New service centre for Dusun Tua folk

Saturday March 15, 2008

By GEETHA KRISHNAN

A service centre has been set up in Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, for residents in the Dusun Tua state constituency.

Dusun Tua assemblyman Ismail Sani who spoke to the media recently said staff who were already stationed at the new centre, would attend to the needs of residents who had difficulty visiting the other service centre located at the 14th mile stretch in Hulu Langat. The new centre is located in the Bandar Sungai Long commercial area near the township.

When asked about the Bandar Mahkota Cheras toll-free road closure, Ismail said the issue could not be further debated because the case had gone to court. Sources said the case would be mentioned on May 21.

On the contra-flow suggestion made in late February to ease traffic heading out of both townships during peak hours, Ismail said the matter was being discussed with the Kajang Municipal Council because it involved the SILK (Kajang Outer Ring) Highway and the Cheras-Kajang Highway.

“What we can do for the present is to request for traffic police to be stationed at the key access points to control the situation during peak hours in the morning and evening,” he said.

“Regarding the poor condition of roads in Taman Alam Jaya, Taman Suntex dan Bandar Mahkota Cheras, an allocation of RM1.5mil had been approved and work had already begun in the respective areas,” he added.

Traffic lights would also be installed at the crossroads of Bandar Sungai Long Section 7 and Bukit Permai to allow residents to turn left after the SMK Sungai Long. The U-turn located 400m after the school would be widened to ensure safe passage for motorists.