A policeman briefing Precinct 8 residents at Surau Al-Mizan on how to better secure their homes.
THE administrative capital may have one of the lowest crime rates in the country but several armed home robberies were recorded this year.
As such, Putrajaya residents sought help from the police to tighten security and conduct more effective neighbourhood patrols.
Putrajaya OCPD Asst Comm A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz was reported saying that the police had been meeting residents and Voluntary Patrol Schemes (SRS) in the neighbourhoods to advise them on how to better secure their homes.
He said the robberies took place on Aug 12 and 13 and Sept 14 and 15 in Precinct 11; with another one in Precinct 9 on Sept 15.
He added that the police were also working with Putrajaya Corporation (PjC), the property management division (BPH) of the Prime Minister’s Department, and the National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN) to look at other ways to increase security in the neighbourhoods.
ACP Asmadi said BPH had agreed to improve the lighting by using LED bulbs, instal more closed-circuit television cameras and replace house grilles in affected areas.
On a brighter note, visitors to Putrajaya continue to be impressed by the city’s well-paved roads as well as abundant green spaces and water bodies.
PjC hosted a series of events and activities to encourage visitors to spend the night in Putrajaya.
These projects were not only in the form of new attractions, but also new features added to existing ones to make them more appealing to visitors.
Two upgraded attractions are Taman Saujana Hijau in Precinct 11 – one of the more popular parks in Putrajaya – and the Precinct 8 market.
Taman Saujana Hijau is a 40ha park famous for its themed gardens, namely European Garden, Oriental Garden and English Garden.
The local authority had also planted 142 tecoma trees that produce pink flowers along the Putrajaya Steps in Precinct 1.
The highlight of the year was the Royal Floria Putrajaya 2022 flower and garden festival, which returned after a two-year hiatus because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Close to a million varieties of trees, plants and cultivated flowers were displayed over the week-long festival.
Perennial parking problems at some government complexes and residences in Putrajaya are set to be resolved, with three multi-storey carpark complexes under construction in the city.
The Federal Government has allocated RM60.85mil for the projects.
There will be one carpark complex for the Finance Ministry building (RM40mil) and two more for government apartments, namely for Phases 5 and 6 in Precinct 9 (RM15.85mil) and Phase 4B in Precinct 8 (RM5mil).
All projects are scheduled to be completed by 2024.
A policeman briefing Precinct 8 residents at Surau Al-Mizan on how to better secure their homes.
Visitors walking through a series of floral tunnels at the Royal Floria Diraja Putrajaya 2022 flower show. — SAMUEL ONG/The Star
Tecoma trees in full bloom in Putrajaya.
