Kim Teng Park enterprise operators need illegally parked automobiles towed away, hefty fines imposed
“IS this your grandfather’s road?,” is a query Ahmad is requested each time he blocks a parking bay in entrance of his store in Jalan Storey, Johor Baru.
He stated this was the one method he might stop others from parking there.
Ahmad (not his actual identify) stated Jalan Storey in the residential space of Kim Teng Park, was a favorite spot for motorists to park without spending a dime earlier than travelling to Singapore for work.
Kim Teng Park is inside strolling distance to the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ) in Bangunan Sultan Iskandar.
“They want to work in a developed country but leave us to deal with their third-world mentality.
The Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Bangunan Sultan Iskandar is only a few minutes walk from Kim Teng Park.
“If I do not block the space, then how will the bread, ice and other vehicles load and unload goods for my store?
“I have to book this space every morning by placing a rubbish bin so that they won’t park here.
“But even then some would try to remove it,” he stated, including that he will get right into a heated argument with such motorists virtually on daily basis.
Sharing the identical expertise is restaurant supervisor Subra, (not his actual identify) who stated those that park their autos there for the entire day don’t trouble concerning the inconvenience brought about.
“Some of the vehicles have been parked here for more than 10 days.
Wong says she does not blame shopowners for placing items on parking bays.
“Imagine when they park in front of restaurants.
“They do not care as they just want to park here for free,” stated Subra, including that he has been pressured to position 4 plastic chairs in entrance of his restaurant.
On June 10, 2022, StarMetro highlighted the problem in the report, “Outsiders take up parking spots in Kim Teng Park.”
Residents and companies had stated the neighbourhood’s shut proximity to the CIQ had led to a lot of these working in Singapore to park there.
They stated automobiles have been being left for days, making it troublesome for companies as a result of clients can not discover parking.
Vincent says he has lodged two reviews with MBJB and desires a long-term resolution to the issue.
Cars have been additionally parked on the street outdoors homes, making it harmful for different drivers in the residential space.
Kim Teng Park Residents Association president Danial Lokman Hakim is looking for motion from Johor Baru City Council (MBJB).
He desires them to both tow the automobiles away or impose a hefty positive on non-residents misusing the parking area as a long-term carpark.
“MBJB has every right to tow away these cars. Why aren’t they enforcing the law?
“Do they lack manpower, towing vehicles or storage space?
“The council building is not even a kilometer away.
“The situation is worsening day by day, especially after the pandemic.
Danial says MBJB should enforce the law and penalise those who misuse parking bays.
“There’s even an MPV parked here that is used to ferry those working in Singapore.
“It charges a fee to carry passengers but is parked here for free,” he stated.
Danial referred to as on MBJB to implement the regulation with out worry or favour to show the irresponsible homeowners a lesson.
Asked to touch upon MBJB’s transfer to positive shopowners who place visitors cones, chairs, garbage bins and different gadgets in entrance of their retailers to cease individuals from parking there, Daniel stated town council ought to concentrate on the basis trigger.
“They should find a solution for this before going after shopowners.
“I don’t think these shopowners would put up obstructions if people were not misusing the parking space,” he stated.
StarMetro’s report on June 10, 2022.
Also calling for MBJB to step up their enforcement is retiree Wong Lee Fei.
She stated some motorists have even eliminated flower pots positioned in entrance of residential homes to park their automobiles.
“I do not blame the shopkeepers for placing items in front of their shops to stop people from parking as they too have to earn a living.
“This has been happening for a long time.
“MBJB should impose tougher penalties like towing away their cars.
“I believed only then will these people learn a lesson,” stated Wong, who has been dwelling in Kim Teng Park for 36 years.
Cars seen parked by the roadside at Kim Teng Park. — Filepic
Another resident, Vincent D’Silva, 60, stated it was excessive time town council addressed the issue.
“Enough is enough; the council should walk the talk (and take action).
“I have lodged two reports on this matter in June last year and January this year.
“But until now no action has been taken by MBJB,” Vincent stated, including that this has been occurring for a few years.
“I’m a resident here but even I can’t find parking space.
“All the parking bays are always taken up, often by the same vehicles.
“Roadside parking is provided for the convenience of residents who need to run errands.
“It is not for outsiders to misuse the facility for days on end,” he stated, including that MBJB ought to come up with a long-term resolution.
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