A community that has done so much for sustainability, yet hear very little about sustainable development is an under statement in describing the Taman Bukit Mayang Emas Residents Association. The leadership is very strong and the bonding as well. When you listen to the founding chairman explaining how he has started the establishment, you will be very touched and excited. It all started in 2004 when Mr Yeong decided to call his neighbours to do something for their central park. The park is big in size, but under utilized without good facilities. Since then, a basketball court, cycling track, children play area and BBQ pit were built. I believe this must be the first public BBQ pit in Petaling Jaya.
Realising the fear about safety and security, they spoke to Police Department and started their security scheme. The scheme together with cooperation from the police has managed to bring crime rate to the lowest.
Having said this, the least unexpected initiative was converting a plot of abandoned no man land in the neighbourhood to an orchard for passion fruit. Apart from the plants, all structure in the orchard are built from recycled items. It is very well thought of and managed.
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