A bright AIA neon sign at Mid Valley Southkey in Johor Bahru has prompted a resident to post a complaint on Facebook on Wednesday (29 May).
According to the resident, Dennis Tan, the signboard is “extremely bright” and “very disturbing.”
Source: Dennis Tan on Facebook
The post has garnered over 5,000 shares and 1,600 comments — with some users pointing out the sign’s resemblance to The Eye of Sauron from the Lord of The Rings franchise.
Photos attached to the post illustrated how bright the signboard is at nighttime.
One photo taken from his house showed the AIA neon sign glowing bright red from afar.
It cast a red glow in the dark sky, with an intensity enough to bathe Mr Tan’s home in a red hue.
Source: Dennis Tan on Facebook
On Thursday (30 May), Mr Tan posted an update regarding the situation saying that AIA has switched off the signboard for the time being.
He credited the power of Facebook for the solution to his predicament and thanked AIA for their quick response.
Source: Dennis Tan on Facebook
“Hopefully your signboard come [sic] with more peaceful and comfortable lighting,” said Mr Tan in his post.
“No more Sauron Eye tower, no more romantic light… no more temple in my room. I can sleep with peace and happiness.”
Mid Valley Southkey has confirmed that it is aware of Mr Tan’s complaint on Facebook.
It addressed the recent concern in a holding statement seen by MS News.
“The signage has been illuminated too brightly, causing discomfort and disturbance in the surrounding area and neighbourhood,” said Mid Valley Southkey.
The building management stated that it had brought the matter to AIA, a tenant of North Tower @ Mid Valley Southkey.
Following which, the sign has been turned off as a “temporary measure”. The statement further noted:
“Please rest assured that we are committed to working with AIA to resolve the brightness issue of the signage to ensure it does not create discomfort for the community.”
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Featured image adapted from Dennis Tan on Facebook.
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