Congratulations to all that come down that night for the meeting , below are the result of that meeting and it is the first steps in making sure our surrounding environment is healthy to live in.But we should not rest until we really see this matters re allocated to somewhere else.
Like what the authorities promise us , the first step is 30 day notices , if they still not taking actions , another 14 days notices , still not moving , final notices is in 24 hours.We really hope this make sure they move.
Below Is our firsts actions shown by the media , you can get it in star paper today 25.07.2011 metro slot :
Monday July 25, 2011
Hidden menace in the junkyard
By CHRISTOPHER TAN
christan@thestar.com.my Photos by MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI
RESIDENTS of Serina Bay Apartments in Sungai Pinang, Penang, are all pumped up with frustration when they decided to speak out against a scrap metal dealer who has allegedly turned an empty plot of land into a scrap metal junkyard.
The empty space, which is located in Hilir Sungai Pinang, became a junkyard some three weeks ago and has since turned into a breeding ground for mosquitoes as well.
Resident K. Krishnan, 55, said there were not many mosquitoes even in the night throughout his three-year stay at the low-medium cost apartments but in recent weeks, he claimed that the situation had changed.
“We used to open our windows to enjoy the breeze but now, we have to close them because of the mosquitoes,” he said.
Krishnan, a postman, claimed lorries would come and dispose of their load of scrap metal at the empty lot from 9am until the evening.
Another resident Mohamad Amin Abdul Kadir said the junkyard was an eyesore and it could affect the health of the residents living there.
“It poses a danger to our residents here as it could become a breeding ground for the deadly Aedes mosquito.
“The value of our units would also be affected by the junkyard,” he said during a meeting with the residents of the apartments on Wednesday.
Sungai Pinang assemblyman Koid Teng Guan said he had brought up the matter at the northeast district action meeting.
He said a 30-day notice of evacuation had been issued by the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) to the scrap metal company.
Initially, the representatives from the scrap metal company also attended the discussion with the residents but the former excused themselves upon seeing the media present.
The MPPP Public Relations Department (Housing) could not be reached for comment.
