The Malay Mail : May 2007 

“DON’T just talk, come register for the objection petition.”

This came from Subang Jaya State Assemblyman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng to those who oppose the proposed development at Subang Ria Park, the last green lung in Subang Jaya, by Sime UEP Properties.

Lee, who will be representing Subang Jaya residents for the public hearing on the proposed project on July 15, said there was no point in criticising the proposed project if they do not sign the objection petition at the Subang Jaya Municipal Council’s office.

“So far, residents’ response has not been encouraging. Being vocal alone is not enough, we need them to come forward to save the green lung. Sign the petition and attend the hearing,” he said.

Lee said if residents were serious in fighting for the green lung, they should play their part.

“The park’s fate is in their hands and their support is crucial,” he said.

Lee said the hearing, at 2.30pm at Holiday Villa Subang, is between the residents, the developer and the council.

Earlier, Subang Jaya Community Association’s vice-chairman Eddy Ch’ng Eng Keat said the council should not allow any development at the park as it is the only green lung left in Subang Jaya.

“We don’t see any reason for the area to be developed. This is despite the developer promising to build a water fountain and amphitheatre. That is their tactic to entice residents to agree with the proposed development,” he said.

Ch’ng said many residents bought their houses there because of the park, which was in the area’s original master plan.

“We feel like we are being cheated by the developer,” he said.

Ch’ng said the residents also opposed the developer’s plan to build an access tunnel under Jalan Kewajipan to link Jalan SS16/1 (Carrefour side) to the area as an additional access road to the existing Jalan SS12/1.

“This is because the tunnel will eat up more open space. As it is, Jalan Kewajipan is congested. Imagine if we have more development in the area?” —