BUKIT MERTAJAM: Tired of seeing potholes or uncovered manholes left unattended on the road, a voluntary group has stepped forward to carry out the repairs themselves.

Calling themselves the ‘Brotherhood Utara’, they would monitor the roads in Penang, Kedah and Perlis.

Photos of their noble act have been posted on their Facebook page ‘Ikatan Silaturrahim Brotherhood’ and the posts have received many positive comments and likes from the public.

Their spokesman Muhammad Izzat Ali, 24, said they had about 15 members so far.

“When we spot a damaged road surface, we will mark it with white spray paint to caution others of its potential danger.

“Then, we will lodge a report with the relevant local authorities.

“Within three days if nothing is done, we will bring along our tools and try to repair it,” he said.

Muhammad Izzat said they had performed more than 10 repair works since 2012.

“As most of us are working, we can only carry out the repairs at night.

“Apart from helping road users especially motorcyclists, the idea is also to test the response time of the relevant departments,” he added.

Muhammad Izzat, however, reminded the public that it is also their responsibility to alert the authorities when they come across potholes or damaged road surface.