By Aida Aziz
Photo by Balqis Jazimah Zahari
IPOH: The initiative by the Greentown Square Management Corporation (PPGS) in organising the Gotong-Royong Perdana 2025 not only strengthened the sense of community in the area, but also served as an example for other business districts to join forces in similar activities.
According to PPGS Manager, Narjeet Singh, more than 100 participants took part in this first-of-its-kind programme at the location.
“In the past 20 years, this is the first time we’ve organised a programme involving the Greentown Square community.
“Among those involved were UniKL, Yayasan Bina Upaya, Amanah Raya Berhad, the TNB Workers’ Cooperative and Cash Converters.
“What’s interesting is that they collectively sponsored the event to clean up Greentown Square, including providing souvenirs for participants,” he said.
Also present were PPGS Chairman, Charmalee Sivapragasam, and PPGS Chief Security Officer, Mohd Shafie Ikhsan.
The clean-up activity ran from 8.30am to 12 noon and ended with light refreshments.
Narjeet added that there are around 200 business units in the area, including commercial lots, eateries and banks.
“Many UniKL and YBU students as well as business operators took part today, and we plan to hold this programme annually with even greater participation.
“Perhaps communities in other business districts in the city can follow this example, so we can work together to keep our surroundings clean and strengthen community ties,” he added.
Meanwhile, UniKL student Nurin Hannah Hazril Nizam, 18, said the programme helped foster a stronger sense of community at Greentown Square.
“We cleaned the area by collecting rubbish and washing the corridor floors and stairways, ensuring the surroundings remain clean and well-maintained,” she said.
