I am sure there is the spec for the project or the standard engineering practices. The like of the the pillars that started to fall apart. It is so basic to ask the question.. how deep it should be planted into the ground.
May 17, 2011 ... THE blame game is now in full swing between the authorities, developer, businesses and residents over the Brickfields Little India project.
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Tuesday May 17, 2011
Finger-pointing starts over Little India project
By BAVANI M
bavanim@thestar.com.my
THE blame game is now in full swing between the authorities, developer, businesses and residents over the Brickfields Little India project.
Stakeholders involved in the project are pointing fingers at one another on who should be blamed over the decaying state of the multi-million ringgit iconic landmark.
A Malaysian Resources Corpo-ration Berhad (MRCB) contractor involved in the Little India project conceded that the project was rushed through to meet government deadline, but denied that it was the result of shoddy work.
“I agree that we rushed it but we should not be blamed for the defects on the plant boxes and pillars,’’ said the contractor.
“The wear and tear is the result of vandalism,” he said, adding that the public, including children, have been seen sitting on the plant boxes.
“Jalan Tun Sambanthan is a high traffic area and the five-foot area is also used by restaurants for placing of chairs and tables for diners,’’ he added.
According to the contractor, a team has been set up to carry out regular maintenance work to ensure that the facilities and décor are in good condition.
“The plant boxes were repaired just three weeks ago and the elephant fountain was repainted recently,’’ he said.
He added that the defect liability period was 24 months after the date of vacant possession and contractors were required to fix any defects.
A Palm Court resident, who only wished to be known as Chandra, blamed the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for not carrying out enforcement on the traffic congestion in the area.
“My wife was in labour pain recently and we were stuck in a traffic jam just getting out of my condo in Brickfields. Cars were double-parked and this would not have happen if DBKL is doing its job,’’ he said.
The Brickfields Little India Petty Traders Association said any problems relating to the iconic landmark could easily be resolved if the restaurants were not allowed to place their tables and chairs on the five-foot way.
The association said the main objective of creating Little India was to create business opportunities for the poor Indian traders.
“The blueprint of the area allows the walkway to be used for the poor traders to operate their kiosks.
“Petty traders will sell souvenir items which are different from what the main shops are offering.
“It should not be dominated by one business group as Little India is a people’s project.”
Certain parties have called for the privatisation of the Little India project to better manage and monitor the place.
Brickfields Rukun Tetangga chairman S.K.K Naidu said privatisation was a good idea, but the taskforce must be properly represented.
Little India Action Committee chairman S. Pathavachalam, however, feels privatising Little India would not solve the problems.
“Little India is not a business concern to be privatised. The authorities must ensure there is a proper two-way communication between the residents, businesses and non-governmental organisations.
“Start communicating with one another and you will solve all the problems,’’ he added.
Deputy Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister Datuk M. Saravanan said he would call for a meeting with all parties concerned to resolve the problem.
StarMetro reported on Monday that the RM35mil landmark in Brickfields is beginning to show signs of decay barely eight months after Najib and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh launched the project in October last year.
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Finger-pointing starts over Little India project
By BAVANI M
bavanim@thestar.com.my
THE blame game is now in full swing between the authorities, developer, businesses and residents over the Brickfields Little India project.
Stakeholders involved in the project are pointing fingers at one another on who should be blamed over the decaying state of the multi-million ringgit iconic landmark.
A Malaysian Resources Corpo-ration Berhad (MRCB) contractor involved in the Little India project conceded that the project was rushed through to meet government deadline, but denied that it was the result of shoddy work.
“I agree that we rushed it but we should not be blamed for the defects on the plant boxes and pillars,’’ said the contractor.
“The wear and tear is the result of vandalism,” he said, adding that the public, including children, have been seen sitting on the plant boxes.
“Jalan Tun Sambanthan is a high traffic area and the five-foot area is also used by restaurants for placing of chairs and tables for diners,’’ he added.
According to the contractor, a team has been set up to carry out regular maintenance work to ensure that the facilities and décor are in good condition.
“The plant boxes were repaired just three weeks ago and the elephant fountain was repainted recently,’’ he said.
He added that the defect liability period was 24 months after the date of vacant possession and contractors were required to fix any defects.
A Palm Court resident, who only wished to be known as Chandra, blamed the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for not carrying out enforcement on the traffic congestion in the area.
“My wife was in labour pain recently and we were stuck in a traffic jam just getting out of my condo in Brickfields. Cars were double-parked and this would not have happen if DBKL is doing its job,’’ he said.
The Brickfields Little India Petty Traders Association said any problems relating to the iconic landmark could easily be resolved if the restaurants were not allowed to place their tables and chairs on the five-foot way.
The association said the main objective of creating Little India was to create business opportunities for the poor Indian traders.
“The blueprint of the area allows the walkway to be used for the poor traders to operate their kiosks.
“Petty traders will sell souvenir items which are different from what the main shops are offering.
“It should not be dominated by one business group as Little India is a people’s project.”
Certain parties have called for the privatisation of the Little India project to better manage and monitor the place.
Brickfields Rukun Tetangga chairman S.K.K Naidu said privatisation was a good idea, but the taskforce must be properly represented.
Little India Action Committee chairman S. Pathavachalam, however, feels privatising Little India would not solve the problems.
“Little India is not a business concern to be privatised. The authorities must ensure there is a proper two-way communication between the residents, businesses and non-governmental organisations.
“Start communicating with one another and you will solve all the problems,’’ he added.
Deputy Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister Datuk M. Saravanan said he would call for a meeting with all parties concerned to resolve the problem.
StarMetro reported on Monday that the RM35mil landmark in Brickfields is beginning to show signs of decay barely eight months after Najib and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh launched the project in October last year.
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Little India plagued by problems beneath the facad
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