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At Wong Chun Wai (via the Malaysian Nature Society):
Many city folk who wanted to live near a green lung bought houses and land to build bungalows, believing that the state government would be committed to protecting the 100-year-old forest.
But residents at Section 8, 9 and 10 now feel cheated. They are also appalled at the eagerness of the state government in wanting to bulldoze through its plans in a high-handed manner without any respect for the views of the affected residents.
First, they were told that a cemetery would be created next to their land and now, to their horror, they found that the Petaling Jaya Structural Plan 2020 has bigger plans to develop the reserve.
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It is already bad enough that the cemetery issue has divided the community — one group that wants the cemetery but most of whom do not live in the area while the other group is the one affected and is understandably against it.
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More importantly, there is a huge track of land in Sungai Buloh already reserved as a burial ground. However, according to Mokhtar, it has been found to be unsuitable for burial. It has been said that the burial ground in several areas have been found to be too rocky but surely the authorities may want to consider remedial work. If an open sea can be reclaimed and mountains removed, surely it would not be an engineering feat.
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It is commendable that the protesters, comprising residents of all races, have stood together despite attempts to use race and religion to break their solidarity.
These residents have expressed their disgust at such shameful tactics by certain individuals to intimidate and coax them into silence.
Elected representatives, regardless of their race or religion, should not tolerate any use of gangsterism to scare off those who do not share their views. It is utterly shameful.
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The affected residents have stated that they are NOT against the setting up of a cemetery but are against the de-gazetting of the forest and the manner it had been carried out. Sadly, the cemetery issue has been used to rally support from some misinformed constituents. [A grave matter. Wong Chun Wai. April 8 2007]
It is disgusting to see how some people use race and religion to de-gazette a forest reserve. The next time the MNS conducts a visit to Kota Damansara, I am going to lend a hand.
The Malaysian Nature Society of Johor is having a donation drive to alleviate the difficulties faces by the Orang Asli residing within the boundary of the Endau Rompin National Park.
MNS Johor (MNSJ) Branch together with Johor National Parks Corporation (JNPC) will be visiting the affected community on 20 and 21 January 2007. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maketab Mohamed, MNSJ Chairman and Tuan Haji On Jabbar, Director of JNPC will lead a team of about 20 people including MNS members to provide assistance to the Orang Asli in Kampung Peta.
The floods have severely affected 250 Orang Asli comprising of 66 households in Kampong Peta. The rehabilitation work will begin soon and MNSJ appeal to MNS members to contribute cash or in kind.
Cash Donation
MNSJ Bank Account number is 00500068085 with Hong Leong Bank (Johor Bahru Main) under the name of Malaysian Nature Society.
Please e-mail your particulars and contribution amount to:
- Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Dr Maketab Mohamed – maketab [AT] fkkksa [dot] utm [dot] my
- Treasurer: Dr Joy Veronica Mak — joymark [AT] tm [dot] net [dot] my
In Kind Donation:
- DIY shelf
- Cooking Utensils
- Rice
- Cooking Oil
- Canned Food
- Blankets / Bedding
- New clothes / Shoes
Please donate generously.