Two other key local contacts
are Mr Muthu (01112291840) for block 9 and Mr James (016 9499027) the resident’s
Indian community leader for Block 10. These two were very informative and had
close links with the local community.
On our side 4 people
undertook the visit- Datuk Vaithilingam, Dato Siva Subramanium, Prof KS Nathan
and Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria
Some
neighbourhood profile
According to local leaders
about 41% (270 families) out of the 650 families in block 9 are Indian
families. In the case of block 10 it is about 26% (176 families) out of the 650
total families are Indian families.
Major
areas of concern
They highlighted youth
related concerns such as alcohol abuse, drugs including open sales of drugs and
violence. They indicated the inaction by authorities even after informing the
authorities concerned. They indicated that they have problems with securing
welfare assistance as well as issues with the RT which is not very active in
Block 10 where else in Block 9 it has not been formed. The local leader’s complained
that their concerns were not clearly articulated, taken seriously nor addressed
by relevant agencies.
Some
practical intervention
Both James and Muthu will
document all those who have some documentation (BC & IC) related matters
for Dato Siva’s assistance
Both James and Muthu will
identify all the welfare cases needing assistance and compile the list for
reference to the Department of Social Welfare
To secure the support of
JPNIN to address concerns at the RT level and enhance the participation of the Department
of National Unity & Integration
Organise a discussion with
the OCPD of Petaling or senior officers on crime prevention strategies.
Next
Visit
On Thursday August 29, 2013
at 6pm at the Community Hall at Block 10. Local contact is Mr Maran
(010-5217229) for directions and parking.
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