June 5, 2023
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:

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

  1. We come from Africa, We had 1997 Daelim Citi 100 used price now: $130. Top Speed 100KM/H ride on the street. We Never Care About Malaysian Motorcycles or Japanese Motorcycles. Now We had 2021 Daewoo Hero Hunter 125 Top Speed 115KM/H with new price $1,340.

  2. dah 5 taun tinggai dunia lajak..rindu zaman lajak huhu..banyak kenangan..sape dapat lepak setable dengan danish (kroni basikal) dia lah idola kt kawasan dia WAKAKAKA..lanie tanya sape kroni basikal pon orang dah tak kenai🤣kiddos selatan..lajak jb fuhh kenangan..lanie rakan lajak seperjuangan dulu dah berjaya..ada da bisnes sendiri..memasing dah besar dan bekerjaya..ingat nak buat balik sebiji..buat pusing ii taman je..tapi entoh larat lagi ke tak aku nak kayoh..🤣

  3. Lebih baik beli basikal fixie sebab
    1.tak rendah sangat & tidak terlalu tinggi
    2.mudah bawa dan tidak terlalu berat
    3.tidak bahaya untuk budak umur sekitar 9 & 10 ikut ketinggian korang la
    4.stay safe

  4. Untung di Indonesia kagak trend beginian.
    Sebagai pengguna kendaraan roda empat ini bahaya bisa kecelakaan..
    Pertama modifikasi sepeda ternyata mahal nih basikal lajak bisa jutaan, kedua disini banyak polisi tidur ..mana bisa main beginian seenak di Malaysia hehe
    😂😂

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