JMB Committee election declaration ( Choy Tan , the list )


When someone called to inform me that a group of residents had prepared a 'choy tan' for the election, I was a little doubtful. I only suspected that there was such a list. When I received a copy of the list which I found in my letter box, my suspicion was confirmed. There is such a list indeed. Later, I saw the list being displayed at the lift lobbies.

Before I received the list , a rep from the group had made a request to meet him at the mamak shop for a discussion. When we met, I asked him whether anyone, the chairman or any other people knew that he was meeting me. He said no. We had a long discussion. He told me not to attend the meeting on the day when they elect the committee members. He told me that a group of residents are very angry me and they are going to bring up the issue pertaining to the card access. This group of people are going to be unruly and create a scene. He was very concerned over my safety. I told him stricly that under no circumstances that I shall miss the meeting. I further told him that my position lies with the voters. If they choose to elect me, I shall continue to contribute. If not, I shall withdraw gracefully and lead a more peaceful life. Despite all the things said about me, I can still walk with my head held high. My conscience is very clear. As I had said if I do not attend the meeting, it will only confirm what others had said about me.

The next day , I received a surprise call from the chairman of the R.A. He wanted to find out whether I would be implicated if someone were to make a police report or a report to BPR. I told him that anyone who had any doubt over the cost on the implementation of the card access can make a report to the relevant agencies. I don't give a damn. I told him the history before the implementation and how some committee members twisted the stories and started spreading all kind of nonsence about me. I told him that I will not stop anyone from pursuing the matter on the cost of the card access with the developer. I told him that I just want to contribute because I have a little experience over property management. Most of the other committee members are only there to make up the numbers. I further told him that I would not challenge him for the chairman post. I do not mind if I am just an ordinary committee member. He told me that he welcomed people who can contribute and he can work with me. I also asked him whether there is already a ' choy tan ' ( a list of committee members) . He said no.

I don' t know who to believe any more. They had already called themselves the JMB election committee. It was signed by the R.A. chairman. My name is not in the list . I was perceived as a threat to them. If I am elected, I shall be the lonely DAP member in the committee. I don't belong to any group. I can work with anyone. I don't ask people to vote for me, I only ask them to use their judgement to vote. My fate lies with the voters.

Goodnight and have a nice day!