MALAYSIA has advanced to such an extent that we have sent an astronaut into space. But here in Taman Kota Jaya, Kota Tinggi, we have a traffic light which has been breaking down every other day for the past four months.

The authorities do not seem to take this matter seriously. It appears that Kota Tinggi does not have any expertise in maintaining its traffic lights.

This frequent breakdown is causing problems to motorists, which could result in serious accidents.

To make matters worse, irresponsible motorists park their vehicles alongside the traffic light beside the double yellow line. This obstructs the free flow of traffic. At times, the traffic police ignore the vehicles parked illegally.

It looks like the authorities concerned will act only after a disaster occurs.