10-05-2025
Penang's crackdown on 'Mat Rempit' continues
SEBERANG JAYA: A total of 245 traffic summonses were issued and 98 motorcycles seized during a large-scale integrated operation targeting illegal street racers, commonly known as 'Mat Rempit', along a stretch of the North-South Expressway.
The operation, dubbed Op Tutup (Samseng Jalanan Bersepadu), was jointly conducted by the state and Seberang Prai Tengah police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Departments, Seberang Jaya police station, Bukit Aman EMPV and Plus auxiliary police.
It was carried out between KM130 and KM135 (northbound) of the expressway, spanning from the Seberang Jaya roundabout to Samagagah.
"Police detected several groups of youths gathered by the highway to witness illegal motorcycle races, which had caused unease among other road users during the weekend holiday.
"Most of these riders were seen speeding, riding against traffic flow, weaving dangerously between vehicles and using illegally modified exhausts, which posed serious risks to themselves and other motorists," police said in a statement.
During the operation, 350 motorcycles were inspected.
Apart from the 245 summonses issued, nine people were arrested under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
Authorities remain committed to tackling illegal street racing and reminded the public to obey traffic laws for everyone's safety.
"Such operations will continue regularly to curb these dangerous activities," police said.
