A sign erected on a pole.
Residents of Section 52, Petaling Jaya in Selangor are confused over the many “Petaling Jaya Green Corridor” signage along the footpath of Astaka Sports Complex field.
The signage includes large circular discs cemented onto the poorly maintained footpath.
At the same time, there are different signs erected on poles every few hundred metres from the Astaka leading people to Taman Aman in Section 22 a few kilometres away.
Events manager Regina K, 44, said she first noticed the signage more than a week ago while walking at Astaka field.
“It’s strange because as you follow the signage which starts from below St Paul’s Church, it leads you to a smaller footpath behind the Geeta Ashram towards the Jalan Utara main road.”
But walk further, she said, and the last signage says “2.9km to Taman Aman” turning right.
“There is no more signage beyond this,” she said, adding that those unfamiliar with the area could get lost.
Jane Daniel, 57, who often walks along Astaka field, urged Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) to maintain and upkeep the haphazard walkway, which she said was dangerous for senior citizens.
“There have been times where I have tripped and almost fell,” she said, adding that the concreted signage made things worse.
Set in concrete on the walking path leading to Taman Aman.
Other residents voiced concerns over the lack of communication and transparency by the city council.
In reply to StarMetro regarding the green corridor signage, MBPJ said it was part of the Urban Biodiversity Corridor (Green Corridor) programme, a sustainable city initiative approved under the Ecological Fiscal Transfer (EFT) allocation.
“This programme aims to support the urban biodiversity conservation agenda and climate change mitigation and strengthen the urban green network.”
It added that the green corridor aimed to connect key green areas around Petaling Jaya through a network of safe, functional and user-friendly green routes.
“Phase 1 of the Green Corridor upgrading work was implemented on Nov 4 and completed on Dec 30, 2025.
“The programme is planned and implemented in three phases involving stretches in Bukit Gasing, Taman Aman, Kelana Jaya and Kota Damansara.”
MBPJ added that the green project included construction and upgrading of paths and installation of signage and support elements, as well as planting and landscaping to support the aesthetic value of the area.
There were similar signage in Section 14 leading to Taman Aman.
Retiree Mary James, who lives along Jalan 14/37, said it was puzzling that MBPJ was implementing a green project after having cut down large mature trees along her road in the past.
“MBPJ should instead convert small vacant lots into mini green spaces, and increase tree canopy coverage in heat-prone areas,” the 66-year-old said.
