I HAVE lived in Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur, for 18 years. I felt safe as there was a monsoon drain next to my house.

Recently, Kuala Lumpur City Hall covered the monsoon drain and we felt a little threatened.

Things became worse when they built a metre-high platform next to our perimeter walls to plant grass.

Now, anyone can just jump over the wall. Fearing for the safety of my wife and two daughters, I wrote to City Hall but did not get any response.

Last Friday, my fears were confirmed when my new mountain bike was stolen. The next day, a set of my patio chairs was stolen.

Now my family is living in fear. My daughters are scared to go out to dry clothes.

I appeal to City Hall to remove or reduce the height of the platform for the residents’ safety.

ARUN S., Kuala Lumpur

Source: NST – February 12, 2008