Change Of Guards

Dear Readers,

As you may have noticed, Tiara Management has changed the security guards to an all-Nepalese guard team. This is due to the many complaints received about the lax in security of the previous local guards. These guards have been in place for a few weeks now. Nepalese guards are known for being disciplined, with exemplary work ethics when on duty.

It may be too early to tell if they will turn out to be what they are promised to be. However, early observations look promising - that they mean business. Several residents have been seen arguing with the guards who insist on checking their Resident Cards.

On one hand, there have been in the past complaints that the guards are too lax, that they allow any one into the premises with hardly any checks. On the other hand, there are now complaints that the Nepalese guards are too strict, stopping all visitors and those who do not have Resident Cards.

We would like to point out that there is a relationship between tight security and inconvenience.

If residents want tight security and safety on our premises then visitors and residents alike may have to be slightly incon­venienced. If you do not wish to be slightly incon­venienced then you may not have tight security.

We cannot have it both ways. If we desire a secure environment, then we must have a set of rules and ensure that the security guards enforce those rules. Otherwise, it is pointless having the rules in the first place.

So, please do not argue with the guards when asked for your identification or when requested to register as a guest when you do not have a Resident Card. And, please, do not be rude to the guards. Co-operate with the guards as they are just doing their job - which is to safeguard Tiara. Do inform your visitors, who may have been here many times before and who had previously been allowed to enter Tiara without registering, that registering is for the security of Tiara Damansara.

And for those who have not obtained their Resident Card, please do so. It will make things easier not only for the guards but for yourself and your family members. Let us all work towards a harmonious environment.