Is it normal to manually light the burners in the gas stove?

Modern gas stove burners do not need to be manually lit in order for them to function. They should work when the knob on the gas stove is turned. If the burners don't turn on when the knob is turned, that means they need to be manually lit with a match or another lighting device. In that case, the landlord or the building management company should be notified to fix the problem.