Doing own road works. Give up on authorities

[Donut]

Malaysians are getting fed up with their garment. From not trusting their Polis to catch a criminal, now they are doing their own road works.

 

From this article, i liked the last line. "“Most people never act and that only adds to the long list of complaints.” Says alot of complainers but no action from them. We have alot in this forum.....

 

 

 

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/fed-kl-pockmarked-roads-bikers-matters-own-hands-232900841.html

 

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — They first started with a can of spray paint, marking around potholes on the roads of Kuala Lumpur to alert motorists of the hazard.

 

The group of bikers also swept away sand and loose stones off busy highways to prevent motorcyclists from skidding.

 

When their leader — actor Azlan Sani Zawawi, 40, or Lando as he prefers to be called — managed to save up some cash, they planted flowers in the pitted surfaces for a more obvious hazard sign.

 

When his business grew, Lando and his biker friends took to road work themselves, patching up sinkholes and potholes left unattended by Kuala Lumpur City Hall.

 

“We have been doing this since 2008,” Lando said at his latest patch-up operation in Wangsa Melawati called Jangan Gebang, Turap Lubang (Don’t Pose, Patch the Hole).

 

“I’ve been blessed to get support from friends and members of the public, who joined in when they learned about what I have been doing.

 

“Those who come out to help me are usually bikers like myself and so I named our group Ikatan Silaturrahim Brotherhood, comprising bikers from various biker associations.

 

“The pothole (in Wangsa Melawati) has been there for over five months and is a hazard, especially for motorcyclists.

 

“Despite numerous complaints, City Hall failed to fix the road, so our group decided to act ourselves.”

 

After an hour’s work, they managed to level the road in Jalan 2/27a Lingkaran Tengah 2.

 

The Kuala Lumpur-born businessman spent RM2,500 to hire a lorry and bought tools and materials for the repair work, including two tonnes of tar and gravel.

 

He said katan Silaturrahim Brotherhood had carried out 30 road repairs around Wangsa Maju, Taman Seri Rampai, Taman Melawati and areas near the KL Convention Centre (KLCC) so far.

 

Lando said he considered it a service to motorists, especially motorcyclists.

 

“As a road user, I am concerned with the safety of motorists and motorcyclists driving or riding on roads filled with dangerous potholes,” he said.

 

“The authorities are slow in their maintenance, often leaving the roads unlevelled and unpatched for months.

 

“I find their lackadaisical attitude irresponsible, especially when road hazards are serious dangers that could result in fatalities.”

 

Lando said he had lost two friends and an uncle after they crashed while avoiding road hazards.

 

Over the years, he has spent close to RM20,000 to hire lorries and buy gravel and tar as well as tools for his initiatives.

 

Despite rising costs, he said he had never accepted donations.

 

“I prefer to use my own money. It took some time to save up but I managed to gather the funds by selling T-shirts and merchandises from my business,” he said.

 

“Those who wish to help can donate their time and effort or hire a lorry with materials that we can use.”

 

Asked the reason for his services, he said he considered it his personal civic duty.

 

As a habit, Lando and his friends take note of the roads that require attention.

 

He also posts pictures of potholes and other road hazards on his Facebook page, “Lando Zawawi DatokBandar KL”.

 

“I post the pictures to warn people to be careful on those roads. Sometimes, people reach out and suggest places I can work on and they would volunteer to help,” he said.

 

Lando said as a rule, he limited the number of people who joined him at each road work operation.

 

“Safety is the No. 1 issue as it is risky patching up the road and relaying traffic at the same time,” he said.

 

“That is why I carry out the work late at night when there are fewer vehicles.”

 

Lando’s wife, Nurul Jannah Abdul Halim, 31, often joins him on his excursions that sometimes finish in the wee hours of the morning.

 

“I am proud of his passion to help others in the way he feels truly beneficial,” she said.

 

“I am concerned for his safety, that is why I like to tag along.”

 

Road contractor Mohammad Fadzil Hashim, 22, volunteered after stumbling upon Lando’s Facebook page and hearing about his deeds from friends.

 

He joined Lando for the first time last Thursday.

 

“I do this for a living and when I heard about Lando, I was inspired to join him” he said.

 

“Most people never act and that only adds to the long list of complaints.”

 

[Hydrocarbon]

Malaysians are getting fed up with their garment. From not trusting their Polis to catch a criminal, now they are doing their own road works.

 

From this article, i liked the last line. "“Most people never act and that only adds to the long list of complaints.” Says alot of complainers but no action from them. We have alot in this forum.....

 

When their leader — actor Azlan Sani Zawawi, 40, or Lando as he prefers to be called — managed to save up some cash, they planted flowers in the pitted surfaces for a more obvious hazard sign.

 

When his business grew, Lando and his biker friends took to road work themselves, patching up sinkholes and potholes left unattended by Kuala Lumpur City Hall.

 

When I see the name Lando, I think of Star Wars... Haha.. But kudos to this guy! In car the pothole already jialat, if in bike, can't imagine..

[Neutrino]

Problem is with sort of action if others decide to follow suit then the Malaysian Gov will stop spending money on road repairs and let the general population do it themselves.

[Sp4wn]

Problem is with sort of action if others decide to follow suit then the Malaysian Gov will stop spending money on road repairs and let the general population do it themselves.

 

or maybe they will be embarrassed into doing it? whats the point of having an LTA-equivalent in malaysia (i dont know what they call it in malaysia) if those guys just sit around doing nothing?

[Donut]

Problem is with sort of action if others decide to follow suit then the Malaysian Gov will stop spending money on road repairs and let the general population do it themselves.

they not scare of next coming election meh?

[ChickenMob]

 

or maybe they will be embarrassed into doing it? whats the point of having an LTA-equivalent in malaysia (i dont know what they call it in malaysia) if those guys just sit around doing nothing?

 

you mean the so called JPJ?

 

but this guy really solid.....kudos to him...

 

if those holes are not patched up many motorcyclist will fall.

[Mustank]

Reminds me of joker chew and the vigilante simi smrt feedback

[Wt_know]

in msia, when you report something damage to authority, it pratically means ... forget it ... do it yourself

[PSP415]

Kudos to this civic minded guy whose main intentions are neither to be elected or solicit funds/fame. He lost 2 friends and an uncle who died trying to avoid road hazards. He save more lives now with his actions and own money. Rare gem and a kind man.

 

Safe ride....we can at least highlight problem spots to LTA besides sharing them here.

 

Cheers

[Watwheels]

If you think about it M'sia isn't the size of Singapore. They have a lot more roads to repair and repairs aren't cheap. There are no COE or ERP to fund road repairs. Although there's import tax but if cars are made locally, not much tax bah? Plus the ppl there so corrupt most available funds will end up in someone's pocket lah.

 

Better dun comprain. Later they copy us and erect ERP to fund road repairs. Put potted plants is cheaper.

Edited December 9, 2014 by Watwheels

[Wt_know]

singapore road condition also very jialat nowadays with so many development in the city

can claim lta for my coilover shorthen lifespan

Edited December 9, 2014 by Wt_know

[Sosaria]

I don't think the road condition is under the responsibility of their LTA equivalent in malaysia (they call it JPJ, by the way).

 

They have a public works department (JKR) to take care of roads, and public infrastructure.

[Zxcvb]

On the contrary, I find Johor road works has improved a lot over the years. The completion of road works also speed up a lot. Last time can easily take ages to complete a task.

[Benarsenal]

Reminds me of joker chew and the vigilante simi smrt feedback

 

I think this is better. At least they're doing something good and with tangible benefits. Not going around pulling pointless pranks and "CSI-ing".

 

Honestly we need more people like these here. Take initiative to do something good for the benefit of others. Not just whole day KPKB in front of computer only.

[Yewheng]

 

I think this is better. At least they're doing something good and with tangible benefits. Not going around pulling pointless pranks and "CSI-ing".

 

Honestly we need more people like these here. Take initiative to do something good for the benefit of others. Not just whole day KPKB in front of computer only.

True, but if it concern national policies, we can only hope government do the right thing that make sense and benefit the nation and not just minority group. At times there are blind spot that government misses which kpkb actually escalate up to them and they take notice of it. Edited December 9, 2014 by Yewheng

[Camrysfa]

Me don't drive in MY, just take coach to KL.

Seems the NSHW is pretty well maintained - road ok, signboards ok, toilets at stops ok.

Got money to collect, got inspiration to maintain.

 

 

 

[Zyklon]

Have driven to KL a couple of times...and on this jalan lingkaran 2 while on the way to genting. Indeed quite a few holes, especially along the expanion joints.

 

Problem was, I actually thought the road condition there is much better than my daily commute to work here.

[Benarsenal]

True, but if it concern national policies, we can only hope government do the right thing that make sense and benefit the nation and not just minority group. At times there are blind spot that government misses which kpkb actually escalate up to them and they take notice of it.

 

Actions speak louder than words, is all I can say.