A manhole with a missing cover in Lorong Walter Granier off Jalan Bukit Bintang has been covered with plank, wood and rocks.
HUNDREDS of drains, culverts, manhole covers and gully grates in various parts of Kuala Lumpur are falling apart.
Pedestrian walkways in commercial areas are riddled with gaping holes and broken manhole covers that pose a threat to the community.
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A manhole with a missing cover in Lorong Walter Granier off Jalan Bukit Bintang has been covered with plank, wood and rocks.
Broken drains as well as damaged manhole and gully grate covers in Jalan Mega Mendung pose a danger to pedestrians.
Infrastructure in state of disrepair can be seen in many parts of Kuala Lumpur.
Mohd Zahir: Damaged infrastructure is most commonly found in commercial areas like Chow Kit and Bukit Bintang.
Damaged drains can lead to serious injuries to pedestrians if they give way underfoot.
Azmi says despite the Covid-19 SOP, repairs will be expedited in cases of emergency that involve public safety.
Broken drains and pedestrian walkways are a common sight along Jalan Mega Mendung off Jalan Kelang Lama, Kuala Lumpur. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star
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