A bi-functional lamp post in Jalan Senang Ria, Kuala Lumpur. — Photos: LOW LAY PHON and FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
ONE morning, resident K.C. Lee from Happy Garden in Jalan Kelang Lama, Kuala Lumpur, woke up to the presence of a newly erected lamp post on the main road of Jalan Gembira.
While he did not have any issues with the lamp post itself, Lee was annoyed that it came attached with a telecommunication signal transmitter and was facing his condo unit located several hundred metres away.
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A bi-functional lamp post in Jalan Senang Ria, Kuala Lumpur. — Photos: LOW LAY PHON and FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
Telecom transmitters like this, integrated with a lamp post, are popping up in residential areas.
Telecom transmitters are commonly seen on top of commercial buildings like shoplots.
Oon: Public engagement by telecommunication companies is necessary.
Lan: There have been many complaints from Seputeh residents about bi-functional lamp posts.
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