Another community service - looking for transport for kids to pre-school in SS19 Subang Jaya. Please contact Michele Loo (016-257-8565).
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I'm a resident of Canal Gardens and I'm looking for a reliable transporter to take my 4 yr old daughter to a preschool in SS19 Subang Jaya and fetch her back home after school. The time for sending her to school is around 11am and back from school at 3:30pm. I'm am willing to pay a higher fee. Hope someone can recommend pls, thank you. (Michele Loo - 016-257-8565)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Private Tutors
As part of our community services, we will help out as much as possible through our blog. For those parents looking for private tutors, you may contact Justina (013-4304158).
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From: Justina (013-4304158)
I am a part-time tutor in a tuition centre, teach English in Cambridge English for Life, and also managing a pre-school in the mornings. I can teach English, BM, Maths and Science to primary school children. For parents looking for tutors, you can contact me at 013-4304158.
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From: Justina (013-4304158)
I am a part-time tutor in a tuition centre, teach English in Cambridge English for Life, and also managing a pre-school in the mornings. I can teach English, BM, Maths and Science to primary school children. For parents looking for tutors, you can contact me at 013-4304158.
Monday, October 6, 2008
More "Green" Community Effort Around Klang Valley
Residents green Bandar Puteri Klang
The Star, 6th October 2008
In line with the Selangor government’s efforts in greening the environment, Bandar Puteri Klang organised “A Tree in My Garden’’ event for its residents on Aug 24.
Te event was graced by Muhammad Hijaz Sanusi, the director of the Landscape division of Klang Municipal Council and DSP Zailan Tazir from the Klang Police headquarters.
The main objective of the event was to promote activities to enhance the town’s environment and to foster closer community ties among Bandar Puteri Klang residents.
About 1,000 Bandar Puteri Klang residents took part along with their family members to green the Town Park the shared common garden of Bandar Puteri Klang, with trees and shrubs.
At the end of the event, to motivate the residents to green their homes and neighbourhood, each participant was given a free plant.
In conjunction with the World Environment Day, the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) held a tree-planting programme within its municipality.
The council conducted its first exercise on Thursday by planting some 100 kelat paya trees. A total of 300 trees will be planted by the council.
Sponsored by Nilam Simfoni Sdn Bhd, the plants were planted by council officers from various departments along the MRR2 opposite the Tesco hypermarket.
MPAJ community and youths department director Sarodin Shahri said the council always had such tree-planting activities from time to time but this was the first time it was done in conjunction with environment day.
In support of the state government's project of planting one million trees in Selangor this year, Sarodin said the council was in charge of planting 100,000 trees. Currently, the council has managed to plant 33,000 trees in various locations in the municipality.
“Last year, we planted about 42,000 trees and we hope to exceed our quota of 100,000 this year,” he said during the exercise.
Sarodin explained the Kelat Paya was a suitable plant as it can beautify a place and provide shade.
“When it is trimmed, it is good for landscaping purposes and when it is grown, the tree provides a good shade,” Sarodin said.
MPAJ will plant 150 of the plant at Taman Angsana Hilir Jalan 1 and 7 and 50 more around Kampung Pandan futsal court.
Bandar Puteri residents spend a fruitful day planting trees
In response to the Subang Jaya Municipal Council's (MPSJ) campaign to plant more trees, a group of Bandar Puteri Puchong residents rolled up their sleeves to plant fruit trees in their neighbourhood last Sunday.
In collaboration with the MPSJ landscape department, the residents planted about 450 trees around the green areas and in the parks at the neighbourhood.
The Bandar Puteri resident association advisor Samson David Maman said that they have requested for another 500 trees from the council.
“The response has been so overwhelming and Adnan has agreed to our request,” he said during the launch at the Puteri 8/10 field.
“Once the trees bear fruits, all of us would be able to share it and this promotes a sense of neighbourliness,” said Maman.
Some of the trees planted were mango, guava, rambutan, and sour sop.
Adults, with children in tow, excitedly dug up holes and even the elderly joined the activity.
“I think the residents should be commended for being the first resident association to organise its own tree planting activity on such a big-scale,” said Adnan.
He added that the state government has targeted for one million trees to be planted in Selangor this year with MPSJ to plant at least 100,000 trees.
“So far, the council has planted over 43,000 trees of various types under our jurisdiction.
“However, the council does not encourage residents to plant trees like bananas, sugarcanes, or vegetables as its leaves would fall and create a mess on the ground."
“Fruit trees or trees that provide shade are much better,” said Adnan.
Adnan also urged for developers to be more socially responsible towards the community's welfare.
“There are so many types of developers - some passive and others more proactive.
After the activity, the residents raised few pertinent issues with Adnan with regards to the township such as repair work and maintenance and he assured them that he would get the developer to look into soon.
The Star, 6th October 2008
In line with the Selangor government’s efforts in greening the environment, Bandar Puteri Klang organised “A Tree in My Garden’’ event for its residents on Aug 24.
Te event was graced by Muhammad Hijaz Sanusi, the director of the Landscape division of Klang Municipal Council and DSP Zailan Tazir from the Klang Police headquarters.
The main objective of the event was to promote activities to enhance the town’s environment and to foster closer community ties among Bandar Puteri Klang residents.
About 1,000 Bandar Puteri Klang residents took part along with their family members to green the Town Park the shared common garden of Bandar Puteri Klang, with trees and shrubs.
At the end of the event, to motivate the residents to green their homes and neighbourhood, each participant was given a free plant.
MPAJ embarks on tree-planting programme
The Star, 14th June 2008
In conjunction with the World Environment Day, the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) held a tree-planting programme within its municipality.
The council conducted its first exercise on Thursday by planting some 100 kelat paya trees. A total of 300 trees will be planted by the council.
Sponsored by Nilam Simfoni Sdn Bhd, the plants were planted by council officers from various departments along the MRR2 opposite the Tesco hypermarket.
MPAJ community and youths department director Sarodin Shahri said the council always had such tree-planting activities from time to time but this was the first time it was done in conjunction with environment day.
In support of the state government's project of planting one million trees in Selangor this year, Sarodin said the council was in charge of planting 100,000 trees. Currently, the council has managed to plant 33,000 trees in various locations in the municipality.
“Last year, we planted about 42,000 trees and we hope to exceed our quota of 100,000 this year,” he said during the exercise.
Sarodin explained the Kelat Paya was a suitable plant as it can beautify a place and provide shade.
“When it is trimmed, it is good for landscaping purposes and when it is grown, the tree provides a good shade,” Sarodin said.
MPAJ will plant 150 of the plant at Taman Angsana Hilir Jalan 1 and 7 and 50 more around Kampung Pandan futsal court.
Bandar Puteri residents spend a fruitful day planting trees
The Star, 11th April 2008
In response to the Subang Jaya Municipal Council's (MPSJ) campaign to plant more trees, a group of Bandar Puteri Puchong residents rolled up their sleeves to plant fruit trees in their neighbourhood last Sunday.
In collaboration with the MPSJ landscape department, the residents planted about 450 trees around the green areas and in the parks at the neighbourhood.
MPSJ president Datuk Adnan Md Ikhsan officiated the campaign.
The Bandar Puteri resident association advisor Samson David Maman said that they have requested for another 500 trees from the council.
“The response has been so overwhelming and Adnan has agreed to our request,” he said during the launch at the Puteri 8/10 field.
“Once the trees bear fruits, all of us would be able to share it and this promotes a sense of neighbourliness,” said Maman.
Some of the trees planted were mango, guava, rambutan, and sour sop.
Adults, with children in tow, excitedly dug up holes and even the elderly joined the activity.
“I think the residents should be commended for being the first resident association to organise its own tree planting activity on such a big-scale,” said Adnan.
He added that the state government has targeted for one million trees to be planted in Selangor this year with MPSJ to plant at least 100,000 trees.
“So far, the council has planted over 43,000 trees of various types under our jurisdiction.
“However, the council does not encourage residents to plant trees like bananas, sugarcanes, or vegetables as its leaves would fall and create a mess on the ground."
“Fruit trees or trees that provide shade are much better,” said Adnan.
Adnan also urged for developers to be more socially responsible towards the community's welfare.
“There are so many types of developers - some passive and others more proactive.
“Developers must always remember their responsibility to the buyers and it doesn’t just end with the selling of a property,” he said.
After the activity, the residents raised few pertinent issues with Adnan with regards to the township such as repair work and maintenance and he assured them that he would get the developer to look into soon.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Pokok-Pokok Baru from MBSA
Recently, we have managed to get MBSA to plant around 200 new trees all over Canal Gardens. This is part of the exercise to replace the old dead trees as well as tambah new ones to beautify as well as to provide more shades, in the near future, once these trees "grow up".
Trees are "green machines" that act as natural filters of our air. Through the process of photosynthesis they absorb carbon dioxide (a key contributor to global warming) from the atmosphere and store it in their trunk, branches, leaves, roots, soil and foliage, while releasing oxygen back out.
Apart from that, by planting more trees ... we can ...
A BIG THANK YOU to MBSA and the CGRC folks!
Trees are "green machines" that act as natural filters of our air. Through the process of photosynthesis they absorb carbon dioxide (a key contributor to global warming) from the atmosphere and store it in their trunk, branches, leaves, roots, soil and foliage, while releasing oxygen back out.
Apart from that, by planting more trees ... we can ...
- create more shades - suasana lebih redup
- provide an interesting, soothing environment for our children and our community especially for morning/evening walk and cycling
- prevent soil loss
A BIG THANK YOU to MBSA and the CGRC folks!
How Would You Rate Our Security Services?
Well ladies and gentlemen, let's do an online poll and see how our security guards are doing.
Question: How Would You Rate Our Security Services?
Question: How Would You Rate Our Security Services?
- Excellent - First Class
- Good
- Can Be Much Better
- Please Replace Them
Polling will be open for one (1) week - ending next Sunday, 12th October 2008. Hurry up!
Scroll down and the POLLING is available on the right-hand, right below our lovely Canal Gardens logo.
Join Us - Open Burning at Kampung Johan Setia
A meeting has been called by the State Tourism, Consumer Affairs and Environment Commitee Chairman YB Elizabeth Wong to discuss the progress of open burning issue at Kampung Johan
Setia. We need some concerned residents who are able to make it tomorrow, 6th October, at 10am - to join.
Invitations were out for all the press. There will be representatives from Putra Heights, Kota Kemuning, Bukit Rimau, Bandar Putri etc.
You can find more information here: Smokechaser's Weblog: http://smokechaser.wordpress.com/
A big thank you to Smokechaser for the heads up and invitation.
Venue: Meeting Room, Majlis Perbandaran Klang, Bangunan Sultan Alam Shah, Jalan Perbandaran, 41675 Klang Bandar Diraja, Selangor.
Date: 6 October 2008, Monday
Time: 10am-11am
Tel: 03-3371 6044 / Hotline : 03-3371 4404 / Fax: 03-3372 0344
Setia. We need some concerned residents who are able to make it tomorrow, 6th October, at 10am - to join.
Invitations were out for all the press. There will be representatives from Putra Heights, Kota Kemuning, Bukit Rimau, Bandar Putri etc.
You can find more information here: Smokechaser's Weblog: http://smokechaser.wordpress.com/
A big thank you to Smokechaser for the heads up and invitation.
Venue: Meeting Room, Majlis Perbandaran Klang, Bangunan Sultan Alam Shah, Jalan Perbandaran, 41675 Klang Bandar Diraja, Selangor.
Date: 6 October 2008, Monday
Time: 10am-11am
Tel: 03-3371 6044 / Hotline : 03-3371 4404 / Fax: 03-3372 0344
Another Community Site - Putra Heights Forum
Added another community site - Putra Heights Forum - so that we all can know a little bit more on what's happening within Canal Gardens and Kota Kemuning, as well as our surrounding neighbourhood.
Check them out at: http://www.putraheights.com/forums/
Check them out at: http://www.putraheights.com/forums/
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Climate Change & Reducing Emissions
What is Climate Change?
Climate change, or global warming is the result of a build up of greenhouse gases (GHG), chiefly carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere. GHGs serve to trap the suns heat in the earth’s atmosphere, forming the ‘greenhouse effect’ – a natural phenomena that keeps the earth warm. However, when the concentration of GHGs gets too large, and the earth’s equilibrium gets out of balance, we experience a dangerous rise in temperatures, which can result in severe and extreme weather conditions. In effect, earth’s blanket thickens and our atmosphere absorbs and holds more heat than it radiates back. This could directly affect rainfall, flooding and droughts, agriculture, economies, health and biosecurity.
Reduce Your Emissions
Reducing your emissions is a vital part of combating climate change. We encourage everyone to be aware of their energy usage and its effects, and take steps to reduce this. What remains can be offset through Carbon Free programme.
Climate change, or global warming is the result of a build up of greenhouse gases (GHG), chiefly carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere. GHGs serve to trap the suns heat in the earth’s atmosphere, forming the ‘greenhouse effect’ – a natural phenomena that keeps the earth warm. However, when the concentration of GHGs gets too large, and the earth’s equilibrium gets out of balance, we experience a dangerous rise in temperatures, which can result in severe and extreme weather conditions. In effect, earth’s blanket thickens and our atmosphere absorbs and holds more heat than it radiates back. This could directly affect rainfall, flooding and droughts, agriculture, economies, health and biosecurity.
Reduce Your Emissions
Reducing your emissions is a vital part of combating climate change. We encourage everyone to be aware of their energy usage and its effects, and take steps to reduce this. What remains can be offset through Carbon Free programme.
- By being more energy efficient at home, you can reduce your emissions and lower your energy bills by more than 30%.
- Adjust your air conditioner when you go out and shut down your system when you are away for extended periods.
- Turn off and unplug stereos, radios, TVs, and DVDs when you leave for holidays. These appliances have a stand-by function that uses energy even when they are turned off.
- Close doors to unused rooms trapping cooling in rooms in use.
- Consider switching to compact fluorescent lighting. Compact fluorescent light bulbs use about 75 per cent less energy than incandescent bulbs.
- Clean all of your cooling appliances, making sure they are dust free. Energy is lost when cooling units have to work harder to draw air through dirty filters. Ensuring that your air conditioner filter is clean can save 5 percent of the energy used.
- Wash your dishes manually, or ensure your dishwasher is full when you run it. Allow your dishes to air dry, by not using the heat in the drying cycle can save 20 percent of your dishwasher's total electricity use.
- Recycle glass, metals, plastics and paper.
- Plant shade trees and paint your house a light color if you live in a warm climate or a dark color if you live in a cold climate.
- Turn your refrigerator down.
- Select the most energy-efficient models when you replace your old appliances. Look for the Energy Star Label - your assurance that the product saves energy and prevents pollution.
- Slow down and drive sensibly. The faster and more aggressive you drive, the more petrol your car uses.
We, the residents of Canal Gardens, are proud to have played some small parts in helping mother earth through our monthly recycling programs and, recently, having 200 new trees planted all over Canal Gardens. Let us all do our part to reduce emissions.
Source: Plant-A-Tree-Today.Org
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Recycling Day - October 2008
Our monthly recycling event is on this Sunday.
When: 5th October 2008 (Sunday), 10am - 3pm
Where: Gazebo Near 2nd Exit
Here are some of the items which you and your family can contribute - big or small - doesn't really matter as long as you contribute. The money collected from these Recycling Program will be channeled into Canal Gardens Community Events.
Beverage Tin Cans
We take soft drink / coffee drink tin cans. Help us rinse and empty the content and if possible, keep them dry in plastic bag(s).
Plastics
We take plastic bottles and this includes mineral water bottles, juice or milk containers, shampoo bottles, household cleaning containers like washing detergent etc. Please help rinse and empty the content, and where possible keep them dry in plastic bag(s) or tie them together. Easier to group these materials together.
Papers
We take clean, dry paper that come in many forms like newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, letters, envelopes, cardboard and boxboard like cereal, soap and tea packets and greetings cards, egg cartons and cardboard milk cartons etc. Help us by tying the papers ... Easier to weight and load into the lorry.
So see you all this Sunday, from 10m - 3pm.
When: 5th October 2008 (Sunday), 10am - 3pm
Where: Gazebo Near 2nd Exit
Here are some of the items which you and your family can contribute - big or small - doesn't really matter as long as you contribute. The money collected from these Recycling Program will be channeled into Canal Gardens Community Events.
Beverage Tin Cans
We take soft drink / coffee drink tin cans. Help us rinse and empty the content and if possible, keep them dry in plastic bag(s).
Plastics
We take plastic bottles and this includes mineral water bottles, juice or milk containers, shampoo bottles, household cleaning containers like washing detergent etc. Please help rinse and empty the content, and where possible keep them dry in plastic bag(s) or tie them together. Easier to group these materials together.
Papers
We take clean, dry paper that come in many forms like newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, letters, envelopes, cardboard and boxboard like cereal, soap and tea packets and greetings cards, egg cartons and cardboard milk cartons etc. Help us by tying the papers ... Easier to weight and load into the lorry.
So see you all this Sunday, from 10m - 3pm.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri
Wishing all our Muslim friends - Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri - Maaf Zahir Batin.
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