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Announcements

Aug '25

A Message from your Ara Committee click here to read

Ref : Dengue Outbreak in Ara

Dear Neighbours,

Urgent Community Action.

Together we can stop this situation from worsening.

Our Community is currently experiencing a rise in dengue cases and protecting ourselves requires a collective effort.

The below explains the causes and, most importantly, the steps we must all take to keep our families and neighbours safe.

What is causing this Outbreak?

The primary cause is the presence of the Aedes mosquito in our area. This mosquito is a day time biter and thrives in our urban environment.

Causes

Stagnant Water > Even a small amount of stagnant water is a breeding ground.

Uncovered water containers and water tanks.
Clogged roof gutters, drains and drainpipes.
Discarded tyres, bottles and cans.
Plant pot plates and trays that hold water.
Ornamental fountains and ponds that are not cleared.

Weather Conditions > Recent rain and warm temperatures create perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed rapidly.

How to protect Yourself, Your Family and Neighbours :

The 5 minute mosquito wipeout

"Do the " B-L-O-C-K check"

Break up hardened soil in plant pots to prevent water puddles.
Lift and empty water from plant pot plates.
Overturn any unused pails, containers and storage items.
Cover all water storage containers tightly with a lid or mosquito proof mesh.
Keep roof gutters and drains clear of leaves and debris.

Personal Protection to avoid bites,

Apply approved insect repellent on exposed skin when outdoors.
Wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and preferably light colours.
Install screens on windows and doors is an option.
Use plug-in mosquito zappers or coils in well ventilated areas.

Your Ara Committee is in contact with the health Officer for Petaling District.

(Fogging will be done in intervals by the health authority until we eradicate this menace)

Let's work together to protect our community. Please do your part and encourage your neighbours to do the same.

Mosquito breeding in one yard can affect the entire street.

"Stay Safe and let's keep Our Community Dengue - free"

Let's Work Together to Brew Unity & Success.

"Serving Our Community"

Best Regards,

Gerard Philips

Ara Comm.Chairman

July '25

A Message from your Ara Committee click here to read

Ref : Basic Guidelines for Pet Owners

Dear Neighbours,

Due to numerous complaints regarding pet waste left in common areas, we decided to come up with some basic guidelines for our pet lovers.

While we understand that pets are beloved members of many households, It's important to ensure our community remains clean, safe, and pleasant for everyone.

These measures will help maintain hygeine, prevent odors, and ensure a respectful environment for all residents. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to keeping our community clean.

"Please visit our Lost & Found for Pets page to read through the guidelines"

Thank you for your understanding and support!

"Serving Our Community"

Best Regards,

Your Ara Residences Committee

June '25

A Message from your Ara Committee click here to read

Ref : TNB land TOL approval for Agricultural development

Dear Residents',

TNB has given approval for their land next to Jalan Ara 7/1 and 7/2 to be developed by an external party, " Premier Planting Sdn. Bhd." for agricultural purposes.

Our Ara Committee was briefed by the MD of the Company on plans for the said development.

The Company is seeking Our Ara Community's approval to build an access road from Jalan Ara 7/2 leading into the said land.

Our Ara Committee has since replied to the Company MD after much discussion to disallow this to proceed.

Reasons,

1) Trucks will be passing through residential roads disrupting harmony and the safety of Our residents'

2) The Company plans to build a water retention pond on that piece of land and water to be allegedly filtered before being released into our drains.

3) Our Community's Security is Our Concern

The Company may resort to seek approval from MBPJ to build this access road which is within the Company's rights.

Our Ara Committee will keep you updated if anything else arises after this.

Attached below are ;

1) Company's Layout plan for development

2) Company's Approval Letter to develop land from TNB

"Serving Our Community"

Best Regards,

Ara Residences Committee.

Layout Plan for Development from TNB Vendor

Approval letter from TNB to Vendor

May '25

A Message from your Ara Committee click here to read

Ref : Security SOP

Dear Residents',

We've come up with a new Security SOP which will take effect June 1st 2025.

Residents' will be updated if any other amendments are made.

This SOP will be displayed in all the guardhouses (Both versions - BM & Eng).

We needed the Security team to be more aware of Our Security needs to ensure tighter security for Our Community at all times.

The Security team should be monitored "BY ALL" and an assessment on their performance will be carried out every quaterly by the Committee.

Please do let us know if you notice a situation where Security is lax. We will gladly take it up with Our Security Manager Mr. Rahim to improve.

We would also like to thank Mr. Asok (comm) for helping put this SOP together.

The new SOP can be viewed in Our Security Page.

"Serving Our Community"

Best Regards,

Ara Residences Committee.

April '25

A Message from your Ara Committee

Ref : Ara Residences Committee '25

👇

Dear Residents of Ara,

Firstly, we would like to begin by applauding the previous committee for a great job done.

A few names that must be mentioned who stood ground to navigate the ship are Mr. Cheah , Mr. Tan Kien Yap, Mr. KC Wong and Mr. Abdul Aleem. "Kudos to all of you"

The new committee for Year 2025 will do our best to serve the Community as "Ara is also Our home"

Our Vision & Mission while serving Our Community

Is to serve the Residents of Ara creating a vibrant, safe, clean and united neighbourhood where every resident feels valued, engaged, and proud to call this community home.

We will strive to advocate respect for each others diversity and culture and bring about continuous improvements in our shared living environment.

As we are made up of a group of volunteers , we hope to receive support from all our neighbours to help us move forward to bring about improvements in Ara for the benefit of our Community.

Lastly, I have refreshed our website and reorganized the navigation bars and postings to provide you a user friendly experience while you browse to get updated on the happenings in Ara. I hope you find this new experience fluid.

Lets work together to brew "Unity and Success"

Best Regards,

Gerard &Team

"Serving Our Community"

Announcements Year 2024 - 2021 👇

Ara Residences Meeting held on 10th November 2024

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 Lee Kim Seong, 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 BIN 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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Ara Security: Platinum 2 replace Mr Jimmy with En Rahim immediately.

Dear Fellow Ara Residents,
PLATINUM 2 SECURITY SERVICES (M) SDN BHD- CESSATION OF MR JIMMY LIM AND REPLACEMENT BY EN ABDUL RAHIM BIN MAAMOR AS MANAGER IN ARA RESIDENCES
The Ara Committee would wish to advise the following:
1.⁠ ⁠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 unexpectly, without any notice from him to the Committee. 2.⁠ ⁠In his place he will be replaced by a new manager from Platinum 2, En Abdul Rahim bin Maamor (En Rahim).3.⁠ ⁠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 Platinum 2 through En.Rahim's security team and cease to pay Mr.Jimmy anymore security charges including those who have paid on-line and in advance.4.⁠ ⁠In the meanwhile the Committee is reviewing the security services of the ARA sector with the view of further improving the security system. The existing team of guards will remain (and reviewed if need be) with further enhancement under En. Rahim.Your kind co-operation is appreciated.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,On behalf of the Ara Committee,Cheah Wing Choong23 September 2024

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

28th JUL 2021 (for ARA Sector)

Dear Ara Residents,

Please note the following documents posted at the Ara Sector MainGuardhouse Notice-Board for your perusal:

1) Statement of Infrastructure Revenue Collected (RM200 & RM150 per house) and Costs between 2010 and 2020.

2) Audited Ara Accounts 2020

3) Letter from BSDRA President confirming Ara Audited Accounts 2010-2019.

Rgds

Cheah

28July2021

Message from Chairman (click to read)

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

Message from Treasurer (click to read)

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

Statement for ARA Infrastructure Revenue & Costs (2010-2020)

Statement for ARA Infrastructure Revenue & Costs (2010-2020) confirmed by BSDRA Auditor.

BSDRA letter confirming Audited Reports for 2010-2019

BSDRA letter confirming Audited Reports for 2010-2019, which includes fencing, guardhouses and security equipment. The 2020 Audited Accounts presented recently at BSDRA AGM in April 2021.

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Financial Statements For the Year Ended

31st Dec 2020 (for ARA Sector) 1 May 2021. Please view the statements at the guard house noticebaord.

Manfaat SMUE Terbaru Mulai 2021

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Khairat Kematian RM500 Selepas Kematian. Tertakluk kematian bermula dari 1 Januari 2021

Door-to-Door Collection and Recycling Project (click to read)

Dear Ara Residents,

Am glad so many ARAans are interested in the recycling program. As advised by BSDRA the arrangements are as follow:

1. The MBPJ/Nestle truck comes every Wednesday;

2. All participants, kindly place your recyclical barang outside your house every Wednesday;

3. The truck on passing by will pick them up and will record your address;

4. The truck will keep picking up and record your participation if you keep leaving them outside your house every Wednesday

5. I was advised by BSDRA that MBPJ/Nestle will provide yellow boxes for participants for the NEXT BATCH. It will be after the MCO.

6. We hope ARA sector will have a growing number of participants. Please share with your neighbours and make our ARA sector Green and Friendly.

Warm regards.

Cheah

Collection is focused on dry mixed recyclables (DMR).

Residents separate the DMR from residual waste and place them in a bag provided by MBPJ.
Door-to-door collection will be carried out weekly.
Collected DMR will be sorted by KPT Recycle and re-processed into other materials like recycled paper!

Download the communication file (pdf) here.

Audited Annual ARA Residences Accounts (click to read)

Dear Fellow ARA RESIDENTS,

AUDITED ANNUAL ARA RESIDENCES ACCOUNTS

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

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