by Dr Rahim Said
Oh, the joys of living in our beautiful neighbourhood, nestled beside one of the country’s finest golf courses: the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, of course!
Our modern condominium, completed two years ago, stands tall and proud, while the much-anticipated shopping mall and office tower remain very much a work in progress.
We have endured the dust, the noise, the occasional power outage — all with unwavering faith that, by year’s end, everything will be as pristine as promised.
Residents, of course, have had their fair share of frustrations. The WhatsApp group is alive with grievances: the unexpected fire alarms, the rusting basement car park, the worn-out signage, and — perhaps most persistently — the litter scattered along the streets in front of our building.
Some blame the construction workers, others suspect our own neighbours. But here’s a thought: if it is indeed the workers, perhaps the construction company should remind them to clean up after themselves.
If it’s our own residents, well, maybe it’s time to stop pointing fingers and start pitching in.
Speaking of pitching in, those who take their dogs out for morning and evening strolls might also consider picking up after their furry companions.
A charming little patch of grass graces the front of our building—surely, it deserves better than to be a de facto pet restroom. Perhaps a small sign could serve as a gentle reminder: Pick up after your pet. Your neighbours will thank you.
And while we’re on the topic of civic duty, a word to the construction company — could someone, anyone, sweep up those nails and bits of debris on the roadside?
Two punctured tires later, I can confidently say that our roads could use a little more love.
In the end, keeping our community clean isn’t just the job of management or the city council. It’s everyone’s responsibility.
After all, we chose to live in a lovely neighbourhood — let’s do our part to keep it that way.
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