The area as shown in the picture above will be planted with " pucuk merah " small plants which are similar to those planted around the tennis court. Besides providing some kind of privacy to the pool, they also serve as a barrier to residents who wish to cross over to the pool area bringing dirt and mud along with them. We will like to encourage them to use the walking path when they access the pool.
Owners should not be concerned with the cost as the developer is willing to bear the total cost of the landscaping. Three bamboo plants will also be planted along the corridor. The landscaping job shall start this Friday.
The one thing that can add value to our properties is the landscaping. What sets the high end apart from the rest is the landscaping. Just take a look at Sentul West , a property developed by YTL and some of the condos at Mont Kiara. Their landscaping is impressive. Our property can be like theirs and that is the JMC's vision. Use the high end condo as the benchmark for maintenance but paying the quantum of maintenance fee as the middle end apartment. we can do it if we are united with no team A and B.
Goodnight and have a nice day!
Hi Mr See,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good job on landscaping. I agreed with you. However, I think the main problem for our condo not able to sustain the high end condo is that too many students and foreigners, such as black people occupied this condo. They wont bother to maintain the cleanliness of the whole condo. Last week, when I ordered the food at indian shop downstair, I saw one black kid who bought the snack, just use his teeth to bite and open the package and the bit piece of the wrapper just splitted on the floor around the pool side, which I cannot tolerate. My only suggestion is that try to reduce the number of students staying there and also if possible, reduce the number of foreigner. No offence to anyone. Thanks.
Dear See,
ReplyDeletenot that i intend to pour cold water on yr head.
If we are to do priority ranking, the sequence based on significance is safety, security, beautification (inclusive landscaping and housekeeping) and others. Hence, our focus shall not stray away from our top priorities while embarking on lesser important. Like to share with u on the most embarrassing moments i experienced after putting up here. All these moments happened when i received my visitors in raining days only. There's no problem when the weather is fine. My visitors' sarcastic remarks were concentrated on wet and slippery stretches of corridor floor in-between the air-wells. Remarks of a visitor from low cost flat is the worst ever and i almost lost my temper and gave him 2 tight slaps. He queried me on the slippery floor and whether our condo is by name only as their low cost flat is better off in this respect. Things like what happen if his old folks slip and break their backbone and kids suffering the fall breaking their limbs. I could only advise him not to visit me during raining days if he's unduly worried. Honestly speaking, until now i still hv no answer for him. The most probable causes that did cross my mind is poor architectural design and developer's cost saving maneuvers for profit maximisation. Plis brainstorm with yr team members for its solutions. If team consensus calls for developer's financial sponsorship, plis go ahead and drive it hard b4 the slippery corridor floor claims any victim.
Dear Raymond,
ReplyDeleteYour are right. I have this issue as well same with you. Whenever it is rainy day, the corridor will be wet and sometimes will be "flooded" all. The water stains are all seen along the corridor. Added on top of this, the cleanliness is the one need to be improved. I already lodged a complaint form to the Management office last Friday about the cleanliness on my floor. The cleaner seems like didnt use detergent to clean the floor, I suspect they only use plain water to just mop the floor once, merely to complete their daily chores. Till this morning I left home to work, I still cannot see any improvement after the complaint. I wonder how did the cleaning company respond to this cleaning issue. I believe this issue also happened to almost every floor and every block..Because of this cleanliness issue, I feel like our condo is just make no difference compared to outside low cost apartment. What a pity.
Dear See,
ReplyDeletebrowsing thru all yr existing posts and found none of them on full roofing for level 2 car park which is another safety issue affecting residents' well being. Plis create asap a post for the subject matter to gather more feedbacks and also for close follow up. Thks in advance.
Mr See,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, i must convey my gratitude to the developer for voluntarily landscaping our compound. It did saved us some headache and money on that.
Please do update us on this few issues that has been outstanding.
1.Speedbreaker humps project that has been mentioned.
2.The floor along the corridor on every floor is getting darker and darker. Where is the promise to do a weekly polishing? I saw them polishing the floor along the shoplots corridor but not on our floor?
3.Expanding the card reader signal at the entrance gate. Is this going to be done or is it too difficult to get it done? Putting up an umbrella is kind of a joke that i thought can only be seen on tv.
4.The lift on Block A is getting funnier. Sometimes the door to lift opens very slowly and does not respond to the sensor. My mum got knocked on by the door. So it's no more funny. At times another won't open when reaching the stated floor and all other buttons that has been pressed will just dim off. I don't know what to expect in another few months.
5.The bin that we supposed to have bought. Where are they? I thought i saw them few weeks ago. It was there for a day or two then missing. Am i having a delusion or did it really happened?
Please reply to all the issues above as they are all backlog issues.
Block A Owner
Mr. Lee,
ReplyDeleteI shared your view on the students and foreigners issue. I'm so annoyed because they are the 95% of those who are waiting at the door for people to open the door for them. The students are noisy at night. The African kids won't wear their swimsuits to the pool. The list can go on.
Have you ever thought on how to reduce them? It is the owner themselves who rented out their property to these people. There is no law stating they can't rent it to students or foreigners. Thus, we can't even create our own law forbidding them to stay here.
Tesco is going to be built right next to us, opposite the Hindu temple. Maybe you can imagine what more of weird people is coming to stay here then. So do you want to oppose the idea of Tesco coming here?
Danny,
ReplyDeletethe outstanding issues at hands is much longer than yr list. It's a great frustration to see issues raised not being addressed or updated after a considerable time lapse. I started to doubt the capacity of our JMC as majority of its committee members are not seen to contribute and the whole load is rested on the shoulders of one person who is to be partially blamed for being poor in delegating skill. If the outstanding issues are being shared out by all the committee members, we can expect leap and bound improvement in no time.
Dear All,
ReplyDeleteI think it is quite true to improve on the cleanliness of the floor and the slippery issue in the corridor during rainy day. Any idea?
The students and foreigner tenants may be controlled by lowering the maximum number of ppl to stay in a rented house. By reducing the total number of ppl to share a unit, the rental paid by each tenant will increase and hopefully some students or foreigners who wants to look for cheap "hostel" will stay away from PV10.
Hi Everyone,
ReplyDeleteGood work See, by the way ,the developer promises to gv us a nice landscape, similar to melati condo which is under PV.It is their responsibility to beautify PV10.Currently they need to hv gd image as a gd developer to boost up their sales for phase 3 condo.
Hopefully no tesco next to our condo,or then PV10 become a hostel for more foreigner workers. Why all this happend here, is our condo sounds that cheap! Hopefully all of them move to phase II when is complete,there is more convinient,don't mess up PV10.
Secondly, as mention by Mr.Raymond,everyone is facing the same problem when is in heavy rain .Overall the architecture is not bad at all. The corridor It is cause by the idividual units being seperated, which i think is good. What they need is to improve the detail of corridor. Alluminium louvered panel is the best solution,where we can prevent rain water splashing in and still we can have a good ventilation. For sure it takes time to become reality,is costly for sure.
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteour developer's subsequent launches are at stake if this blog is being widely viewed by potential buyers. So many architectural flaws with regard to safety being raised and possibly the developer will close their eyes and not provide us any financial sponsorship to remedy them as it's clearly a profit orientated and short-sighted going concern with very little sense of corporate responsibility. As of this time, their contribution is merely focused on cosmetic and suoerficial packaging of the completed condos, just to enhance their image, nothing else. Their tarnished image in this blog is definitely detrimental to their future launches.
Hi Raymond,
ReplyDeleteI must agree with you in many things esp. architectural flaws. The developer seems new in developing its property. If i'm not mistaken the house design in PV10 is as the same as in Melati. So actually they can correct any flaw in the design learning from Melati experience. We can see new improvement were done after been complaint. For example there will be flood in second floor parking lot every time it is raining heavily. The developer then makes adjustment in month if october or nevember last year by making a water flows exit. How about the bad smell in our unit. Previously i rented a low cost flat just besides PV10. I can hardly smeell bad odour out of my sink unlike here in PV 10. After consult with my contractor they told me that the developer maybe to lower their cost forget to put water trape pipe. They should use the U typed of pipe instead of straight pipe which deliver us the smell direct to the unit.
About the lift, its EITA brand lift is the lift that PPR DBKL use. It is the same and my friend told me that they experience the same thing as most of us experienced in PV10.
Dear Anon,
ReplyDeleteIf your facts about the lift is correct then it is a shocking revelation. How in the world could PV10 use a brand of lift mainly used in PPR flats that are known for numerous issues. It's too late for a remedy now. All we can do is save up enough money for a replacement in few years to come. So i can now expect the worst to come in a year or two.
Block A Owner
Anon / Danny,
ReplyDeleteunscrupulous developers will exhaust their ways and means to maximise profit at the expense of the current set of ignorant and naive buyers. Lack of stringent housing policies in this respect providing developers easy loop-holes to explore and there's no avenue for us to seek legal redress. The developers are silly if they don't fully exploit the situation now as they stand no chance to do so when the house-buyres are getting well-informed, more intelligence and attentive to details. U will uncover more short-changes not in favour of us if u dip deep into the quality of the facilities provided by the developer. Fact is we are paying 1st class condo price for 3rd class facilities as i mentioned in my earlier post. The operative model is more or less the same with the bundling up of prime and sub-prime loan in US that activated the financial derivative crisis that burns billions of fingers.
Dear All,
ReplyDeleteI was reading through this comments, I realise that the attention are to Mr.See only, I think it's not right to put the burden on his shoulder all the things. As we should remember it's JMB (committee members) not just particular 1 person. If we could give ideas how could the other committee members being given task individually. For an Example : Cleaning 1 person, Security 1 person etc etc....
Just my 2 cents, it's not right putting all the burden into 1 person shoulder.
Web Doctor,
ReplyDeleteYou have a very good point there but it is this blog where we can vent our disappointment and frustration or be it compliment, fully in writings and can be viewed by everyone. Seems Mr. See is the only one responding here, we have the right to put our views here whether it is done in a friendly or hostile manner.
If you want my honest words, i think Mr. See is doing a good job so far. I saw him coming in at 9am this morning. Straight away jump into action by removing advertising materials nailed on the trees outside the security guard post. Took photos of the stools that are being built and proceed to his regular round up. I see him every week.
I don't know about the rest of the committee members because i have not seen them in action besides that Mr. Chong monitoring the guard post activities from level 2 at 7am in the morning. I seriously hope Mr. See can put up an honest reviews on all his fellow members and provide us an attendance record of them before the next AGM.
To Raymond,
I think if there is a given fact i would say 90% of condo buyers will never check on what brand of lift they will be using. By the time they found out about the problem, it is always too late.
Danny,
ReplyDeletei absolutely agree with u on the performance appraisal portion which present Mr. See a golden opportunity to get rid of the deadwood in his committee. I'm sure Mr See would like to hv an active and productive team instead of one consists of many sleeping partners who are there just to make up the number.
Web Doctor,
our comments are based on what we observed and experienced. We are here to speak up without fear or favour. If we perceive the team or individual is weak, we will like to say it out loudly and honestly, hoping for positive responses. Plis at no time misconstrued it as a blame or finger pointing game. Covering up weaknesses will be detrimental to our effort in making PV10 the best managed condo in Malaysia. Lastly and not least, thks for using the simplest terminologies to elaborate on my earlier post in regard with the need for effective delegation to get things done on time.
Dear All,
ReplyDeleteCan someone tell me what is the purpose of the vacant land opposite our guard house (main entrance)? It has been vacant for so long. The developer gated this small piece of land for nothing.
The problem is this vacant land is full of grass and many small insects and animals living there creating lots of noise to Block A residents (those who are facing the main entrance). The noise is too loud especially after raining.
Why not use this land properly as a car park? At least it is more useful than being a "noise creating land". Should we suggest this to the land owner? Is it PV?
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ReplyDeleteWords from the guard there is a break-in yesterday night in Block B-14. I hope there is a detailed info on this incident so all the residents can take proper measure as precautious. Don't keep us in the dark. And thanks to the guard for alerting.
ReplyDeleteThis should serve as a lesson we should seriously buck up our security now!
Block A Owner
Danny,
ReplyDeletethis is just the beginning of our nightmares.
The security level will soon be loosened with issuance of more barrier gate access cards to motor-cyclist and to do away with car sticker to convenient a few (ref: See's reply to Chia). Loosening of the security features is amounting to courting for big troubles. Did a random sampling on car sticker this morning, just for fun, and found non-conformance rate is alarming, as high as 66%. My sample size is small, probably the actual situation is not that bad. But it's still a cause for alarm. Pretty soon we hv to endure not only break-in but car theft and other criminal activities that we are not asking for.
Sometimes, it did also cross my mind that only those JMC committee members who are residing here can align their priorities to ours and set them right.
dear owners,
ReplyDeletepurchase orders had been signed for the humps,notice boards and the canopy to shelter the motorists who are using the outer lanes to enter and exit. As for the cards for the motorcyclists, the JMC had not arrived at a decision yet so pls don't jump into conclusion. As for the proposal on the one way , a decision will only be made after the survey has been completed. the JMC had written a letter to PDVSB to bear the cost to link the car park on the roof top. we are still waiting for an official reply.
There was a break-in at BLK B on Saturday. It occured at about 4 in the evening. We still feel that the security is not tight enough. it could be an inside job, nobody knows. the security made a police report.
it seemed that none of the commentators of the blog has gone to the maintenance office to indicate their decisions on the one way proposal.
It may cost a million to install tiles louvered or aluminium louvered on all areas of the corridor which are exposed to the rain. If all the owners agree, we shall do it but then we may use up all our reserve.
All the unused land will have to be returned to DBKL.
Other committee members do make complaints to the management. I am more active because as I am a teacher and the appointed chairman, my instructions do carry weights.
dear owners,
ReplyDeletewe have to live with EITA lifts.
dear owners,
ReplyDeletethings do not get done without the committee members. I am not the only one who is performing here. we practise collective decision making here. they present their ideas and views in the meeting and we also monitor the implementation. you don't see them does not mean that they are not doing their work. PV10 is a vast place. you may be in the house when they are walking around or they may be in the house when you are walking around.
CHANGES ARE MADE AND THINGS GET DONE. WE ARE CONTINUOUSLY STRIVING TO BRING IMPROVEMENTS TO PV10. DON'T FORGET THAT WE ARE AT THE HELM FOR ONLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS.
Dear See,
ReplyDeletenice to see u coming out from the cell with all the cylinders firing to hv us updated on outstanding issues. Good to make the update a weekly affair to create awareness over JMC's latest activities. Will appreciate if u can update us other outstanding issues not mentioned in the preceding post :
1. opening condo back gate for exit/entry to convenient residents.
2. Name tag on security guard's uniform for identity purpose.
3. prevent bike tyre marks from further uglifying walls.
4. canopy linking main gurad house and block as shelter against rain.
5. More intelligent access card reader for barrier gates to ease aceess/exit of vehicles.
6. methodology to detect non-compliance to maximum number of tenants per unit and action to filter out the excess.
Also, conflicting signals were sent out by mgt and JMC on 1 card/1 sticker/1 car system.
Need clarification whether barrier gate access card owners are allowed to bring in cars without sticker pasted on wind-screen.
As for slippery floor issue caused by architectural flaw, we shall liaise with developer for financial aid since we can't afford it due to limited fund available in our coffer. No venture no gain as nobody is able to read developer's mind. Who know out of appreciation over our feedback on the above-mentioned flaw that can assist them to improve the architectural design to enhance their corporate image, they may gracefully help us out.
Plis do not give up this huge project easily b4 any faesible attempt is made.
Dear all,
ReplyDeleteFeel free to check out the latest update of JMC PV 10 at Facebook with photos and discussions.
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Thank You
Regards
M.Fairuz
JMC
This Saturday I hv going to office to pay the management fees. Here is some issue to share:-
ReplyDelete1.) Security guard are not tight enough. The guard just use their own sense to allow people enter into condo, cause I hv seen they allow a group of people (down from the bus metro) to enter without check their pass. At the same time, I also enter to the condo & show the guard the resident pass, you know what happen, the guard just smile to the girl (college) even dont boder i hv a pass or not.
2.) For issue card to motorcycle driver. I not agree on this, except we can find a solution to control the number of motorcycles, place to park the motor & safety of the motorcycle.
a.)How much the manpower can put in this matters?
b.)The income(charges collect from motorcycle driver) can cover the expenses?(manpower weges, maintenance chgs & etc.)
c.) The place to park the motorcycle hv install a lock?
d.) Does the motorcycle driver allow to driving their motorcycle inside the condo area? It dangerous esspecially for a kid,How do we prevent it?
3.) To open another/extra entrance for resident. Better hold it 1st, main entrance still need the improvement, now open a back door, it will loosing the security then more theft case happen. (you will not know which way the theft will run away) We can see others condo wont allow 2 entrance, 1st easy to control, 2nd save cost.
I just given my opinion to make the thing good, even I not stay here (rent to chinese). Presently I stay at Prima Setapak, I not very sure they allow the motorcycle to enter or not, but inside the condo hard to see the motorcycle (got few only, I thing the motorcycle is for security guard only) & normally the student park their motorcycle infront of the condo. 10s.
Jeff,
ReplyDeletei encountered the same experience as yours when i made my exit one fine day. The gate barrier did not respond to my access card due to one reason or another that's beyond my knowledge and i had to resort to honking, after waited for tens of seconds, to attract the attention of the guard who was found enjoying watching a sexy dame passing by even though he was facing the barrier gate with his finger on the barrier gate control button at that point of time and was well aware of my dilemma. By the way, can u identify the guard who failed to check yr entry? I think u can but troublesome,right?
See,
that's where the name tag comes into play.
The guard who provided disservice to residents for 3 consecutive time must be sacked as we shall discourage them slapping the hands that feed them. It's also their superiors' responsibility to refresh as well as remind them of their priorities. To ease us identifying the culprit for disciplinary action to be taken, the characters on the name tag must be as large as possible. The larger the characters, the more responsible the guard will be as they know their rice bowl is at stake if they failed to perform.
We shall not build in a culture of punishing the whole security team just becos of 1 or 2 bad apples in the team.
totally agree. If attach with the staff no., then will be perfect :)
ReplyDeleteDear See,
ReplyDeleteback to the wet & slippery floor issue.
Lets not jump to the conclusion that we need RM1m to tackle the problem. Just step backward to hv a good view of the roof top of individual block and the true cause is within yr grasp. U can also hv a good view of the roof tops of other condos within our vicinity for comparison purposes to get convinced on the architectural flaw. Just provide full roof for each block or at least hv all the air wells (gaps) in-between adjacent units fully roofed and the problem will die of its natural death. Thence, consult developer and his architect and seek their blessing to sponsor for the roofing project.
Bear in mind that if there's a will, there's a way. To achieve great success, we hv to put on our thinking caps and be assertive. Assumptions will bring us no where and make the ASS out of U and ME.
Sometimes, it did also cross my mind that only those JMC committee members who are residing here can align their priorities to ours and set them right.
ReplyDeleteDear raymond,
By all means, find someone who is as passionate as I am to lead. There is no need to come out with a comment that carries a hidden message. if you think you have the time and resources and I am sure you have, you can volunteer to perform this social duty.
Dear See,
ReplyDeleteundeniably u r the cream of the lot with great passion and conviction and also the pillar of the committee. It will be my biggest regret if u quit at the teeth of a presumably nasty remark.
The positive implication of the comment is there's still room for improvement in terms of yr resources commitment. U can hv a better feel and observation of the enviroment to facilitate yr better judgement and decision making if u shift yr base from Prima Setapak to PV10. Decision is yours and no one place the shotgun at yr forehead.
Dear See,
ReplyDeletethe wet & slippery floor issue is important and one of our main priority. It deserves a post on its own. Will appreciate if u can create one for it asap.
thks.