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You think I’m Cute? Wait till you meet my Mum! By Lim Siew Shun, Suzanne-Bandar Puteri

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Over the past few months, the authorities - Subang Jaya Municipal Council and the Police have been putting a lot of effort to clean up Puchong of negative elements and businesses which have been operating illegally all around us.

The authorities have taken stringent measures to wipe out this menace to ensure our community is safe and has a conducive environment for community development.

Efforts have also been taken to increase community-police cooperation through the community policing programme. MPSJ is also contemplating joining forces with the community and police to combat crime.

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Kinrara ADUN Donates to Surau

YB Teresa handing over a cheque for RM2,500 to Ustaz Mohd Faizul Azmi Mat Daut of Sekolah Rendah Islam (Seri) Nurul Hidayah.

Surau Darus Salam receives RM10,000 from Kinrara ADUN

SURAU Darus Salam in Puchong received RM10,000 for a new speaker system to broadcast the call to prayer (Azan) from Kinrara State Assemblyman YB Teresa Kok in conjunction with Maulidur Rasul recently.

YB Teresa who is also Seputeh Member of Parliament gave RM2,500 each to a local Islamic

day care centre and primary school. The senior executive councilor for Selangor said the donation was due to the fact that the speaker at the surau had not been functioning well for some months and any balance from the RM10,000 will be used to subsidise the surau’s repairs and renovations.

AMIDST the supposed protests by residents who oppose the move by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council to legalise outdoor dining, another group have come out to support the nod by the local council to allow tables and chairs to be placed by road sides and five foot walkways. The practice of dining by the road side does not only allow for more space for operators, it also allows patrons to enjoy the cool open air environment while tucking in their favorite food or sipping their drink. This is what some MPSJ

councillors had to say:Gary Chong: I supported this move during the Licensing Committee meeting when it was brought up. The placing of tables and chairs depends on the suitability of the site. Even back lanes should be allowed for such use. Many shops do not have sufficient space within their premises to cater to diners. Instead of issuing summonses daily, why not regulate these shops? Operators have to ensure they comply with all the conditions set such as adhering to the operating hours and also ensuring the cleanliness of the place. By regulating, we can weed out and minimize the incidences of corruption and bribes. Chang Kim Loong: Regulating outdoor dining will reduce temptation of corruption. Safety however, must not be compromised. Lighting, road humps and barricades can be put up to protect patrons and also to alert drivers along the stretch.

Cheah Sang Soon: If there’s no obstruction to traffic flow, I fully support the system. Arumugam A/L Kalimuthu: I have my reservations. We need to look at the overall impact. Issues of hygiene, safety, congestion, monopoly and sub-letting must be addressed.Roslan Shahir: The Licensing Committee supported the idea unanimously after taking into consideration a lot of factors including our local lifestyle and

revenue for MPSJ. I am for it. I had in fact proposed at the recent full board meeting that the Licensing Department go down on the ground and educate the operators, teaching them how to apply for the permits.Ng Sze Han: Malaysians love sitting outside because of the hot weather. I support this new policy. Restaurant operators can then run their business peacefully and with minimum fees. I urge all restaurant operators to apply for it.

MPSJ Allows Outdoor DiningCouncillors Welcome Move to Regulate Practice of Roadside Dining

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Puchong-the land of the rising sun. By Ong Jyh Seng


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“Happy Mother’s Day, Mummy” By Whitney Tan

Gotcha.....Why are you looking at me when I’m asleep? By Anne Chua

Kinrara ADUN Donates to Surau

YB Teresa handing over a cheque for RM2,500 to Ustaz Mohd Faizul Azmi Mat Daut of Sekolah Rendah Islam (Seri) Nurul Hidayah.

Surau Darus Salam receives RM10,000 from Kinrara ADUN

SURAU Darus Salam in Puchong received RM10,000 for a new speaker system to broadcast the call to prayer (Azan) from Kinrara State Assemblyman YB Teresa Kok in conjunction with Maulidur Rasul recently.

YB Teresa who is also Seputeh Member of Parliament gave RM2,500 each to a local Islamic

day care centre and primary school. The senior executive councilor for Selangor said the donation was due to the fact that the speaker at the surau had not been functioning well for some months and any balance from the RM10,000 will be used to subsidise the surau’s repairs and renovations.

AMIDST the supposed protests by residents who oppose the move by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council to legalise outdoor dining, another group have come out to support the nod by the local council to allow tables and chairs to be placed by road sides and five foot walkways. The practice of dining by the road side does not only allow for more space for operators, it also allows patrons to enjoy the cool open air environment while tucking in their favorite food or sipping their drink. This is what some MPSJ

councillors had to say:Gary Chong: I supported this move during the Licensing Committee meeting when it was brought up. The placing of tables and chairs depends on the suitability of the site. Even back lanes should be allowed for such use. Many shops do not have sufficient space within their premises to cater to diners. Instead of issuing summonses daily, why not regulate these shops? Operators have to ensure they comply with all the conditions set such as adhering to the operating hours and also ensuring the cleanliness of the place. By regulating, we can weed out and minimize the incidences of corruption and bribes. Chang Kim Loong: Regulating outdoor dining will reduce temptation of corruption. Safety however, must not be compromised. Lighting, road humps and barricades can be put up to protect patrons and also to alert drivers along the stretch.

Cheah Sang Soon: If there’s no obstruction to traffic flow, I fully support the system. Arumugam A/L Kalimuthu: I have my reservations. We need to look at the overall impact. Issues of hygiene, safety, congestion, monopoly and sub-letting must be addressed.Roslan Shahir: The Licensing Committee supported the idea unanimously after taking into consideration a lot of factors including our local lifestyle and

revenue for MPSJ. I am for it. I had in fact proposed at the recent full board meeting that the Licensing Department go down on the ground and educate the operators, teaching them how to apply for the permits.Ng Sze Han: Malaysians love sitting outside because of the hot weather. I support this new policy. Restaurant operators can then run their business peacefully and with minimum fees. I urge all restaurant operators to apply for it.

MPSJ Allows Outdoor DiningCouncillors Welcome Move to Regulate Practice of Roadside Dining

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New Road Now Open at Jalan Puteri 1/3 & 1/5

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Persiaran Setia Access Road Reopened

A 200m stretch along Persiaran Setia in Bandar Metro Puchong has been reopened to traffic, according to Kinrara ADUN YB Teresa Kok. Seen here are YB Teresa and Subang Jaya Municipal Council president Dato’ Adnan Md Ikshan (sixth from right) at the reopening ceremony.

Congratulations!

Puchong-the land of the rising sun. By Ong Jyh Seng


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IN this modern time and age, even with the advent of the internet and online advertising, conventional signboards that adorn the facade of many, if not most shop lots, are still a must for many business owners.

Signboards form part and parcel of the various advertising tools that most businesses use to make their presence felt at the location of their operations. But how many of us ever wonder if the signboards meet the required standards and more importantly, whether they are safely hanging above our heads when we walk by.

In the past, the process of applying for a signboard licence was tedious with long queues and waits. But with the introduction of technology, getting a license for a signboard is just at a click of a button. So why are there still so many businesses who disregard the need to do so?

There is a small yet significant difference between licensed and unlicensed signboards – the Subang Jaya Municipal Council license or registration number is imprinted on the signboard for those who have been given the approval and have paid the small fee that goes with it.

For most shop owners who wish to erect signboards, ignorance of what is required could be the main cause for non-compliance. Many shop owners engage agents to design and erect their signboards.

While some agents may omit the need for a license, others may demand a high fee for the job citing high exorbitant license fees as the reason.

The simple matter of the truth is that the cost to register a signboard is actually quite affordable – a mere RM90 for unlit signboards and RM60 for lit ones per annum. One simply can’t say that the fee is too expensive.

But not all middle men give the wrong information though – there are countless signboards built by signboard companies that have MPSJ license numbers attached to them.

Licensing the Unlicensed We met up with two MPSJ councillors Roslan Shahir and Gary Chong who sit on the Licensing Committee to discuss the matter. We also touched on how the revenue gained from licensing signboards could be

used to upgrade or maintain the needy areas of the municipality.We first met Roslan who encourages unlicensed signboard owners to come forward to legalise them.

How many of the signboards are licensed so far? Roslan: I would say that about 50% are licensed - mainly those doing retail on the ground floor because that’s where the enforcement normally has got access to. Offices on the first floor,

second floor, s o m e t i m e s they get off scot free.

What can the money that the council gets from the

signboard license fee be used for?Roslan: Oh, lots of things including maybe increase in manpower! A lot of things that we can do especially maintenance, cleanliness and things like that. I believe that the retailers and traders would expect that in return. I see that the problem cropped up after the change in administration when MPSJ came into existence taking over what belonged to MPPJ (now MBPJ) before.

Can existing signboard owners come to MPSJ to license their signboard without taking down their board?Roslan: Oh yes, they can. We will encourage that. Only there are certain guidelines that they will have to comply with. Some have extraordinarily large signboards which are, of course, not permissible.The standard measurement is there and anything above that you have to apply for separately.

Is there a reason why the shop owners will have to pay for their signboards?Roslan: One is in terms of regulating what gets put up. The other reason is about standardizing the practice.

Move to Legalise Signboards

There could be a campaign to encourage all the owners of unlicensed “signboard” to apply for licenses, according to Gary Chong. He supports the idea of a

campaign to get the shop owners to ‘legalise’ their signboards.

How many illegal signboards are there in the MPSJ municipality?Gary: I think quite a fair bit. Normally, when you obtain a license you will be given a number but I don’t see such numbers on all signboards. Legalise your signboard so that there can be revenue for the local council. There are too many illegal signboards.

So it’s hard to say how many illegal signboards there are?Gary: To me, for example, for the whole of MPSJ Municipality… easily 200,000…It is a loss of revenue for the local council. (Based on RM60 for a lit signboard, the council could stand to increase their coffers by a whopping RM12mil annually). MPSJ should take action but I don’t think we should be very harsh on these people the first time around. Educate, talk to them to legalise and also advise them on how to apply through a soft approach. To impose a fine on them would be too harsh. If owners encounter any problems applying for signboard licences, let us know. We can help them and guide them. As the authority, we should be very friendly so that we can make it easier for them to do so.

What do you think is wrong with the system which results in so many signboards going unlicensed?Gary: There are a lot of factors. It’s a very general question when you put it that way. Let’s say a coffee shop, a typical Chinese coffee shop. They like to use a runner. They don’t go direct to MPSJ because they are saying it takes up a lot of time running around, so most of them use a runner or an agent to do all these things.Sometimes, the agent may give wrong information or cause delay, so it’s not (the council’s) fault. They don’t get the direct answer from MPSJ, it’s through the middleman. It’s so easy these days with the internet. You can download the forms, fill it up and send it to us yourself. Most businessmen do not encounter any problems when they submit their applications for a signboard license but I’m facing a lot of problem from the hawkers

because they are not fluent in Bahasa Malaysia.

What is your plan to encourage the shop owners to license their signboards?Gary: We will call a press conference to disseminate the information through the press. We will give them (signboard owners) sufficient time. Even though their signboards have existed for quite some time, I hope they will pay up. In a way we are trying to legalise them. If we come in and we take out all their signboards, what would happen? They would make a lot of noise; make a political issue out of this matter. It is unfair to those people who pay when some don’t. We will take the soft approach and guide them on the steps to apply for licences. If we find out they are illegal, we will give them a grace period to apply. It is very fair. If a signboard is illegal, we will give notice, not a fine. Apply for the licence within a month, otherwise action will be taken. It is very fair.

When they apply for a license they get a number. Do you have a way for this license number to be placed on the existing signboards? Is it a sticker?Gary: Right now no but I think we will come up with the sticker.

How do they do it?Gary: You don’t have to take the whole signboard down. Just place the sticker which contains your serial number on the signboard.

For shop owners who have yet to license their signboard, drop in at MPSJ and register. They may also opt to go online to do so at www.mpsj.gov.my.

By Syuhada AdamPhotos by Jessie Yeoh & Zatur-Rawihah Omar

What’s Your Signboard License Number?

Police & MPSJ act on illegal businesses

AUTHORITIES are taking proactive measures to clean up Puchong and surrounding areas to make it more conducive for residents and also law abiding businesses. Both the police and the Subang Jaya Municipal Council have actively been conducting raids on illegal gambling dens, unlicensed DVD shops which peddle pornographic material as well as prostitution joints.

Over the last month, raids have been conducted almost daily to weed out such joints. The message is clear. The authorities want Puchong to be safe and conducive for everyone living in and around it.

Down with Illegal GamblingA total of 1562 computers were destroyed recently by the police. The computers were seized from 124 illegal gambling dens found within the jurisdiction of the Subang Jaya Police District last year.

86 arrests were made and the companies involved were compounded up to RM20,000 for their illegal activities.

Subang Jaya OCPD ACP Zainal Rashid led the recent exercise to destroy the items seized.

Blitz in Puchong to Clean Up Business District

AUTHORITIES

Roslan Shahir

Gary Chong


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IN this modern time and age, even with the advent of the internet and online advertising, conventional signboards that adorn the facade of many, if not most shop lots, are still a must for many business owners.

Signboards form part and parcel of the various advertising tools that most businesses use to make their presence felt at the location of their operations. But how many of us ever wonder if the signboards meet the required standards and more importantly, whether they are safely hanging above our heads when we walk by.

In the past, the process of applying for a signboard licence was tedious with long queues and waits. But with the introduction of technology, getting a license for a signboard is just at a click of a button. So why are there still so many businesses who disregard the need to do so?

There is a small yet significant difference between licensed and unlicensed signboards – the Subang Jaya Municipal Council license or registration number is imprinted on the signboard for those who have been given the approval and have paid the small fee that goes with it.

For most shop owners who wish to erect signboards, ignorance of what is required could be the main cause for non-compliance. Many shop owners engage agents to design and erect their signboards.

While some agents may omit the need for a license, others may demand a high fee for the job citing high exorbitant license fees as the reason.

The simple matter of the truth is that the cost to register a signboard is actually quite affordable – a mere RM90 for unlit signboards and RM60 for lit ones per annum. One simply can’t say that the fee is too expensive.

But not all middle men give the wrong information though – there are countless signboards built by signboard companies that have MPSJ license numbers attached to them.

Licensing the Unlicensed We met up with two MPSJ councillors Roslan Shahir and Gary Chong who sit on the Licensing Committee to discuss the matter. We also touched on how the revenue gained from licensing signboards could be

used to upgrade or maintain the needy areas of the municipality.We first met Roslan who encourages unlicensed signboard owners to come forward to legalise them.

How many of the signboards are licensed so far? Roslan: I would say that about 50% are licensed - mainly those doing retail on the ground floor because that’s where the enforcement normally has got access to. Offices on the first floor,

second floor, s o m e t i m e s they get off scot free.

What can the money that the council gets from the

signboard license fee be used for?Roslan: Oh, lots of things including maybe increase in manpower! A lot of things that we can do especially maintenance, cleanliness and things like that. I believe that the retailers and traders would expect that in return. I see that the problem cropped up after the change in administration when MPSJ came into existence taking over what belonged to MPPJ (now MBPJ) before.

Can existing signboard owners come to MPSJ to license their signboard without taking down their board?Roslan: Oh yes, they can. We will encourage that. Only there are certain guidelines that they will have to comply with. Some have extraordinarily large signboards which are, of course, not permissible.The standard measurement is there and anything above that you have to apply for separately.

Is there a reason why the shop owners will have to pay for their signboards?Roslan: One is in terms of regulating what gets put up. The other reason is about standardizing the practice.

Move to Legalise Signboards

There could be a campaign to encourage all the owners of unlicensed “signboard” to apply for licenses, according to Gary Chong. He supports the idea of a

campaign to get the shop owners to ‘legalise’ their signboards.

How many illegal signboards are there in the MPSJ municipality?Gary: I think quite a fair bit. Normally, when you obtain a license you will be given a number but I don’t see such numbers on all signboards. Legalise your signboard so that there can be revenue for the local council. There are too many illegal signboards.

So it’s hard to say how many illegal signboards there are?Gary: To me, for example, for the whole of MPSJ Municipality… easily 200,000…It is a loss of revenue for the local council. (Based on RM60 for a lit signboard, the council could stand to increase their coffers by a whopping RM12mil annually). MPSJ should take action but I don’t think we should be very harsh on these people the first time around. Educate, talk to them to legalise and also advise them on how to apply through a soft approach. To impose a fine on them would be too harsh. If owners encounter any problems applying for signboard licences, let us know. We can help them and guide them. As the authority, we should be very friendly so that we can make it easier for them to do so.

What do you think is wrong with the system which results in so many signboards going unlicensed?Gary: There are a lot of factors. It’s a very general question when you put it that way. Let’s say a coffee shop, a typical Chinese coffee shop. They like to use a runner. They don’t go direct to MPSJ because they are saying it takes up a lot of time running around, so most of them use a runner or an agent to do all these things.Sometimes, the agent may give wrong information or cause delay, so it’s not (the council’s) fault. They don’t get the direct answer from MPSJ, it’s through the middleman. It’s so easy these days with the internet. You can download the forms, fill it up and send it to us yourself. Most businessmen do not encounter any problems when they submit their applications for a signboard license but I’m facing a lot of problem from the hawkers

because they are not fluent in Bahasa Malaysia.

What is your plan to encourage the shop owners to license their signboards?Gary: We will call a press conference to disseminate the information through the press. We will give them (signboard owners) sufficient time. Even though their signboards have existed for quite some time, I hope they will pay up. In a way we are trying to legalise them. If we come in and we take out all their signboards, what would happen? They would make a lot of noise; make a political issue out of this matter. It is unfair to those people who pay when some don’t. We will take the soft approach and guide them on the steps to apply for licences. If we find out they are illegal, we will give them a grace period to apply. It is very fair. If a signboard is illegal, we will give notice, not a fine. Apply for the licence within a month, otherwise action will be taken. It is very fair.

When they apply for a license they get a number. Do you have a way for this license number to be placed on the existing signboards? Is it a sticker?Gary: Right now no but I think we will come up with the sticker.

How do they do it?Gary: You don’t have to take the whole signboard down. Just place the sticker which contains your serial number on the signboard.

For shop owners who have yet to license their signboard, drop in at MPSJ and register. They may also opt to go online to do so at www.mpsj.gov.my.

What’s Your Signboard License Number?

Police & MPSJ act on illegal businesses

AUTHORITIES are taking proactive measures to clean up Puchong and surrounding areas to make it more conducive for residents and also law abiding businesses. Both the police and the Subang Jaya Municipal Council have actively been conducting raids on illegal gambling dens, unlicensed DVD shops which peddle pornographic material as well as prostitution joints.

Over the last month, raids have been conducted almost daily to weed out such joints. The message is clear. The authorities want Puchong to be safe and conducive for everyone living in and around it.

Subang Jaya Municipal Council president Dato’ Adnan Md Ikshan (centre) looking at some of the DVDs to be destroyed. With them is Bukit Puchong police station OCS Basri Sagoni (left).

Down with Illegal GamblingA total of 1562 computers were destroyed recently by the police. The computers were seized from 124 illegal gambling dens found within the jurisdiction of the Subang Jaya Police District last year.

86 arrests were made and the companies involved were compounded up to RM20,000 for their illegal activities.

Subang Jaya OCPD ACP Zainal Rashid led the recent exercise to destroy the items seized.

DESTROYED.....Subang Jaya OCPD ACP Zainal Rashid seen here crushing computers confiscated from illegal gambling outlets.

Blitz in Puchong to Clean Up Business District

AUTHORITIES

Gary Chong


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A bilateral research project between the Subang Jaya Municipal Council and Universiti Sains Malaysia to tackle the dengue problem in the municipality will take off the ground soon with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding recently.

MPSJ president Dato’ Adnan Md Ikshan, who visited USM last year with his health director Dr Abdul Rahim Ahmad said the project, which will look into chemical and biological methods to tackle the dengue problem will be a pilot project funded by a commercial bank.

“This is the first of its kind for

a local authority to link up with an institution of higher learning to tackle dengue.”

“We will engage the assistance of USM to introduce a biological enemy of the Aedes mosquito, particularly the Aedes aegypti, to help reduce the threat of dengue,” he said.

The larvae of one jungle variety, the Toxorhynchites splendens, consume larvae of other mosquito species, particularly the Aedes. These cannibalistic mosquitoes are bigger in size but they do not attack people because they are not blood-suckers.

Adnan said with the assistance of USM, the council would start breeding the Toxorhynchites splendens and subsequently releasing them into areas where dengue was prevalent.

Prof. Dr. Abu Hassan Ahmad, the Dean of USM’s School of

Biological Sciences, will be heading the team to work with MPSJ.

“Later on, we will be introducing this mosquito breeding programme to primary schools to get students involved and also to educate them on the dangers of dengue.”

“Two schools have been identified to start off this programme. We will be writing to them soon,” he said, after the Memorandum of Understanding between MPSJ and USM was signed. The project is being funded by CIMB Foundation. Adnan said USM will also be working with

the council to examine the 13 abandoned project sites in the municipality and subsequently make recommendations on ways to curb the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes in these areas.

Fighting Dengue with Mosquitoes

MPSJ Appreciation Night for StaffIT’S only once a year when you get a chance to see staff of the Subang Jaya Municipal Council leave their uniforms behind for their best attires and to let their hair down.

Even the normally tough looking enforcement officers were on stage with wigs and coloured faces to entertain the more than 1,000 council members during the authority’s appreciation night at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa.

The night saw 100 MPSJ employees acknowledged for their excellence carrying out their duties to the council as well as to the community.

Heading the group were MPSJ director of corporate planning Hamizun Mohd Basar, and the council’s legal director Anita binti Abdul Jalil.

MPSJ president Dato’ Adnan Md Ikshan in his speech said the staff were rewarded for their excellent services during the course of the year.

He said MPSJ had also clinched three awards – placing in the Top 3 for Director General’s Public Service Quality Award (Anugerah Kualiti Ketua Pengarah Perkhidmatan Awam), first place for Quality Financial Management Award 2008 (Anugerah Kualiti Pengurusan Kewangan 2008) and first place for APPC Management & Administration Excellence Award 2008 (Anugerah Pengurusan & Pentadbiran Cemerlang APPC 2008) in Selangor.

AUTHORITIES

Toxorhynchites splendens

Aedes mosquito

MPSJ YDP Dato’ Adnan Md Ikshan (left) exchanging documents with CIMB Bank area retail manager Khairul Bariah Abdul Rahman while Selangor State Secretary Dato’ Ramli Mahmud and Prof. Dr. Abu Hassan Ahmad look on.

One for the album....MPSJ award winners posing for a group photograph

MPSJ licensing department deputy director Mohamad Junus Bin Baharom receiving his award from Adnan.


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issue no. 20

Performing art lovers can celebrate with the debut of the Puchong Orchestra and Choir. Helmed by Neil Rode, the country’s first community orchestra was formed as a way to bring the township’s community together.

Proving critics wrong, the orchestra’s successful debut at Shah Alam City Council

auditorium has created waves in the music fraternity.

Audience at the inaugural concert were touched and mesmerized by the orchestra’s heartwarming two-hour performance.

Choir member, Datuk Dr. Khairuddin Yusof performed and dedicated the song, Beautiful Maria, to his wife, Khairiah Khairuddin who is also a choir member. He playfully changed the lyrics “Beautiful Maria” to “Beautiful Khairiah” when he sang the song.

The choir also performed Tanah Pusaka, Memory and Impossible Dream among others in their repertoire.

Meanwhile, the orchestra was not to be beaten by the choir, performing Hungarian Dance

No. 5, Joget Hitam Manis, Dia and MacArthur’s Park to cheers from the audience. It was only expected for the orchestra to perform as well as they were led by music arranger and conductor of DBKL Orchestra, Romualdo Danny Francisco.

Romualdo said that it was a dream come true to have an orchestra in Puchong as he would like to impart his musical knowledge to the community.

In attendance at the concert was YB Teresa Kok, State

Assemblyman for Kinrara, and patron of Puchong Orchestra and Choir. An ardent art patron, she donated RM10,000 to the orchestra to be used for their future activities.

The orchestra also performed at the IOI Boulevard launch which will be a hub for artisans in Puchong.

They will next perform in Summit USJ on June 28 in aid of United Voices, a society catering to people with learning disabilities.

HAPPENINGS

Puchong Orchestra &

Choir Makes Its Debut

Premier VisitorIOI Mall Plays Host to National Unity Celebrations Launched by Prime Minister

VISITORS to IOI Mall had a rare glimpse of YAB Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak when he came over to launch the Unity Week celebrations recently.

Spotting a predominantly blue batik, YAB Datuk Seri Najib was greeted by IOI Group founder and Executive Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng and IOI Group Executive Director, Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor when he arrived with his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.

In his speech, the Prime Minister called on all Malaysians to accept our multiracial society as a strength.

He said to achieve national unity, the people should work with the government in making 1Malaysia a success.

“Subscribe to the three pillars for national unity –acceptance, principle of nationhood and concept of social justice,” he said, adding that national unity should be forged as it was the basis for a more progressive and successful Malaysia. He wants the people

to know the nation’s history, and appreciate the role of its past leaders in building Malaysia and the foundations of nation building through the principle of nationhood.

“When we know the nation’s history, we will be able to know where we stand and the nation’s future direction,” he said.

On social justice, the PM said

each citizen, whether in the urban or rural areas, who need help must be helped.

Hence, he urged everyone to support the 1Malaysia concept in order to bring the country to greater heights.

At the event, YAB Datuk Seri Najib also handed over Unity awards to the Unite Sports Club in the sports category,

Alleycats lead singer Datuk David Arumugam or whose real name, Thiagarajan Arumugam, in the arts category, Sinar Harian in the media category and Zubedy Sdn Bhd in the corporate category.

Also present were the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Senator Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon and Deputy Foreign Minister Senator A. Kohilan Pillay.

One for the album....Najib joining other VIPs and children at the launch of the Unity Week in Puchong for a photo

Playing dodge ball (from left to right)....IOI Group founder and Executive Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng, National Unity and Integration Department director-general Datuk Azman Amin Hassan, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Senator Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon, and Dato’ Samson Maman starting off the games.


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WHAT’S NEW AROUND TOWN

A Night of Sight, Sound & Exquisite Taste at IOI

Boulevard

Garden’s laid back and relaxing atmosphere, the Palette will be the art centre for aspiring artists to showcase their talents; be it painting, photography, fashion design, dance, music, food and calligraphy. Imagine sipping your coffee while watching artists at work!

Guests who turned up at the cocktail party were bowled over by the vast space and the intricate details put into this latest showcase in Puchong.

With the perfect ambience for the evening and the warm hospitality extended by the host, Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng and Puan Sri Datin Hoong May Kuan, the setting was definitely superb for a sneak preview of IOI Boulevard.

Business associates, partners and owners of the numerous lots in the new complex had their senses tantalized with plenty to eat and drink throughout the evening.

Many took the opportunity to find out more about the complex and to mingle with other guests while being serenaded by the Puchong Orchestra and a jazz band.

Kinrara State Assemblyman and Selangor State Exco YB Teresa Kok and several Subang Jaya Municipal Councillors were among the guests who had the privilege of being one of the very first to officially step into IOI Boulevard.

The party also saw the unveiling of a mock mural, representing the artistic floor mural to be painted by 300 students of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. The mural from the global university will see students from 40 countries creating their own view of IOI Boulevard.

The Puchong Orchestra was also in attendance at the party performing both classical and contemporary tunes.

YB Teresa applauded IOI Properties Berhad in creating yet another landmark in the locality especially since it has “put in so much effort to build great homes and buildings.” She also believes that IOI Boulevard will be an art sanctuary for artists.

Ms Lee Yoke Har, General Manager of IOI Properties Berhad said “We are all very excited about this project which we firmly believe will elevate Puchong to the cultural and entertainment status on par with Sri Hartamas and Bangsar. With a little effort and the right amount of enthusiasm, we can create a food haven and an entertainment hub with a talent magnet here. We want to offer that avenue to the creative community so they too can have a stage to call their own.”

Some of the other fabulous features of IOI Boulevard includes immediate visibility and accessibility from LDP, 1000 basement parking bays, wide walkways, dedicated lifts in every lot and a comfortable environment.

IOI Properties threw a cocktail party at the Palette, IOI Boulevard recently amidst the aplomb of jazz music, great cocktail, food and wine. Themed “The Swirl of Senses”, the party aptly depicts the very essence of the soon-to-be-opened landmark, IOI Boulevard .

Located at the Golden Mile of Puchong, IOI Boulevard carries a central feature called The Palette which will feature 18 stylish F&B outlets and 18 retail lots overlooking an open courtyard covered by a series of wave-shaped glass canopies specially layered for improved cross ventilation hence creating constant cool and cozy environment.

The rectangular courtyard is enhanced by a centre water feature and romanticized by feature LED lighting. Inspired by London’s Covent

IOI Group Executive Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng giving his thumbs up to the Group’s latest development project, IOI Boulevard to Kinrara State Assemblyman YB Teresa Kok while Puan Sri Datin Hoong May Kuan looks on.

To view more photos, visit the IOI Boulevard Photo Gallery at www.myioi.com

Members of the Puchong Orchestra creating beautiful music.

The mock mural unveiled.

IOI Group Executive Director Dato’ Lee presenting a token of appreciation to YB Teresa.

YB Teresa, Mrs. Farn, Puan Sri Datin Hoong May Kuan.

Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng (Left), Mr. and Mrs. Nik Nasser

Mandy Ooi (Left), IOI Properties Customer Service Manager,Kristine Ng and Mr. & Mrs. Gary Chong

Kylie (left), Celia & Yvonne

IOI Properties GM, Mr. Lee Thian Yew & Peter LeeBeatrice Chan (left), Mei Ling, Wong Chun Pin, Susan Cheah, Amy and Ivy.

Mr. Lee (left), Mr. Farn & IOI Group Executive Director Dato’ Lee


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WHAT’S NEW AROUND TOWN

Kinrara State Assemblyman YB Teresa Kok (centre) gets an informal briefing of IOI Boulevard from IOI Group Executive Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng and IOI Properties’ Executive Director Dato’ David Tan

Garden’s laid back and relaxing atmosphere, the Palette will be the art centre for aspiring artists to showcase their talents; be it painting, photography, fashion design, dance, music, food and calligraphy. Imagine sipping your coffee while watching artists at work!

Guests who turned up at the cocktail party were bowled over by the vast space and the intricate details put into this latest showcase in Puchong.

With the perfect ambience for the evening and the warm hospitality extended by the host, Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng and Puan Sri Datin Hoong May Kuan, the setting was definitely superb for a sneak preview of IOI Boulevard.

Business associates, partners and owners of the numerous lots in the new complex had their senses tantalized with plenty to eat and drink throughout the evening.

Many took the opportunity to find out more about the complex and to mingle with other guests while being serenaded by the Puchong Orchestra and a jazz band.

Kinrara State Assemblyman and Selangor State Exco YB Teresa Kok and several Subang Jaya Municipal Councillors were among the guests who had the privilege of being one of the very first to officially step into IOI Boulevard.

The party also saw the unveiling of a mock mural, representing the artistic floor mural to be painted by 300 students of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. The mural from the global university will see students from 40 countries creating their own view of IOI Boulevard.

The Puchong Orchestra was also in attendance at the party performing both classical and contemporary tunes.

YB Teresa applauded IOI Properties Berhad in creating yet another landmark in the locality especially since it has “put in so much effort to build great homes and buildings.” She also believes that IOI Boulevard will be an art sanctuary for artists.

Ms Lee Yoke Har, General Manager of IOI Properties Berhad said “We are all very excited about this project which we firmly believe will elevate Puchong to the cultural and entertainment status on par with Sri Hartamas and Bangsar. With a little effort and the right amount of enthusiasm, we can create a food haven and an entertainment hub with a talent magnet here. We want to offer that avenue to the creative community so they too can have a stage to call their own.”

Some of the other fabulous features of IOI Boulevard includes immediate visibility and accessibility from LDP, 1000 basement parking bays, wide walkways, dedicated lifts in every lot and a comfortable environment.

IOI Properties threw a cocktail party at the Palette, IOI Boulevard recently amidst the aplomb of jazz music, great cocktail, food and wine. Themed “The Swirl of Senses”, the party aptly depicts the very essence of the soon-to-be-opened landmark, IOI Boulevard .

Located at the Golden Mile of Puchong, IOI Boulevard carries a central feature called The Palette which will feature 18 stylish F&B outlets and 18 retail lots overlooking an open courtyard covered by a series of wave-shaped glass canopies specially layered for improved cross ventilation hence creating constant cool and cozy environment.

The rectangular courtyard is enhanced by a centre water feature and romanticized by feature LED lighting. Inspired by London’s Covent

To view more photos, visit the IOI Boulevard Photo Gallery at www.myioi.com

Members of the Puchong Orchestra creating beautiful music.

YB Teresa, Mrs. Farn, Puan Sri Datin Hoong May Kuan.

Mr. Lee (left), Mr. Farn & IOI Group Executive Director Dato’ Lee


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Shop Your Heart Out @ IOI Mall New Extension

IOI Mall’s new extension is open! And it’s no surprise that many shoppers have been running over to catch the latest and newest offerings at the mall.

Set in a totally refreshing new environment, the mall’s extension complements IOI’s vision of providing the best for residents of Puchong and its surrounding neighbourhoods.

Featuring bubble lifts and wider walkways for shoppers, this new ambience provides an even more comfortable environment be it for the individual shopper or for the whole family.

It is not only huge in size but also equally huge in the variety of tenants.

The new extension features upmarket tenants such as the Padini Concept Store, Brands Outlet, My Diamond, TGIF, Sakae Sushi, Papa John’s Pizza, Nandos, F.O.S., Elle, Crocs, Adidas and Daiso to name a

few.The Padini Concept Store

occupies one of the biggest floor space here, offering a wide variety of the latest fashions.

For RM5 deals storewide, Daiso, a Japanese concept store literally has everything from toiletries, cutlery, stationery and cosmetics from the Land of the Rising Sun.

Complementing existing outlets in IOI Mall, the new extension promises more food and beverage outlets in the next few months to come.

Judging from the crowd that’s already converging at IOI Mall to enjoy the offerings of the whole shopping centre, this new addition to the family promises to further reinforce its standing as the landmark of Puchong, not only in its structure but also the “treasures” that lie within, waiting for the unsuspecting first-time shopper.

It’s OPEN!


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issue no. 20

Shop Your Heart Out @ IOI Mall New Extension

IOI Mall’s new extension is open! And it’s no surprise that many shoppers have been running over to catch the latest and newest offerings at the mall.

Set in a totally refreshing new environment, the mall’s extension complements IOI’s vision of providing the best for residents of Puchong and its surrounding neighbourhoods.

Featuring bubble lifts and wider walkways for shoppers, this new ambience provides an even more comfortable environment be it for the individual shopper or for the whole family.

It is not only huge in size but also equally huge in the variety of tenants.

The new extension features upmarket tenants such as the Padini Concept Store, Brands Outlet, My Diamond, TGIF, Sakae Sushi, Papa John’s Pizza, Nandos, F.O.S., Elle, Crocs, Adidas and Daiso to name a

few.The Padini Concept Store

occupies one of the biggest floor space here, offering a wide variety of the latest fashions.

For RM5 deals storewide, Daiso, a Japanese concept store literally has everything from toiletries, cutlery, stationery and cosmetics from the Land of the Rising Sun.

Complementing existing outlets in IOI Mall, the new extension promises more food and beverage outlets in the next few months to come.

Judging from the crowd that’s already converging at IOI Mall to enjoy the offerings of the whole shopping centre, this new addition to the family promises to further reinforce its standing as the landmark of Puchong, not only in its structure but also the “treasures” that lie within, waiting for the unsuspecting first-time shopper.

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specialty pizzas too that include Hawaiian Papa, F i s h e r m a n ’ s Catch, Simply Cheese, Land & Sea and Texas Heat™. These

are available in 6”, 9” or 12” sizes in original or thin crust.

Papa John’s focus is on making superior quality pizzas along with a variety of other menu items. You will find pasta and baked rice on the menu as well as tantalizing appetizers that include Cheesesticks, Chicken & Mushroom Calzone and Minestrone Soup. Topping off your Papa John’s experience is the Garlic dipping sauce and Pepperoncini peppers that comes along with your pizza to make it all the more interesting.

Delectable Dining Choices at IOI Mall New Extension

Papa Makes The Pizza Casual dining has never been

better with T.G.I. Friday’s, simply called Friday’s by its aficionados. From Loaded Potato Skins to Buffalo Wings to World Famous Friday’s™ Burgers, the restaurant will entice you with its American-styled menu and a fun

and carefree ambience.The décor, music and lighting

in the restaurant are carefully designed to allow its customers a place where they can relax throughout the week; creating a weekend eve atmosphere.

Food and beverage at Friday’s are delectably scrumptious presented in a vibrant and colorful menu; there is something for everyone.

It’s Friday Everyday!

an additional outlet in IOI Mall’s new extension, providing more space and comfort for the whole family.

With a comfortable setting for indoor and alfresco dining, this new outlet is ideal for family dining or even grabbing a quick bite on your own.

Whether you are new to Nando’s or a frequent diner, their all-time specialty Afro-Portugese Flamed Grilled Chicken, Nando’s South African recipe origins offer a wholesome meal for anyone and everyone who step into their outlet.

Peri-Peri itself is Swahili that means chili and is enriched with Vitamins A and C. The delicious chicken servings in the restaurant have no preservatives, added MSG, flavoring or coloring; including their sauces.

Their flame-grilled chicken, available in quarter or half sized is marinated for 24 hours with their Afro-Portuguese recipe prior to being flame-grilled to perfection. This ensures the quality of the famous Nando’s chicken.

The restaurant also offers four Peri-Peri sauces to complement their dishes – Lemon & Herbs, Mild, Hot and Extra Hot. Customers can mix these sauces to suit their taste buds which make for an unforgettable Peri-Peri experience.

So hop on into the new extension at IOI Mall to enjoy your favorite meal.

It’s Peri-Peri Nice!

Sakae Sushi goes beyond serving the best sushi selection for their customers by introducing a Kid’s Menu. Available in a frog-shaped menu, the dishes available are carefully selected by a special market segment – the kids themselves.

But the sushi experience for children does not stop there. The restaurant has also introduced a double-tiered sushi belt for the convenience of all their customers – the top belt is reserved for the adults’ menu, while

the bottom belt is designed for the kids’ menu hence making it easier for the kids to pick their preferred sushi at any time.

Sakae Sushi has also introduced a new interactive menu, available at each booth via a computer. The new menu is easier to use and also feature a Top 15 Sushi section for those who can’t decide amongst the myriad of sushi available. The menu shows the top 15 most ordered sushi and changes

frequently.

Sushi for Everyone

Want to dine and shop at the same place? Well, check out the new dining outlets at the new wing of IOI Mall and zest up your dining experiences.

A new double-tiered sushi belt experience

Something for EveryoneIOI Mall’s new extension is like walking into a whole new world

THERE’S something for everyone, says IOI Mall’s Assistant General Manager (Complex) Ronnie Francis about the new look and new offerings at Puchong’s leading neighbourhood shopping mall.

With eyes gleaming with passion and excitement, it is very obvious why Ronnie is so enthusiastic and busy in ensuring everything’s in tip-top condition for every visitor who walks into the mall.

IOI Mall’s newest extension has been described as a whole new world of a shopping experience for everyone and anyone who comes from near and far.

“We have new tenants all under one roof offering the latest brands in fashion, accessories, entertainment , restaurants and cafes in the most comfortable environment.”

“Our latest feature which many will welcome is our basement car park. This is our first ever covered car park for the Mall and I am sure many will find this an extra touch to their favourite shopping centre in Puchong,” he said.

According to Ronnie, shoppers and diners alike can look forward to even more offerings in the very near future.

“We have a very good tenant mix offering a good selection of food, fashion and entertainment.”

“Already with us are TGIF, Sakae Sushi, Papa John’s Pizza and Nando’s,” he said, adding that the Papa John’s outlet is the first of its kind in Selangor.

Ronnie gave an insight into what’s coming for food - Penang Village, Seoul Garden (Korean BBQ), Breeks Cafe, Kiku Zaku (Japanese restaurant), Teh Tarik Place and Dynasty Dragon

(Chinese restaurant).“The expanded GSC cinema will

house nine screens and we expect a huge patronage of this latest state-of-the-art entertainment centre.”

“For entertainment, we will also be welcoming the arrival of one of the biggest Red Box Karaoke centre and Brew Ball (for pool enthusiasts),” he added.

If that isn’t enough, Ronnie hinted of more to come but said he would reveal more when the time comes.

Going by what the man has to say of the mall, everyone who walks into IOI Mall will surely go home with something they have always wanted to have. Many will go home contented with the variety of culinary delights served.

The smile on Ronnie’s face says it all....it’s all systems go for IOI Mall’s new extension..

Island Bar....IOI Mall’s latest extension features the San Francisco Coffee Island Bar Cafe for shoppers to stop over for a relaxing cup of coffee and snacks.

Under one roof....shoppers will find everything in the new extension, even jewellery and diamonds.

Added comfort....shoppers can now enjoy the new basement parking facilities.

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Casual dining has never been better with T.G.I. Friday’s, simply called Friday’s by its aficionados. From Loaded Potato Skins to Buffalo Wings to World Famous Friday’s™ Burgers, the restaurant will entice you with its American-styled menu and a fun

and carefree ambience.The décor, music and lighting

in the restaurant are carefully designed to allow its customers a place where they can relax throughout the week; creating a weekend eve atmosphere.

Food and beverage at Friday’s are delectably scrumptious presented in a vibrant and colorful menu; there is something for everyone.

It’s Friday Everyday!

an additional outlet in IOI Mall’s new extension, providing more space and comfort for the whole family.

With a comfortable setting for indoor and alfresco dining, this new outlet is ideal for family dining or even grabbing a quick bite on your own.

Whether you are new to Nando’s or a frequent diner, their all-time specialty Afro-Portugese Flamed Grilled Chicken, Nando’s South African recipe origins offer a wholesome meal for anyone and everyone who step into their outlet.

Peri-Peri itself is Swahili that means chili and is enriched with Vitamins A and C. The delicious chicken servings in the restaurant have no preservatives, added MSG, flavoring or coloring; including their sauces.

Their flame-grilled chicken, available in quarter or half sized is marinated for 24 hours with their Afro-Portuguese recipe prior to being flame-grilled to perfection. This ensures the quality of the famous Nando’s chicken.

The restaurant also offers four Peri-Peri sauces to complement their dishes – Lemon & Herbs, Mild, Hot and Extra Hot. Customers can mix these sauces to suit their taste buds which make for an unforgettable Peri-Peri experience.

So hop on into the new extension at IOI Mall to enjoy your favorite meal.

Want to dine and shop at the same place? Well, check out the new dining outlets at the new wing of IOI Mall and zest up your dining experiences.

Something for EveryoneIOI Mall’s new extension is like walking into a whole new world

THERE’S something for everyone, says IOI Mall’s Assistant General Manager (Complex) Ronnie Francis about the new look and new offerings at Puchong’s leading neighbourhood shopping mall.

With eyes gleaming with passion and excitement, it is very obvious why Ronnie is so enthusiastic and busy in ensuring everything’s in tip-top condition for every visitor who walks into the mall.

IOI Mall’s newest extension has been described as a whole new world of a shopping experience for everyone and anyone who comes from near and far.

“We have new tenants all under one roof offering the latest brands in fashion, accessories, entertainment , restaurants and cafes in the most comfortable environment.”

“Our latest feature which many will welcome is our basement car park. This is our first ever covered car park for the Mall and I am sure many will find this an extra touch to their favourite shopping centre in Puchong,” he said.

According to Ronnie, shoppers and diners alike can look forward to even more offerings in the very near future.

“We have a very good tenant mix offering a good selection of food, fashion and entertainment.”

“Already with us are TGIF, Sakae Sushi, Papa John’s Pizza and Nando’s,” he said, adding that the Papa John’s outlet is the first of its kind in Selangor.

Ronnie gave an insight into what’s coming for food - Penang Village, Seoul Garden (Korean BBQ), Breeks Cafe, Kiku Zaku (Japanese restaurant), Teh Tarik Place and Dynasty Dragon

(Chinese restaurant).“The expanded GSC cinema will

house nine screens and we expect a huge patronage of this latest state-of-the-art entertainment centre.”

“For entertainment, we will also be welcoming the arrival of one of the biggest Red Box Karaoke centre and Brew Ball (for pool enthusiasts),” he added.

If that isn’t enough, Ronnie hinted of more to come but said he would reveal more when the time comes.

Going by what the man has to say of the mall, everyone who walks into IOI Mall will surely go home with something they have always wanted to have. Many will go home contented with the variety of culinary delights served.

The smile on Ronnie’s face says it all....it’s all systems go for IOI Mall’s new extension..

Island Bar....IOI Mall’s latest extension features the San Francisco Coffee Island Bar Cafe for shoppers to stop over for a relaxing cup of coffee and snacks.

Under one roof....shoppers will find everything in the new extension, even jewellery and diamonds.

Added comfort....shoppers can now enjoy the new basement parking facilities.

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Puchong - A Food Haven

Specialties – Northern Indian Tandoors; Moghul, Kashmiri,

Punjabi Cuisine with a range of kebabs and tikka.

No 13, Jalan Puteri 1/6, Bandar Puteri Puchong.

Tel: 03-8060 0286

RESTORAN ANGGREK KURING

Specialties – Authentic Sundanese dishes; Sop Buntut Bakar Set

(Grilled Oxtail Soup Set).

No 60, Jalan Puteri 5/5, Bandar Puteri Puchong.Tel: 03-8062 8050

Specialties – Pig Trotter with Vinegar;

Steamed Fish with Tau-Cheow

(beancurd) and Dried Chili.

No G-1, Jalan Industri PBP 3/1, Taman Industri Pusat

Bandar Puchong.

Tel : 019-2121892/ 012-3032697

RESTORAN GOOD FORTUNE COUNTRY FOOD

Specialties – Curry Fish Head; Stir Fried Pork; Stir Fried Kampung Chicken cooked

in Chinese rice wine.

No 1 & 3, Jalan BPU2, Puchong Utama.Tel: 03- 5882 9439

ASIA ONE CAFE

Specialties – Offerings of Japanese, Thai, Korean, Western and local

cuisine.

No 36 & 38, Jalan Puteri 1/2, Bandar Puteri Puchong.Tel: 03-8063 8033

PUCHONG is booming, not just from the developments that are taking place. It is also known to offer the most comprehensive variety of food from local specialties to international favourites.

Round the clock, residents and visitors can enjoy different servings of Asian and Western cuisine.

From simple but tantalizing Taiping local favourites to spicy tandoori, Japanese delicacies, Indonesian dishes, Kelantanese Kerabu and simple but heavenly tasting fish head curry and much, much more.

In this special centre spread, we bring you some notable restaurants and places to dine in Puchong. For those who love the different spread of mouth-watering food, enjoy!

MR HO’S BISTRO

Specialties – Roast Pork Knuckles and

Pork Sausages.

No 2A, Jalan Puteri 2/6, Bandar Puteri Puchong.

Tel: 03-8065 2988

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MY TRULY TANDOOR

SHUN KEE RESTAURANT


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Puchong - A Food Haven

RESTORAN GOOD FORTUNE COUNTRY FOOD

Specialties – Curry Fish Head; Stir Fried Pork; Stir Fried Kampung Chicken cooked

in Chinese rice wine.

No 1 & 3, Jalan BPU2, Puchong Utama.Tel: 03- 5882 9439

KIKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Specialties – Fusion and traditional Japanese cuisine

No 10, Jalan Puteri 2/2, Bandar Puteri Puchong, Puchong.Tel: 03-8060 1766

SHIOK KOPITIAMSpecialties – Oriental & Western (grilled and fried chicken; lamb chops; and pasta)

No 9 Jalan BK3/2, Bandar Kinrara, Puchong.Tel: 03-8075 1017

ULANG CORNER

Specialties – Nasi Kerabu, Laksa Lemak Kelantan and

Nasi Dagang Ayam

No 26, Jalan Puteri 1/2, Bandar Puteri Puchong.

Tel: 016-2366 111

RESTORAN TAIPING LANG

Specialties – Achat Hu (fried fish pickled with ginger and turmeric); Bangkuang Char (jicama shredded and fried with cuttlefish) and Otak-

Otak (fish mousse steamed).

No 19-01, Jalan Kenari 18B, Bandar Puchong Jaya.

Tel: 03-8076 2686

ASIA ONE CAFE

Specialties – Offerings of Japanese, Thai, Korean, Western and local

cuisine.

No 36 & 38, Jalan Puteri 1/2, Bandar Puteri Puchong.Tel: 03-8063 8033

MR HO’S BISTRO

Specialties – Roast Pork Knuckles and

Pork Sausages.

No 2A, Jalan Puteri 2/6, Bandar Puteri Puchong.

Tel: 03-8065 2988

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AFTER spending a good time shopping and enjoying a hearty meal at IOI Mall, there’s no better excuse for anyone than to look for a comfortable place to enjoy a cup of coffee and unwind. Shoppers can choose the various outlets that have set up shop at the Mall -Old Town Kopitiam, Starbucks and even TGI Friday’s.

The latest addition to the choices available at one’s fingertips is San Francisco Coffee Cafe located on the 1st floor of the IOI Mall Extension.

With ample seating in a cool air-conditioned section of the

Mall, the Cafe provides a totally different experience for those wishing to order some desserts, cakes, ice-blended coffee or their favourite traditionally brewed coffee.

Choices are plenty at the kiosk with its clean and tidy settings. One can sit at sip coffee while deciding which section of the Mall to head for after rejuvenating themselves with their favourite beverage.

For those who choose to explore what’s in the vicinity, then Thirty Two Bistro might be a good place to unwind while enjoying

a nice drink and some soothing music that comes with it. Located along Jalan Puteri 2/6, Thirty Two Bistro offers both dining and unwinding environments.

Separated into two sections – dining at the lower level and a chill bar at the upper level, Thirty Two Bistro has a circular bar to pamper its eclectic clientele. Seating arrangements are well thought out with the normal high table and chairs surrounding the bar itself complemented by booths on one side and soft, plush sofas on the other. There is also an open air area for those who prefer the fresh air.

The Thirty Two Bar experience is enhanced by sounds of slow rock, jazz and oldies melodies. This does not equate to a strict

type of client patronage – young and old, college students and managers are seen at the bar to unwind. Relaxation is for everybody and it is exactly what the bar offers.

There is also a wide variety of wine available and most definitely, one can even chill out in style with a touch of Havana.

Check it out and enjoy!

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Cooking Up A Storm in PuchongPuchong has become the melting pot for culinary delights. Find out why the food industry is converging in this township.

FOOD hunters have found Puchong a gastronomic haven from one corner of the township to the next.

There’s no corner that you can turn to without being rewarded with some mouth-watering local or international cuisine.

Many may ask, “Why Puchong?”. We set ourselves on the trail and talked to a few owners of restaurants in Bandar Puteri, Puchong Jaya, Bandar Kinrara and even Bandar Puchong Utama.

Chan Thin Fook, the proprietor of Restoran Good Fortune Country Food in Bandar Puchong Utama, said he chose Puchong because he grew up here.

“I was the first to open my restaurant here. It’s been 9 years since that first day,” he said.

Chan is obviously not the only one who has chosen Puchong

as a place to offer his culinary delights.

Here’s what the others have to say.

Anggrek Kuring - Indonesian Food

I chose Bandar Puteri Puchong because it is centralised. Its location between Putrajaya and Sunway is strategic.

Our customers come from as far as Petaling Jaya, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Ampang and Subang Jaya.

Although my outlet is in Puchong, more than half my customers are from outside this township.

They come over to enjoy a good spread of Sundanese cooking without having to go all the way to Bandung, Indonesia.

Fungsiwaty - Proprietor

IOI Mall New Wing

Mr Ho’s BistroNo 2A, Jalan Puteri 2/6, Bandar Puteri Taiping Lang, No 19-01, Jalan Kenari 18B, Bandar Puchong Jaya.


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AFTER spending a good time shopping and enjoying a hearty meal at IOI Mall, there’s no better excuse for anyone than to look for a comfortable place to enjoy a cup of coffee and unwind. Shoppers can choose the various outlets that have set up shop at the Mall -Old Town Kopitiam, Starbucks and even TGI Friday’s.

The latest addition to the choices available at one’s fingertips is San Francisco Coffee Cafe located on the 1st floor of the IOI Mall Extension.

With ample seating in a cool air-conditioned section of the

Mall, the Cafe provides a totally different experience for those wishing to order some desserts, cakes, ice-blended coffee or their favourite traditionally brewed coffee.

Choices are plenty at the kiosk with its clean and tidy settings. One can sit at sip coffee while deciding which section of the Mall to head for after rejuvenating themselves with their favourite beverage.

For those who choose to explore what’s in the vicinity, then Thirty Two Bistro might be a good place to unwind while enjoying

a nice drink and some soothing music that comes with it. Located along Jalan Puteri 2/6, Thirty Two Bistro offers both dining and unwinding environments.

Separated into two sections – dining at the lower level and a chill bar at the upper level, Thirty Two Bistro has a circular bar to pamper its eclectic clientele. Seating arrangements are well thought out with the normal high table and chairs surrounding the bar itself complemented by booths on one side and soft, plush sofas on the other. There is also an open air area for those who prefer the fresh air.

The Thirty Two Bar experience is enhanced by sounds of slow rock, jazz and oldies melodies. This does not equate to a strict

type of client patronage – young and old, college students and managers are seen at the bar to unwind. Relaxation is for everybody and it is exactly what the bar offers.

There is also a wide variety of wine available and most definitely, one can even chill out in style with a touch of Havana.

Check it out and enjoy!

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Cooking Up A Storm in PuchongPuchong has become the melting pot for culinary delights. Find out why the food industry is converging in this township.

FOOD hunters have found Puchong a gastronomic haven from one corner of the township to the next.

There’s no corner that you can turn to without being rewarded with some mouth-watering local or international cuisine.

Many may ask, “Why Puchong?”. We set ourselves on the trail and talked to a few owners of restaurants in Bandar Puteri, Puchong Jaya, Bandar Kinrara and even Bandar Puchong Utama.

Chan Thin Fook, the proprietor of Restoran Good Fortune Country Food in Bandar Puchong Utama, said he chose Puchong because he grew up here.

“I was the first to open my restaurant here. It’s been 9 years since that first day,” he said.

Chan is obviously not the only one who has chosen Puchong

as a place to offer his culinary delights.

Here’s what the others have to say.

Anggrek Kuring - Indonesian Food

I chose Bandar Puteri Puchong because it is centralised. Its location between Putrajaya and Sunway is strategic.

Our customers come from as far as Petaling Jaya, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Ampang and Subang Jaya.

Although my outlet is in Puchong, more than half my customers are from outside this township.

They come over to enjoy a good spread of Sundanese cooking without having to go all the way to Bandung, Indonesia.

Fungsiwaty - Proprietor

Raja Ikram Qamar - Co-owner

My Truly Tandoor

I looked everywhere before deciding to set up my outlet in Bandar Puteri Puchong.

Puchong is alive. When there’s life, we can make it livelier with our business. I have been in the food and beverage industry for 23 years. There’s potential here.

Our customers come from Bukit Jelutong in Shah Alam, Putrajaya and even USJ.

We have a good mix of Chinese and Indian families patronising our restaurant. They have since become our regular customers.

Kafe Shiok Kopitiam

Alan Chan - Partner

The location of our outlet in Bandar Kinrara is ideal. There’s plenty of greenery around us. We have the corner lot surrounded by greenery, making the location very unlike a commercial area.

Puchong in general is a thriving and growing area with good potential for the food industry. Many people are coming here to work and also to set up their home.

When I first came to Puchong, I missed the food outside the township. But as the township grew, there’s more and more varieties to choose from.

Good FortuneChan Thin Fook - Proprietor

Taiping Lang, No 19-01, Jalan Kenari 18B, Bandar Puchong Jaya.


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Residents of IOI townships in Puchong will enjoy more shopping and dining benefits with the launch of the IOI Privilege Card – a loyalty card created especially for IOI township residents, a welcomed privilege in view of the current economic situation.

The card is made available to the 85,000 residents of IOI townships in Puchong as well as residents in other IOI townships. The card is limited to one per household.

Residents will be able to use the card to obtain year-long discounts at participating business outlets within the Puchong IOI townships.

To date, there are 60 merchants participating in offering hot deals for members, with more coming soon.

A unique program initiated by IOI Properties Berhad, a premier community developer, this card aims to create a sense of exclusivity within the IOI community. The card encourages the 85,000 residents within the IOI townships to shop and dine within the townships and save at the same time. In return, business owners will get to enjoy increased customers and business, making this a win-win situation for both parties. Exclusively for the IOI community only, this card unites the business and residential community under one distinct identity and builds brand loyalty, while strengthening community ties.

How to enjoy the privileges:

Step 1. Refer to Merchant Catalogue “Dimensions” or log on to www.myioi.com/privilege

Step 2. Look out for “IOI Privilege Card” signs at shop front of participating outlets.

Step 3. Present IOI Privilege Card to enjoy discounts and promotions.

The merchant list will also be updated from time to time in www.myioi.com/privilege

COMMUNITY

IOI Privilege CardExclusive for the IOI CommunityNo minimum spendingNo point accumulation

Ms. Lee Yoke Har, General Manager of IOI Properties Berhad showing the IOI Privilege Card which was launched recently

Kinrara State Assemblyman YB Teresa Kok officiating the launch of the IOI Privilege Card. Looking on (left) is Ms. Lee Yoke Har, General Manager of IOI Properties Berhad, IOI Properties Executive Director, Dato’ David Tan, MPSJ Councillors and other guests.

Foot Massage.

Kids at work during the colouring contest.

At the launch of the IOI Privilege Card at Puteri Mart recently a host of activities and games kept participants busy.

These included a Treasure Hunt (to get to know the participating merchants), colouring contest, Mystery Letter Box game and Wheel of Fortune.

Participants got a chance to win some exciting prizes like iPods, hotel stays, F&B vouchers and even cash vouchers. There was also a special appearance by Hao Ren and even an energetic performance by Fitness First. Other attractions for the day included face painting, sand art and a magic show.

Kinrara State Assemblyman YB Teresa Kok launched the Privilege Card together with other VIPs. Amongst them were Ms. Lee Yoke Har, General Manager of IOI Properties Berhad, IOI Group Executive Director Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor and IOI Properties Executive Director Dato’ David Tan.

They were also joined by several councillors from the Subang Jaya Municipal Council and representatives of the various residents associations of IOI townships.

Check out www.myioi.com/privilege for more updates.

Pastries and other savories being served to the crowd.


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Residents of IOI townships in Puchong will enjoy more shopping and dining benefits with the launch of the IOI Privilege Card – a loyalty card created especially for IOI township residents, a welcomed privilege in view of the current economic situation.

The card is made available to the 85,000 residents of IOI townships in Puchong as well as residents in other IOI townships. The card is limited to one per household.

Residents will be able to use the card to obtain year-long discounts at participating business outlets within the Puchong IOI townships.

To date, there are 60 merchants participating in offering hot deals for members, with more coming soon.

A unique program initiated by IOI Properties Berhad, a premier community developer, this card aims to create a sense of exclusivity within the IOI community. The card encourages the 85,000 residents within the IOI townships to shop and dine within the townships and save at the same time. In return, business owners will get to enjoy increased customers and business, making this a win-win situation for both parties. Exclusively for the IOI community only, this card unites the business and residential community under one distinct identity and builds brand loyalty, while strengthening community ties.

How to enjoy the privileges:

Step 1. Refer to Merchant Catalogue “Dimensions” or log on to www.myioi.com/privilege

Step 2. Look out for “IOI Privilege Card” signs at shop front of participating outlets.

Step 3. Present IOI Privilege Card to enjoy discounts and promotions.

The merchant list will also be updated from time to time in www.myioi.com/privilege

IOI Privilege CardExclusive for the IOI CommunityNo minimum spendingNo point accumulation

IOI Properties Berhad Executive Director Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor at the launch.

The crowd.

Energetic performance by Hao Ren.

Reach Out mascot, Cik Pucung.

Kids at work during the colouring contest.

At the launch of the IOI Privilege Card at Puteri Mart recently a host of activities and games kept participants busy.

These included a Treasure Hunt (to get to know the participating merchants), colouring contest, Mystery Letter Box game and Wheel of Fortune.

Participants got a chance to win some exciting prizes like iPods, hotel stays, F&B vouchers and even cash vouchers. There was also a special appearance by Hao Ren and even an energetic performance by Fitness First. Other attractions for the day included face painting, sand art and a magic show.

Kinrara State Assemblyman YB Teresa Kok launched the Privilege Card together with other VIPs. Amongst them were Ms. Lee Yoke Har, General Manager of IOI Properties Berhad, IOI Group Executive Director Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor and IOI Properties Executive Director Dato’ David Tan.

They were also joined by several councillors from the Subang Jaya Municipal Council and representatives of the various residents associations of IOI townships.

Check out www.myioi.com/privilege for more updates.

Members enjoying some Korean delicacies.

Pastries and other savories being served to the crowd.

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Gotong-Royong to Clean up NeighbourhoodAcacia Puteri residents take time off to clean up their surroundings

A GOTONG-ROYONG to tidy up the playground and open spaces of Acacia Puteri 7 was held on a Sunday morning. About 30 residents including committee members and children woke up early in the morning and gathered together at the playground to participate in this event as a show of social responsibility and in the true spirit of neighbourliness. Apart from cleaning up the playground, residents also trimmed trees. A lorry from Alam Flora went house to house to collect all discarded materials from the gotong-royong or household materials for disposal.

JKP Zone 16 supplied cleaning tools, drinks, cookies and gloves whilst MPSJ supplied trucks, dustbins, manpower and mosquito larvicide powder to make the beautification program a successful one.

Night of Fun @ SutramasIt was a truly residential affair during the Sutramas Annual Gathering at the apartment complex’s pool side.

Friends and neighbours were able to catch up and the children were more than happy to be able to run around and play at the nearby playground under the watchful eyes of their parents and guardians.

The gathering itself began with a feast – food supplied not only by the stalls located within the apartment complex but by the residents as well. Many came back for seconds.

The residents invited Mr.

Law Yoek Suie, a local Chinese calligraphist to give a free demonstration. Mr. Law even invited some of them to test out their skills.

The first exciting part of the night was during the games session created especially for the children of the apartment residents. They participated with glee and quickly made new friends along the way. Some of the parents were even seen joining in the fun.

Yet another exciting part of the event – one that everyone was waiting for – the lucky draw. It was a night where everyone was a winner – almost every apartment resident won something from the multitude of prizes which were donated by the residents themselves, contractors as well as IOI Properties Berhad.

A resident, Ms. Lam, said that she was very happy to be able to win a prize. She thought the gathering went very well and

that it was “very nice because the tenants who showed up never thought they would be able to win a prize”.

Another winner, Miss Devagi said that she was very happy with her win. She and her family enjoyed the gathering and they thought that there was never a dull moment.

Concluding the night was a short speech by the President of the apartment Resident Association, Mr. Nge Wai Kit who thanked the residents for a successful night.

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For an e-copy, please log on to www.myioi.com

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Put all the fruit in a dessert glass and pour (A) on top, then add in Sago, Brown Sugar, Banana and Dry Coconut shreds.

3 pumps - Monin Mojito Syrup2 slices - Lime Slice2 wedges - Calamasi12 pcs - Mint Leaf1 stick - Lemongrass (garnish)1 scoop - Ice Cube1/2 can - Soda Water

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20 gm - Cucumber Slices100 ml - Pineapple Canned Juice2 slices - Lime2 pumps - Monin Passion Syrup1 pump - Monin Mojito1/2 scoop - Ice Cubes1 stick - Chilli Padi (garnish)1 stick - Cucumber (garnish)

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Recipes courtesy of Bumbu Bali


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COMMUNITY

Gotong-Royong to Clean up NeighbourhoodAcacia Puteri residents take time off to clean up their surroundings

A GOTONG-ROYONG to tidy up the playground and open spaces of Acacia Puteri 7 was held on a Sunday morning. About 30 residents including committee members and children woke up early in the morning and gathered together at the playground to participate in this event as a show of social responsibility and in the true spirit of neighbourliness. Apart from cleaning up the playground, residents also trimmed trees. A lorry from Alam Flora went house to house to collect all discarded materials from the gotong-royong or household materials for disposal.

JKP Zone 16 supplied cleaning tools, drinks, cookies and gloves whilst MPSJ supplied trucks, dustbins, manpower and mosquito larvicide powder to make the beautification program a successful one.

Night of Fun @ SutramasIt was a truly residential affair during the Sutramas Annual Gathering at the apartment complex’s pool side.

Friends and neighbours were able to catch up and the children were more than happy to be able to run around and play at the nearby playground under the watchful eyes of their parents and guardians.

The gathering itself began with a feast – food supplied not only by the stalls located within the apartment complex but by the residents as well. Many came back for seconds.

The residents invited Mr.

Law Yoek Suie, a local Chinese calligraphist to give a free demonstration. Mr. Law even invited some of them to test out their skills.

The first exciting part of the night was during the games session created especially for the children of the apartment residents. They participated with glee and quickly made new friends along the way. Some of the parents were even seen joining in the fun.

Yet another exciting part of the event – one that everyone was waiting for – the lucky draw. It was a night where everyone was a winner – almost every apartment resident won something from the multitude of prizes which were donated by the residents themselves, contractors as well as IOI Properties Berhad.

A resident, Ms. Lam, said that she was very happy to be able to win a prize. She thought the gathering went very well and

that it was “very nice because the tenants who showed up never thought they would be able to win a prize”.

Another winner, Miss Devagi said that she was very happy with her win. She and her family enjoyed the gathering and they thought that there was never a dull moment.

Concluding the night was a short speech by the President of the apartment Resident Association, Mr. Nge Wai Kit who thanked the residents for a successful night.

For an e-copy, please log on to www.myioi.com

20 gm - Cucumber Slices100 ml - Pineapple Canned Juice2 slices - Lime2 pumps - Monin Passion Syrup1 pump - Monin Mojito1/2 scoop - Ice Cubes1 stick - Chilli Padi (garnish)1 stick - Cucumber (garnish)

Put all the ingredients in a shaker andshake for 10 seconds, pour out and serve in a glass.

Cucumber, Passion Mojito

Pruning overgrown trees.

Clearing dried leaves.

Clearing open spaces.

Games for the kids.

A young resident getting a feel of calligraphy.All smiles.


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Bayan Hill Homes RA Chairman, Woo said if residents formed their Community Policing groups, then there would be more awareness created about crime in the area.

“Everyone plays a role in detering crime. We can all be the ears and eyes of the authorities,” he said, adding that it was timely for Bayan Hill Homes, being one of the pioneer in initiating a guarded community, to join hands in this new programme.

Chief Inspector Lokman Ahmad from the Puchong Jaya

police station who was present said the neighbourhood in Bayan Hill Homes was safe and the community is actively involved in crime prevention in their neighbourhood.

“Despite that, we will mobilise police personnel to have more police presence in the area,” he said.

Lokman added that the police station would actively participate in any community events organised by residents.

COMMUNITY

Creating A Safer Neighbourhood Through Community PolicingTHE Subang Jaya Municipal Council will be deploying uniformed enforcement personnel on crime prevention duty to assist in efforts to bring down crime rates in the municipality, according to its president Dato’ Adnan Md Ikshan.

This move will mark the first time in the country when a municipality actually deploys its enforcement personnel on active crime prevention patrols.

“We are seriously considering deploying some of our enforcement personnel to join the police and community in fighting crime.”

“The officers when deployed will be in full uniform and will move around on motorcycles,” Adnan said after presenting applets to officers in the enforcement unit who had just received their promotion.

Both Adnan and MPSJ deputy president Mohamad Yusoff Ghazali also received their honorary ranks earlier.

“We received suggestions to deploy enforcement officers on the ground for crime prevention.

This is a good idea.”“We can have some of our

officers go on rounds every three to four hours,” he said, adding that this could also include having the officers join the community for night patrols.

Meanwhile, the communities in Taman Bukit Puchong and Puchong Jaya have created their own community policing group and launched a website to complement their activities.

“The website is one of the first (in the country) that is built for the purpose of preventing crime,” says Kuan Chee Heng. The website http://www.cops.org.my is also available in three languages – English, Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese.

He also stated that there is much important information available in the website for the public. He goes on further with the opinion that the public should be helping the police in preventing crimes to deter criminals further.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

Selangor Police HeadquartersAddress : IPK Selangor, Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen Selangor Polis Diraja Malaysia, 40000 Shah Alam.

SelangorTelephone : 03-55145222

Fax : 03-55156858, 03-55101201

Subang Jaya District Police HeadquartersAddress : IPD Subang Jaya, Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah

Subang Jaya, Lorong LP 2A/1 Taman Putra Permai, 43300 Seri Kembangan

Telephone : 03-89484822Fax : 03-89450859

Puchong Jaya Police StationTelephone : 03-80762222

Bukit Puchong Police StationTelephone: 03-80624211

Bandar Puteri Police StationTelephone: 03-8063 2222

WHAT IS COMMUNITY POLICING?

Community policing or neighbourhood policing is a policing strategy and philosophy based on the

notion that community interaction and support can help control crime and reduce fear, with community

members helping to identify suspects, detain vandals and bring problems to the attention of police.

MPSJ deputy president Mohamad Yusoff Ghazali helping MPSJ president Dato’ Adnan Md Ikshan adjust his applet. Adnan received his honorary rank of Deputy Commissioner while Mohamad Yusoff received his honorary rank of Senior Assistant commissioner recently.

Selangor Chief Police Commissioner, Dato’ Khalid bin Abu Bakar (centre) looks on while Kuan Chee Heng presents a plaque to a police officer for his team’s success in apprehending snatch thieves recently.

AUTHORITIES

Bayan Hill Homes Residents Launch Community Policing Initiative

Chief Inspector Lokman Ahmad

Angling Good Fun at MPSJ CarnivalMORE than 200 anglers took on the challenge of bagging the biggest fish at the Subang Jaya Municipal Council Fishing Carnival 2009 recently.

Rod, sinker, lines and hooks were the order of the day as participants made their attempts to outwit the fish in the land, to ultimately land themselves a big catch.

Held at the Puchong Perdana lake, the event was more a family carnival with the fishing competition as the main highlight.

Children meanwhile, had fun taking part in the colouring contest, while teenagers and adults joined the sepak takraw, kabaddi, karaoke, tug-of-war and kayak competitions.

Spirits were high all around the park, and especially where the tug-of-war was taking place, as spectators cheered on the participants.

Many boys, on another hand, were glued to the remote-controlled speed boats, which zoomed on the lake under the control of their respective owners.

The public watched in awe when exponents demonstrated the various self-defence martial arts, each distinctive in its own way.

MPSJ president Dato’ Adnan Md Ikshan later presented prizes to all winners of the various

contests. Ahmad Rizwan Ali from Puchong walked away as the fishing competition champion with his catch of 5.82kg.

The carnival ended on a

high note, with youths bracing the drizzle and jumping into the lake to capture ducks that were released.


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Bayan Hill Homes RA Chairman, Woo said if residents formed their Community Policing groups, then there would be more awareness created about crime in the area.

“Everyone plays a role in detering crime. We can all be the ears and eyes of the authorities,” he said, adding that it was timely for Bayan Hill Homes, being one of the pioneer in initiating a guarded community, to join hands in this new programme.

Chief Inspector Lokman Ahmad from the Puchong Jaya

police station who was present said the neighbourhood in Bayan Hill Homes was safe and the community is actively involved in crime prevention in their neighbourhood.

“Despite that, we will mobilise police personnel to have more police presence in the area,” he said.

Lokman added that the police station would actively participate in any community events organised by residents.

Creating A Safer Neighbourhood Through Community PolicingTHE Subang Jaya Municipal Council will be deploying uniformed enforcement personnel on crime prevention duty to assist in efforts to bring down crime rates in the municipality, according to its president Dato’ Adnan Md Ikshan.

This move will mark the first time in the country when a municipality actually deploys its enforcement personnel on active crime prevention patrols.

“We are seriously considering deploying some of our enforcement personnel to join the police and community in fighting crime.”

“The officers when deployed will be in full uniform and will move around on motorcycles,” Adnan said after presenting applets to officers in the enforcement unit who had just received their promotion.

Both Adnan and MPSJ deputy president Mohamad Yusoff Ghazali also received their honorary ranks earlier.

“We received suggestions to deploy enforcement officers on the ground for crime prevention.

This is a good idea.”“We can have some of our

officers go on rounds every three to four hours,” he said, adding that this could also include having the officers join the community for night patrols.

Meanwhile, the communities in Taman Bukit Puchong and Puchong Jaya have created their own community policing group and launched a website to complement their activities.

“The website is one of the first (in the country) that is built for the purpose of preventing crime,” says Kuan Chee Heng. The website http://www.cops.org.my is also available in three languages – English, Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese.

He also stated that there is much important information available in the website for the public. He goes on further with the opinion that the public should be helping the police in preventing crimes to deter criminals further.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

Selangor Police HeadquartersAddress : IPK Selangor, Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen Selangor Polis Diraja Malaysia, 40000 Shah Alam.

SelangorTelephone : 03-55145222

Fax : 03-55156858, 03-55101201

Subang Jaya District Police HeadquartersAddress : IPD Subang Jaya, Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah

Subang Jaya, Lorong LP 2A/1 Taman Putra Permai, 43300 Seri Kembangan

Telephone : 03-89484822Fax : 03-89450859

Puchong Jaya Police StationTelephone : 03-80762222

Bukit Puchong Police StationTelephone: 03-80624211

Bandar Puteri Police StationTelephone: 03-8063 2222

MPSJ deputy president Mohamad Yusoff Ghazali helping MPSJ president Dato’ Adnan Md Ikshan adjust his applet. Adnan received his honorary rank of Deputy Commissioner while Mohamad Yusoff received his honorary rank of Senior Assistant commissioner recently.

AUTHORITIES

Bayan Hill Homes Residents Launch Community Policing Initiative

Chief Inspector Lokman Ahmad Woo Fook Chin, Bayan Hill Homes RA Chairman

Angling Good Fun at MPSJ CarnivalMORE than 200 anglers took on the challenge of bagging the biggest fish at the Subang Jaya Municipal Council Fishing Carnival 2009 recently.

Rod, sinker, lines and hooks were the order of the day as participants made their attempts to outwit the fish in the land, to ultimately land themselves a big catch.

Held at the Puchong Perdana lake, the event was more a family carnival with the fishing competition as the main highlight.

Children meanwhile, had fun taking part in the colouring contest, while teenagers and adults joined the sepak takraw, kabaddi, karaoke, tug-of-war and kayak competitions.

Spirits were high all around the park, and especially where the tug-of-war was taking place, as spectators cheered on the participants.

Many boys, on another hand, were glued to the remote-controlled speed boats, which zoomed on the lake under the control of their respective owners.

The public watched in awe when exponents demonstrated the various self-defence martial arts, each distinctive in its own way.

MPSJ president Dato’ Adnan Md Ikshan later presented prizes to all winners of the various

contests. Ahmad Rizwan Ali from Puchong walked away as the fishing competition champion with his catch of 5.82kg.

The carnival ended on a

high note, with youths bracing the drizzle and jumping into the lake to capture ducks that were released.

MPSJ president Datuk Adnan Md Ikshan getting ready to start off the tug-of-war event.

One for remembrance....residents and police posing for a photo during their first Community Policing dialogue.

Comments....a resident giving some comments and inputs during the dialogue session


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AUTHORITIES

Men in Blue Celebrate Police DayTHERE was an air of camaraderie for the men in blue recently when they took time off to celebrate Police Day.

Led by Subang Jaya OCPD ACP Zainal Rashid, the men at the Subang Jaya Police District were dressed in their ceremonial uniform early in the morning all ready for the special day parade.

Both the uniformed as well as the non-uniformed personnel of the district paraded in their best while Zainal took the honors in a march past to inspect his men.

During his speech, Zainal reminded his men to always give their best when carrying out their duties.

Officers who performed well were given commendation letters and congratulated for their dedication to the police force.

Jogathon to Mark Police DayThe Subang Jaya Police District Headquarters at Sri Kembangan recently saw a throng of people at their premise. The people, who gathered on that bright and sunny morning, were not in trouble. Instead, they were prepping themselves for the Police Day Run they were to participate in mere minutes.

The run, held in conjunction with the 202nd

Police Day Remembrance (Peringatan Hari Polis) saw 350 people participating in each of the available categories which include Veteran, Men, Women, and Teenagers.

Those participating in the Men and Women categories were

required to run a 7km course while others were required to finish their 4km course.

“(The run) is just one of the celebrative Police Day events. The response is more encouraging this year especially from the nearby communities,” says OCPD ACP Zainal Rashid Abu Bakar. He also says that the participation for the run this year has doubled from last year and that they have received a lot of support from the schools and Kor Sukarelawan Polis Siswa Siswi (Suksis) team from Universiti Putra Malaysia.


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No Let Up on Illegal Joints

THE police raiding team from the Subang Jaya Police District left nothing behind when they raided four illegal online gambling dens in Pusat Bandar Puchong recently.

Led by Subang Jaya OCPD ACP Zainal Rashid Abu Bakar, the team carted away 71 units of computers and other items, sending a clear message that the authorities are not condoning such activities in the district.

“The outlets were raided and items confiscated under Section 4B(a) Common Gaming House Act 1953. We will continue

to carry out raids on illegals operations in the district from time to time,” he added.

Gambling Dens Raided. Two Arrested

A police officer carting away a computer monitor during a raid led by Subang Jaya OCPD ACP Zainal Rashid

It was raining cats and dogs and the traffic jam was horrendous as hordes of participants of the rat race returned to their respected abodes to rest for the night. However, some of the residents and dinner parties were surprised to see MPSJ working at the time. The MPSJ made their presence more than felt that evening beginning with a raid of four illegal gambling joints in Pusat Bandar Puchong. One of the joints even went as far as disguising their entrance door to resemble a trash compartment but the officers were not fooled.

Some of the joints resembled a normal cyber café with the exception that each computer was rigged only for gambling. One gambling den, however, did away with the keyboards completely.

Next, MPSJ officers surprised some restaurant goers when they raided an illegal Myanmar restaurant located on the first floor. The restaurant went beyond serving its customers simple food and beverage – it was

also a karaoke centre, a grocery as well as a VCD and CD store.

There was also illegal contraband found in the premises. The restaurant was operating without a license and was using the location as an entertainment centre.

The last spot the MPSJ went to was a local pub that was operating without an entertainment license. They also found several foreign women working illegally at the pub.

One Night Stand-Off

Subang Jaya OCPD ACP Zainal Rashid during a raid.

A police officer stacking the computers seized.


26 TIPS

Eating is part of the Malaysian culture emphasized with the variety of food presented by our many cultures. Ask anybody their favorite hangout and it will include some eating places whether it is a mamak, kopitiam or cafe. However, not many realize the importance of eating healthy as part of our diet.

Eating habits have been changed drastically with the invention of everything instant – noodles, curry, sambal and even the pre-packaged mix for nasi goreng. Not to forget our ‘mindless’ eating habits when we are presented with a spread of buffet during festive open houses. Changing into a healthy eating habit can begin by making small changes according to Lai Pei Yee, a dietitian at Columbia Asia Hospital in Bandar Puteri Puchong. Sure go ahead and enjoy food but eating smart will make a lot of difference.

1. Balanced eating. Eat all groups of food proportionally and a variety of each

group, as shown in the Food Pyramid.

2. Choose nutrient dense. For example, between whole wheat bread and white bread,

choose whole wheat instead. Be conscious about food that will give you more nutrients.

3. Watch your portions. Gradually cut your portions to accommodate your body.

Pregnant women and those who exercise more will definitely need more food to replace those lost during the day.

4. Eat slower. It is a fact that those who eat slower tend to manage their

weight better. Eating slower also allows you to taste your food properly. It takes our brain between 15 – 20 minutes to get the message that we are full. We will also get hungry slower.

5. Fast foods. Contrary to popular opinions, fast foods are not the only ‘bad

food’ trap that surrounds us. A steak can also be bad if it is laden with fat; which could lead to many health concerns. Keep in mind that fast food outlets do offer an alternative, healthier eating choice aside from their usual offerings.

6. Little changes that matters. Need chocolate? • Choose dark chocolates over milk/white chocolate. • Ketchup and mustard are better choices than mayo but

are not exceptionally healthy that people should “stick to” them.

• Choose low-fat instead of full (milk, cream and yogurt). • Grill or bake food instead of frying it. • Tomato or olive oil-based sauce instead of cream or

butter-based sauce for pasta or any main course

• Soft margarine (in tub) instead of hard margarine (in

stick) and butter • Evaporated milk instead of coconut milk (for curry)

7. Shake it yourself! Instead of using table salt, make your own tasty spice mix by

gathering your favorite dried herbs and spices into a shaker. You can choose to use onion or garlic powder, dry mustard, oregano, paprika, black pepper, basil, mint and many more spices to enhance your eating experience. Spices and herbs are fine as long as there are no MSG, salt and other additives.

A Little Switch to Eating Smart


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