1.1 Case Study Detail

Figure 1.1: Ken

Rimba Legian Residences

Ken Rimba mixed is a recent development which is situated within the vicinity of Shah

alam established. Similar developments within close proximity includes Acacia Earrings,

Setia Alam and Kota Kemuning. It is developed by Ken Rimba Sdn Bhd which is known for

their award winning green developments.

For this case study only focusing on the Ken Rimba Legians Residences. Ken Rimba

Legians Resindences will consist of 328 units of house. Houses within Ken Rimba typically

comes between built-up sizes of 1,840 sf to 2,215 sf which has a total of 4 bedrooms and 3

bathrooms.

Situated in Shah Alam, residents of Ken Rimba has easy access to most amenities.

The commercial center is located within the township and is merely walking distance away.

Besides, most major hypermarkets can be found nearby such as Tesco, Giant and Carrefour.

Furthermore, commuters can always opt to head to Kota Damansara which is host to popular

spots such as Sunway Giza, The Curve, IPC, Ikea and Tesco.

There are quite a number of schools within short driving distances from Ken Rimba.

The closest one would be SMJK (C) Taman Rashi, followed by SK Section 16 Shah Alam,

SMK Section 16, Shah Alam - both of which are no more than 0.3km away. Apart from that,

UiTM, Segi College, Sri KDU College and units can be found within short driving distances.

Tropicana is located beside Medical Center Segi College, which is about 15-minutes drive

away.

Ken Rimba is well connected via several major highways, namely Kesas highway,

NKVE, LKSA, HISTORY, and Federal highway - rendering commuting to and fro the enclave

a breeze. Moreover, there is the Bus & Taxi Terminal Shah Alam which is about 1km away

from the enclave. Padang Jawa KTM station is merely 700m away from the development,

which has covered walk-way for residents.

1.2 Location and Layout Plan of Ken Rimba Legians Residences

Figure1.2: Location plan

Figure 1.2: Layout Plan

Aspect DescriptionSecurity 24-hour patrol

Guardhouse especially entrance and exitCCTVBoundary Fencing

Privacy Privatization of public spacePrivate Road are close to general traffic

Facilities

PlaygroundTwo parking lots for each homeStreet lightingBreathe-able roofsRubbish bin

Limitation of access The resident use car sticker and access card to enter the areaNon-resident or visitor shall perform the registration at the guardhouse

Term & Regulation The residents need to follow the regulation as well to ensure their own safety and privacy

Luxury Design with luxury lifestyleType of

Development Landed properties

2. 0 Characteristic Aspects Provided at Ken Rimba Legian Residences

2.1 Security and safety aspect provided

2.1.1 24 hour security patrol

In this residential area have been providing 24 hour patrol securiry using patrol dog.Unobtrusively at work 24/7 is a highly trained security and dog patrol within this gated guarded private compound. 24/7 hour of security patrol that povided will be covering all the road in the area and the time are distanced to every 1 hour, this activity are to ensure that the are safe from home burglary, car hijacking, and property safety. Each worker safety in the work of salvation for these residential areas have been trained and have enough experience.

Figure 2.1: Security Patrol

2.1.3 CCTV

In the residential area of Ken Rimba Legians Residences has provided guard-house activities are on with 24 hour recording that comes with 8 CCTV Infra-Red night vision cameras and allow online monitoring from distant computers and smart phone, the DVR was hooked up to a wireless broadband modem with a secured Wifi. There are 6 CCTV has been installed close to gaurd house to ensure that it can be monitored 24 hours.

Figure 2.2: CCTV Monitor Figure 2.3: CCTV 1

2.1.4 Boundry Fencing

Boundry fencing are also provided in Ken Rimba area Legians Residences Fences are constructed to mark boundaries between properties and public space and private space, and to serve as a visual screen. They also provide security against intrusion. The objectives of boundry fencing at this area to reducing the potential for accidents. Local regulations may also call for fencing to screen unsightly areas, especially in industrial or commercial areas, and for sound barriers.

Figure 2.4: Boundry Fense Figure 2.5: Boundry Fense

2.1.5 Security Guard post

Security Guard house are also provided at the Ken Rimba Legians Residences where is 2 or 3 of security guard that will cover or control at the security guard house.

Figure 2.6: Security Guard Post

2.2 Privacy Aspect Provided

2.2.1 Privatization of public space

Ken Rimba Legian Residences was built in a very attractive location and easy to access. This residential area is also said to be the privatization of public space because this area separately with public space. Ken Rimba Legian Residences does have privacy and are not exposed to the public space.

2.2.2 Private Road are close to general traffic

Another privacy aspect that provided at Ken Rimba Legian residences is private road are close to general traffic and provides the residents from getting involved in traffic congestion for access on a residential area.

2.3 Facilities Aspect Provided

2.3.1 Playground

In the area of Ken Rimba Legian Residences also provides a fenced playground for children to carry out recreational activities in the afternoon to avoid the children do not play on the outside of the housing area. It can also provide security to children as not exposed to danger.

Figure 2.7: Playground

2.3.2 Two parking lots for each home

Any owner or tenant of the house in Ken Rimba Legian Residences is only provided two parking lots for each home. For every house is provided with three access card for each house only three cars to parking on the premises and this is to prevent the car owner for each house makes parking in someone else's home area.

Figure 2.8: Parking Lot

2.3.3 Street lighting

Street lights have also been prepared on the street in the residential area of Ken Rimba Legian Residences is to illuminate every corner in residential areas.

Figure 2.9: Street Lighting

2.3.4 Breathable Roofs

Another facility that provided at Ken Rimba Legian Residences is breathable roof.

Figure 2.10: Breathable Roof

2.3.5 Rubbish Bin

For every home in Ken Rimba Legian Residences have provided bins to facilitate the residents throw garbage and not removed evenly.

Figure 2.11: Rubbish Bin

2.4 Limitation of Access

2.4.1 Resident Acces Card for Entry or Exit

Residents are drawn to each access card to get in on this residential area. There are some procedure to every resident to get acces card, it is among the owners or tenants of the house must not exceed 3 pieces of acces card. In addition, every visitor who wants to get into residential areas shall perform the registration at the guard house in advance to get the visitor windsreen stikcer. Each procedure is intended to improve the security system of the host region.

Figure2.3: Acces Card Sensor Figure2.3: Visitor Windscreen Stikcer

2.5 Term and Regulation Aspect Provided

To benefit all residents and to insure proper use of both the rented premises and the entire building, Tenants agree to comply with the following Rules and Regulations. These Rules and Regulations are part of Tenants' Lease.

BUILDING RULES

1. Tenants will use the premises for residential purposes only; will not conduct any business in or from their premises; will obey all laws, ordinances, and health regulations; and will do nothing that may injure the reputation or condition of the building or its owner. Solicitation of any kind, by guests or Tenants, is prohibited at all times.

2. Tenants will not do anything or keep anything in or about the premises that in any way will increase the risk of fire or that may conflict with fire or insurance regulations.

3. Tenants shall respect the rights of all other tenants/occupants of the building to peace and quiet and will not disturb any of them unreasonably by shouting or other loud use of his or her voice, with noise, music, radios and televisions, odor, or in any other way. All abusive, disorderly, violent, or harassing conduct by a Tenant, including but not limited to abusive and/or foul language, sexually explicit comments toward tenants, occupants, or management is prohibited and is grounds for immediate termination of tenancy. Likewise, vandalism of any kind by a Tenant on or to Landlord's property is prohibited.

4. Tenants are responsible for the behaviour of any and all of their guests, visitors, and invitees. Such persons may not break Tenants' Lease or these Rules and Regulations. Tenants are responsible to pay for any damages or clean-up resulting from the conduct of their guests, visitors, and invitees.

5. Except for controls in Tenants' premises, intended for Tenants' use, Tenants will not operate any other controls relating to the building's utility services without the expressed, written, prior approval of Landlord. This includes but is not limited to heating and air conditioning, water and sewer, gas, electric (including lighting), elevators, laundry, or other equipment, and Tenants will not enter the boiler/furnace room.

6. Tenants will not obstruct entrances, public areas, hallways or other corridors, stairs, exits, elevators, lobbies, driveways, parking areas, walks, or fire escapes.

7. Tenants will not drive any nails or screws into walls, floors, tiles, ceilings, woodwork, or partitions; will not drill holes or fasten any article on any part of the premises, or damage or deface the same. Pictures may be hung, provided that only small size "a"

type "Bulldog" type hangers or push pins are used. Use of tape, glue, or adhesive of any kind is not permitted. Nothing, including clothes, towels, pictures, or any other item, shall be hung from ceilings, pipes, sprinklers, or any fixtures of the premises.

8. Unless modified by the Lease, animals are not allowed at any time, under anycircumstance, except for legally authorized guide dogs.

9. Tenants will not add or in any way change locks or keying.

10. No furnishings may be taken from the premises and put in halls, basement, or onporches or balconies without prior consent of Landlord, even for limited times. No blinds, shades, or screens shall be attached to, hung in, or used in connection with any window or door of the premises without prior written consent from Landlord.

11. Tenants will not varnish, paint, paper, or otherwise decorate any walls, floors, doors, woodwork, or cabinets without prior written permission of Landlord. All restoration costs (even if decoration was with permission) will be at Tenants' expense, but must be supervised by Landlord.

12. No vehicle or bicycle shall obstruct a drive or in any way interfere with others' accessthereto, nor shall they be parked on lawns, shrubberies, patios, walkways, or lawnextensions. Bicycles may not be brought into the premises without prior consent of Landlord. Vehicles shall not be repaired, lubricated, or washed on driveways or in parking areas of the premises. Any vehicle of Tenant or of Tenants' guests or invitees that leak oil or hydraulic fluid (which damage blacktop) must be removed, and Tenant is responsible for any clean up (including environmental clean-up, and repair.

13. Tenants will act reasonably to conserve water and energy, and will report running toilets and faucets to Landlord for service. Tenants will not make unreasonable use of heat, leave windows open during cold weather, or leave televisions or other permitted devices on and unattended. Tenants will not remove screens and/or storms from the windows, even briefly.

14. Tenants will not install any aerial or antenna, and they will not erect or use any radio transmitters in the premises without both appropriate filters and prior written permission from Landlord.

15. Tenants will use toilets, tubs, and sinks only for their primary purpose and will never use them to dispose of sweepings, rubbish, rags, garbage, sanitary napkins, or other items likely to clog them. Tenants are liable to pay Landlord for any expense it incurs for repairing damage (including unclogging toilets and drains) caused by Tenants, their guests, or invitees.

16. Tenants will keep/store any personal property only in their premises or in such space as Landlord may assign them in writing, but storage of kerosene, gasoline, or other flammable or explosive agents is always prohibited. Landlord is not responsible for any items left in the premises at the end of the Lease term.

17. Trash and garbage (including recyclables) always shall be placed in the trash and recycle containers provided by Landlord, and container lids, if any, must be kept tightly closed at all times. In a single family home (including premises in duplexes),

Tenants will put their trash cans and recycle bins curbside for the City's scheduled pick-up, and will return cans and bins to their normal non-curbside location the same day.

18. Tenants will perform reasonable housekeeping in their premises to maintain them in a clean, neat, and sanitary condition.

19. Unless expressly permitted by Landlord in writing, Tenants shall not display any signs, flags, pennants, placards, advertisements, notices, pictures, ornaments, stickers, handbills, or other lettering so as to be visible on the outside of the building or the premises.

20. Tenants will never go on the roof of the building for any reason.

21. Waterbeds and weight lifting equipment are prohibited at all times. Air conditioners, microwave or other ovens, space heaters, hot plates, washers, dryers, and refrigerators beyond those supplied by Landlord are prohibited without prior written permission of Landlord.

22. Lofts in the premises are prohibited.

23. Smoking is not permitted at any time in the building, including entrances, driveways, all grounds, and including the premises.

24. Tenants will not remove batteries from smoke detectors or in any other way disarm them.

25. Possession, sale, or use of any illegal drug or drug paraphernalia in the premises or the building is prohibited.

26. Landlord provides light bulbs for all fixtures at the beginning of the Lease term. Tenants will replace light bulbs in all lighting fixtures in the premises during the Lease term, and will leave working light bulbs in all lighting fixtures at the end of the Lease.

27. Possessing, using, or storing lethal weapons anywhere in the building is prohibited. "Lethal weapon" is defined as any deadly weapon which, from the manner used, is calculated or likely to produce death or serious bodily injury. This includes, but is not limited to: all firearms, hunting knives, switchblades, bows and arrows, machetes, or other knives.

28. Maintenance requests shall be submitted in writing to Landlord. Specifics of theproblem, to the extent possible, shall be included in the request. Tenants are strictly liable to reimburse Landlord for repair of any damage caused by violation of any of these Rules by Tenants or by their guests.

3.1 Discussion of Findings

The compilations of data are based on the interview with the residents,

security guards and observation of the compound area.

Security Aspects Justification

CCTV Sometimes CCTV cannot monitor and accessed by online.

Besides that, some of CCTV not functions well.

Security guardsMostly the security guards are foreigner from Bangladesh and

it is hard to communicate with them

Limitation of Acces Aspects

Justification

Resident Access

Some of access card malfunctioning where the motorized

gate cannot detect the access card. Only one house has

provided only three access card and two windscreen sticker

which sometimes cannot enough if the resident has more

transports.

Facilities Aspects Justification Rubbish Bin Garbage is not collected by time

Playground Narrow space of playground and equipment damaged