Official Launch Of Gate 1 VW TAG Fast Lane

Dear Residents,

Following an extended period of testing and upgrades to the power supply at Gate 1, we are pleased to announce that effective Monday, 18 August 2014 registration will be opened for residents who wish to purchase the “VW TAG” transponder for use at Gate 1.

VW TAG is a long range card reader solution that will allow residents to enter via separate lane at Gate 1 and exit without the need to open the window in a similar way to the Smart Tag system used at many highway tolls.

A new slim heat resistant access card is required and these cards are fully compatible with all existing entry/exit/lobby/grille/gym/lift access card points.

The old parking cards will need to be exchanged for the new slim type access card during registration.

As gesture of goodwill, during the launch period from 18 August-30 August, the card exchange fee of RM10 each will be waived for residents purchasing the VW TAG solution.

Residents who do not wish to use the VW TAG fast lane (Lane 1) may continue to enter using the existing lane (Lane 2) with their existing yellow colour car access card. To exit from Gate 1, the same lane (Lane 3) will be used by both VW TAG and yellow colour cards.

A FAQ has been produced to provide further information regarding the system

Please note that the following terms and conditions will apply:

• Applicant should not be a unit defaulter
• Each Transponder costs RM70
• New slim heat resistant cards cost RM10 each (old card return/exchange on a 1:1 basis) [RM10 will be waived for registration between 18 August – 30 August]
• Failure to present the old card for exchange will incur a lost card fee of RM50 and the old card will be deactivated
• VW TAG is open to all residents from all Blocks

Residents’ safety and security are of our utmost concern and your attention and full cooperation on the above matter is appreciated.

New Cafe Operator

We are pleased to announce that Al-Ehsan Restuarant have been appointed as our new café operator. The restaurant will be Halal type mamak outlet selling typical Malaysian mamak food.

Al-Ehsan have several outlets around the Klang Valley including one locally at Jalan Rejang 7 

Renovations are currently taking place and the tentative opening date is 1 September 2014.

The opening hours are still to be confirmed and it is hoped that they will be able open and to serve breakfast through to late night supper.

Once the operator provides the final menu and opening hours then we will endeavour to publish them via this blog site.

Security Update 01/08/14

We regret to inform you that Guardhouse 1 was subjected to a robbery in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Several people entered the guardhouse and robbed the guards whilst a number of the gang were waiting outside in the road.

Following this serious incident the guardhouse security has been tightened and residents are reminded that they cannot enter the guardhouse.

A neighbouring condo also encountered a similar robbery last week and the police are investigating these cases.

Following the above incident as well as a recent burglary we wish to reassure all residents that all aspects of security are being reviewed and some pertinent points to highlight are:

• To improve visitor management all visitors requiring a car park space will be directed to enter and exit via Gate 1
• All blocks are now covered by working CCTV which provide good coverage of all entry and exit points 
• Additional cameras are currently being installed to further boost security
• Requirements for the new PABX based intercom system are almost finalised following which a tender process will be initiated
• Solutions to some of the language issues with guards are being investigated
• A security improvement plan will be produced by our security company
• Motorcycle access control is due to be implemented very soon via the dedicated lane at Gate 1

If anybody has any information regarding the guardhouse robbery or the recent burglary in Tower C  then please contact the police or the management office.

VEHICLE ENTRY AT GATE 1,2 & 3

Residents are reminded that visitors requiring parking must enter via our primary guardhouse at Gate 1.

All residents are required to use a vehicle access card to enter/exit our car park and those without a card will be treated as a visitor. Recently there have been several instances of both visitors and residents without valid access cards trying to gain access to the car park complex via Gate 2.

The system has been in place for some time however strict enforcement of this rule will be in effect from 15 August 2014

1. Residents found without vehicle access cards are no longer be permitted to enter via Gate 2 will be required to proceed to Gate 1 for entry
2. Gate 3 exit is strictly for residents with valid access cards. All other vehicles will need to exit via Gate 1
3. All Visitors requiring parking must enter via Gate 1 with the exception of drop off/pick up’s for Tower A,B,C,D, and Gate 2 will no longer allow entry to visitor parking
4. Pedestrian visitors may enter and exit at Gates 1 & 2

Your attention on the above mentioned matter is appreciated we trust you would render your cooperation with our sentry guards who are enforcing the visitor rules.

Management Services

Gate 1 VW Tag Update

We are pleased to confirm that following an extended test with a number of residents, the VW Tag lane and transponder solution at Gate 1 was a success.

Unfortunately as the final preparations were being made to launch this several lightning strikes occurred over a period of a few weeks which damaged the system along with other items at Gate 1. The repairs to the circuit boards can take in excess of a week, with the system in-operable during this time.

Gate 1 seems to encounter a disproportionally high number of power surges and owing to the impact and that this would have to the operation of the VW Tag system and to prevent damage to the other electrical items we are currently working to fit a heavy duty surge protector to the main distribution box at the guardhouse.

We apologise for the delay in commissioning the system however we must ensure that post commissioning the system is reliable for residents.

The JMC are currently awaiting quotes from several electrical contractors and will endeavour to expedite the works so that VW Tag can be launched.

Updated House Rules

Please be advised that following the 5th AGM held last January the House Rules document has been updated to reflect the changes and can be downloaded here:

Villa Wangsamas House Rules v2

The JMC and Management Office are considering producing a residents information booklet containing the house rules and some other important information. Any feedback or ideas for content would be welcome and should be sent to the JMC via vwm.jmc@gmail.com

Audited Accounts Update

Several people have recently enquired as to the where they can get a copy of the yearly audited accounts which are submitted to the authorities.

Copies of the accounts are available on the blog site as follows as well as the management office.

Villa Wangsamas Management (Developer) 2009/10 Audited Accounts
Villa Wangsamas JMB 2011 Audited Accounts
Villa Wangsamas JMB 2012 Audited Accounts
Villa Wangsamas JMB 2013 Audited Accounts (in progress)

To again reiterate that owing to the AGM being held late Jan 2014 and the need for a auditor to be appointed for the previous year as well as the audit only commencing after the 2013 account period has closed (several months into 2014) and the audit process taking several more months the 2013 accounts the accounts were not available during the AGM.

The latest update is that the the JMC will receive a draft copy in the next few weeks and once approved a draft copy will be made available.