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Cebisan Majlis Berbuka Puasa pada 12 August 2012 di SURe TV
Berita sepenuhnya menyusul kemudian.

SILA KLIK DISINI

MARHABAN YA RAMADHAN

Masjid Bukit Antarabangsa

Assalamualaikum WBT
Para Muslimin dan Muslimat Sinaran Ukay Residence  

Bagi pihak JMB Sinaran Ukay Residence saya ingin mengucapkan kepada saudara dan saudari sekelian selamat menunaikan ibadah puasa di bulan Ramadhan yang mulia ini.

Semoga ibadat kita diterima Allah swt, Insya Allah. 

MAAF ZAHIR DAN BATHIN .

Wassalam

Adi Satria 

Pengerusi 

JMB Sinaran Ukay Residence 

SURe Gotong Royong for 2012

ON THE 15th of JULY 2012, A GROUP OF RESIDENTS FROM SINARAN UKAY RESIDENCE (SURe) BUKIT ANTARABANGSA, SELANGOR, GOT TOGETHER AND DID THE UNEXPECTED. 

THEY PAINTED THEIR CONDOMINIUM .. OR AT THE LEAST PART OF THEIR HOME.

THEY DROPPED ALL OBSTACLES, ESPECIALLY THEIR EGOS GRABBED THEMSELVES SOME BRUSHES AND STARTED PAINTING.

HEADED BY THE BUREAU OF BUILDING MANAGEMENT, RESIDENT ARCHITECT MR AZZAIDY ASSISTED BY EVENT BUREAU MR EFFENDY, YOUNG , OLD, VETERAN AND NEW RESIDENTS JOINED IN AND HAD SOME FUN PAINTING THE BUILDING ‘BLACK’ !

IT WAS ALL  VERY WELL WORTH IT EVEN THOUGH PRETTY EXHAUSTING ( EXPECTED A 4 HOUR EVENT, ENDED WITH AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS ) THE SPIRIT OF ‘GOTONG ROYONG’ DROVE US TILL THE END OF OUR MISSION.

DO REST ASSURED THAT WE SHALL CONTINUE WITH FUTURE PLANS AND ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE THEIR TIME AND EFFORTS IN MAKING SURe OUR HOME ...’ a better standard of Living ‘


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SINARAN UKAY RESIDENCE
for a better standard of Living

SUNDAY RIDE

Roda motosikal dengan suspension system complete gear hi-breed yang canggih 

Warga Kreatif Sinaran Ukay ternyata menyerlah setelah terdapat sebuah kenderaan yang unik di tunggangi oleh tuan empunya yang meronda sakan di perkarangan Sinaran Ukay Residence pada hari Ahad yang indah ini.

'Ia adalah satu 'cross breed' di antara motosikal lama saya dengan basikal anak saya yang telah saya ubah suai di bengkel besi saya beberapa bulan yang lalu.' Berikut ada lah kenyataan yang di beri oleh 'engineer/designer/tukang besi/ warga SURe yang bernama Yazid.

Untuk keterangan selanjut nya boleh lah anda menghubungi nya terus.  Mana lah tahu sekiranya anda berniat untuk mengubah-suai skateboard anda menjadi sebuah kereta kebal atau skuter menjadi traktor boleh lah berbincang dengan saudara Yazid.

Syabas Saudara Yazid, apa kah agak nya nama kenderaan ini ?


Sinaran Ukay Residence
for a better standard of living

Unpaid Maintenance Fees

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO UPDATE THEIR ACCOUNTS, KINDLY TAKE NOTE

IMPORTANT & URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT

There is an urgent need for the management of Sinaran Ukay Residence to take the necessary steps to seek the cooperation of every resident to ensure that the monthly service fee is promptly paid up.

The total  amount outstanding over the years is astonishingly huge and unfortunately from the records of last month's collection the trend has not been improving.

With the consent of the Pesuruhjaya Bangunan (COB) Menara MPAJ, the management has decided to embark on a campaign to recover and encourage a healthy cash flow to efficiently manage and maintain the everyday affairs of the condominium.

The first step is to implement the denial entry of access card for those who have yet to settle their outstanding service fee, water bills, insurance and cukai tanah for the period of at least JANUARI 2012 to MAY 2012.

The management has created a few schemes to make it easier for residents to settle payment. More information can be obtained by writing, calling or dropping by the management office.

Sinaran Ukay Residence
for a better standard of living

Message from The New Chairman

Assalamualaikum dan salam sejahtera kepada para penghuni Sinaran Ukay yang dihormati.

Bagi pihak Badan Pengurusan Kondominium Sinaran Ukay (BPKSU) saya ingin mengucapkan penghargaan atas kepercayaan tuan tuan dan puan puan melantik saya dan ahli jawatankuasa BPKSU yang baru dalam Mesyuarat Agong Ke3 pada hari Sabtu 10 Mac 2012 di Dewan Serbaguna Sinaran Ukay.

Perlantikan kami adalah untuk 2012/2013.

Mesyuarat yang telah berjalan dengan suasana lancar dihadiri oleh pihak Nurr Property Consultant, yang diketuai oleh Tuan Hj Roslan Hussin yang juga bertindak sebagai Pengerusi mesyuarat dan En Muhammad Noor Isman , Ketua Bahagian Pesuruhjaya Bangunan (COB ) MajlisPerbadanan Ampang Jaya.

Isu isu yang berbangkit telah dibincangkan dengan cara yang berhemah dan kami mengiktiraf beberapa isu yang harus ditangani dengan segera.

Pertama ialah, akaun untuk 1November 2009 - 31Disember 2010 masih belum disahkan pengauditannya disebabkan oleh masalah maklumat dalaman yang belum selesai . 

Akaun bagi 2011 juga belum selesai diaudit.
Namun pihak Nurr telah dapat memberi gambaran umum mengenai kedudukan kewangan Sinaran Ukay.

Oleh itu mereka memberi komitment untuk menyelesaikannya dalam masa 3 bulan ini  dimana satu mesyuarat luar biasa (EGM) akan diadakan pada 10 Jun 2012 untuk membentangkan laporannya.

ISU ISU PENTING DAN SEGERA.

Demi kepentingan para penghuni Sinaran Ukay, BPKSU yang baru dilantik akan menumpukan beberapa isu penting pada kadar segera.

1.Yuran semasa dan tertunggak
2. Sekuriti dan keselamatan
3. Keindahan dan kebersihan bangunan dan persekitaran untuk meningkatkan nilai pasaran Sinaran Ukay
4. Semangat hubungan dan interaksi antara para penghuni sebagai komuniti yang aktif
5. Komunikasi dan penyebaran maklumat.

PENGLIBATAN SEMUA DIPERLUKAN

Daripada 157 unit hanya 40 pemilik unit berhak hadir dan mengundi di mesyuarat agung kali ini tetapi hanya 17 yang hadir dan ini sudah cukup korum.
Apakah yang berlaku kepada majoriti penghuni.yang lain?
Namun mereka yang tidak layak mengundi telah dibenarkan hadir dan menyuarakan pendapat dan pandangan mereka .

Apa yang perlu ialah penglibatan semua penghuni. Oleh itu perkara yang pertama ialah mempastikan semua penghuni membayar yuran mereka untuk tahun ini tanpa lengah lagi.
Kita perlu mempastikan setiap bulan dana mencukupi dikutip untuk penyelenggaraan kondominium ini.

Inilah intipati kepada kehidupan di kondominium dan ia adalah syarat yang termaktup dalam undang undang .

TIADA DANA TIADA PERKHIDMATAN

Kami memahami beberapa isu yang dihadapi oleh penghuni di masa lalu yang menyebabkan yuran tertunggak. Perkara ini akan dikaji bersama dan satu skim penyelesaian yang adil dan rasional akan dibentangkan dengan kadar segera.

Sementara itu apa yang perlu sekarang ialah pengkutipan dana untuk tahun ini bagi mempastikan kelancaran dan kesinambungan perkhidmatan.  Pihak kami merayu agar semua penghuni menjalankan tanggunjawab mereka dengan  membayar yuran tahun ini mulai januari dengan segera.

Terima kasih.

SEKURITI DAN KESELAMATAN

Isu sekuriti dan keselamatan akan ditangani.dengan segera dengan  mengkaji semula keberkesanan sekuriti yang sedia ada.

KEINDAHAN DAN KEBERSIHAN BANGUNAN DAN PERSEKITARAN

Bangunan perlu dicat agar nilai pasaran kita turut meningkat. Untuk itu kita perlu dana dan satu  perancangan bagaimana mengindahkan bangunan kita . Kutip dana? Sumbang cat? Dapatkan sponsor? Tolong beri idea, tuan tuan .Mustahil? Jiran kita Kyoto Garden dah dapat wajah baru berkat sumbangan penghuninya. Kita pun BOLEH!

Sampah sarap, khidmat tukang sapu dll akan ditangani segera. Tong sampah yang tersadai dekat pintu pagar belakang akan dipindahkan dengan segera.
Lainan isu penyelangaraan yang sudah uzur dan tenat akan di tangani, tetapi ini semua memerlukan wang yang bukan sedikit. Oleh itu sumbanglah tanggubgjawab kita bersama dengan membayar yuran

INTERAKSI DAN SEMANGAT KOMUNITI

Jom kita wujudkan semula perjumpaan bulanan , makan makan dan gelak ketawa bersama keluarga.
Kita akan mulakan dengan perjumpaan semua penghuni dengan BPKSU untuk menyampaikan taklimat perancngan kami dengan kadar segera.

KOMUNIKASI

Buangkan yang keruh ambil yang jernih!

Kalau dulu kita tak tahu apa yang berlaku, kini kita akan mula memberi maklumat sebanyak mungkin mengenai polisi, perancangan , dan aktiviti kita.
Dan kita juga mengharapkan idea idea yang bernas dari para penghuni. Secara e mail, melalui surat ke pejabat atau berjumpa terus dengan mana mana ahli BPKSU.

Dan kami akan membentuk jawatankuasa kecil /sub committee yang akan dianggotai oleh para penghuni yang berminat untuk memberi khidmat mereka dengan sukarela dan suka suka serta komitted. (kita tak akan paksa rela kecuali terpaksa! )

Yang penting ialah kita buka satu lembaran baru yang bersinar-sinar  untuk Sinaran Ukay yang kita idamkan!

Sekian , atas sokongan tuan tuan dan puan puan kita yakin akan dapat BERSAMA-SAMA menjadikan
Sinaran Ukay ini tempat kita yang lebih baik, harmoni, berkualiti dan BERNILAI TINGGI!

InsyaAllah

Wassalam,

Adi Satria
Pengerusi BPKSU 2012/2013

3rd AGM Sinaran Ukay Kondominium

The 3rd Annual General Meeting was held successfully in Sinaran Ukay Kondominium Multi purpose hall to receive the Management Account and pass the resolution and motion in voting for a new set of committee members for the Joint Management Body (JMB) of Sinaran Ukay Kondominium.

From a total of 157 units only 40 unit owners were eligible to vote upon which only 17 owners were present, good enough to fulfill the quorum needed for an AGM.

However, residents who were not eligible to vote were allowed to attend and voice their opinions.

The atmosphere of the meeting was amicably professional and was conducted in a friendly and positive manner.

Apart from the residents and owners of Sinaran Ukay Kondominium, the attendees include En Muhammad Noor Iman - Ketua Bahagian Pesuruhanjaya Bangunan (COB) MPAJ, and Tuan Haji Roslan Hussin and Staffs of Nurr Property Consultants.

The following are the new office bearers

Pengerusi : En Adi Satria Unit 5 -14

Bendahari : Puan Shaharum (En Azhar) Unit G - 02

Setiausaha : Pn Nor Aishah Unit 1 - 13

AJK : Pn Tuty Aizadhora Unit 6 - 12

En Asri Ahmad Unit 1 - 16

En Abd Aziz Unit 2 - 13

En Azaiddy Unit 4 - 16

Mdm Teh Muar Kim Unit 5 - 03

En. Nur Effendi Unit 2 - 25

To all the new office bearers, we wish you all the very best and let us return the shine we deservingly need in Sinaran Ukay.

Wireless Broadband or Mobile Broadband ?

We are living in the era where dialup is viewed as taboo even though not too long ago it used to be the only means of connecting to the Internet. Modern KL-nites especially the younger generation are infatuated by the term “WIRELESS” or “MOBILE”; simply because it means the freedom to work or play at anytime, anywhere.

Many of us may already know the difference between Broadband, Wireless Broadband and Mobile Broadband. But because of frustration using existing service and also the compelling advertisement from famous brand name, a lot of us will change their service provider. And we may later exclaim disappointment because the service experience will be a mismatch to our expectation.

Broadband

The modem at home/office still requires to be connected using a telephone line

Wireless Broadband

User connect to internet through a nearby tower and therefore can freely move about within the coverage area.

Mobile Broadband

The tongle that plugs into your laptop basically has the same access like your mobile phone to the mobile operators network coverage, therefore as long as there is sufficient bandwidth, you will be able to access to internet

The biggest misconception about wireless broadband* is that we can connect from anywhere. That simply isn't the case. Technically, Wireless Internet service providers (or WISPs, for short) will have to operate a series of cell sites that transmit their Internet signals in a fashion similar to how mobile phone cell site operate. This is a costly endeavor that takes time to establish. It also means that once you are out of the cell site coverage area, you will not be able to connect.

In Malaysia, or at least in Selangor, the setup of signal sites is contracted to State Back Companies. Coupled with the slow revenue turnover (or is it loss?), it is not hard to imagine the multitude of delay for WISPs to roll out their sites; which directly impact their subscriptions take up rate. It is indeed, unfortunately, like the chicken-and-egg scenario.

If you need Internet access while moving about, then you should go for Mobile Broadband.

Mobile broadband is the term used to describe various types of “high speed" internet access through a portable modem and/or mobile phone. Various network standards may be used, such as EDGE, GPRS 3G, UMTS/HSPA and etc. All of these “high speed” access piggyback on a mobile network infrastructure (EDGE, HSPA etc actually share spectrum with mobile voice calls). While it allows you to access to internet anywhere where there is mobile coverage with 2.5G signal or above, the data (internet) user will have to compete with voice user for the limited bandwidth. Usually the voice user will have priority over data user.

However, it is the same group of voice user who is subsidizing for the growing bandwidth capacity and enhanced infrastructure that mobile operators are offering to data user. Until recently, most mobile operators that offer Unlimited Mobile Broadband are still struggling to recover the cost of expanding bandwidth.

So, before we decide to subscribe to internet access package, we ought to be clear about our requirement; i.e. extend of mobility required by you when accessing internet and more importantly check with the provider the exact location of the nearest signal site. If you are subscribing to mobile broadband, check that the nearest base station that you frequently logon to supports high speed internet access, e.g. 3G and HSPA. When a signal site serves too many users, the user experience is different for Wireless Broadband and Mobile Broadband.

*Note:

Some mobile operators do advertise their Mobile Broadband service as Wireless Broadband.

Contributor: Stella

Signs of Neglect

Due to the conflict faced by the JMC, the residents are beginning to see the early signs of neglect. Is this the price the residents have to pay for the issues that seem to remain unresolved ?

Ops Lalang dik oi Lalang

* lokasi sebenar - gaung di sudut tepi tempat basuh kereta

di petik dari http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lalang

Pokok Lalang merupakan sejenis tumbuhan yang terdapat di hutan Malaysia. Pokok ini juga terdapat di negara-negara tropika dan kawasan serdahana lain termasuk ASEAN. Nama botani pokok Keladan adalah Imperata cylindrica.

Lalang merupakan sejenis tumbuhan yang dianggap rumpai. Lalang mudah membiak melalui benih yang ditiup angin, melalui keratan rozobium atau akarnya.

Bagaimanapun lalang mempunyai kepentingan tertentu. Lalang merupakan sejenis pokok perintis yang akan mengkoloni tanah yang diterangkan dari pokok lain dengan pantas. Ini membantu kerana hakisan tanah akan terhalang. Tanah dan galian yang terdedah akibat kehilangan tumbuhan penutup bumi yang asal dapat dikekalkan oleh lalang yang menghalang hujan lebat menghanyutkan ia ketempat lain.

Dengan itu lalang dapat membantu mengurangkan hakisan tanah dan pada masa yang sama lalang membantu mengekalkan kesuburan tanah.

Mungkin sebab itu lah lalang-lalang di Sinaran Ukay tak di potong.

Voice of the silent majority

Have you ever wonder when will this JMB conflict is going to end?

Is there a solution in sight. How is this effecting our lives, our homes our community ?

Do we just wait and see who is mightier than the other?

Is there any true effort for a truce, a reconciliation, a realisation for a vision of living together in harmony.

For just one minute, leave our ego, selfishness and arrogance behind and look deep into ourselves and ask .....

'Do we want to live like this forever?'

Give PEACE a chance !

Sinaran Ukay Residence

for a better standard of living

Common sense prevail

The condition of the swimming pool took a turn for the worst after it was being drained and refilled ever since it was 'repaired' a couple of weeks ago. Green algae, murky water and croaking toads made it almost impossible for anyone to go for a swim unless he is closely related to the species called 'buaya'.

Out of the three filtering pumps, one was at least working before the repair and unfortunately none is working now. Even the underwater lights were not fixed for whatever the reason.

In conclusion, what was claimed to be a rectification exercise became a controversial one.

However, amidst all these hardships and inconveniences, there is still a flicker of hope among some good level headed residents of our beloved Sinaran Ukay.

Here is the story from one resident ....

Last Saturday at their normal get-together-breakfast a few residents felt sorry at the state of the pool and the need to do something about it.

They conducted a simple investigation to identify the problem (many has enough knowledge into maintenance and M & E works) and discovered there is no power to the pump.

Understanding a long holiday is in prospect this few residents decided to pass the hat around to purchase certain type of wires to enable for a rewiring for the pool to be in running state for the moment/holidays.

Yesterday, Wednesday 10/2/2010 with the help of Mansor, Yazid, Azahar, Jamal and a couple other residents got at least 1 pump started and running.

All was done at NO CHARGE to JMB, perhaps a couple of invitation to our periodical BBQ later *.

Good neighboring and truly concern resident will stop at nothing to ensure living quality of Sinaran Ukay Condo.

Salam

Nazarudin

Landshare@Sinaran Ukay

http://pgjennielove.wordpress.com/category/my-gardens/the-vegetable-plot/

I am a big fan of Hugh Fearnley- Whittingstall. Admittedly he is not a celebrity with much fame, but his effort and ideology had endorsed him a celebrated man in the mind of some. He is more famously known as the man behind The River Cottage, The Chicken Run and best of all - The Landshare project.

Find out more about Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall & The River Cottage @ www.rivercottage.net.

In my humble opinion, the Landshare project is something Sinaran Ukay as a community can emulate as it is both environmental friendly and fun at the same time. The objective of this project is a balancing act for people to plant their own food but possess no land and for people who owns excess land. During summer time in UK, it is a family project where all members of the family will clear the land, plough and seed the soil, water and fertilize it regularly, nurture and finally harvest the herbs / vegetables!

Compared to the Landshare project in UK, we have an advantage because idle land within Sinaran Ukay compound is sufficient for us to kickstart this project without enlisting allocation of lands from authorities or sponsors. We are also blessed with summer season all year round. Therefore we can concentrate on the operational part, proposed as followings:

1. Identify idle land within Sinaran Ukay that is suitable for this project; i.e. for planting vegetable or herbs, etc. Ideally not on a slope where no man nor woman can access.
2. Allocate the idle land into small pieces of allotment, with the approval of the condo management, of course.
3. Enlist families who are interested in this project. They will be subsequently known as GROWER.
4. Set up a sub committee to oversee that allotments are being assigned in a fair manner, preferably by drawing lots among the growers.
5. Communicate the guideline of this project to the growers; if necessary a small deposit can be collected in anticipation when the grower desert his allotment halfway, and therefore require extra help to clear his land.
6. Each grower is responsible for his / her own allotment; i.e. what to plant, when to water & fertilize, the type of tools & equipments required, etc. However, I recommend a clear guideline on the type of plant allowed, for example, we do not want to plant cactus because it may obscure others or could even be dangerous to young children.
7. The recommended plant types are either vegetables or herbs.

http://organicgardening.about.com/od/vegetablesherbs/Vegetables_Herbs.htm

8. Finally enjoy playing the real live Farmville (facebook) and celebrate the fruits of your harvest.

Contributed by : SC

Are you communicating ? Part 1

I get introduced to the meaning of effective communication in my line of work. While effective communication has become a salary-earning tool and being practiced far & wide in the domain of the office, we may sometimes forget to practice good & effective communication among our friends & family.

A large part of the problem to good & effective communication is that many of us are personally identified with their own opinion. When we discover that someone else’s opinion is different from ours, we may personally feel challenged, as if you are questioning our intelligence or character. As such, I always make it a point to recite the old adage: “opinion is like a**hole, everyone has one” to remind myself that while we are promoting our own opinion (a**hole), we should kindly note that the other person is entitled to his/hers.

For the moment, some of my friends suggest that “the lesser you speak, the lesser the mistake you make”. It is true that we are not keen to hear your opinion, especially about your kids or your pets or your favorite TV program. However like what all communication Gurus will tell you, communication is 2 ways. Therefore it is pertinent to speak your mind and give response appropriately. One of my favorite quotes by Edmund Burke will gladly point out that there are consequences when your opinion is due but you are not giving one.

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke

contributed by SC

Are you communicating ? Part 2

As human being, we were taught to be polite and mind our manners when we were young. But do we actually carry these values with us when we grow older. This prompts me to wonder about this incident when I bumped into a stranger in the elevator, where he is trying to “hold” the lift for his friend, literally. I felt that in this situation, a simple few words would explain his needs, and therefore spare the waiting crowd (actually it was just me) precious braincells puzzling over what-is-going-on. Yet, there was no communication and we waited a whole 5 minutes until his friend showed up in a fashionable I-didn’t-know-someone-else-is-waiting manner. Seriously, can’t this be communicated through a few words by either party?

If you are in the customer service or sales line of work, you will definitely be familiar with the effect of communicating through your tone of voice. While I am not a firm believer that you act cute (of which I am guilty of sometimes) to appease who you are speaking to, I do encourage we all tone down a little. If you don’t believe the effect, try this (at home only).

Say the following to your partner, one day in a harsh tone and another day in a gentle tone, watch the effects. Need I say more?

“What are you doing?”

Having said all the above, I personally find that communication is at the very least a singular reflection of WHO you are and the VALUES you represent. On the bigger context, it also speaks volume of your culture & upbringing as well as your societal background.

So, it is not too late to begin improving our communication skill. I hope you will join me to include this as one of your 2010 New Year’s Resolution. Happy New Year!

contributed by SC

condo Living Etiquettes pt 1

Living in our capital, Kuala Lumpur; while one can enjoy the sophistication & modernization of the city, it is inevitable to find oneself living among people, most of the time in close proximity. Though it is generally accepted that everyone is unique, the insensitive nature of some people living among us can pose a challenge to maintain harmony among neighbors.

Neighbor, according to the definition of Oxford Dictionary, means: “Dweller next door, near, same street or same village.”

It is as such paramount for folks living in the same vicinity (i.e. Sinaran Ukay Condo) to maintain a harmonious and peaceful living condition, more importantly be a responsible & sensible neighbor in all aspect.

For instance, if you're going to have a massive renovation, talk to your neighbor. While it's not required, you may find that your neighbor will be more understanding towards the noise & dirt from the renovation therefore less likely to complain. Get the drift?

Anyway, here’re a few tips to being a good neighbor:

1. Maintain the area around your home so that it's neat and clean.

2. Be conscientious about noises that might disturb your neighbors, such as vacuum cleaners, music, loud talk / argument and parties.

3. End parties at a reasonable hour. While you're at it, invite your neighbors to come, too.

4. Respect your neighbor's privacy.

5. Learn from neighbors with cultural backgrounds different from your own.

6. Invite your neighbor over for a leisurely cup of coffee to discuss any problems you may have, or to share any good news.

contributed by anonymous

Condo Living Etiquettes pt 2

While one may consider oneself as good neighbors, here is a checklist to see if you really are:

1. Have you become familiar to the tone of your neighbor before & immediately after you move in?

E.g.: Is your neighbor educated and humble people? Or are they closet millionaire who owns bungalows elsewhere but choose to stay in an unpretentious apartment?

2. Are you overreaching?

Consider checking with some of your neighbors regarding your viewpoint of certain people. E.g. Is a certain neighbor really an evil person? Or is it just rumors created & circulated by few self serving people?

3. Do you remember your Ps & Qs (Please and Thank You)?

Basic manners are not the order of the day, but it goes a long way especially if you are new in the neighborhood or trying to get information. Of course this will not be necessary if you are a millionaire with lots of bungalows elsewhere but choose to stay in an unpretentious apartment.

4. Have you tried communication?

In the unfortunate event when a problem arises between you & your neighbor, always try to communicate with your neighbor directly & politely. This is always the better solution. Though some of the less sensible neighbors will react in a hostile manner, but this put you in a better position.

Lastly, in the least desired case when a hostile situation had built up and became confrontational, it is always advisable to get help. If the neighbor problem persists, it may be necessary to file a formal complaint to the authorities or get advice from a lawyer. This I hope shall not happen in Sinaran Ukay Condo.

contributed by anonymous

Charity

"Charity begins at home ...

but should not end there."

On November 29, residents Yazid & Fazu, neighbours Naserudin, Onn, Jamal, Tuty, Mansur, Intan, Shahril, Diana and their families paid a visit to Rumah Solehah in Cheras.

It is 'home' to about 25 people where 11-13 kids aged between 3-16 year olds are HIV positive (including a couple of single mothers). The home (sponsored by Standard Chartered) is being cared for by its founder 'Kak Wan'.

Not only did they brought food specially cooked by resident Onn of 'Sajian Belanga' but also joy, love and laughter. As explained by resident Tuty, ..."Honestly the kids only wanted attention and they even sang a few songs for us ".

Initiators Yazid & Fazu with fellow compassionate residents of Sinaran Ukay are planning a BBQ party the next time they visit the kids.

"We make a living by what we get,

but we make a life by what we give."

Winston Churchill