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Is is inevitable that the Klang Valley skyline becomes and endless sea of concrete and suffocating smog, with nary a touch of green to ease the eyes? It certainly looks like we are progressing inevitably in that direction if recent developments with the ongoing campaign to preserve the Gasing Green Belt are […]

In the past few weeks, a number of residents and visiting family members have sought clarification on various issues pertaining to the establishment of security barricades in the Section Five area. Your participation and interest in this process is much appreciated and has helped somewhat to refine proposals to improve the execution of this project. […]

The Star, April 17 2007 
Stories by Hilary Chiew
A tract of forest that hosts rare plants in urban Petaling Jaya, Selangor, is giving way to a burial ground and other development plans.
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In March 2007, when opening the fourth sitting of the 11th Selangor State Assembly, the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah made an important statement on the environment which offers a sliver of hope to people that care about nature.
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A landmark publication for nature conservation at the annual Raptor Watch celebration on the 10th of March 2007 - The Directory of Important Bird Areas in Malaysia: Key Sites for Conservation. This publication was prepared by Yeap Chin Aik, Anthony Sebastian and Geoffrey Davison. It is reportedly the culmination of a six year process to […]

Security Update: From April 18 2007, as a first step to tightening security in Section 5, the initial ‘objection period’ for the drop gates will take effect. Please read this notice from the Residents’ Association for the details.
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The Star, April 12 2007
By Dharmender Singh
SELANGOR: Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo has assured Kota Damansara folk that no portion of the former Community Forest Park would be used for development. 
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Sabah-based professional photographer and conservationist, Cede Prudente, recently picked up top honours at the 2007 Wildlife Asia Film Festival. His photograph simply titled Orang Utan Swinging was judged the Best Stills Picture.
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A few days of heavy evening showers were all the encouragement needed for part of the hillslope at the edge of the Sivan Temple to collapse. This picture, taken on March 23 2007, shows the hasty measures taken to cover the area with blue tarpaulin to stem further slips.
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An update from Edward Lee
Hi friends! Thanks for turning up and showing your support at our Security Committee meeting last Sunday. The full capacity crowd has given much needed encouragement and resolve to the committee to press ahead with our plans to make Section 5 safer.
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