A damaged manhole in Jalan Astaka U8/88, Section U8 in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, has been causing sewage to overflow.
Besides the discomfort to people nearby, the manhole also posed a risk to road users, especially motorcyclists.
Arivalagan, a 31-year-old security guard at a factory, said the problem had been occurring since early this year, but no action had been taken.
“Besides the stench, the road is also dirty and slippery due to the sewage.
“Most road users do not notice that the manhole is damaged, especially at night.
“This is dangerous to their safety,” he said.
Arivalagan said some Good Samaritans recently put branches over the manhole to warn road users.
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Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) said they had received complaints over the issue.
A spokesman said IWK had instructed its personnel to check and they found the manhole’s cap broken.
He said IWK would repair the manhole and the road surface.