
Issue of mat rempit stunts on highway among focus in Dewan Rakyat today
Also among today's highlights are questions about plans to enact Religious Harmony Act to address issues of religious polemics in Malaysia.
Wed Dec 11 2024

Illegal racing: Govt proposes tabling amendments to Road Transport Act this October
The government plans to table amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 at the Dewan Rakyat sitting in October towards combating illegal racing and mat rempit activities.
Tue Aug 16 2022

Seven "Mat Rempit" arrested on Senai-Desaru Expressway
Kumarasan said all them were arrested after the police were tipped-off on the illegal racing activity being held there.
Sun Feb 07 2021

"Mat rempit" among 22 youths slapped with RM1,000 compound for defying CMCO
Seven "Mat Rempit" (illegal motorcycle racers) were among 22 people slapped with the RM1,000 compound each for defying the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) yesterday.
Thu May 28 2020

Do not cheer Mat Rempits - Johor police chief
Johor police have urged the public not to cheer mat rempits for their stunts or jeer police for acting against these public nuisance.
Mon May 25 2020

Mat Rempit killed in road crash
In the 4am crash, Muhammad Zulhilmi, 19, from Sungai Siput, near here died on the spot.
Sun May 21 2017

Traffic policeman injured after being rammed by 'Mat Rempit'
A traffic policeman was injured after he was rammed by a 'mat rempit' who tried to escape a road block at the Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah intersection in Bayan Baru near here, early today.
Sun Jan 01 2017

School boy used Raya money to become 'mat rempit'
A 14-year old boy, who is said to have used his Raya money to buy a motorcycle, was among 121 traffic offenders arrested in Ops Samseng Jalanan at Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu.
Sat Jul 30 2016

Mat Rempit gets jail, fined for doing 'superman act' on motorcycle
The court also ordered his driving licence to be revoked and barred him from applying for a new licence for the next two years.
Mon Jul 18 2016

Transport Ministry to conduct detailed study on proposal to allow 'Mat Rempit' race on KL's roads
The Transport Ministry will conduct a detailed study on the proposal to allow the 'mat rempit' group to race on the roads in the federal capital as it involved many parties with certain risks.
Sat Feb 27 2016

Prioritise safety if Mat Rempit allowed to race in the city - Youth leaders
Guidelines should be drawn up to ensure that the racers meet all the safety requirements, including donning helmets, and suitable jackets and gloves.
Tue Feb 23 2016

Four cops injured after being rammed into by 'mat rempit' group
Four police officers, one of them a woman, were injured after a group of motorcyclists rammed into them during a New Year's eve road operation early Friday.
Fri Jan 01 2016

Teenage school dropout charged with murdering traffic policewoman
Margaret Tagum Goen was conducting a roadblock along with other police personnel when the 17-year-old youth rammed into her with his motorcycle.
Tue Sep 15 2015

Police deny reports of red-shirted mat rempit rallying in the city
Police denied the authenticity of reports and images of a group of mat rempit donning red shirts rallying along Jalan Chow Kit, Pavilion and Bukit Bintang going viral on social media.
Sun Sep 13 2015

Malays lazy, dishonest and prefer to be Mat Rempit - Tun M
The long-serving Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, voiced out again, about Malays who are still unwilling to change their "lazy" ways.
Sun Sep 14 2014

Sabah has allocated over RM75 million for education aid initiatives - Hajiji
Sabah has allocated RM75.5 million this year to implement 13 education aid initiatives for students, schools, parent-teacher associations, as well as Sabah student associations
Thu Mar 13 2025
Israel and US power in Syrian Faction
The collapse of the Assad regime could potentially trigger a sectarian conflict between the Shiites and the Sunni majority in the region, drawing in Iran. Israeli commanders view this as potentially beneficial for Israel and its Western allies. According to one individual’s perspective, such a scenario could divert Iran’s focus and significantly delay its nuclear activities. Furthermore, some senior Israeli intelligence analysts believe that this development could even contribute to the eventual downfall of the current Iranian government.
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Philippines' former leader Rodrigo Duterte has been served an Interpol arrest warrant on his arrival from Hong Kong at Manila's main airport and is in custody, the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a statement
The ICC took aim on the Philippine's War on Drugs, carried out by Duterte until his term ended in 2022. He advocated a full-scale fight against drug addiction, as well as against drug dealers.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri will continue providing statement tomorrow - Azam
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has confirmed that former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will return tomorrow morning to continue providing his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025

PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite basic infrastructure projects that are crucial for the well-being of the people.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say
Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with the US, sources say
Thu Mar 13 2025

Astro launches Max on the Ultra and Ulti Box, bringing more premium entertainment options to Malaysian homes
Astro, Malaysias leading content and entertainment provider, today announced that Max, the premier streaming service from Warner Bros.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs"
Thu Mar 13 2025

Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025