A Draft Masterplan has been prepared by Jabatan Landskap Negara(JLN) for Taman Persekutuan – TABB Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. The Draft Masterplan will be on a mini Public Exhibition on 25th May 2011. The document can be viewed at the Entrance of Bukit Kiara (Nearby the guard post).

I feel this concerns all of us in the mountainbike community. TRAKS has had many meeting with the JLN and it will be interesting to see whether our views are represented in the masterplan.

Date: 25th May 2011 (Wednesday)

Venue : Entrance of Bukit Kiara

Time: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm

Please show that you care for our trails in Bukit Kiara and come at 9am to view the masterplan with us.

Many thanks to Mr Yee of Bluescope Lysaght for donating the materials and spending his Saturday and Sunday helping us with the works.
Now riders can keep their feet dry nor worry but the height of the stormwater when they cross the stormwater drain in RRI.

The Crew -> Alvin Chan, Chin Guan, Kiat Hong, Riza, Mike Kwan, HYH and Yee.

more pictures HERE

Traks and FoBK caught up with Dato Bandar Dato' Fuad today at his office to get an update on the progress of the gazette for Bukit Kiara. The Dato Bandar informed us that the local and structure plans have designated the Bukit Kiara as green zones. However, the amalgamation of the seven lots to form the Taman Awam Berskala Besar(TABB ) is continuing. The main challenge for the government are the lots already leased to Measat and the Polo grounds.

Based on our discussion with the JLN and the Dato Bandar today, the threat of losing parts of Kiara are still real and possible. The land leased to the Equestrian Club may be difficult to resolve. It is a question of their right having being given a lease versus the governments promise to develop all 7 lots to form the TABB. The land currently leased to the equestrian club is an important access point for people coming from Jalan Bukit Kiara(Kerinchi Link). So, losing this important piece will mean that TABB can only be accessed from the Ttdi side. The land leased to Measat(4K)was originally going to be a training institute of some form. Hopefully, Measat will be agreeable to re-site the building.

We must continue to observe and be very vigilant to ensure that Bukit Kiara(what's left of it) is not exploited for commercial interests. TRAKS, TTDI RA, FoBK and other NGOs must continue to work with the government to ensure that the amalgamation of the seven lots to form the TABB is successful.

From Left: Dr Pola, HYH, Dato Fuad, Liew Khooi Cheng & Mr Singham

TRAKS with FoBK and TTDI RA had our first meeting with the National Landscape Department(JLN) today at Level 15, Plaza Permata. This is our first meeting with the authorities as they have just assumed administrative and management control of Bukit Kiara. The main issues discussed was the on-going gazetting of Bukit Kiara as a Forest Park. We also touched on the tender for the security guards, rubbish and cleanliness and the monkey population.

- The JLN have confirmed that the process for gazette is on track. They have checked the photos of survey work forwarded by TRAKS but are unable to identify the parties responsible. They however, confirmed that the surveyors were not engaged by JLN or the PTG.

 -The contract for the security guards is targeted to be awarded by year end. TRAKS have asked that the scope of works should include that the guards will be responsible for keeping the grounds around the guardhouse clean. In particular, are the slopes behind the guardhouse and 'Rubbish' to be cleared before handover to the new guards.

-  TRAKS also asked for the JLN to replace the existing bins with 'monkey-proof' bins.

- TRAKS also recommended that the trees planted under the HutanKita programme require closer management and supervision by the JLN.

The meeting ended with a promise that all parties will work closely with the JLN on all matters relating to the management of Bukit Kiara.

 From Left: Huang YH(TRAKS), En Mansor(JLN), Hajah Rotina(JLN), Mr Liew Khooi Cheng(FoBK), Henry Goh(TTDI RA) and En Zakaria(TTDI RA)