Ani says public safety must be prioritised during campaign period.
POLITICAL parties are reminded to keep campaign materials such as banners, flags and posters away from signboards and streetlights so as not to obstruct motorists’ view.
Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) said the placement of political advertisements above and across highways is also strictly prohibited.
The use of nails and adhesives to affix such materials on public buildings is not allowed either, as these could damage their façades.
MPAJ president Dr Ani Ahmad said these rules were to ensure order in Ampang Jaya during the campaign period for the state polls.
“Our priority is the safety of road users.
“We also need to ensure public convenience,” she said during the council’s full board meeting.
Ani also reminded all parties to remove campaign materials within two weeks after polling day on Aug 12.
“There is a RM1,000 collateral fee for each candidate.
“MPAJ reserves the right to forfeit this money if the parties fail to comply.”
Five state constituencies are under Ampang Jaya – Hulu Kelang, Bukit Antarabangsa, Lembah Jaya, Pandan Indah and Teratai.
Ani said counters would be set up today at nomination centres for parties to submit applications for their political advertisements.
The centres are SK Sungai Pusu (Hulu Kelang), Dewan Datuk Ahmad Razali (Bukit Antarabangsa and Lembah Jaya) and Dewan MPAJ Pandan Indah (Pandan Indah and Teratai).
On a separate matter, the board heard that works to stabilise four high-risk slopes in Ampang Jaya were expected to be completed in September.
MPAJ Engineering Department director Zafrul Fazry Mohd Fauzi said the slopes were at Taman Bukit Utama, Jalan Page in Ukay Heights, Jalan Permai 30 in Kampung Tasek Permai, and Jalan Kolam Air.
“The Selangor government approved funds totalling RM5.9mil and works started on June 20.”
Zafrul also said MPAJ would be cutting down trees at 61 slopes deemed at risk, as part of the maintenance and stabilisation measures.
He said many slopes in Ampang Jaya were not natural and had been made by housing developers.“Many housing schemes here are mature neighbourhoods and were built before proper guidelines were drawn up.
“Many are located near or on top of slopes.
“These slopes cannot handle big, heavy trees which might collapse during downpours,” he added.
