facilities and the lack of transparency in governance.
They decided that they needed a platform and a channel to voice their concerns to the government and to form a pressure group. TBRA was thus born with a vision ”to make Tanjong Bunga a green and restful town with well designed amenities and facilities.”
When we applied to the Registrar of Societies to register TBRA, we found out that residents’ associations in general were formed usually in condominium and apartments, taking upon the role of management committees. Such RAs are limited to looking after the welfare of the condominium and apartment residents and promoting neighbourliness, i.e. be good and responsible residents.
The circumstances in which TBRA was founded demanded a different sort of mission from other RAs. Furthermore the membership of TBRA was open to all property owners and residents in the town of Tanjong Bunga with the postcode 11200. This in a way is quite ‘ground-breaking’ for Penang although similar RAs can be found in Petaling jaya and Subang Jaya in Selangor.
Although one can say that the population in Tanjong Bunga is relatively middle-class, there are also pockets of lower-income groups. All have equal access to the public facilities and services which TBRA wants to be upgraded, irrespective of race, religion or socio-economic status. At the same time while we respect the need for a balance of public space, private space and shared space, we must share a common vision and mission. TBRA’s activities in the past three years have been guided by its stated mission.
Back to the group who led the founding of the Association, we only had a handful of members in the pro-tem committee. Happily there were enough interest and support from friends and neighbours at the start to get the Association officially registered and making its presence and agenda known to the government authorities and the Municipal Council. All were committed to our mission and volunteered their time and their homes for meetings.
A highly successful public forum held in July 2006 started a series of engagements with the State and Municipal authorities and continues till today.
TBRA THE PAST YEAR
The past year has been especially challenging for TBRA as it had to deal with a totally new government and in particular with a new Chief Minister who had no clue what TBRA’s concerns were even though many in Tanjong Bunga had voted and supported his party! This was evident in our meeting with him last May (2008).
However I am pleased to report that our newly elected State Legislative Assembly representative for Tanjong Bunga, YB Teh Yee Cheu, has been most responsive to our concerns and has supported our causes. YB Teh has attended a number of our committee meetings and was responsible for initiating a Sustainable Development Workshop held at Paradise Sandy Beach Hotel last April, soon after the March General Elections. To his credit, I would say that no other Assemblyman in this country had worked as swiftly as he has done in working with his constituents.
Among the main recommendations that TBRA has submitted to the State Government is the need for setting up a planning commission with representations from NGOs and to hold consultations with residents’ associations in the drafting of local plans. TBRA has noted that the State Planning Committee had not responded or accepted any of its recommendations in the memorandum on the State Structure Plan and the MPPP continues to allow environmental degradation, hill-cutting and high-rise buildings on beachfronts.
TBRA has also pointed out to the Chief Minister, State Exco members and the State Legal Advisor, the ambiguity in the State Structure Plan which omitted the gazetted boundary of Tanjong Bunga from the designated ‘Secondary Development Corridor’. This has major implications on the development density that is permitted within Tanjong Bunga as the interpretation by the State government means that Tanjong Bunga will have the same high densities as George Town with no control on hill-side development.
Incidentally, TBRA has not received any official reply to our lawyer’ s letter to the State Town and Country Planning Department to clarify this serious omission in the State Structure Plan. Of course we can always count on the standard reply that the problem was created by the previous government but I am afraid that we are now being faced with Conspiracy, Ambiguity and Tidakapathy!
TBRA supported the NGO’s nominations for the appointment of Municipal Councillors, in particular the nomination by Women’s Action Council, Ms. Lim Kah Cheng and Aliran’s Prof. Francis Loh, who were subsequently appointed as MPPP’s Councillors. TBRA has also submitted its proposals for Tanjong Bunga to be included in the Local Plan through YB Teh and through Municipal Councillor Ms. Lim.
In the past year TBRA has represented affected residents and resident committees in Diamond Villa, Chee Seng Gardens and Solok Tan Jit Seng in meeting with elected representatives and government departments like JKR, MPPP and holding press conferences to protest against hill-cutting. In particular I would like to thank our Vice-Chairperson and committee members involved for their efforts in The ‘Tea Party’ and ‘Coffee Party’ organised by these resident committees as well as the petition against hill-slope development campaign. As a strategy in raising public awareness in these issues, these demonstrations have been successful as they were widely reported in the press and the new media.
As Chairman, I have also represented TBRA in lending support to other causes like the PGCC forum and the Transport Planning Committee. Two particular projects that I think TBRA should be proud of is the Hill Top Park on Pearl Hill that was launched in April, and the setting up of a signboard to demarcate the official boundary of the Town of Tanjong Bunga. These two projects were initiated with the support of YB Teh, and I hope the future committee will see to its successful completion.
For the information of members, I think a brief background to these two projects are necessary. The summit of Pearl Hill has been designated a public open space when the subdivision of the entire Pearl Hill was approved by the State more than twenty years ago. However no action was taken by the MPPP to actually develop the open space as a park and in fact there are now squatters on this public land which was intended for the use of Tanjong Bunga residents. TBRA brought this up at a meeting with YB Teh and has submitted a concept paper for its development as a hill-top park with a proposed budget.
The signboard project which is proposed in front of the junction of Tanjong Bunga Road and Tanjong Park, next to Tanjong Bunga Hotel is aimed at establishing the official boundary of the Town of Tanjong Bunga, which the State Structure Plan has ambiguously and erroneously stated as from Mar Vista resort.
WORD OF THANKS
In conclusion, I wish to thank all the Committee members who have sacrificed their family and working time and for their commitment to the mission that we have set for TBRA and most of all for putting community interests above self. I should also mention that considering the annual membership fees that we collect are really minimal, TBRA has been prudent enough not to spend much, if not any, money from its funds. This is possible only through the generosity of members who had contributed in cash and kind for specific events.
It is with the energy and support of members and the Committee, that TBRA has been able to achieve what I consider as remarkable and ground-breaking results. As chairperson, I humbly accept responsibility for all shortcomings, and in particular for my occasional long absences from Penang due to work. However I have been able to touch base through emails. I foresee more challenges ahead for TBRA as development pressure takes its toll on the quality of life in Tanjong Bunga. Only if you speak up will you be heard. Only if you are prepared to act will you see results.
I wish you all the best. Thank you.
TBRA’S HISTORY
Three years ago, five people got together when they found out they shared similar concerns on what was happening in their neighbourhood. They discussed about the unsightly dumping of earth and rocks in the sea off Tanjong Bunga Bay which involved questionable approvals from the authorities, the cutting of hill slopes and clearing of forests near water catchment areas for high density housing developments, mushrooming of over 40 storey high buildings on the sea front, the poor public transport facilities and the lack of transparency in governance.
They decided that they needed a platform and a channel to voice their concerns to the government and to form a pressure group. TBRA was thus born with a vision ”to make Tanjong Bunga a green and restful town with well designed amenities and facilities.”
When we applied to the Registrar of Societies to register TBRA, we found out that residents’ associations in general were formed usually in condominium and apartments, taking upon the role of management committees. Such RAs are limited to looking after the welfare of the condominium and apartment residents and promoting neighbourliness, i.e. be good and responsible residents.
The circumstances in which TBRA was founded demanded a different sort of mission from other RAs. Furthermore the membership of TBRA was open to all property owners and residents in the town of Tanjong Bunga with the postcode 11200. This in a way is quite ‘ground-breaking’ for Penang although similar RAs can be found in Petaling jaya and Subang Jaya in Selangor.
Although one can say that the population in Tanjong Bunga is relatively middle-class, there are also pockets of lower-income groups. All have equal access to the public facilities and services which TBRA wants to be upgraded, irrespective of race, religion or socio-economic status. At the same time while we respect the need for a balance of public space, private space and shared space, we must share a common vision and mission. TBRA’s activities in the past three years have been guided by its stated mission.
Back to the group who led the founding of the Association, we only had a handful of members in the pro-tem committee. Happily there were enough interest and support from friends and neighbours at the start to get the Association officially registered and making its presence and agenda known to the government authorities and the Municipal Council. All were committed to our mission and volunteered their time and their homes for meetings.
A highly successful public forum held in July 2006 started a series of engagements with the State and Municipal authorities and continues till today.
TBRA THE PAST YEAR
The past year has been especially challenging for TBRA as it had to deal with a totally new government and in particular with a new Chief Minister who had no clue what TBRA’s concerns were even though many in Tanjong Bunga had voted and supported his party! This was evident in our meeting with him last May (2008).
However I am pleased to report that our newly elected State Legislative Assembly representative for Tanjong Bunga, YB Teh Yee Cheu, has been most responsive to our concerns and has supported our causes. YB Teh has attended a number of our committee meetings and was responsible for initiating a Sustainable Development Workshop held at Paradise Sandy Beach Hotel last April, soon after the March General Elections. To his credit, I would say that no other Assemblyman in this country had worked as swiftly as he has done in working with his constituents.
Among the main recommendations that TBRA has submitted to the State Government is the need for setting up a planning commission with representations from NGOs and to hold consultations with residents’ associations in the drafting of local plans. TBRA has noted that the State Planning Committee had not responded or accepted any of its recommendations in the memorandum on the State Structure Plan and the MPPP continues to allow environmental degradation, hill-cutting and high-rise buildings on beachfronts.
TBRA has also pointed out to the Chief Minister, State Exco members and the State Legal Advisor, the ambiguity in the State Structure Plan which omitted the gazetted boundary of Tanjong Bunga from the designated ‘Secondary Development Corridor’. This has major implications on the development density that is permitted within Tanjong Bunga as the interpretation by the State government means that Tanjong Bunga will have the same high densities as George Town with no control on hill-side development.
Incidentally, TBRA has not received any official reply to our lawyer’ s letter to the State Town and Country Planning Department to clarify this serious omission in the State Structure Plan. Of course we can always count on the standard reply that the problem was created by the previous government but I am afraid that we are now being faced with Conspiracy, Ambiguity and Tidakapathy!
TBRA supported the NGO’s nominations for the appointment of Municipal Councillors, in particular the nomination by Women’s Action Council, Ms. Lim Kah Cheng and Aliran’s Prof. Francis Loh, who were subsequently appointed as MPPP’s Councillors. TBRA has also submitted its proposals for Tanjong Bunga to be included in the Local Plan through YB Teh and through Municipal Councillor Ms. Lim.
In the past year TBRA has represented affected residents and resident committees in Diamond Villa, Chee Seng Gardens and Solok Tan Jit Seng in meeting with elected representatives and government departments like JKR, MPPP and holding press conferences to protest against hill-cutting. In particular I would like to thank our Vice-Chairperson and committee members involved for their efforts in The ‘Tea Party’ and ‘Coffee Party’ organised by these resident committees as well as the petition against hill-slope development campaign. As a strategy in raising public awareness in these issues, these demonstrations have been successful as they were widely reported in the press and the new media.
As Chairman, I have also represented TBRA in lending support to other causes like the PGCC forum and the Transport Planning Committee. Two particular projects that I think TBRA should be proud of is the Hill Top Park on Pearl Hill that was launched in April, and the setting up of a signboard to demarcate the official boundary of the Town of Tanjong Bunga. These two projects were initiated with the support of YB Teh, and I hope the future committee will see to its successful completion.
For the information of members, I think a brief background to these two projects are necessary. The summit of Pearl Hill has been designated a public open space when the subdivision of the entire Pearl Hill was approved by the State more than twenty years ago. However no action was taken by the MPPP to actually develop the open space as a park and in fact there are now squatters on this public land which was intended for the use of Tanjong Bunga residents. TBRA brought this up at a meeting with YB Teh and has submitted a concept paper for its development as a hill-top park with a proposed budget.
The signboard project which is proposed in front of the junction of Tanjong Bunga Road and Tanjong Park, next to Tanjong Bunga Hotel is aimed at establishing the official boundary of the Town of Tanjong Bunga, which the State Structure Plan has ambiguously and erroneously stated as from Mar Vista resort.
WORD OF THANKS
In conclusion, I wish to thank all the Committee members who have sacrificed their family and working time and for their commitment to the mission that we have set for TBRA and most of all for putting community interests above self. I should also mention that considering the annual membership fees that we collect are really minimal, TBRA has been prudent enough not to spend much, if not any, money from its funds. This is possible only through the generosity of members who had contributed in cash and kind for specific events.
It is with the energy and support of members and the Committee, that TBRA has been able to achieve what I consider as remarkable and ground-breaking results. As chairperson, I humbly accept responsibility for all shortcomings, and in particular for my occasional long absences from Penang due to work. However I have been able to touch base through emails. I foresee more challenges ahead for TBRA as development pressure takes its toll on the quality of life in Tanjong Bunga. Only if you speak up will you be heard. Only if you are prepared to act will you see results.
I wish you all the best. Thank you.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Authorities not monitoring rock-blasting
A resident in Tanjong Bunga near the Surin condominium project took these photos of continued hill-cutting and rockblasting. It is evident that on-going works have not been monitored by MPPP and other relevant departments to ensure that they comply with their conditions. From the photos you can see that earthcutting right up to the boundary of the neighbouring property. Wouldn't you be worried if you are a resident here?
According to the report, YB Phee Boon Poh was at the site to see for himself and agreed that there were contraventions. Will there be a stop-work order from MPPP?
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Annual General Meeting 2009
Tanjong Bunga Residents’ Association Annual General Meeting 2009
INVITATION
The Tanjong Bunga Residents’ Association (TBRA) is pleased to urge you to attend the AGM on Saturday, 18 April 2009 at 3 pm in the Meeting Room upstairs (above the Tanjong Bunga market).
Agenda
Address by Chairperson TBRA
Approve Minutes of AGM 2008*
Adopt Annual Report by Secretary TBRA*
Adopt Audited Statement of Accounts, Treasurer TBRA*
Consider any resolution (will be submitted in writing by 11 April 2009)
Discuss matters of general interest
Any other business
Closing address
* copies forthcoming soon
Please note that this year there are elections; we need to elect a new chair, vice-chair and treasurer. PLEASE start thinking of nominations.
There will also be proposed changes to the statutes so as to allow for life membership – keep a watch for the resolution to approve at the AGM.
As you know, every AGM needs to have a quorum of at least 20 members. Please make sure we reach that quorum by turning up. Come to hear about the latest activities. It will not take that much of your time. Support your local Association !
Saturday, 18th 3 pm - See you there !
INVITATION
The Tanjong Bunga Residents’ Association (TBRA) is pleased to urge you to attend the AGM on Saturday, 18 April 2009 at 3 pm in the Meeting Room upstairs (above the Tanjong Bunga market).
Agenda
Address by Chairperson TBRA
Approve Minutes of AGM 2008*
Adopt Annual Report by Secretary TBRA*
Adopt Audited Statement of Accounts, Treasurer TBRA*
Consider any resolution (will be submitted in writing by 11 April 2009)
Discuss matters of general interest
Any other business
Closing address
* copies forthcoming soon
Please note that this year there are elections; we need to elect a new chair, vice-chair and treasurer. PLEASE start thinking of nominations.
There will also be proposed changes to the statutes so as to allow for life membership – keep a watch for the resolution to approve at the AGM.
As you know, every AGM needs to have a quorum of at least 20 members. Please make sure we reach that quorum by turning up. Come to hear about the latest activities. It will not take that much of your time. Support your local Association !
Saturday, 18th 3 pm - See you there !
Friday, March 20, 2009
Another Party This Saturday
A call from TBRA (and active residents from Chee Seng Gardens, Straits Regency, Coastal Towers, Leader Garden, Solok Tan Jit Seng, Pearl Hill Town Houses & Diamond Villa) :
Come and join us ! Get some fresh air and new ideas.
COFFEE PARTY
on 21 March 2009 (this Saturday)
from 4.00 to 5.00 pm - just an hour of your time !
Let’s SUPPORT the call to STOP all dangerous Hill Slope Development in Penang
Dear Residents of Tanjong Bunga,
· Are you living in fear of your home collapsing in the future due to a nearby dangerously steep hill slope development project?
· Are you fearful of the hill collapsing or a land slide?
· Are you fearful of nearby rock blasting that threatens the lives your family?
· Are you sick and tired of the constant lorries carting rocks and earth and covering roads with mud and dust?
· Do you want a more beautiful and green Penang?
If any of the answers above are yes, then come and support your neighbours speak up against irresponsible steep and dangerous hill slope development on:
1. Date – 21st March 2009 (Saturday)
2. Time – 4.00 to 5.00 pm
3. Venue – Solok Tan Jit Seng – behind Tanjong Bunga Secondary School- below the Mt Erskine reservoir (Lemba Permai side)
Our intention is to have a VERY peaceful yet meaningful gathering to highlight all the above. So, come to the Party, with a metal coffee pot or a pan so that we can share our coffee with others and do bring a wooden spoon too. We'll make some noise around the coffee.
Coffee and other refreshments will be provided.
Come and join us ! Get some fresh air and new ideas.
COFFEE PARTY
on 21 March 2009 (this Saturday)
from 4.00 to 5.00 pm - just an hour of your time !
Let’s SUPPORT the call to STOP all dangerous Hill Slope Development in Penang
Dear Residents of Tanjong Bunga,
· Are you living in fear of your home collapsing in the future due to a nearby dangerously steep hill slope development project?
· Are you fearful of the hill collapsing or a land slide?
· Are you fearful of nearby rock blasting that threatens the lives your family?
· Are you sick and tired of the constant lorries carting rocks and earth and covering roads with mud and dust?
· Do you want a more beautiful and green Penang?
If any of the answers above are yes, then come and support your neighbours speak up against irresponsible steep and dangerous hill slope development on:
1. Date – 21st March 2009 (Saturday)
2. Time – 4.00 to 5.00 pm
3. Venue – Solok Tan Jit Seng – behind Tanjong Bunga Secondary School- below the Mt Erskine reservoir (Lemba Permai side)
Our intention is to have a VERY peaceful yet meaningful gathering to highlight all the above. So, come to the Party, with a metal coffee pot or a pan so that we can share our coffee with others and do bring a wooden spoon too. We'll make some noise around the coffee.
Coffee and other refreshments will be provided.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Cherry Blossom time in Penang
CHANGE OR SAME?
Tanjong Bunga residents are encouraged to attend this forum organised by SUARAM:
Cat's Ruling, Change or The Same!? (English)
Date: 14/3/09 (Saturday)
Time: 8pm
Venue: Penang Chinese Town Hall
Speakers: Lim Kah Cheng (MPPP)
Choo Chon Kai (SUARAM)
Chow Kon Yeow (Exco of Penang State Government)
Teh Leong Meng (Gerakan)
contact person: Lau Shu Shi 012-8756179, suarampg@gmail. com
“一年貓政府，民聯功與過” (Chinese)
日期：15/3/09
時間：晚間八點
地點：檳華堂
主講人：
非政府組織成員劉素希
槟城中文报记者摄影记者协会主席陈云清
檳州行政議員曹觀友，
民政黨涂仲儀醫生
聯絡人：劉素希 012-8756179， suarampg@gmail. com
Cat's Ruling, Change or The Same!? (English)
Date: 14/3/09 (Saturday)
Time: 8pm
Venue: Penang Chinese Town Hall
Speakers: Lim Kah Cheng (MPPP)
Choo Chon Kai (SUARAM)
Chow Kon Yeow (Exco of Penang State Government)
Teh Leong Meng (Gerakan)
contact person: Lau Shu Shi 012-8756179, suarampg@gmail. com
“一年貓政府，民聯功與過” (Chinese)
日期：15/3/09
時間：晚間八點
地點：檳華堂
主講人：
非政府組織成員劉素希
槟城中文报记者摄影记者协会主席陈云清
檳州行政議員曹觀友，
民政黨涂仲儀醫生
聯絡人：劉素希 012-8756179， suarampg@gmail. com
Sunday, March 08, 2009
THE LAUNCH OF PEARL HILL RECREATIONAL PARK
When: 8 March 2009, 8 am
Launch by: YB Teh Yee Cheu, ADUN Tg Bungah and TBRA
Venue: entrance to “Tua Pek Kong” Chinese Temple (top of the hill)
Sponsored by:
Tanjung Bungah Residents’ Association • Malaysian Nature Society • MPPP • Lions Club
Please come and join us to celebrate the launch of a new park in Tanjong Bunga this coming Sunday. The very top of Pearl Hill is State land and will gradually be converted into a recreational park, adding beautiful views and exercise grounds for the many joggers, walkers and climbers in the Tanjong Bunga area.
On this historic day, TBRA is happy to announce the launch of this park by our Assemblyman, YB Teh Yee Cheu, with co-sponsorship by the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), the Lions Club and MPPP. MNS will be able to advise on environmental aspects, the Lions Club will encourage recreational activities and MPPP will oversee the topographical management. YB Liew Chin Tong, member of Parliament, has also promised to be present.
The many high density and high rise developments which have been built in Tanjong Bunga have led to a serious lack of public recreational space or consideration for the natural settings. This is very evident when comparing the new condos with other earlier developments in Hillside and surrounding areas. The earlier housing projects had many small neighborhood parks that serve as play ground for children and areas for relaxation for the adults.
The new park, located at the summit of Pearl Hill, is currently zoned as public open space. It is accessible by road via Puncak Bukit Mutiara. A detailed proposal is being considered by the State Government.
TBRA (Tanjung Bungah Residents’ Association)
For more info contact: Lee Laine at 012-5811123
Launch by: YB Teh Yee Cheu, ADUN Tg Bungah and TBRA
Venue: entrance to “Tua Pek Kong” Chinese Temple (top of the hill)
Sponsored by:
Tanjung Bungah Residents’ Association • Malaysian Nature Society • MPPP • Lions Club
Please come and join us to celebrate the launch of a new park in Tanjong Bunga this coming Sunday. The very top of Pearl Hill is State land and will gradually be converted into a recreational park, adding beautiful views and exercise grounds for the many joggers, walkers and climbers in the Tanjong Bunga area.
On this historic day, TBRA is happy to announce the launch of this park by our Assemblyman, YB Teh Yee Cheu, with co-sponsorship by the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), the Lions Club and MPPP. MNS will be able to advise on environmental aspects, the Lions Club will encourage recreational activities and MPPP will oversee the topographical management. YB Liew Chin Tong, member of Parliament, has also promised to be present.
The many high density and high rise developments which have been built in Tanjong Bunga have led to a serious lack of public recreational space or consideration for the natural settings. This is very evident when comparing the new condos with other earlier developments in Hillside and surrounding areas. The earlier housing projects had many small neighborhood parks that serve as play ground for children and areas for relaxation for the adults.
The new park, located at the summit of Pearl Hill, is currently zoned as public open space. It is accessible by road via Puncak Bukit Mutiara. A detailed proposal is being considered by the State Government.
TBRA (Tanjung Bungah Residents’ Association)
For more info contact: Lee Laine at 012-5811123
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