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
103 'Mat Rempits' nabbed in George Town
Police detained 103 men and foiled an attempt to hold an illegal race around Persiaran Bayan Mutiara, during an integrated operation.
Sat Feb 08 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024