THE proposed licence renewal of a childcare centre operating in a Taman Bukit Indah housing area has drawn objections from residents.
Some 14 residents attended an engagement session at the childcare centre along Jalan Selera, which was conducted by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).
Lilian Sin, who lives along Lorong Selera, said traffic congestion had become a daily frustration.
“Parents dropping off their children often park along the road, while some staff members also leave their vehicles near our homes and service lane.
“There are times when I return home and cannot even find a place to park near my own house,” she said.
Another resident, Grace Chin, said the roads within the residential enclave were not suitable for the business.
Resident A. Maniam also raised safety concerns involving children crossing the busy road during drop-off hours.
“I have seen children getting out of cars and suddenly dashing across the road into the childcare centre.”
On rubbish management, a resident representing her elderly mother said the neighbourhood was already facing issues with improper waste disposal linked to the centre’s operations.
“My mother often finds plastic bags and even diapers in the bin.
“We are trying to practise separation at source, but others simply toss anything into the bin.”
Another resident, B. Tan, believed some parents dropping off their children were contributing to littering.
“I have seen parents and staff parking in front of houses and throwing rubbish from their cars onto the road.”
Many residents also highlighted noise as a major concern, claiming that crying children, loud music and occasional parties held at the childcare centre had affected the peace and quiet of the neighbourhood.
Childcare centre operator David Ooi said he appreciated the feedback from residents and acknowledged many of the concerns highlighted.
“I will reach out to every resident who came here today and see how I can resolve the issues.”
Ooi added that he would consider engaging security personnel to help manage traffic flow during peak hours.
A representative from an architecture firm, engaged by DBKL to conduct the session, assured residents that all concerns raised would be reviewed by authorities before any decision was made.
DBKL Planning Department officer Mohd Zulasyraf Ahmad Fauzi said the engagement session was part of DBKL’s new rule for operators seeking approval to conduct commercial activities within residential properties, as well as the temporary conversion of property from residential to commercial.
“In certain cases, we may also require operators to submit a Letter of Undertaking to ensure promises made during the engagement process, including matters involving traffic flow, cleanliness and noise management, are properly complied with,” he said.
