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Motorcyclists must understand that they share
the road with others
their dangerous practices cannot should implement training be expanded and
b e o v e r l o o k e d . D e l i v e r y programs for their riders, improved to make them
c o m p a n i e s m u s t t a k e focusing on road safety safer and more attractive
responsibility by enforcing strict and legal compliance. for riders to use.
compliance with traffic laws These companies must
among their riders, promoting also adopt policies that
safe driving over reckless speed. reward safe driving
practices and discourage
dangerous behaviour.
What Needs to Be Done
4. Combating the “Mat
To address the growing crisis, Rempit” Culture
immediate and decisive actions Authorities must create
are required: dedicated task forces to
1. Stricter Enforcement tackle illegal street racing. Conclusion
Authorities must If there is a shortage of The reckless behaviour of many
consistently enforce police personnel, the motorcyclists in Malaysia is a
traffic laws, including army should be enlisted reflection of systemic failures in
penalizing motorcyclists to assist with nationwide both law enforcement and
for violating lane rules, enforcement. Community education. However, this problem
running red lights, and programs should be is not insurmountable. Through
failing to use safety developed to offer stricter law enforcement, better
equipment. Roadblocks alternative activities to training, and a renewed focus on
and random checks youths drawn to this road safety, Malaysia can turn the
should be implemented reckless subculture. tide and make its roads safer for
regularly to ensure that Parents and religious all users.
riders have valid licenses institutions should also Motorcyclists must understand
and roadworthy bikes. play a role in guiding that they share the road with
The police must adopt the these youths toward more others and that their actions have
same level of vigilance responsible behaviour. serious consequences. At the
toward motorcyclists as 5. Public Awareness same time, authorities must take
they do for other road Campaigns bold steps to enforce the rules
users. A special task Nationwide campaigns and set higher standards for road
force, possibly with must be launched to safety. The time for half-
assistance from the army, educate the public on the measures and complacency is
should be formed to importance of road safety over. To protect lives and restore
enhance enforcement. and the dangers of order, Malaysia needs immediate
2. Reforming Driving reckless driving. Media and decisive action.
Schools outlets and civic
Malaysia's driving organizations can help
schools need to overhaul promote a culture of
their curriculums to mutual respect among
prioritize road safety and road users. Highway and
responsible riding. road electronic boards
Practical lessons should should display community
focus on real-world messages that remind
scenarios, emphasizing motorcyclists of their
the importance of traffic responsibility on the road.
laws, lane discipline, and 6. Technology and
defensive driving. Infrastructure
Regular refresher Improvements
courses should be More CCTV cameras
mandatory for all should be installed at key
motorcyclists. intersections to monitor
3. Addressing the Gig and deter traffic violations
Economy in real-time. Additionally,
Delivery companies motorcycle lanes should
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