WHEN A frail, elderly man has to descend to the ground level to repair the pot holes that dot our roads, what does this say about our high-salaried politicians and the municipal council?
Most likely, nothing good. The video, shared on the X social media platform by netizen @MadaniNomics showed the man stooping down in the middle of the road, laying cement.
Anyone can point out how dangerous this is for the old man as a fast-moving vehicle may simply run him down if the driver isn’t too careful. The motorcycle that lay at the side of the road was equally telling.
It appears the old man is a bike rider and he may have been threatened by the pothole several times before deciding to take matters into his own hands.
More importantly, how many times did he and the good residents of the area complain about the pot hole, yet receiving little to no help?
According to @MadaniNomics, the pot hole was located at Jalan Merpati, Kalumpang, the area which is directly under the authority of the Hulu Selangor municipal council.
@MadaniNomics added that the man even used his own cement for the job.
While the identity of the elderly man in the latest video remain unclear, the clip has nonetheless struck a chord with many Malaysians, serving as yet another reminder of how everyday infrastructure issues continue to affect ordinary citizens.
This is not the first time Malaysians have resorted to unconventional methods to highlight neglected road conditions.
According to The Straits Times in an article dated Jan 2024, social activist Mikhael Iskhandhaar took road maintenance into his own hands by paying workers to repair 10 potholes along Jalan Hulubalang in Taman Sentosa, Selangor.
To drive home his point, he also had the phrase “Duit Saya” painted on the largest repaired patch, highlighting that the repairs were funded out of his own pocket.
According to him, the entire effort cost around RM1,300, which covered materials such as freshly mixed tar with stronger adhesive properties, as well as the use of a compactor machine for the resurfacing work.
There are many other incidents where vigilantes decided to take on the work of the government to make Malaysian roads a safer place.
As for the old uncle featured in this video, we can only hope his big heart will inspire others to make this world a better place. — Focus Malaysia
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