Damansara Bistari flats residents in SS2 to enjoy free WiFi soon

PETALING JAYA- Damansara Bistari residents get free WIFI alongside numerous other aids from Damansara Utama’s assemblywoman; Yeo Bee Yin.

Hari Raya open house on merdeka day at flat damansara bistari ss2
ADUN Damasara Utama Yeo Bee Yin (back row, third from right) attending a Hari Raya open house on Merdeka Day at Damansara Bistari flats in SS2, Petaling Jaya.

The residents of Damansara Bistari low cost flats in SS2, Petaling Jaya will soon enjoy free WiFi internet access.

It will help save on their monthly internet service fee.

Damansara Utama state assemblywoman Yeo Bee Yin said the area is one of the locations identified to receive free wireless internet access under the Selangorku WiFi programme initiated by the Selangor state government.

“This is the only area in my constituency with low-income group and I am paying more attention to this area with various programs to ensure everyone in the constituency will have equal opportunities although their income level is a bit different,” Yeo told Citizen Journalists Malaysia (CJMY) at the Hari Raya open house at Block B flats on August 31.

The free WiFi hotspot service at Damansara Bistari flats would enable the residents, especially children to be internet savvy without paying anything.

Yeo said that apart from the free WiFi, other programs for helping the community living in the flats such as the free RM100 shopping vouchers for elderly residents to purchase groceries had already been distributed to the flats residents.

Hari Raya open house at Flats Damasara Bistari SS2
Guests helping themselves to the dishes.
Hari Raya open house at flat damasara bistari SS2
The roast lamb is the crowd’s favourite at the Hari Raya open house.
Flat Damansara Bistari Hari Raya open house
Guests enjoy a scrumptious spread of local delicacies.
(L-R) Yeo Bee Yin, Abdul Samad Abdul Rashid & Lee Suet Sen
(L-R) Yeo Bee Yin, Abdul Samad Abdul Rashid and MBPJ councillor Lee Suet Sen.
karaoke session at hari raya open house flat damansara bistari ss2
A karaoke contest keeps the guests entertained in festive atmosphere.
Yeo Bee Yin handing out duit raya to children at flat damasara bistari SS2
Yeo Bee Yin handing out duit raya packets to children.
Persatuan Penduduk Rumah Pangsa Damansara Bistari chairman Abdul Samad Abdul Rashid receives a contribution from Yeo Bee Yin.
Persatuan Penduduk Rumah Pangsa Damansara Bistari chairman Abdul Samad Bin Abdul Rashid receives a contribution from Yeo Bee Yin.
Krishnan AL Nagamuthu receives cash aid from ADUN Damansara Utama Yeo Bee Yin
Yeo Bee Yin presenting a cheque for RM1,400 to Krishnan a/l Nagamuthu to pay for his cataract operation at the Hari Raya open house.
Surau Al-Ikhlas Appt Damansara Bistari chairman Mat Akhir Bin Muhamad receives cash aid from Yeo Bee Yin
Yeo Bee Yin presenting a cheque for RM7,300 to Surau Al-Ikhlas Rumah Pangsa Damansara Bistari chairman Mat Akhir Bin Muhamad at the Hari Raya open house.
Balai Polis SEA OCS Inspector Gunam Resul (2nd from left) receives token of appreciation from MBPJ councillor Lee Suet Sen
Balai Polis SEA Park OCS Inspector Gunam Resul (second from left) receives a token of appreciation from MBPJ councillor Lee Suet Sen at the Hari Raya open house.

Hundreds of Damansara Bistari folks turned out in full force at the Hari Raya open house on Merdeka Day which was organised by the office of ADUN Damansara Utama state constituency in collaboration with Persatuan Penduduk Rumah Pangsa Damansara Bistari (Damansara Bistari Flats Residents Association).

Yeo said it was a good time to come out to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Merdeka Day together to promote harmony and goodwill among the residents.

The multi-racial attendance at the festive celebration showed the neighbourly spirit and unity among the people.

The event was also attended by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) councillor Lee Suet Sen, Damansara Bistari Flats Residents Association chairman Abdul Samad Bin Abdul Rashid, Surau Al-Ikhlas Rumah Pangsa Damansara Bistari chairman Mat Akhir Bin Muhamad and Balai Polis SEA Park OCS Inspector Gunam Resul.

Inspector Gunam said he was very happy that police personnel from SEA Park police station in SS2 were invited for this community festive event.

“We want to build better understanding and closer rapport between the police and the community.

“By working together we can help to maintain safety and security in our communities,” said Gunam.

Guests were treated to a variety of traditional Malay dishes including lemang, rendang ayam and roasted lamb.

The highlight of the afternoon entertainment was the karaoke contest with the winners took home hampers.

The children were excited when they received duit raya packets from Yeo.

She later presented cheques from her constituency allocation to the flats surau and residents association, and to a 59-year old flats resident Krishnan a/l Nagamuthu who required financial assistance for his cataract operations.

 

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Thomas Tan

Thomas Tan joined CJMY in 2011. At the second annual conference in Johor Bahru, he received the 'Best Article 2011' Award. To date, he has published over 1,000 articles on community events and various topics.