Malaysia: Getting kids who ride modified bicycles (mat lajak) off the streets | The Star/ANN

A Malaysian driver's imprisonment over a highly publicised road accident that killed eight teenagers riding modified bicycles on a highway has once again sparked an uproar in Malaysia, more than five years after the accident. READ MORE: https://str.sg/w7Xo

Mat lajak - youngsters who ride ‘basikal lajak’ or modified bicycles on public roads and highways for thrills - are seen as a danger to themselves and other road users.

We spoke to former riders, “Bapak Kembar” who modifies bikes, and “Cikgu Basikal” Alan Mat Noor to find out what would get the mat lajak off the streets.

This video was produced by The Star in December 2019.

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