Unnecessary hazards on Malaysian roads

The sewage water overflowing from the manhole in front of the Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT station, pools into puddles around the area causing the whole area to smell foul. Sam Tham/Star Publication

ROAD users in Malaysia are all too familiar with the myriad of manholes on our streets that are used by workers to access underground utility networks like sewers, storm drains or electrical cables for inspection and maintenance.

Of late, we have seen an array of manholes being installed by telecommunications providers. Unfortunately, the quality of the work leaves much to be desired, leaving uneven edges, irregular dips and sinking surfaces, which create severe hazards for motor vehicles.