VILLAGERS of Kampung Baru Seri Kembangan in Selangor welcome the installation of 10 solar-powered street lamps.
(From left) Tey, Housing and Local Government Ministry new village communications coordinator Tony Cheong, Siew Ki and Hong showing off the newly installed solar street lamps in Jalan Kuyuh, Kampung Baru Seri Kembangan.
The project with a RM85,800 allocation from the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT), was completed at the end of November.
Village chief Hong Lin Tai said the application for more street lamps was submitted in June.
Hong said three street lamps had been placed at Jalan SK6/1 nearby the Jalan Aman junction.
Another seven were positioned along Jalan Kuyuh, which was turned into a tourist draw by the village committee seven years ago.
Hong said this was not the first time the village looked to an environmentally-friendly solution for its lighting needs.
“In 2023, the state government put up four solar street lamps along Jalan Kuyuh – one in front of the Sungai Kuyoh pump house, two at a children’s playground and one at the Rainbow Bridge.
“The additional new solar street lamps has brightened up the place,” he said.
Wong Weng Lai, 53, a resident of 50 years, said he was hoping for more street lamps in other parts of the village which did not have enough lighting.
“Some roads are quite dark.
“It can be dangerous for motorcyclists as they may hit potholes or animals crossing the road.
“About two or three years ago, before the new solar street lamps were installed, a woman was hit by a car at the junction of Jalan Aman and Jalan SK6/1.
“Luckily, she was not hurt,” said Wong.
Seri Kembangan assemblyman Wong Siew Ki said the new street lamps helped with crime prevention by making it safer for villagers.
“Brighter places can also deter fly tippers from carrying out illegal dumping activities, especially in the quieter parts of the village,” she said.
Installing solar street lamps was a cost saving measure for the village, she added.
“While individual residents may submit applications for an electric street lamp to TNB, the monthly electricity costs of RM10 has to be borne by the applicant.
“The new solar street lamps comes with a five-year free maintenance and will not incur electricity bills,” said Siew Ki.
Tey Boon Kiat, who is Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) Zone 22 councillor, said he submitted an application for street lamps in Kampung Baru Seri Kembangan, on Dec 3, to the city council’s Engineering Department for consideration.
He said Jalan SK13/13, Jalan SK4/1 and Jalan SK5/2 were locations identified for additional street lamps.
