KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Navigating Klang Valley roads has become a daily challenge for commuters like Faris Mohamad, who frequently faces potholes and erratic drivers on his journey from Setapak to Petaling Jaya.

His morning routine is simple - leave the house early to allocate enough time to brace himself for the unpredictable road conditions all along Jalan Genting Kelang, Jalan Pahang, all the way until he reaches his office in Section 13 in Petaling Jaya.

"The traffic is bad, but what scares me most are the deep potholes, sudden lane changes from drivers avoiding them, and reckless motorists cutting lanes without signalling," said Faris when contacted by Malay Mail.

When it rains, puddles often disguise deep cracks in the road, ma...