Tackle pothole peril for motorists’ safety, state urged


(From right) Teow, Mohd Aswaad and Chen showing the big hole along Jalan Sungai Dua in front of the Silver Jubilee Home for the Aged in Penang.

THE Penang government should look into accidents caused by bad road conditions, said Penang Gerakan Youth.

Its spokesman Mohd Aswaad Jaafar said the condition of some roads in the southwest district left much to be desired, with large potholes threatening the safety of road users.

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