IMPORTANT NOTICE
TOWNHALL MEETING NO.2 - ELECTION OF NEW COMMITTEE
5th January 2025 at 3.00 pm in the BSDRA Office. all Ara residents are encouraged and welcome to attend this meeting.
Guard House phone number 012-7857523 & Rahim phone number +6019-305 5577
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TOWNHALL MEETING NO.2 - ELECTION OF NEW COMMITTEE
5th January 2025 at 3.00 pm in the BSDRA Office. all Ara residents are encouraged and welcome to attend this meeting.
Dear Ara Residents,
Below are the group of your fellow Ara residents who have been elected to serve the "Ara Residences Community" for Year 2025.
Our GOAL is serve the Residents of Ara ensuring a safe and clean environment advocating necessary improvements based on constructive feedback from our community.
As we are made up of a group of volunteers , we hope to receive support from all our neighbors to help us move forward to bring about improvements in Ara for the benefit of our Community.
Best Regards,
Gerard Philips
Ara Residences Committee Chairman.
10th November 2024 Meeting Brief
Mr. Cheah briefed on the Infrastructure and Security status
Mr. Tan briefed on the Financial Report.
Election proceedings was conducted by Mr LeeKimSeong, Advisor of BSDRA. The following were noted: Attendance as below
Total: 21
Committee: 8
Non-Committee: 13 (At election time only 9 remained).
The incumbent Committee resigned and from 10th Nov 2024, it will cease to function. Rahim of Platinum 2 Sdn Bhd will continue to provide security services as usual and report to the New Committee when it is formed;
The proposed Election of a New Committee was NOT successful as the present 9 Non-Committee members do not wish to form the New Committee;
Another meeting was agreed to be convened on Sunday 5th January 2025 to have another election;
Mr. Gerard agreed to be the Interim Chairman and will call and serve notice for the new meeting on 5th January 2025 at 3.00 pm in the BSDRA Office. (Mr. Wong will note in the Ara E-Board about the proposed new meeting);
Mr. Lee (BSDRA Representative) will attend as the independent Chairman for the Election again.
Dear Fellow ARA Residents,
PLATINUM 2 SECURITY SERVICES (M) SDN BHD- CESSATION OF MR JIMMY LIM AND REPLACEMENT BY EN ABDUL RAHIM BUN MAAMOR AS MANAGER IN ARA RESIDENCES
The ARA RESIDENTS’COMMITTEE would wish to advise the following:
Mr Jimmy Lim Chow Bock, with immediate effect, have ceased to be the manager of Platinum 2 Security Services (M) Sdn Bhd (“Platinum 2”) and as such will NOT provide security services for the LAGENDA, MASTIARA and NASTURA sectors. This has come suddenly and unexpectantly, without any notice from him to the Committee.
Mr Jimmy Lim will be replaced by a new manager from Platinum 2, En Abdul Rahim bin Maamor (“En Rahim”) as per the attached Notice from Platinum 2 dated 26 September 2024. (Kindly note that he has ceased being Manager of Platinum 2 since 1st September 2024)
En Rahim, on behalf of Platinum 2 will provide the same services as Mr Jimmy Lim. With immediate effect kindly make all security payments to En Rahim and his designated team instead of Mr Jimmy Lim as per the Notice.
En Rahim have noted that ALL security payments, be it monthly, quarterly etc that were paid by Residents to Mr Jimmy will be honoured. Kindly keep your “Platinum 2” receipt as evidence.
In the meanwhile, the ARA RESIDENTS Committee is reviewing the security services with the view of further improving it with En Rahim. The existing team of guards will remain (and reviewed if need be).
Achieving peace of mind for your family and home doesn’t have to be pricey or difficult. If all residents contribute to the security services it will help in ensuring resilience against potential harm as well as enhancing the safety to our community. We are glad to note that ARA Residences have been free from any break-ins for a long time.
Thank you
Yours sincerely,
On behalf of the ARA RESIDENTS’ Committee,
Cheah Wing Choong
Chairman
1st October 2024
In the months of Jan - May 2023, we are glad to report there are ZERO security incidents in our Ara areas.
IMPORTANt NOTICE: Please stop payment to Jimmy bank account until further notice.
Date: 10th Nov 2024-Townhall Meeting - ELECTION OF NEW COMMITTEE
Date: 8th Oct 2024-LESEN KDN 2024 SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDER - Platinum 2 Security Services (M) Sdn Bhd
Date: 7th Oct 2024-Ara Residents Telegram Channel ceased to function
Date: 8th May 2024-Road Repair
Date: 28th December 2023-Newly Installed LED Display
Date: 28th August 2023-Autogate related Posting: Repair Work
Date: 21st August 2023-Improvement Posting: Playground restoration by MBPJ
Date: 7th August 2023-Improvement Posting: New Signage at the Entrance and Exit
Date: 12th June 2023-BSDRA-Ara related Posting: Landscaping works at main entrance area (guardhouse).
Date: 14th September 2022- BSDRA-Ara related Posting: All BSDRA residents are invited to celebrate "Malaysia Day cum Pesta Tang-Loong" in Bandar Sri Damansara at Ativo Courtyard, 16th September 2022.
Date: 26th January 2022 - Sinking Fund related Posting: Latest sinking fund collection for Year 2021 (for more details go to Sinking Fund page, click here)
Date: 7th January 2022 - Security related Posting: Both main entrance's boom gates have been repaired/replaced.
Date: 1st October 2021 - Security related Posting: Newly installed CCTV systems at three security guardhouses.
Date: 15th September 2021 - Security related Posting: In the month of May-Aug 2021, we are glad to report there is ZERO security incidence in our Ara areas.
Date: 29th August 2021 - Security related Posting: In the month of May-July 2021, we are glad to report there is ZERO security incidence in our Ara areas.
Date: 10th August 2021 - Sinking Fund related Posting: Latest sinking fund collection update until June 2021 (for more details go to Sinking Fund page, click here)
Date: 28th July 2021 - BSDRA-Ara related Posting: Please note there are audited documents and letters posted at the Ara Sector MainGuardhouse Notice-Board for your perusal.
Date: 27th July 2021 - BSDRA-Ara related Posting: Statement for Ara Infrastructure Revenue & Costs (2010-2020).
Date: 26th July 2021 - BSDRA-Ara related Posting: BSDRA letter confirming Audited Reports for 2010-2019. The 2020 Audited Accounts were presented recently at BSDRA AGM in April 2021.
Date: 13th July 2021 - BSDRA-Ara related Posting: Your contributions will be much appreciated. Those willing to contribute can do so now!
Date: 9th July 2021 - Selangor State Government related Posting: Permohonan Bantuan OKU KITA Selangor 2.0 Sudah Dibuka! Tempoh Permohonan : 1 - 31 Julai 2021, Apply Now
Date: 7th July 2021 - MBPJ related Posting: Ara residents are encouraged to use the MBPJ & KDEB online complaint system (Saluran Aduan) to submit your complaint.
Date: 22nd June 2021 - Security related Posting: Small Gate at SD7/5B will be closed permanently starting from 1st Jul 2021
Date: 21st June 2021 - Community Issues related Posting: Uncaring people litter the park with so much garbage at SD7/5B
Date: 13th June 2021 - Ara Residences Website and Telegram Channel Virtual Launch Event
Date: 6th June 2021 - Ara Residences Security Telegram related Posting: Resetting of Telegram to be a "Broadcasting" Platform
Date: 30th May 2021 - Community Issues related Posting: Hanging up the Dog & Car Parking Signs
Date: 21st May 2021 - BSDRA-Ara Related Posting: WE ARE DIGITALLY ENABLED TODAY!!
Date: 1st May 2021 - BSDRA-Ara related Posting: Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st Dec 2020 (for ARA Sector)
Date: 30th April 2021 - Sinking Fund related Posting: Latest sinking fund collection Announcement until March 2021 (for more details go to Sinking Fund page, click here)
Date: 21st April 2021 - Security related Posting: Security Gears received from BSDRA Security Sub-Committee
Date: 16th April 2021 - Parking related Posting: New SOP "PARKING OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC NOTICE"
Date: 15th April 2021 - News from The Edge Markets: Cover Story: Enduring charm of Bandar Sri Damansara
Date: 13th April 2021 - BSDRA related Posting: Elected members of the Bandar Sri Damansara Residents Association (BSDRA) for the term 2021/2022. Congratulation to ARA Committee Chairman, Mr. Cheah Wing Choong is elected as one of the VP.
Date: 7th April 2021 - Security related Posting: Reminder to migrate from Ara Residences Security A & B Whatsapp Chatgroups to Telegram Chatgroup
Date: 4th April 2021 - Security related Posting: Police Patrol Cars or Police Personnel in ARA Neighbourhood
Date: 31st March 2021 - Recycle related Posting: There are a number of unclaimed yellow boxes. Kindly claim your yellow boxes at the Main Guardhouse as per the MBPJ List.
Date: 27th March 2021 - BSDRA related Posting: Bandar Sri Damansara Residents Association (BSDRA) 26th Annual General Meeting will be held on 11 April 2021.
Date: 12th March 2021 - Security related Posting: Watch Out, Stealing Recycle Stuffs. BDH 6919, this video of Lorry entering SD10 today 12March2021 taking both Yellow Boxes and Recycled Material.
Date: 6th March 2021 - Selangor State Government related Posting: Skim Mesra Usia Emas by Selangor State Government, Apply Now
Date: 22nd February 2021 - New Batch of Recycle Yellow Boxes Arrived.
Date: 17th February 2021 - MBPJ Road Repair at Jalan SD7/5A.
Penduduk Ara,
Untuk membaikan sistem kawalan untuk penduduk di ARA ,satu telefon diletak 24 jam di main guardhouse sesiapa membuat aduan sila
1. Memberi nama, Nombor talipon Dan alamat yang lengkap.
2. Memberi aduan yang lengkap mengenai Hal security.
3. Kita akan respon kepada pengadu dengan segera.perkhidmatan ini akan bermuda pada hari ini juga,12-Feb 2021.
4. Nombor talipon di main Guardhouse ialah : 012-7857523.
5. Jika terdapat apa persoslan penduduk boleh panggil saya juga (012-9857523)
Terima kasih,
Jimmy Lim dari Platinum 2
12-Feb-2021
NEIGHBOURLY DISPUTES
We appeal to all ARA RESIDENTS to exercise restraint in resolving every dispute pertaining to Car-Parking, Renovation etc. Often the Security Guards are drawn in to resolve neighbourly disputes. The Security Guards primary job is to ensure the SECURITY AND SAFETY in ARA RESIDENCES are maintained to as a high standard as possible. Whilst the security guards may be called to help solve neighbourly problems, the ARA RESIDENCES COMMITTEE wish to advise that these disputes are often outside the Scope of the Security Guards as it is not their duty to resolve EVERY neighbourly dispute especially between neighbours. ARA RESIDENCES is NOT A GATED AND GUARDED DEVELOPMENT with NO LEGAL HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS that exist as in GATED AND GUARDED DEVELOPMENTS which are officially submitted to the COMMISSIONER OF BUILDINGS in the LAND OFFICE. ARA RESIDENCES are encouraged to refer to the MBPJ GUIDELINES or other similar references wherever possible as well as settle neighbourly disputes in a cordial, restraint and friendly manner.
RUBBISH DISPOSAL
ARA RESIDENTS are advised NOT to dump, dispose or leave rubbish along Road- shoulders, Side-walks, Open spaces or Parks. These attract stray animals and give your ARA RESIDENCES a bad name and reputation.
PETS
ARA RESIDENTS are advised to ensure their pet stools are cleaned from the public areas including roads and lanes.
Pet-lovers are encouraged to be considerate to their neighbours who do not rear pets.
Dear ARA RESIDENTS,
ARA RESIDENTS INFORMATION BANNER NO.1
As promised above is the soft copy of the Banner that will be put up tomorrow ( before year-end) to update all ARA RESIDENTS about the way forward for 2021.
1.0 The details of the COLLECTION STATUS for ALL SUB-SECTORS are as noted in the WHITE BOX as of DECEMBER 2020. This shall be the YARDSTICK by which we move forward from JANUARY 2021 . We encourage all ARA RESIDENTS to continue participating. We encourage Non-Paying Residents to join the ARA FAMILY as every PAYING-RESIDENT will contribute a monthly SINKING FUND to the ARA RESIDENCES ACCOUNT and the moneys will be used to defray ALL Repairs and Maintenance and Utilities Costs.
2.0 We wish to advise that the ARA RESIDENTS 2019 AUDITED ANNUAL ACCOUNTS UNDER "BSDRA" (Bandar Sri Damansara Residents Association) is be placed at the MAIN GUARDHOUSE's notice board for viewing.
3.0 RESIDENTS COMMITTEE
We are glad that a few new Residents have agreed to join the ARA RESIDENTS' COMMITTEE. (in **). We welcome any new Resident who wish to volunteer and work-together as a Team to join us.
4. MBPJ RENOVATION GUIDELINES ( including Working Times) will be placed at the Main Guardhouse's Notice-board.
5. SUGGESTION BOX
Please make use of the Suggestion Box at the Main Guardhouse.
Kindly consider this banner (soft and hard-copies) to be our ARA RESIDENTS INFORMATION BANNER No 1.
Warm regards
SATU ARAH UNTUK ARA
Cheah
(Chairman)
cc ARA Committee
Dear Fellow ARA RESIDENTS,
AUDITED ANNUAL ARA RESIDENCES ACCOUNTS
The ANNUAL ARA RESIDENCES ACCOUNTS for 2019 that were audited and presented at the BSDRA ("BANDAR SRI DAMANSARA RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION") ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on 16th AUGUST 2020 is placed in the MAIN GUARDHOUSE NOTICE BOARD for your kind reference.
A letter from the President, BSDRA confirming ARA Sector's financial statements, transactions and bank account since 2010 to 2019 has been duly audited, tabled and approved at all the BSDRA Annual General Meetings is also displayed in the same Notice-Board.
Please do not hesitate to contact any of the undersigned below.
SATU ARAH UNTUK ARA
Regards,
Mr Dylan Thai (Treasurer)
Mr Loo JL (Past Treasurer)
ARA RESIDENTS COMMITTEE
11January2021