Two Youths Killed In Illegal Mat Rempit Street Race In Klang

It seems illegal street racing involving Mat Rempit motorcycle groups are still rampant, and a recent deadly case in Klang saw the deaths of two youths say Police.

Making headlines in the local primetime news yesterday, South Klang OCPD Asst. Comm. Cha Hoong Fong confirmed that a 16-year-old and a 21-year-old were killed in an illegal street race conducted by Mat Rempit groups along Klang’s Persiaran Raja Muda Musa.

A video of the incident even went viral, and it showed the moment where motorcycles and riders collided, causing the fatalities mentioned. Asst. Comm. Cha also confirmed via an official statement that the incident occurred on Sunday, Aug 8 at around 4:30 AM.

Screenshots of the viral video showing the fatal Mat Rempit street race collision that killed two youths in Klang last weekend.

Cha further noted that the stretch mentioned was a hot spot amongst Klang-based Mat Rempit groups. The incident is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and Cha urged those with information on the incident to come forward to police.

 “In the accident, two riders were killed where one died at the scene, while the other died while on the way to the hospital,” Cha detailed. The officer also advised parents and guardians to keep a closer eye on their children and curb them from partaking in illegal acts as such.

Official statement issued by South Klang OCPD Asst. Comm. Cha Hoong Fong detailing the incident, which will be investigated. Police are also urging members of the public with information of the incident to come forward.

This recent fatal case in Klang is just one of many such instances that occur on a weekly basis at least throughout the nation. Moreover, this incident’s airtime perhaps comes at an arguably pivotal time where many are questioning the government’s recent B-class licence initiative.

As a refresher, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) confirmed last week that B2 and B1 motorcycle licence-holders can start applying for automatic upgrades to B-full status starting Oct this year for a nominal fee of RM150.

Whilst some lauded and welcomed the effort, an equal number sceptics have also voiced out concerns against which. However, it is also worth noting that the upgrade mentioned requires applicants to hold a B2 or B1 licence for a minimum of 10 years prior, and undergo a test or exam.